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Why did activists steal the wax statue of Emmanuel Macron from museum?

The wax statue of Emmanuel Macron was stolen from the famous Parisian museum Le Musée Grévin and placed in front of the Russian embassy. Here’s why.

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Fact check: No, Russia didn't bomb a 'pedo enclave' in Ukraine

Misleading claims have emerged online off the back of a false report alleging that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an airstrike on child traffickers in Ukraine.

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Rutte dismisses concerns over US troop withdrawal from Europe

Mark Rutte said the US should maintain "a very strong conventional" military presence in Europe despite allegations that Washington is preparing a review of its troop presence on the continent.

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Von der Leyen backs 'bone-crushing' US Senate bill to sanction Russia

The Senate bill envisions 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russian fossil fuels. If applied as intended, it would target several EU countries.

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How a Russian spy couple became Portuguese citizens

The process took years and included a wedding in Rio de Janeiro, several visits to the Portuguese consulate, trips to Lisbon and a suspicious declaration attributed to a national living in Brazil.

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Russian ship captain pleads not guilty in North Sea tanker collision

Vladimir Motin appeared via video link at London’s Central Criminal Court, where he denied responsibility for the presumed death of Filipino crew member Mark Angelo Pernia.

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Destruction across Kharkiv after wave of Russian attacks, Ukraine says

At least 11 people were injured in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and the nearby region overnight. Kyiv says it repelled a total of 173 assaults across the front line.

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Three charged with spying for Russia, German prosecutor’s office says

The charges against the men are the latest in a series of cases across Europe where Ukrainians and other nationals have been accused of working on behalf of Russia’s intelligence services.

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EU pitches security hub to protect Black Sea from Russian threats

The security hub in the Black Sea envisioned by the European Commission could help oversee an eventual peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

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Germany to jointly produce long-range weapons with Ukraine, Merz says

Germany has agreed a new €5 billion aid package for Ukraine and joint production of long-range weapons systems during Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Berlin.

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New US Senate bill could wreck Russia, but also damage the EU economy

In a bid to isolate Moscow, a new bill in the US Senate threatens to impose 500% tariffs on any country that buys Russian fossil fuels. If implemented as intended, the plan could ravage several EU countries.

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Turkey says it's ready to host another round of Russia-Ukraine talks

US President Donald Trump warns his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he’s “playing with fire” as the Kremlin intensifies its attacks on Ukraine and peace efforts appear to stall.

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Why Russia is unlikely to let the Vatican mediate Ukraine peace talks

Pope Leo XIV is willing to host peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, yet Russia's stance towards the Vatican is likely to prove an obstacle.

EuroVerify

Fact-checking claims NATO troops are preparing to attack Russia

A video claiming to show tanks preparing to advance towards St Petersburg from Tallinn in fact shows images from Estonia's Independence Day procession.

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Dan sworn in as Romania's new president easing political crisis

The May election rerun was held months after the Constitutional Court voided the previous election in which the far-right outsider Călin Georgescu led the first round, following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference.

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Russia and Ukraine complete final phase of major prisoner swap

More than 300 Ukrainian soldiers returned home on Sunday, as Russia and Ukraine completed the final phase of a major prisoner swap agreed earlier this month.

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EU Parliament Conservatives expel Luxembourgish MEP for trip to Moscow

Fernand Kartheiser advocates need for dialogue between EU and Russia, but he crossed 'red line' for European Conservatives and Reformists, say co-presidents.

USA

Trump says Putin has gone 'crazy' after latest strike on Ukraine

"He's killing a lot of people. And I don't know what the hell happened to Putin," the US president told reporters before boarding Air Force One on Sunday, adding that he would "absolutely" consider imposing new sanctions against Russia.

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine each release hundreds in large-scale prisoner swap

Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners on Sunday on the third day of a prisoner swap, making it the largest in more than three years of war.

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Russia hits Kyiv with massive drone and missile attack

The assault came amid a prisoner exchange between Moscow and Kyiv. Russia and Ukraine on Saturday completed a significant prisoner exchange of hundreds of soldiers and civilians after Friday's first stage of the deal was reached following talks last week in Istanbul.