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Swedish climate scientist Johan Rockström invited to EU Commission seminar on climate plans
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Swedish climate scientist Johan Rockström invited to EU Commission seminar on climate plans

Climate scientist Johan Rockström will be a special guest when the European Commission discusses its plans for the coming year.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen to visit Greenland with Danish prime minister, Euractiv says
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen to visit Greenland with Danish prime minister, Euractiv says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Greenland on September 6-7, reports news site Euractiv.
Germany, Sweden and Allies Demand EU Budget Cut by Hundreds of Billions
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Germany, Sweden and Allies Demand EU Budget Cut by Hundreds of Billions

Hundreds of billions of euros must be cut from the EU Commission's proposal for a new long-term budget, Germany, Sweden and four other budget hawks are demanding. But they still say yes to an increase - and want everything to be ready this year
Center Party wants special tax on social media companies with addictive algorithms
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Center Party wants special tax on social media companies with addictive algorithms

The Center Party wants to see a special tax for social media companies with addictive algorithms.
Blue/Yellow founder says Ukraine war is now dominated by drones, urges more Western support
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Blue/Yellow founder says Ukraine war is now dominated by drones, urges more Western support

His organization has raised over a billion kronor in support of Ukraine. Nowadays, almost all the money goes to drone technology
Myanmar junta airstrikes kill 88 in August, including 12 children
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Myanmar junta airstrikes kill 88 in August, including 12 children

A total of 88 people, including 12 children, have been killed in a wave of airstrikes carried out by Myanmar's military junta during August, according to the country's opposition.
Flash floods and landslides in the Himalayas kill at least 160, hundreds missing
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Flash floods and landslides in the Himalayas kill at least 160, hundreds missing

At least 160 people have been confirmed dead in widespread landslides and flooding in the Himalayan mountain range, along the border between Nepal and Tibet. More than 400 people are missing, most of them tourists
EU Commission opposes UPM-Sappi paper merger over competition fears
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EU Commission opposes UPM-Sappi paper merger over competition fears

The European Commission opposes a planned collaboration between Finnish paper giant UPM-Kymmene and South African Sappi.
Norway’s foreign minister praises Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa after visit to Damascus
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Norway’s foreign minister praises Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa after visit to Damascus

Norway's Foreign Minister has visited Syria and is praising the country's new leader, former jihadist Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Norway to continue Barents Sea oil drilling despite possible EU Arctic moratorium
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Norway to continue Barents Sea oil drilling despite possible EU Arctic moratorium

Norway will continue drilling for oil in the Barents Sea even if the EU extends its moratorium on this, according to Norway's Energy Minister Terje Aasland (Labor Party).
EU proposes higher Baltic Sea fishing quotas despite criticism
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EU proposes higher Baltic Sea fishing quotas despite criticism

Despite constant warning reports, the European Commission is proposing increased fishing in the Baltic Sea for next year.
Russian attacks kill at least 3 as Ukraine marks Independence Day with European leaders in Kyiv
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Russian attacks kill at least 3 as Ukraine marks Independence Day with European leaders in Kyiv

Russian waves of attacks are washing over Ukraine as European leaders celebrate the country's Independence Day in Kyiv. There is a force that keeps us steady - it is the strength of our common circle, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his speech, urging allies to give Ukraine "everything it needs
EU urges Israel to halt E1 settlement plan in West Bank
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EU urges Israel to halt E1 settlement plan in West Bank

Criticism is growing of Israel's settlement project in the occupied West Bank. Now the EU is also calling on the country to stop the project, known in Israel as E1
Norway pledges $9 billion in continued support for Ukraine
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Norway pledges $9 billion in continued support for Ukraine

Norway is pledging nine billion dollars, equivalent to 85 billion kronor, in continued support for Ukraine. The announcement came as leaders of the Baltic and Nordic countries met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv
Two dead, 12 missing after migrant boat capsizes off Tunisia
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Two dead, 12 missing after migrant boat capsizes off Tunisia

At least two people have died and twelve are still missing after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the southern coast of Tunisia.
Russia escalates disinformation campaign ahead of French presidential election
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Russia escalates disinformation campaign ahead of French presidential election

With eight months to go until the French presidential election, Russia is stepping up efforts to influence France. Several presidential candidates have been targeted in smear campaigns linked to Russian intelligence, according to French authorities
Spain arrests five men over migrant smuggling from Ceuta
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Spain arrests five men over migrant smuggling from Ceuta

Five men accused of smuggling people into Spain from the Spanish exclave of Ceuta have been arrested, according to Spanish police.
German manufacturing activity hits four-year high as eurozone growth strengthens
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German manufacturing activity hits four-year high as eurozone growth strengthens

German manufacturing activity rises to its strongest level in four years, new figures show.
Norway fears further US tariff increases after trade talks in Washington
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Norway fears further US tariff increases after trade talks in Washington

Norway says it expects further tariff increases from the Trump administration after a new round of trade talks in Washington.
EU pressure grows to sanction Ben-Gvir after Gaza killing remarks
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EU pressure grows to sanction Ben-Gvir after Gaza killing remarks

Pressure is growing in the EU to punish far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who in recent days posted a video of himself at an execution gallows and said Israel should kill “30 or 40” Palestinians in Gaza every day.
German politicians demand EU sanctions against Israel’s Ben-Gvir after Gaza remarks
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German politicians demand EU sanctions against Israel’s Ben-Gvir after Gaza remarks

The EU should impose joint sanctions against Israel's ultra-conservative Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, German politicians are demanding after statements that Palestinians "are not even human. " Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says she reacts with disgust to Ben-Gvir's remarks
Erdogan says EU membership is no longer a priority for Turkey
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Erdogan says EU membership is no longer a priority for Turkey

EU membership is no longer a priority for Turkey, says President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an interview with Al Jazeera.
Russia ramps up disinformation campaign against France ahead of presidential election
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Russia ramps up disinformation campaign against France ahead of presidential election

With eight months to go before the French presidential election, Russia is stepping up its attempts to influence France. Several presidential candidates have been targeted by smear campaigns linked to Russian intelligence, according to French authorities
Hundreds evacuated as Belgium battles largest fire in its history
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Hundreds evacuated as Belgium battles largest fire in its history

Forest and land fires continue to grip Europe. In Belgium, parts of two villages have been evacuated in what is described as the largest fire in the country’s history
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