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European Affairs
Bulgaria in the European Union and regional cooperation
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Hegseth performs push-up forfeit after errors before sailors
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth performed a two-push-up forfeit after acknowledging factual errors during remarks to American sailors, according to a video report.
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G7 weighs emergency fuel release as diesel costs strain households
The G7 plans to draw on emergency fuel reserves as diesel shortages push up transport costs and add pressure to household budgets, placing energy security back at the centre of the policy debate.
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Iraq’s dinar devaluation draws opposition from MPs over household costs
Iraq’s decision to devalue the dinar has triggered opposition in parliament, where some lawmakers warn that higher living costs could deepen financial pressure on the country’s most vulnerable people.1h ago
Sri Lanka arrests former first lady in corruption investigation
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in a corruption case, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
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Spain’s housing crisis becomes an election test for Pedro Sánchez
The death of an 87-year-old Madrid woman shortly after her eviction has sharpened attention on housing policy, as Spain heads towards a snap general election at the end of November.
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UK's Burnham open to Germany joining GCAP fighter jet programme
Burnham has signalled openness to a German role in the Global Combat Air Programme, the UK-Italy-Japan partnership developing a new fighter aircraft.
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South Korea recalls Kyiv envoy over alleged transfer of North Korean soldiers
South Korea has withdrawn its envoy from Kyiv as a dispute with Ukraine develops over allegations involving the transfer of North Korean soldiers to Seoul.
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France's rising borrowing costs sharpen a warning for indebted Europe
Investors are demanding markedly higher returns on French government bonds, increasing pressure on public finances and drawing attention to the risks faced by countries carrying heavy debt loads.
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Russian strikes on bus and apartment block deepen Ukraine’s civilian toll
A Russian strike on a commuter bus in eastern Ukraine killed at least 30 people, officials said, following an attack on an apartment building far from the front line that left 22 dead.1h ago
UK consulate building in East Jerusalem to be renamed UK Mission
Britain’s foreign secretary says the UK diplomatic building in East Jerusalem will remain in place but operate under the name “UK Mission, Jerusalem”, raising questions over whether the change amounts to a closure or a downgrade.1h ago
Rubio invokes ancient Greece in Athens call for national interests
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio used a speech in Athens to urge Western countries to put their own interests first, linking the “America First” approach to values he associated with ancient Greece.
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Italy approves Meloni-backed electoral overhaul with coalition bonus seats
Italy's parliament has given final approval to an electoral law backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, despite opposition warnings that bonus seats could weaken proportional representation and distort voters' choices.
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Asos says hackers accessed customer contacts and search histories
Online fashion retailer Asos says a cyber-attack exposed customers’ names, addresses, phone numbers and recent searches, raising concerns that the information could support targeted phishing attempts.
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Russian strike on Kramatorsk bus kills at least 30, officials say
A strike on public transport in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk killed at least 30 people and injured 18, according to regional prosecutors, prompting the suspension of local services.
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From King David Hotel bombing to Jerusalem: UK-Israel tensions deepen
Israel has ordered the closure of the United Kingdom's Jerusalem consulate, deepening a dispute rooted in a relationship that has faced strain since before 1948.
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Misan Harriman’s lens turns global protest into a public record
British Nigerian photographer and activist Misan Harriman documents demonstrations around the world, examining how images of collective action can shape public attention and calls for change.
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London court rules search warrants in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor case were unlawful
A London judge found that search warrants issued during an investigation involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were granted unlawfully, citing a “significant error” in the process.1h ago
New York Mayor Mamdani faces hostile crowd at October 7 vigil
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani encountered demonstrators who called him a “traitor” while attending a vigil for October 7, according to footage reported by Al Jazeera.1h ago
French activists plan nationwide rallies across France on Thursday
French activists were expected to stage rallies across the country on Thursday, according to a New York Times live report, putting renewed focus on the durability of a nationwide protest effort.
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Saudi-led coalition reports intercepting three Houthi missiles
A Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted three ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi group, while a Houthi military spokesman said one missile had been fired towards an airport in Riyadh.
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Bank of England governor urges credible UK budget amid bond market pressure
Andrew Bailey has called on Chancellor John Healey to deliver a budget that reassures investors after UK medium-term borrowing costs reached their highest level in 19 years.
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French students say protests will continue despite government pledges
High school students and teachers returned to the streets across France, arguing that government commitments have yet to deliver the investment and practical action sought after 10 days of unrest.1h ago
Reports link Trump operatives to advice for Bosnia's Dodik
Reports that aides linked to Donald Trump were paid to advise Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik before a parliamentary election have prompted concern over foreign political influence.
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Former Hampshire police chief barred after gross misconduct finding
A misconduct panel found that former Hampshire and Isle of Wight chief constable Scott Chilton committed gross misconduct through relationships with two subordinate officers and conduct while on call.
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Madrid march expected after death of 87-year-old evicted pensioner
Thousands of people are expected to march through central Madrid in memory of María del Carmen Abascal, whose eviction and dispute over a steep rent increase drew national attention to Spain's housing crisis.
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London voters cast ballots in Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Voters in the London constituency of Holborn and St Pancras are electing a new parliamentary representative in a contest seen as a test of whether Burnham can rebuild confidence in Labour.
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BBC apologises and compensates PinkNews founders over false allegations
The BBC has admitted that allegations of sexual misconduct made against PinkNews founder Benjamin Cohen and his husband Anthony James were false and defamatory.
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Washington Opens Direct Talks with Myanmar's Military-Backed Government
The Trump administration has opened direct talks with Myanmar's military-backed government, Reuters reports, citing US officials and other informed sources. The contacts shift Washington's approach after years of efforts to isolate the generals following the 2021 coup.
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