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German Court Sentences US Citizen to Nearly 3 Years in Prison in China Spy Case
The defendant was a former civilian employee of a U.S. military base in Germany.
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European Leaders Call for Deregulatory Push to Compete With US, China
Europe must cut red tape fast or fall further behind the United States and China, leaders say, as factories face slow permits and high energy costs.
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EU Unveils Action Plan to Counter Drone Threats
The plans comes after drone sightings late last year causes disruptions, including at airports in Belgium, Denmark, and Germany.
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Ukrainian Athlete Barred From Winter Olympics Over Helmet Honoring War Dead
Vladyslav Heraskevych, a medal hopeful in the skeleton, was barred from competing shortly before the race began on Feb. 12.
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Rutte Says 30,000 Russians Killed Monthly on Battlefield
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told reporters in Brussels that his forces had ‘eliminated’ 65,000 Russian troops in December and January.
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Macron Blames Renewable Energy for Spain’s National Blackout
Since adopting its Climate Change and Energy Transition Law in May 2021, Spain has committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
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EU Approves New Rules to Deport Illegal Immigrants to Countries Considered Safe
Lawmakers approved the policy, which allows failed asylum seekers to be deported to third-party countries they passed through on their way to the bloc.
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NATO Launches ‘Arctic Sentry’ Military Effort Amid Growing Threats From China, Russia
The multi-domain exercise will be led by Joint Force Command Norfolk.
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Viktor Orban Says Alleged Plan to Fast-Track Ukraine’s EU Membership Is ‘Declaration of War’
Orban has responded to reports that EU officials are exploring ways to fast-track Ukraine’s accession and limit Hungary’s ability to block the process.
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Sweden Tightens Up Citizenship Rules Amid Illegal Immigration Crackdown
The Scandinavian country has made further moves to alter its once-liberal immigration policies, following concerns about crime rates and social tensions.
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EPP Vice Chair Warns Spain’s Amnesty for 500,000 Illegal Immigrants Will Have EU-Wide Consequences
Spain’s socialist government’s plans to grant legal status to half a million illegal immigrants puts Europe at risk, said EPP vice chair Tomas Tobe.
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UK to Deploy More Troops to Norway in Response to Arctic Defense Concerns, Says Minister
British Defense Secretary John Healey will be meeting with fellow defense secretaries of NATO allies at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels on Feb. 12.
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UK Children Are Acting on AI Advice at High Rates, Study Finds
The findings echo other similar studies in recent months that point to an increasing use of artificial intelligence for companionship and guidance.
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Kremlin Still Sees US as Main Global Adversary, Says Estonian Intelligence Service
Kaupo Rosin, head of Estonia’s foreign intelligence service, says the Russians want talks with Kyiv to drag on because they think ‘time is on their side.’
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UK Watchdog Secures Apple, Google Commitments to Reform App Store Practices
The UK regulator is seeking public input on proposed changes to boost transparency, fairness, and interoperability in the UK’s $38.3 billion app economy.
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UK Expands Hong Kong Visa Scheme After Jimmy Lai Sentencing
The Home Office said the sentencing ‘shows how the Beijing-imposed National Security Law has criminalised dissent, prompting many to leave the territory.’
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US to Fund Free Speech Initiatives in Europe, Trump Official Reveals
U.S. officials have said they view European speech regulations as censorship.
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Russia Not Going to Attack Europe, But Will Retaliate If Attacked, Says Lavrov
The war between Russia and Ukraine is heading into its fourth year, and negotiations to end the conflict are being brokered by Washington.
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French Wealth Tax Shortfall Fuels Debate Amid California ‘Billionaire Tax’ Proposal
California voters will consider a November 2026 ballot measure to impose a one-time 5 percent tax on residents worth more than $1.1 billion.
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UK PM Starmer’s Communications Director Quits Over Mandelson–Epstein Scandal
The latest tranche of more than 3 million files released includes numerous email exchanges between UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson and Epstein.
