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Karlsbro turns down Riksdag seat to stay in the European Parliament
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Karlsbro turns down Riksdag seat to stay in the European Parliament

The Riksdag was tempting - but Karin Karlsbro (L) still chooses to stay in the European Parliament.
EU and Philippines reach breakthrough in free trade talks
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EU and Philippines reach breakthrough in free trade talks

The European Commission hopes to be on the road to another completed trade agreement - now with the Philippines.
German AfD surge makes a Tidö-style deal unlikely in Germany
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German AfD surge makes a Tidö-style deal unlikely in Germany

Alternative for Germany continues to grow and the ruling Christian Democrats are shrinking - but a German Tidö Agreement is not currently in the cards. In some places, the other parties may need to make common cause to keep the far right out
Kaja Kallas calls for EU sanctions on Russia to stay in place longer
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Kaja Kallas calls for EU sanctions on Russia to stay in place longer

11 EU countries urge one-year pause in new Commission proposals, citing Elvis Presley song
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11 EU countries urge one-year pause in new Commission proposals, citing Elvis Presley song

Elvis Presley is the guiding star as eleven member states demand a pause in the flood of proposals from the European Commission.
Paramount Skydance reaches agreement with US prosecutors on Warner Bros Discovery deal
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Paramount Skydance reaches agreement with US prosecutors on Warner Bros Discovery deal

Paramount Skydance has reached an agreement with US prosecutors regarding the purchase of Warner Bros Discovery, sources told US media.
EU to extend ban on Arctic oil and gas drilling, despite Norway protests
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EU to extend ban on Arctic oil and gas drilling, despite Norway protests

The EU is set to extend a ban on drilling for oil and gas in the Arctic this autumn, a European Commission spokesperson said, despite protests from Norway, one of Europe's largest suppliers of fossil fuels.
Looksmaxing trend among young men linked to steroids, self-harm and manosphere culture
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Looksmaxing trend among young men linked to steroids, self-harm and manosphere culture

Good looks above all and hard punches to the face. In looksmaxing - a trend for how young men should live - status is strongly linked to appearance
Google fined 403 million euros by Irish watchdog over location tracking under EU data law
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Google fined 403 million euros by Irish watchdog over location tracking under EU data law

Ireland's data protection authority has imposed a fine of 403 million euros, equivalent to 4. 5 billion kronor, on search engine giant Google on behalf of the EU
EU sanctions face standoff over Usmanov, Russian visas
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EU sanctions face standoff over Usmanov, Russian visas

France and Slovakia want to lift EU sanctions against Russian-Uzbek oligarch Alisher Usmanov. If so, stricter visa rules for Russian tourists are the counter-demand
Putin’s United Russia set to keep Duma majority in tightly controlled election
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Putin’s United Russia set to keep Duma majority in tightly controlled election

President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has retained its majority in the State Duma, as expected. The party received almost 58 percent of the vote in this weekend's tightly controlled election
After Sweden’s election, EU budget battle looms for new government
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After Sweden’s election, EU budget battle looms for new government

While Sweden has been busy with its election campaign, the rest of Europe has been embroiled in the EU's big budget dispute. The fight over the money will be the hottest issue of the autumn
Power vacuum could drive up gasoline prices by 4 kronor this autumn
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Power vacuum could drive up gasoline prices by 4 kronor this autumn

Gasoline and diesel prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, and further increases are expected. Protracted government negotiations in the fall could cause the temporary tax cuts to disappear in a power vacuum
US approves possible $2.7 billion air defense deal for Ukraine
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US approves possible $2.7 billion air defense deal for Ukraine

The US State Department has approved a potential sale of air defense systems to Ukraine worth almost 27 billion kronor, Reuters reports.
Carney says Europe and Canada are stronger together as EU ties deepen
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Carney says Europe and Canada are stronger together as EU ties deepen

Europe and Canada are strong on their own - but even stronger together, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said before the EU Parliament. And the goal is not to dominate anyone else, Carney said in Strasbourg
EU proposes one-hour social media limit for children under 15
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EU proposes one-hour social media limit for children under 15

A maximum of one hour a day on social media for children under 15 - and only with parental approval. This is how the European Commission wants to set its new age limit
Canada could become the EU’s first associate member
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Canada could become the EU’s first associate member

Donald Trump's actions against Canada and Greenland are bringing Canada and the EU closer together. There is now talk of Canada becoming the EU's first "associate member
EU asks China to voluntarily cap hybrid car exports to Europe, FT reports
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EU asks China to voluntarily cap hybrid car exports to Europe, FT reports

The EU has asked China to voluntarily cap exports of so-called hybrid cars to Europe in a bid to avoid a trade war, the Financial Times reports, citing three sources.
Trump threatens EU tariffs over Canada cooperation as von der Leyen opens door to closer ties
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Trump threatens EU tariffs over Canada cooperation as von der Leyen opens door to closer ties

Donald Trump threatens to cut trade with the EU if he judges its cooperation with Canada to be “hostile. ” “Ridiculous,” says the president about the EU’s opening to Canada
EU proposes social media ban for children under 13 after online bullying case
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EU proposes social media ban for children under 13 after online bullying case

Ban social media for children under 13 and make Canada the EU's first "associate member state. " The promises came from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her annual State of the Union address
EU proposes digital social security passport to ease job moves across Europe
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EU proposes digital social security passport to ease job moves across Europe

The European Commission hopes that a digital "social security passport" will save money and make it easier to move jobs within the Union.
EU environment commissioner warns climate change will only get worse after summer heatwaves
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EU environment commissioner warns climate change will only get worse after summer heatwaves

A hot summer is followed by a hot autumn in the EU as climate action is pitted against demands for cheaper energy for households and industry. We need to wake up, says EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall
EU sharpens criticism of Russia after drone downed over Lithuania
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EU sharpens criticism of Russia after drone downed over Lithuania

A downed drone in Lithuanian airspace and two Russian emergency missiles fired at a Danish helicopter prompt the President of the European Commission to react: "Provocative," writes Ursula von der Leyen.
EU delays renewal of Russian sanctions over dispute over Alisher Usmanov
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EU delays renewal of Russian sanctions over dispute over Alisher Usmanov

EU sanctions targeting nearly 3,000 Russians and Russian entities expire on Wednesday. But the bloc has pushed the deadline back by a week to discuss removing a name from the list
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