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EU proposes 20th sanctions package against Russia
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EU proposes 20th sanctions package against Russia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is presenting a new and comprehensive package of sanctions against Russian interests. The package is the 20th in a series following Russia's invasion of Ukraine
TikTok faces EU fines - war over users' feeds
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TikTok faces EU fines - war over users' feeds

The EU decision that TikTok must change how the app works or risk a large fine is just the beginning of a new development, Måns Jonasson, an internet expert, believes. He says a future battle is starting over who will control what users see in their feeds
EU: TikTok is addictive, violates law
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EU: TikTok is addictive, violates law

TikTok is so addictive that the app violates EU law, the European Commission believes. The social media giant will contest the decision “with all available means
Russian general shot, linked to poison attack
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Russian general shot, linked to poison attack

A top Russian general, Vladimir Alekseev, has been shot in Moscow. The Kremlin blames Ukraine
Swedish government opens coasts to new nuclear power
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Swedish government opens coasts to new nuclear power

The government wants to open up Sweden's coasts to new nuclear power. The current ban on building on large parts of the coastline should be lifted, the Tidö parties propose
Pressed, Starmer says he will continue amid pressure over Epstein scandal
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Pressed, Starmer says he will continue amid pressure over Epstein scandal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under intense pressure, even within his own party, over his handling of the Epstein scandal in Britain. There are calls for his resignation, but he intends to remain in office
Sweden wants to make it easier to deport rapists
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Sweden wants to make it easier to deport rapists

The government will take the initiative with the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, to seek a changed interpretation of the refugee regulations, reports TV4. More people could be deported
EU resumes work on US trade tariff settlement
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EU resumes work on US trade tariff settlement

The European Parliament is resuming the process of approving the tariff settlement reached with the US this summer.
EU joins rare-earth metals bandwagon
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EU joins rare-earth metals bandwagon

The US wants a price floor for rare-earth metals to prevent China from undercutting potential competitors - and the EU is on board.
EU countries agree on 90 billion euro loan to Kyiv
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EU countries agree on 90 billion euro loan to Kyiv

EU member states have now finally agreed on their 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine.
Swedes stand out in the EU - the environment is most important
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Swedes stand out in the EU - the environment is most important

Values and climate issues are more important to Swedes than to other Europeans, a major new survey from the European Parliament shows.
European Parliament group leaders could provisionally launch controversial Mercosur agreement
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European Parliament group leaders could provisionally launch controversial Mercosur agreement

A shortcut through the European Parliament's group leaders could cause the controversial Mercosur agreement to enter into force prematurely.
Luxury goods and ships, targets for new sanctions?
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Luxury goods and ships, targets for new sanctions?

The Nordic countries are stepping up pressure as the EU plans its next sanctions package against Russia.
EU hopes for trade agreement with Australia
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EU hopes for trade agreement with Australia

After India and the Mercosur countries in South America, the European Commission is now hoping for a trade agreement with Australia.
EU opens formal investigation into Chinese wind power company Goldwind over foreign subsidies
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EU opens formal investigation into Chinese wind power company Goldwind over foreign subsidies

The European Commission is opening a formal investigation into improper state aid to the Chinese wind power giant Goldwind.
Trump says trade deal with India is done
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Trump says trade deal with India is done

The United States and India have agreed to a trade deal, Donald Trump said on Truth Social.
Rafah border crossing to Gaza partially opened
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Rafah border crossing to Gaza partially opened

The disputed Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been partially opened, according to Israel.
How dependent is Sweden's defense industry on the US?
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How dependent is Sweden's defense industry on the US?

It's not just the Gripen's engine that's American. Swedish arms manufacturers are heavily dependent on American components
Around 30 killed in Gaza attacks
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Around 30 killed in Gaza attacks

At least 28 Palestinians have been killed and around 30 injured in attacks in Gaza, Hamas-ruled authorities say. The attacks came despite a fragile peace deal
China lowers tariffs on EU dairy products
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China lowers tariffs on EU dairy products

China lowers its previously announced tariffs on dairy products from the EU.
Israel says Rafah border crossing to Gaza will open on Sunday
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Israel says Rafah border crossing to Gaza will open on Sunday

Israel says the Rafah border crossing in southern Gaza will open in a limited form on Sunday.
Iran warns terrorist designation will cost Europe dearly
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Iran warns terrorist designation will cost Europe dearly

On Thursday, EU member states agreed to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. Now, the head of Iran's judiciary is warning that the decision will cost Europe dearly
Customs tensions pressure SKF, company hopes for India trade agreement
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Customs tensions pressure SKF, company hopes for India trade agreement

Ball-bearing manufacturer SKF's sales and earnings fell in line with expectations. The company sees a continued tough market in 2026
Groups currently on the EU's general terrorist list
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Groups currently on the EU's general terrorist list

Here are the groups currently on the EU's general terrorist list.
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