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Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon - Israel strengthens buffer
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Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon - Israel strengthens buffer

Hezbollah's top leader Naim Qassem warns that the Iran-backed Shia movement will respond to any Israeli attacks. Israel continues to demolish homes in southern Lebanon, and the Israeli military has been ordered to "act with full force" at any sign of threat
Kicked out of the country, Ales Byalyatski continues to fight Lukashenko
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Kicked out of the country, Ales Byalyatski continues to fight Lukashenko

Human rights activist Ales Byalyatski was arrested after the large protests against Aleksandr Lukashenko in connection with the 2020 Belarusian presidential election. The Peace Prize laureate is a free man - released from prison and expelled from the country after a deal with the Trump administration
Fast-track for new law to force online platforms to remove gang recruitment material
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Fast-track for new law to force online platforms to remove gang recruitment material

The government has received the green light from the European Commission for fast-tracking a new law that forces online platforms to quickly remove gang recruitment material. We are now the first among all EU member states to introduce such legislation, Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer tells TT
Sources: Israel preparing ceasefire tonight in Lebanon
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Sources: Israel preparing ceasefire tonight in Lebanon

Israel's military is preparing to begin a ceasefire in Lebanon, expected on Thursday evening, Haaretz reports. But it is still unclear whether there will be any talks between the leaders of the two countries
Fake Russian republic raises concerns in Estonia
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Fake Russian republic raises concerns in Estonia

The authorities believe it is fake - but are still forced to deal with reports of a pro-Russian breakaway republic in eastern Estonia. The consequences could be severe
Britain pledges 120,000 more drones to Ukraine
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Britain pledges 120,000 more drones to Ukraine

Britain promises 120,000 new drones in another aid package for Ukraine.
Politico: No Orbán at EU summit
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Politico: No Orbán at EU summit

Hungary's outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not attend next week's EU summit, reports Politico Europe.
EU committee wants to increase EU budget by 2,100 billion kronor
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EU committee wants to increase EU budget by 2,100 billion kronor

Sweden is pushing for a lower EU budget. The European Parliament wants a larger EU budget
EU app ready to verify users' ages online
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EU app ready to verify users' ages online

An EU app is now technically ready to verify users' ages online.
Countries that want age restrictions on social media
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Countries that want age restrictions on social media

Australia was the first, but more countries are planning age limits for social media. Sweden has not yet decided what age limit to introduce
Tough questions at EU summit in Cyprus
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Tough questions at EU summit in Cyprus

Ukraine, Iran, the energy crisis and the next long-term budget will all be discussed when the heads of state and government of EU countries gather for a summit next week.
Orbán's election loss raises hopes for funds for Ukraine
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Orbán's election loss raises hopes for funds for Ukraine

Ukraine and the EU enlargement process are two big winners after Viktor Orbán's election loss in Hungary. The EU is preparing to make quick decisions
Hungary election winner Péter Magyar wants to hurry up as a new era awaits
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Hungary election winner Péter Magyar wants to hurry up as a new era awaits

Hungary's election winner wants to take power as soon as possible. A new era awaits, proclaims Péter Magyar
EU summit: As in 1956 and 1989, von der Leyen compares Hungarian election to standing up to the Soviet regime
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EU summit: As in 1956 and 1989, von der Leyen compares Hungarian election to standing up to the Soviet regime

The opposition's victory in the Hungarian election has prompted the president of the European Commission to compare it to how the country stood up to the Soviet regime.
EU to present energy proposals ahead of informal summit in Cyprus
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EU to present energy proposals ahead of informal summit in Cyprus

European measures to mitigate the effects of the energy crisis must be targeted and temporary, urges European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Celebrated all night in Budapest: the nightmare is over
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Celebrated all night in Budapest: the nightmare is over

Sixteen years of increasingly authoritarian rule under Viktor Orbán are over. Budapest resident Levente Sándor cried when the first election results rolled in Sunday night
Hungarian stock market up after election results as forint strengthens
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Hungarian stock market up after election results as forint strengthens

This weekend's election results in Hungary are causing the country's currency to strengthen significantly, pushing the Budapest Stock Exchange higher.
Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak threatens Cyprus halloumi production
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Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak threatens Cyprus halloumi production

Foot-and-mouth disease row threatens Cypriot halloumi production, reports Politico.
Hungary: Péter Magyar's Tisza Party wins supermajority
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Hungary: Péter Magyar's Tisza Party wins supermajority

Péter Magyar's socially conservative Tisza Party has won a two-thirds majority in the Hungarian parliament, according to results after just over 98 percent of the votes were counted.
European jubilation after Péter Magyar's victory
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European jubilation after Péter Magyar's victory

European leaders rejoice in unison after Péter Magyar and the social-conservative Tisza Party's victory in the Hungarian election. "A new chapter in Hungary's history," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on X
Péter Magyar says we took back our homeland after Hungary election victory
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Péter Magyar says we took back our homeland after Hungary election victory

Péter Magyar's Tisza party won Hungary's crucial election, which could have direct implications for European cooperation. Outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of the Fidesz party congratulated them on the victory at an election vigil, saying the result was "painful but clear
Fateful day in Hungary as voters choose between East and West
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Fateful day in Hungary as voters choose between East and West

Hungary is going to the polls - and never before has Prime Minister Viktor Orbán been closer to defeat. For Hungarians voting for the opposition party Tisza, it is a fateful choice
Record number of voters in Hungary amid strong turnout
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Record number of voters in Hungary amid strong turnout

Hungarians are now voting in a parliamentary election that could spell the end of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Voter turnout looks set to be a record high
New Trump threats against Iran after talks collapse in Pakistan
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New Trump threats against Iran after talks collapse in Pakistan

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