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Lebanon in mourning - over 300 dead after Israeli airstrikes
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Lebanon in mourning - over 300 dead after Israeli airstrikes

Lebanon has declared a national day of mourning after a wave of Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday killed more than 300 people and threatened a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States.
Hungary shared documents on Ukraine's EU application with the Kremlin
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Hungary shared documents on Ukraine's EU application with the Kremlin

New leaks to investigative media in Hungary reveal details of Hungary's ongoing information-sharing with Russia, Reuters reports.
New free trips for 18-year-olds in Europe
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New free trips for 18-year-olds in Europe

Almost half a million 18-year-olds have already done so - now another 40,000 young people will have the chance to travel for free in Europe.
JD Vance: EU should follow Viktor Orbán
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JD Vance: EU should follow Viktor Orbán

US Vice President JD Vance is in Hungary to support the country’s national-conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his people ahead of Sunday’s election.
If Magyar wins in Hungary - not easy for the EU
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If Magyar wins in Hungary - not easy for the EU

A different Hungary in the EU would await if Péter Magyar wins the election on April 12. But much would also remain as before
Why everyone wants models from South Sudan
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Why everyone wants models from South Sudan

It started with Alek Wek 30 years ago. Today, nine of the world's 50 most sought-after models are from South Sudan
Iran's new threat to close Bab el-Mandeb could be a major blow to world trade
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Iran's new threat to close Bab el-Mandeb could be a major blow to world trade

Iran's hint that it might also close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could have major consequences for world trade and lead to inflation in Sweden, according to Middle East expert Alexander Atarodi. He says, "It will affect all goods from Clas Ohlson and Jysk, from what I know
Crackdown on human smugglers - 19 arrested
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Crackdown on human smugglers - 19 arrested

Nineteen people suspected of being involved in human smuggling from Vietnam to the EU and the UK have been arrested.
European countries demand an end to fighting in Lebanon
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European countries demand an end to fighting in Lebanon

Several countries in Europe, including Sweden, issued a joint statement on Thursday saying the fighting in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement must end immediately.
EU presents plan for money for Ukraine
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EU presents plan for money for Ukraine

The European Commission is now formally presenting its proposal for a multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine, so that everything can be ready when - and if - Hungary stops blocking it.
Sweden wants the EU to bypass Hungary for Ukraine loans
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Sweden wants the EU to bypass Hungary for Ukraine loans

The EU must find ways to bypass Hungary so that the agreed €90 billion loan to Ukraine can be disbursed. Sweden is prepared to be the driving force behind such a procedure, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) said to TT
How to deal with the cormorant - new EU guidelines
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How to deal with the cormorant - new EU guidelines

The European Commission is presenting new guidelines on how Sweden and other countries can act to control growing numbers of great cormorants.
Palestinian Authority says Israel's new death penalty is dangerous
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Palestinian Authority says Israel's new death penalty is dangerous

Israel's new legislation on the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly terror attacks is raising fears and anger. Palestinians in the West Bank have gathered to express their displeasure
EU ministers at emergency meeting urged to save diesel and jet fuel
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EU ministers at emergency meeting urged to save diesel and jet fuel

Asia's energy crisis in the wake of the war in Iran is spreading to Europe. On Tuesday afternoon, EU energy ministers held an emergency meeting
EU reviews France's state aid for new nuclear power plants
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EU reviews France's state aid for new nuclear power plants

The European Commission will review whether France's state aid for new nuclear power plants complies with the rules.
Merz says 800,000 Syrians in Germany should return within three years
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Merz says 800,000 Syrians in Germany should return within three years

The vast majority of Syrians in Germany should return in the coming years. That was the message from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz when he received Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Berlin
Why everyone wants models from South Sudan
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Why everyone wants models from South Sudan

It started with Alek Wek 30 years ago. Today, nine of the world's 50 most sought-after models are from South Sudan
Who can you trust in Hungary? Cheating and influence ahead of the election
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Who can you trust in Hungary? Cheating and influence ahead of the election

Fragile polling and allegations of fraud and influence are creating uncertainty ahead of the Hungarian election. The opposition may need a landslide victory to have a chance
EU summit: Let's see if we can trust the US on trade
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EU summit: Let's see if we can trust the US on trade

The EU's trade agreement with the US, which sets tariffs at 15 percent, creates predictability for European companies, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said during a visit to Sweden. "Is it perfect? No
Orbán on the sidelines, but it will be difficult for the EU to punish Hungary
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Orbán on the sidelines, but it will be difficult for the EU to punish Hungary

Hungary ignores decisions, has ties to Russia, and is accused of corruption and abuse of power. As long as Viktor Orbán has the support of another EU country, Brussels will still find it difficult to act
EU chaos over chat control after European Parliament rejects temporary extension
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EU chaos over chat control after European Parliament rejects temporary extension

Legal deadlock looms at Easter over how to combat online child abuse.
EU investigates Snapchat - threatens porn sites with fines
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EU investigates Snapchat - threatens porn sites with fines

Suspicions of poor age verification and the sale of drugs and alcohol have led the European Commission to open an investigation into Snapchat. At the same time, four major porn sites are being threatened with fines
EU gives green light to US trade tariff deal
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EU gives green light to US trade tariff deal

After much deliberation, the European Parliament has approved this summer's tariff deal with the US. "A significant milestone," US Ambassador Andrew Puzder wrote in a statement
EU approves easier deportations and return hubs outside the EU
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EU approves easier deportations and return hubs outside the EU

A divided European Parliament approved easier deportations and the establishment of "return hubs" outside the EU. The vote drew applause from the far right
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