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Attempts to arrange peace talks on the Lebanon war
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Attempts to arrange peace talks on the Lebanon war

Proposals abound for possible peace negotiations, but the parties have not agreed to talks. French President Emmanuel Macron invites talks between Israel and Lebanon - in Paris
Russia says productive meeting with US envoys in Florida after US lifts some oil sanctions
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Russia says productive meeting with US envoys in Florida after US lifts some oil sanctions

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriyev said Wednesday that he participated in a “productive meeting” with American negotiators. “Thank you, Steve, Jared and Josh, for a productive meeting,” Dmitriyev wrote on X, referring to Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff, his son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Josh Gruenbaum
Israel launches new wave of attacks on Beirut
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Israel launches new wave of attacks on Beirut

Israel has launched what the military calls a "new wave" of strikes on Beirut. The strikes come after a warning of "forceful action" against Hezbollah and calls for residents of southern Lebanon to leave their homes immediately
G7 leaders hold videoconference on Iran war and energy situation
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G7 leaders hold videoconference on Iran war and energy situation

G7 leaders will hold a videoconference on Wednesday to discuss the war in the Middle East and the energy situation.
EU Commission president says phasing out nuclear power was a strategic mistake
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EU Commission president says phasing out nuclear power was a strategic mistake

Europe's reduced use of nuclear power was a "strategic mistake," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a keynote speech. New funding is being pledged for development
Macron says defensive mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz to shipping
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Macron says defensive mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz to shipping

French President Emmanuel Macron says that France and its allies are preparing a “defensive” mission to open the vital Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
Sweden in talks about nuclear weapons with France: We need to understand
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Sweden in talks about nuclear weapons with France: We need to understand

France and Sweden have begun an in-depth dialogue on nuclear deterrence - a historic step, according to Karl Sörenson, research director at FOI. The talks, according to Sörenson, could be about what would happen in a war if Russia wanted to use nuclear weapons and those weapons needed to be moved to other European countries
Finnish government wants to lift nuclear weapons ban
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Finnish government wants to lift nuclear weapons ban

The Finnish government wants the current ban on nuclear weapons in the country to be lifted "as soon as possible," Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen says. Finland must maximize its security, he says
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased sharply after Iran claims full control
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Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased sharply after Iran claims full control

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims full control of the vital trade route through the Strait of Hormuz. Since the war began, tanker traffic through the strait has declined sharply
Macron's strategy - first step towards EU nuclear weapons?
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Macron's strategy - first step towards EU nuclear weapons?

The half-century of nuclear weapons is here, French President Emmanuel Macron says, opening the way to keeping the rest of Europe under his umbrella. But control over the bombs remains French - and will likely remain so
Macron says coalition will reopen and secure shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea
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Macron says coalition will reopen and secure shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea

A coalition will be assembled to reopen and secure shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, French President Emmanuel Macron announced.
Kristersson: Sweden to participate in dialogue on France's nuclear weapons and deterrence
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Kristersson: Sweden to participate in dialogue on France's nuclear weapons and deterrence

Sweden will participate in an in-depth dialogue with European NATO countries about France's nuclear weapons and deterrence capabilities, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) announced.
France building more nuclear weapons, may practice with Sweden
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France building more nuclear weapons, may practice with Sweden

France is building more nuclear weapons and inviting Sweden and other countries to join in the exercises. President Emmanuel Macron is also open to the temporary deployment of French weapons
Germany, Britain and France pledge support against Iran attacks
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Germany, Britain and France pledge support against Iran attacks

Germany, Britain and France are open to necessary "defensive measures" against Iran to "destroy Iran's ability to fire missiles and drones".
European Parliament renews call for EU-wide consent law
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European Parliament renews call for EU-wide consent law

The European Parliament is once again urging that a common consent law be proposed across the EU.
Thousands march in Lyon for murdered right-wing activist Quentin Deranque
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Thousands march in Lyon for murdered right-wing activist Quentin Deranque

Thousands of far-right protesters demonstrated in Lyon, France, on Saturday in support of slain activist Quentin Deranque. French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm amid tensions
Trump protest: They are skipping almost everything from the US
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Trump protest: They are skipping almost everything from the US

Defrance never goes to McDonald's or Starbucks - and checks the filmmaker's political beliefs before watching an American film. Donald Trump only understands money
Merz casts doubt on European fighter jet project
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Merz casts doubt on European fighter jet project

Germany does not need the same fighter jets as France, the German chancellor said. It is the clearest signal yet of hesitation about the joint development project
Merz: Let's repair the damaged US relationship
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Merz: Let's repair the damaged US relationship

The frayed relationship between Europe and the United States is at the center of the Munich Security Conference. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is blunt about the state of affairs, but still calls for dialogue
EU leaders hope to avoid scolding at the Munich Security Conference
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EU leaders hope to avoid scolding at the Munich Security Conference

Today the Munich Security Conference gets underway with many world leaders in attendance. A year ago, U
This is how the EU will avoid becoming a kickball in world politics
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This is how the EU will avoid becoming a kickball in world politics

Donald Trump's tariff threat against countries that support Greenland was a real eye-opener. When EU heads of state and government meet now to talk about competitiveness, it is actually about how EU countries will stand on their own in a new, threatening world
Macron says Europe should invest more strategically
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Macron says Europe should invest more strategically

French President Emmanuel Macron is urging Europe to invest more in strategic sectors. Otherwise, Europe risks being sidelined by the U
Uprooted vines will save the French wine industry, Macron says
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Uprooted vines will save the French wine industry, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron says the closure of unprofitable vineyards is necessary to breathe new life into the country's ailing wine industry.
French budget for 2026 approved after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survives two no-confidence votes
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French budget for 2026 approved after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survives two no-confidence votes

The French budget for 2026 has been given the green light after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes in Parliament.
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