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EU’s New ‘Democracy Shield’ Prompts Free Speech Concerns
Brussels says the plan will defend democracy from disinformation but critics warn it will centralize narrative control and treat ‘dissent as a regulatory risk.’
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Zelenskyy’s Right-Hand Man Quits as Ukraine’s Corruption Scandal Escalates
Andriy Yermak, a close friend of the president’s for years who was leading Kyiv’s negotiations with Russia, had his home searched by anti-corruption officers.
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Need to Use Frozen Russian Assets ‘Increasingly Urgent’: German Chancellor
Friedrich Merz has been vocal in his support of the idea of using Moscow’s assets immobilized within the EU to fund Ukraine’s war effort and reconstruction.
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EU Backs Deep Tariff Cuts for American Goods
The European Council has signed off on plans to eliminate industrial tariffs and extend duty-free access for American agricultural goods.
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Europe Approves Record $25 Billion Budget for Space Agency
The spending boost is set to expand the ESA’s Earth-observation, navigation, and resilience programs.
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Putin, Orban Meet in Moscow, Discuss Energy, US-Russia Summit
The two leaders talked oil and gas, with Putin expressing willingness for Budapest to host a U.S.-Russia summit.
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Putin Says US-backed Peace Plan Is ‘Basis for Future Agreements’
This is the Russian leader’s first public response to the 28-point draft proposal to ending the war in Ukraine.
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France Announces New Voluntary Youth Military Service Scheme
European countries have been bolstering voluntary military training recruitment since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Witkoff to Visit Moscow to Discuss Peace Plan Next Week, Kremlin Says
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed there was a preliminary agreement for Trump’s envoy to travel to the Russian capital.
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No Firm Deadline for Conclusion of Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal: Trump
The U.S. president had earlier suggested Thanksgiving as a possible deadline for Russia and Ukraine to come to an agreement on ending the war.
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4 More Arrests in Connection With Louvre Crown Jewel Heist
One of the four is the person suspected of being the final member of the four-man gang who carried out the robbery, according to local media.
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Euro Court Tells Poland to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages Registered in Other EU Countries
The Court of Justice of the European Union emphasized that the ruling does not mean that Poland must now introduce same-sex marriage under domestic law.
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France Seeks 3-month Suspension of Shein Over Childlike Dolls, Weapons
The fast-fashion giant faces mounting regulatory scrutiny in Europe and the United States after childlike sex dolls were found on its platform.
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Army Secretary Meets With Russian Delegation in UAE to Advance Ukraine Peace Talks
An Army spokesperson said Secretary Dan Driscoll ‘closely synchronized with the White House’ for the talks in Abu Dhabi.
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EU’s New ‘Democracy Shield’ Prompts Free Speech Concerns
Brussels says the plan will defend democracy from disinformation but critics warn it will centralize narrative control and treat ‘dissent as a regulatory risk.’
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Zelenskyy’s Right-Hand Man Quits as Ukraine’s Corruption Scandal Escalates
Andriy Yermak, a close friend of the president’s for years who was leading Kyiv’s negotiations with Russia, had his home searched by anti-corruption officers.
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Need to Use Frozen Russian Assets ‘Increasingly Urgent’: German Chancellor
Friedrich Merz has been vocal in his support of the idea of using Moscow’s assets immobilized within the EU to fund Ukraine’s war effort and reconstruction.
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EU Backs Deep Tariff Cuts for American Goods
The European Council has signed off on plans to eliminate industrial tariffs and extend duty-free access for American agricultural goods.
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Europe Approves Record $25 Billion Budget for Space Agency
The spending boost is set to expand the ESA’s Earth-observation, navigation, and resilience programs.
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Putin, Orban Meet in Moscow, Discuss Energy, US-Russia Summit
The two leaders talked oil and gas, with Putin expressing willingness for Budapest to host a U.S.-Russia summit.
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Putin Says US-backed Peace Plan Is ‘Basis for Future Agreements’
This is the Russian leader’s first public response to the 28-point draft proposal to ending the war in Ukraine.
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France Announces New Voluntary Youth Military Service Scheme
European countries have been bolstering voluntary military training recruitment since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Witkoff to Visit Moscow to Discuss Peace Plan Next Week, Kremlin Says
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed there was a preliminary agreement for Trump’s envoy to travel to the Russian capital.
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No Firm Deadline for Conclusion of Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal: Trump
The U.S. president had earlier suggested Thanksgiving as a possible deadline for Russia and Ukraine to come to an agreement on ending the war.
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4 More Arrests in Connection With Louvre Crown Jewel Heist
One of the four is the person suspected of being the final member of the four-man gang who carried out the robbery, according to local media.
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Euro Court Tells Poland to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages Registered in Other EU Countries
The Court of Justice of the European Union emphasized that the ruling does not mean that Poland must now introduce same-sex marriage under domestic law.
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France Seeks 3-month Suspension of Shein Over Childlike Dolls, Weapons
The fast-fashion giant faces mounting regulatory scrutiny in Europe and the United States after childlike sex dolls were found on its platform.
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Army Secretary Meets With Russian Delegation in UAE to Advance Ukraine Peace Talks
An Army spokesperson said Secretary Dan Driscoll ‘closely synchronized with the White House’ for the talks in Abu Dhabi.
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