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German Court Sentences US Citizen to Nearly 3 Years in Prison in China Spy Case
The defendant was a former civilian employee of a U.S. military base in Germany.
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European Leaders Call for Deregulatory Push to Compete With US, China
Europe must cut red tape fast or fall further behind the United States and China, leaders say, as factories face slow permits and high energy costs.
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EU Unveils Action Plan to Counter Drone Threats
The plans comes after drone sightings late last year causes disruptions, including at airports in Belgium, Denmark, and Germany.
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Ukrainian Athlete Barred From Winter Olympics Over Helmet Honoring War Dead
Vladyslav Heraskevych, a medal hopeful in the skeleton, was barred from competing shortly before the race began on Feb. 12.
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Rutte Says 30,000 Russians Killed Monthly on Battlefield
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told reporters in Brussels that his forces had ‘eliminated’ 65,000 Russian troops in December and January.
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Macron Blames Renewable Energy for Spain’s National Blackout
Since adopting its Climate Change and Energy Transition Law in May 2021, Spain has committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
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EU Approves New Rules to Deport Illegal Immigrants to Countries Considered Safe
Lawmakers approved the policy, which allows failed asylum seekers to be deported to third-party countries they passed through on their way to the bloc.
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NATO Launches ‘Arctic Sentry’ Military Effort Amid Growing Threats From China, Russia
The multi-domain exercise will be led by Joint Force Command Norfolk.
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Viktor Orban Says Alleged Plan to Fast-Track Ukraine’s EU Membership Is ‘Declaration of War’
Orban has responded to reports that EU officials are exploring ways to fast-track Ukraine’s accession and limit Hungary’s ability to block the process.
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Sweden Tightens Up Citizenship Rules Amid Illegal Immigration Crackdown
The Scandinavian country has made further moves to alter its once-liberal immigration policies, following concerns about crime rates and social tensions.
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EPP Vice Chair Warns Spain’s Amnesty for 500,000 Illegal Immigrants Will Have EU-Wide Consequences
Spain’s socialist government’s plans to grant legal status to half a million illegal immigrants puts Europe at risk, said EPP vice chair Tomas Tobe.
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UK to Deploy More Troops to Norway in Response to Arctic Defense Concerns, Says Minister
British Defense Secretary John Healey will be meeting with fellow defense secretaries of NATO allies at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels on Feb. 12.
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UK Children Are Acting on AI Advice at High Rates, Study Finds
The findings echo other similar studies in recent months that point to an increasing use of artificial intelligence for companionship and guidance.
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Kremlin Still Sees US as Main Global Adversary, Says Estonian Intelligence Service
Kaupo Rosin, head of Estonia’s foreign intelligence service, says the Russians want talks with Kyiv to drag on because they think ‘time is on their side.’
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UK Watchdog Secures Apple, Google Commitments to Reform App Store Practices
The UK regulator is seeking public input on proposed changes to boost transparency, fairness, and interoperability in the UK’s $38.3 billion app economy.
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UK Expands Hong Kong Visa Scheme After Jimmy Lai Sentencing
The Home Office said the sentencing ‘shows how the Beijing-imposed National Security Law has criminalised dissent, prompting many to leave the territory.’
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US to Fund Free Speech Initiatives in Europe, Trump Official Reveals
U.S. officials have said they view European speech regulations as censorship.
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Russia Not Going to Attack Europe, But Will Retaliate If Attacked, Says Lavrov
The war between Russia and Ukraine is heading into its fourth year, and negotiations to end the conflict are being brokered by Washington.
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French Wealth Tax Shortfall Fuels Debate Amid California ‘Billionaire Tax’ Proposal
California voters will consider a November 2026 ballot measure to impose a one-time 5 percent tax on residents worth more than $1.1 billion.
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UK PM Starmer’s Communications Director Quits Over Mandelson–Epstein Scandal
The latest tranche of more than 3 million files released includes numerous email exchanges between UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson and Epstein.
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