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France Moves to Extend Right to Detain Illegal Immigrants Deemed Dangerous
France backs longer detention after a Moroccan illegal immigrant with a rape conviction and a deportation order was accused of raping and killing a student.
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Armenia Shifts Toward EU After Decades in Moscow’s Embrace
The former Soviet satellite hosted its first bilateral summit with the European Union on May 5, as it loosens its ties with Russia.
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Canary Islands President Opposes Hantavirus Outbreak Cruise Ship’s Docking
The ship remains off Cape Verde where three passengers were evacuated, as Spain said it could dock at the Canary Islands, at odds with the local leader.
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US Approves Sale of $373 Million in Extended Range Glide Bomb Tail Kits to Ukraine
‘The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s capability to meet current and future threats,’ the State Department said.
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Norway to Reopen 3 Gas Fields Shut Down in 1998
The fields are expected to produce gas until 2048, with exports heading to Germany and condensate shipped to the UK.
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London Police Launch Jewish Protection Team Following Spate of Anti-Semitic Attacks
The announcement comes after Jewish ambulances and synagogues have been vandalized and two Jews were stabbed on the streets of the city.
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Man in Switzerland Who Was on Cruise Ship in Africa Tests Positive for Hantavirus
The man has been isolated, Swiss authorities said.
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Romania’s Pro-EU Government Collapses Following No-Confidence Vote
Lawmakers resoundingly voted against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan less than a year after he took office, leaving the country in a state of limbo.
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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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France Moves to Extend Right to Detain Illegal Immigrants Deemed Dangerous
France backs longer detention after a Moroccan illegal immigrant with a rape conviction and a deportation order was accused of raping and killing a student.
|
Armenia Shifts Toward EU After Decades in Moscow’s Embrace
The former Soviet satellite hosted its first bilateral summit with the European Union on May 5, as it loosens its ties with Russia.
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Canary Islands President Opposes Hantavirus Outbreak Cruise Ship’s Docking
The ship remains off Cape Verde where three passengers were evacuated, as Spain said it could dock at the Canary Islands, at odds with the local leader.
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US Approves Sale of $373 Million in Extended Range Glide Bomb Tail Kits to Ukraine
‘The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s capability to meet current and future threats,’ the State Department said.
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Norway to Reopen 3 Gas Fields Shut Down in 1998
The fields are expected to produce gas until 2048, with exports heading to Germany and condensate shipped to the UK.
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London Police Launch Jewish Protection Team Following Spate of Anti-Semitic Attacks
The announcement comes after Jewish ambulances and synagogues have been vandalized and two Jews were stabbed on the streets of the city.
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Man in Switzerland Who Was on Cruise Ship in Africa Tests Positive for Hantavirus
The man has been isolated, Swiss authorities said.
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Romania’s Pro-EU Government Collapses Following No-Confidence Vote
Lawmakers resoundingly voted against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan less than a year after he took office, leaving the country in a state of limbo.
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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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