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Tight control over steel in the EU, but concerns about Ukraine
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Tight control over steel in the EU, but concerns about Ukraine

The EU is raising its steel tariffs significantly in response to external competition. However, imports from Ukraine risk being squeezed
Medal ceremony for Merkel and Walesa as EU presents new Order of Merit
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Medal ceremony for Merkel and Walesa as EU presents new Order of Merit

Angela Merkel and Lech Wałęsa, but also the entire rock band U2, can now boast the EU's new Order of Merit.
EU battle over compensation for delayed flights
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EU battle over compensation for delayed flights

Is it more important to protect airlines or passengers? The issue of updated passenger rights is sparking a heated battle in the EU.
EU lowers growth forecast, Iran war causes friction
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EU lowers growth forecast, Iran war causes friction

The EU will lower its growth forecast this week and simultaneously raise its inflation forecast. The reason is the ongoing war involving Iran
EU reviews tobacco directive as new snus rules considered
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EU reviews tobacco directive as new snus rules considered

The European Commission is now starting the process to update its tobacco regulations.
EU can force companies to buy less from China
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EU can force companies to buy less from China

Terrorist-designated Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader Wael Abdel Halim killed in Lebanon
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Terrorist-designated Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader Wael Abdel Halim killed in Lebanon

Seven people, including Wael Abdel Halim, a leader of the terrorist-designated Palestinian Islamic Jihad, were killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese state media reported.
India's Modi visits Sweden, wants to strengthen ties
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India's Modi visits Sweden, wants to strengthen ties

Sweden and India are launching a strategic partnership focused on climate and space, among other areas. At the same time, economic exchanges are set to double within five years
Narendra Modi, the tea seller who rules the world's most populous country
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Narendra Modi, the tea seller who rules the world's most populous country

From tea vendor to geopolitical champion - but sometimes controversial at home. Narendra Modi, 75, has ruled "the world's largest democracy," India, for almost twelve years
Wes Streeting ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership
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Wes Streeting ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership

Former Health Minister Wes Streeting is ready to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but only if there is a leadership election in the British Labour Party with several candidates.
Ban on social media for young people - that's how it went
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Ban on social media for young people - that's how it went

It's been almost six months since Australia banned social media for everyone under the age of 16. Sweden and other countries are about to follow suit with their own age limits for young people
New special court created for Ukraine to bring Russia to justice for the war in Ukraine
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New special court created for Ukraine to bring Russia to justice for the war in Ukraine

Australia, Costa Rica, 34 member states of the Council of Europe, and the EU as an institution are creating a special court for Ukraine.
British minister Wes Streeting resigns, expected to challenge Starmer
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British minister Wes Streeting resigns, expected to challenge Starmer

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting is resigning, widely seen as a sign that he is planning to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the struggling Labour Party.
Schengen health ministers meet on hantavirus, say low risk of community spread
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Schengen health ministers meet on hantavirus, say low risk of community spread

The health ministers of the Schengen countries met on Wednesday to discuss the handling of the hantavirus. International cooperation is working well, said Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Slovakia closes border with Ukraine citing security reasons
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Slovakia closes border with Ukraine citing security reasons

Slovakia has closed its border with Ukraine, authorities announced, citing "security reasons".
EU promises action against conversion therapy for LGBTQI people
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EU promises action against conversion therapy for LGBTQI people

The European Commission is now urging member states to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQI people.
UK to send drones and ships to the Strait of Hormuz
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UK to send drones and ships to the Strait of Hormuz

The UK is to send drones, minesweepers, fighter jets, and warships for a future operation to secure trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz. There is also interest in such an operation within the EU
EU and Sweden receive criticism for meeting with Taliban
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EU and Sweden receive criticism for meeting with Taliban

Deportations to Afghanistan risk costing lives, warns the refugee organization IRC ahead of the upcoming "technical talks" with representatives of the Taliban regime.
Pål Jonson: EU army not realistic
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Pål Jonson: EU army not realistic

The desire for an EU army has been expressed again - this time by Spain. But Sweden gets the cold shoulder
EU considers restricting children's access to social media
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EU considers restricting children's access to social media

The EU should examine new rules to limit children's access to social media, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.
EU will invite the Taliban to Brussels for talks on deportations to Afghanistan
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EU will invite the Taliban to Brussels for talks on deportations to Afghanistan

The Taliban will be invited to Brussels for talks on deportations to Afghanistan, the European Commission announced on Monday evening.
Jihadists and separatists challenge Mali's junta in coordinated attacks
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Jihadists and separatists challenge Mali's junta in coordinated attacks

Jihadists and separatists recently carried out large-scale and coordinated attacks against the military junta in Mali. The groups have different reasons for attacking their common enemy, the military regime
EU wants to change airport state aid
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EU wants to change airport state aid

The European Commission wants to change the threshold at which airports can receive state aid.
Ban on social media for young people in Australia, that's how it went
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Ban on social media for young people in Australia, that's how it went

It's been almost six months since Australia banned social media for everyone under the age of 16. Sweden and other countries are about to follow suit with their own age limits for young people
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