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Gavin Blackburn

USA

Trump to slam Russia with 100% tariffs if no Ukraine deal in 50 days

Trump has publicly expressed irritation with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reluctance to reach a peace deal in Ukraine, accusing the Russian leader of throwing "bulls**t" at Washington.

Europe News

Four killed in turboprop plane crash at London Southend Airport

After the crash on Sunday, all flights to and from the airport have been cancelled until further notice, the airport said in social media posts.

Europe News

Zelenskyy names Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko as new PM

Svyrydenko has a background as an economist and has held several positions in the Ukrainian government, including Minister of Economic Development and Trade and Deputy Head of the Office of the President.

Spain

Police detain eight after anti-migrant clashes in southern Spain

Clashes in the town broke out on Saturday night after a 68-year-old man told Spanish media he had been beaten up earlier in the week by three men of North African origin.

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Europe News

UNHCR tries to help millions of Ukrainian refugees stay close to home

Russia recently intensified a series of long-range Shahed drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, which often also include ballistic and cruise missiles as well as powerful glide bombs.

Europe News

Ukraine and EU launch €100 million military innovation partnership

BraveTech EU is the first major tech alliance between Ukraine and Europe on equal terms, with each side set to invest €50 million in the programme.

Europe News

EU's population hits record 450 million, new Eurostat data says

The EU has recorded more deaths than births annually since 2012, which means migration is the only driver of population growth.

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Ukraine to receive Patriot air defence systems via NATO, Trump says

Speaking in Rome, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Germany would pay for two of the systems while Norway has agreed to supply one.

Senegal

Senegal's navy intercepts 201 migrants on Atlantic route to Europe

While there is no accurate death toll for the Atlantic route because of the lack of information on departures from West Africa, but a Spanish migrant rights group estimates thousands have died this year alone.

Greece

Greece approves suspension of asylum claims for migrant sea arrivals

The suspension passed by a vote of 177-74 despite fierce opposition from left-wing parties, which unsuccessfully challenged the amendment as unconstitutional.

Europe News

Witnesses say Diogo Jota was not speeding before deadly crash

Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva died when the car they were travelling in crashed and burst into flames on the A52 highway in the early hours of 3 July.

Europe News

'We need finances,' Zelenskyy tells European allies at Rome conference

Zelenskyy's appeal came after at least 10 people were injured overnight into Thursday after Russia attacked Kyiv with another mass missile and drone strike.

Europe News

European allies step up plans for post-war Ukraine stabilisation force

Coalition members said they had agreed on a Paris headquarters for the first year of the force and then rotating it to London.

Italy

Tighter border controls could risk greater instability, IOM chief says

Amy Pope's comments come as European countries shift towards stricter migration policies, with more funding for expanded deportation efforts and for transit countries to deter migrants.

Europe News

EU leaders agree new delegation to Libya after diplomats' expulsion

The expulsion of EU diplomats risks complicating efforts to prevent a wave of irregular migration from Libya to Europe this summer.

Europe News

Lithuanian leaders taken to shelters after Belarus airspace violation

Fighter jets already airborne as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing (BAP) mission were scrambled to respond to the incident when the object fell to the ground, approximately 1 kilometre from the border with Belarus.

Malaysia

Rubio discusses 'new approach' to Ukraine peace talks with Lavrov

The US secretary of state said on Thursday that President Donald Trump has been “disappointed and frustrated that there’s not been more flexibility on the Russian side" to bring about an end to Moscow's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine.

Europe News

UK faces 'unpredictable threat' from Iran, intelligence report warns

Between January 2022 and August 2023 there were at least 15 murder or kidnap attempts against British citizens or residents, the report said.

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Hundreds of migrants moved to Greek mainland as Libyan arrivals surge

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday that Greece would suspend asylum processing for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa for three months.

China

Hong Kong police arrest Taiwan-linked group over alleged 'subversion'

Taiwan is one of the democratic territories where many Hong Kongers have emigrated due to fears over the city’s sweeping security law introduced in 2020.

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