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Trump to Move Forward With 25 Percent Tariffs on EU Cars and Trucks, Greer Says
The European Commission rejects the U.S. president’s claim that the bloc has failed to comply with its trade deal with Washington.
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Austria Expels 3 Russian Embassy Employees Suspected of Spying
Austrians asked Russians to waive the diplomatic immunity of the three suspects to allow prosecutors to fully investigate the matter, but Moscow refused.
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There Needs to Be a Stronger European Element in NATO, Says Starmer
Trump has long maintained that Europe should rely less on the United States for its security.
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European Commission Urges Member States to Exclude Huawei and ZTE From Telecom Networks
A commission spokesperson made the recommendation during a briefing in Brussels on Monday.
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Russia Declares Ceasefire to Observe WWII Victory as Ukraine Announces Its Own Pause in Fighting
President Vladimir Putin threatened a missile strike on Ukraine if the celebrations were disrupted.
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Sweden Arrests Chinese Captain of Suspected Shadow Fleet Vessel
The Swedish coast guard and police boarded the Syrian-flagged Jin Hui in Swedish territorial waters on May 3.
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NATO Members Have Gotten Trump’s Message on Military Base Usage: Rutte
The Trump administration has been critical of its European NATO allies for failing to adequately support the United States during Operation Epic Fury.
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German Chancellor Merz Downplays Rift With Trump Over US Troop Drawdown
‘I remain convinced that the Americans are important partners for us,’ Merz said.
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Austrian Police Detain Suspect in Case of Rat Poison Found in Baby Food Jars on Supermarket Shelves
Police in eastern Austria say a 39-year-old suspect has been arrested after rat poison turned up in some HiPP baby food jars on supermarket shelves.
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US to Cut Troops in Germany a ‘Lot Further’ Than 5,000: Trump
Nearly 36,500 active-duty American troops are currently stationed in Germany.
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Alex Zanardi, Auto Racing Champ Who Won Paralympic Golds Between Life-Altering Accidents, Dies at 59
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EU Cybersecurity Reform Marks Strategic Shift in Approach to Chinese Technology
The European Union’s revised Cybersecurity Act would exclude Chinese suppliers from the bloc’s networks.
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Fueling Russia’s War Could Provoke EU Hostility Toward Beijing, Analyst Warns
The 27-member bloc imposed its latest sanctions against Moscow, designating dozens of Chinese entities for their support.
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EU Foreign-Born Population Hits Record High, With Spain a Standout in Its Rate of Increase
European analysts told The Epoch Times that the study’s figures underestimate the situation, warning that Europe faces a limited window to reverse the trend.
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US Orders Withdrawal of 5,000 Troops From Germany: Pentagon
The troop withdrawal could take up to a year, according to the Pentagon.
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UK Government Raises Terror Alert to ‘Severe’ Following Stabbings in Jewish Area
A 45-year-old man with a history of violence and mental health issues appeared in court charged with attempted murder amid calls to ban pro-Palestinian marches.
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Zelenskyy Seeks Details of Putin’s May 9 Ceasefire Proposal
The Ukrainian president said he was looking for information related to the suggested cessation of hostilities, which Putin proposed to Trump during a phonecall.
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40 Years After Chernobyl, ‘Disinformation Campaign’ Still Distorts Nuclear Debate, Experts Warn
The real Chernobyl scandal isn’t the 1986 explosion: it’s the 40-year disinformation campaign built on top of it, energy specialists told The Epoch Times.
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Trump Says He May Consider Withdrawing Troops From Italy, Spain
‘Why shouldn’t I? Italy has not been of any help, and Spain has been horrible, absolutely horrible,’ Trump said.
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Trump to Move Forward With 25 Percent Tariffs on EU Cars and Trucks, Greer Says
The European Commission rejects the U.S. president’s claim that the bloc has failed to comply with its trade deal with Washington.
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Austria Expels 3 Russian Embassy Employees Suspected of Spying
Austrians asked Russians to waive the diplomatic immunity of the three suspects to allow prosecutors to fully investigate the matter, but Moscow refused.
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There Needs to Be a Stronger European Element in NATO, Says Starmer
Trump has long maintained that Europe should rely less on the United States for its security.
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European Commission Urges Member States to Exclude Huawei and ZTE From Telecom Networks
A commission spokesperson made the recommendation during a briefing in Brussels on Monday.
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Russia Declares Ceasefire to Observe WWII Victory as Ukraine Announces Its Own Pause in Fighting
President Vladimir Putin threatened a missile strike on Ukraine if the celebrations were disrupted.
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Sweden Arrests Chinese Captain of Suspected Shadow Fleet Vessel
The Swedish coast guard and police boarded the Syrian-flagged Jin Hui in Swedish territorial waters on May 3.
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NATO Members Have Gotten Trump’s Message on Military Base Usage: Rutte
The Trump administration has been critical of its European NATO allies for failing to adequately support the United States during Operation Epic Fury.
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German Chancellor Merz Downplays Rift With Trump Over US Troop Drawdown
‘I remain convinced that the Americans are important partners for us,’ Merz said.
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Austrian Police Detain Suspect in Case of Rat Poison Found in Baby Food Jars on Supermarket Shelves
Police in eastern Austria say a 39-year-old suspect has been arrested after rat poison turned up in some HiPP baby food jars on supermarket shelves.
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US to Cut Troops in Germany a ‘Lot Further’ Than 5,000: Trump
Nearly 36,500 active-duty American troops are currently stationed in Germany.
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Alex Zanardi, Auto Racing Champ Who Won Paralympic Golds Between Life-Altering Accidents, Dies at 59
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EU Cybersecurity Reform Marks Strategic Shift in Approach to Chinese Technology
The European Union’s revised Cybersecurity Act would exclude Chinese suppliers from the bloc’s networks.
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Fueling Russia’s War Could Provoke EU Hostility Toward Beijing, Analyst Warns
The 27-member bloc imposed its latest sanctions against Moscow, designating dozens of Chinese entities for their support.
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EU Foreign-Born Population Hits Record High, With Spain a Standout in Its Rate of Increase
European analysts told The Epoch Times that the study’s figures underestimate the situation, warning that Europe faces a limited window to reverse the trend.
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US Orders Withdrawal of 5,000 Troops From Germany: Pentagon
The troop withdrawal could take up to a year, according to the Pentagon.
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UK Government Raises Terror Alert to ‘Severe’ Following Stabbings in Jewish Area
A 45-year-old man with a history of violence and mental health issues appeared in court charged with attempted murder amid calls to ban pro-Palestinian marches.
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Zelenskyy Seeks Details of Putin’s May 9 Ceasefire Proposal
The Ukrainian president said he was looking for information related to the suggested cessation of hostilities, which Putin proposed to Trump during a phonecall.
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40 Years After Chernobyl, ‘Disinformation Campaign’ Still Distorts Nuclear Debate, Experts Warn
The real Chernobyl scandal isn’t the 1986 explosion: it’s the 40-year disinformation campaign built on top of it, energy specialists told The Epoch Times.
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Trump Says He May Consider Withdrawing Troops From Italy, Spain
‘Why shouldn’t I? Italy has not been of any help, and Spain has been horrible, absolutely horrible,’ Trump said.
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