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Roman Abramovich loses third EU court bid to lift sanctions
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Roman Abramovich loses third EU court bid to lift sanctions

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has once again been rejected by the EU court in his attempts to have EU sanctions lifted.
Israel fears sanctions on West Bank settlers could spread beyond settlements
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Israel fears sanctions on West Bank settlers could spread beyond settlements

The announced sanctions against settlers in the West Bank have angered Israel greatly - but it is not certain that they will have an effect on the ground, according to Middle East expert Anders Persson. The risk is that future historians will see this as too little, too late
EU and Canada plan deeper partnership on trade, security and defence
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EU and Canada plan deeper partnership on trade, security and defence

The EU and Canada are working to deepen their relationship. A new agreement between the sides will cover everything from trade to security
EU court rules against Belgian far-right’s Ikea campaign
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EU court rules against Belgian far-right’s Ikea campaign

Belgian far-right Vlaams Belang campaigned against immigration using an “Ikea plan. ” Not allowed, says EU court
EU leaders condemn shock at Mladic funeral as Serbia faces criticism over official presence
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EU leaders condemn shock at Mladic funeral as Serbia faces criticism over official presence

The EU leadership is tightening its tone regarding the funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladic in Serbia, after criticism that its language was too evasive.
Trump map shows US flag over Greenland, Iceland and Canada, sparking anger
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Trump map shows US flag over Greenland, Iceland and Canada, sparking anger

President Donald Trump once again expresses a desire for American dominance over Greenland, Iceland and several countries in the US's vicinity. Iceland and Denmark are furious
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia injure more than 70 as Yemen fighting escalates
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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia injure more than 70 as Yemen fighting escalates

The Houthi movement has attacked targets in Saudi Arabia. More than 70 civilians are reported to have been injured
EU to invest billions in Greenland for internet, housing and tourism
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EU to invest billions in Greenland for internet, housing and tourism

Better internet, more housing and tourism are promised when the EU Commission invests billions in Greenland.
SD vows lowest migration in EU, cheapest fuel prices in Sweden
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SD vows lowest migration in EU, cheapest fuel prices in Sweden

The Sweden Democrats are going to the election on the premise that Sweden will have the lowest migration and the lowest fuel prices in the EU. The price of gasoline and diesel will be the "highest priority in all budget negotiations," the party writes in its election manifesto
Thousands gather in Belgrade for funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladic
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Thousands gather in Belgrade for funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladic

Thousands gathered in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, on Monday for the funeral and procession of war criminal Ratko Mladic. Bosnia and Herzegovina is recalling diplomatic staff from Belgrade over Serbia's tributes to Mladic
EU summit clash over who should control foreign policy reform
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EU summit clash over who should control foreign policy reform

The EU's foreign policy should become both tougher and faster. The only question is who will decide
Russia’s Lavrov accuses Germany of wanting war again amid worsening tensions
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Russia’s Lavrov accuses Germany of wanting war again amid worsening tensions

Russia's foreign minister accuses Germany of "wanting war again. " The remark comes after Germany singled out Russia for being behind the placement of an armed drone at a German airport in early August
Sweden lags behind Nordic neighbours in cultural funding, researcher says
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Sweden lags behind Nordic neighbours in cultural funding, researcher says

Sweden is one of the countries that invests the least in culture in the Nordic countries. But it's not just money that matters - political ambition also has an impact
How Cork is helping Europe build its semiconductor future
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How Cork is helping Europe build its semiconductor future

Research and innovation are essential to building Europe’s prosperity, urge both the European Commission and the Irish presidency. But it is also important to find - and retain - those who will be responsible for building it
Moderates want aid recipients to cooperate on crime and extradition
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Moderates want aid recipients to cooperate on crime and extradition

The Moderates believe that it should be a foreign policy priority to target serious criminals who control crime in Sweden from abroad. The party wants to see a new "crime strategy" for Swedish aid
Denmark expects to start sending rejected asylum seekers to deportation camps outside the EU next year
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Denmark expects to start sending rejected asylum seekers to deportation camps outside the EU next year

Denmark expects to be able to start sending rejected asylum seekers to deportation camps outside the EU before the end of next year.
Åkesson urges climate-minded voters to back Liberals in debate over Sweden’s next government
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Åkesson urges climate-minded voters to back Liberals in debate over Sweden’s next government

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson urges anyone who is "bourgeois-minded" and thinks climate is important to vote for Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson.
Center Party wants to scrap Sweden’s wage floor for labour immigration
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Center Party wants to scrap Sweden’s wage floor for labour immigration

"The Center Party wants to remove the wage floor for labor immigration to Sweden. I promise that it will be one of the first decisions we make in a center-right government," party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist says at a press conference
Pourmokhtari on UN climate report: Hope it does not kill hope
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Pourmokhtari on UN climate report: Hope it does not kill hope

Global warming will not stop at 1. 5 degrees, the UN has said
Brazil expresses deep concern over EU meat import ban
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Brazil expresses deep concern over EU meat import ban

Russia’s sabotage in Europe should be a wake-up call, expert says
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Russia’s sabotage in Europe should be a wake-up call, expert says

The drone attack on Leipzig airport is serious - and shows that Russia has once again pushed the boundaries. That is according to defense expert Markus Göransson, who has a theory about Putin's goal with the hybrid attacks
Thousands of young people wrongly emailed about free EU travel cards
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Thousands of young people wrongly emailed about free EU travel cards

More than 7,000 young people received an incorrect government email congratulating them on a free travel card within the EU.
Sweden records lowest asylum numbers since 1985 as parties split over future migration policy
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Sweden records lowest asylum numbers since 1985 as parties split over future migration policy

MP, V and C want to accept more quota refugees, and the entire opposition, including S, wants to relax the rules for family immigration. The Tidö parties warn of a return to a more generous refugee policy if the red-greens win the election
Parties spell out their immigration and integration proposals
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Parties spell out their immigration and integration proposals

Here are the parties' most important proposals and promises on immigration and integration.
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