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Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute
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Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute

The USA's Vice President JD Vance has met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj in Italy's capital Rome on Sunday, reports a spokesperson for Vance.
Von der Leyen and Vance Discuss EU-US Relations in Rome Meeting
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Von der Leyen and Vance Discuss EU-US Relations in Rome Meeting

The USA's Vice President J. D
Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj
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Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

The pressure must increase on the President of Russia – who has made "a great mistake" and "does not want peace". World leaders are pouring criticism over Vladimir Putin for skipping a high-level peace meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart in Turkey
EU Criticized for Lack of Transparency in Pfizer SMS Disclosure
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EU Criticized for Lack of Transparency in Pfizer SMS Disclosure

The EU Commission's Chair Ursula von der Leyen receives heavy criticism for lack of transparency. The Commission is convicted by its own court for not having disclosed SMS messages from the coronavirus crisis
EU Targets Russian Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Package
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EU Targets Russian Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Package

More boats in the Russian "shadow fleet" are being punished as EU countries have now agreed on their 17th package following Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine. "We're keeping the pressure up," claims Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Merz Proposes Ending EU Sustainability Requirements
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Merz Proposes Ending EU Sustainability Requirements

Waived sustainability requirements in the EU are desired by Germany's new Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on a visit to Brussels. A more active Germany is promised in the EU
Trump Praises EU's von der Leyen as Fantastic
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Trump Praises EU's von der Leyen as Fantastic

World Leaders Celebrate Election of Pope Leo XIV
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World Leaders Celebrate Election of Pope Leo XIV

World leaders are sensing future confidence and optimism in the election of Pope Leo XIV. The Pope "inspires the world through his commitment to peace and dialogue", writes the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
EU Considers New Tariffs on US Goods Including Horses and Golf Balls
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EU Considers New Tariffs on US Goods Including Horses and Golf Balls

Multi-billion import from USA may be affected when EU prepares for next response, if trade war continues. On the new list, there are everything from horses to pulp and novelty items
EU Chief: Ukraine Joining EU Ensures Lasting Peace
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EU Chief: Ukraine Joining EU Ensures Lasting Peace

EU Lures Researchers with Billions Amid Trump's University Policies
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EU Lures Researchers with Billions Amid Trump's University Policies

Choose Europe! researchers all over the world are urged after President Donald Trump's harsh tone towards universities in the USA. New EU billions are also being promised to research that is to be open and free, according to the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
EU Urges 72-Hour Crisis Preparedness After Iberian Power Outage
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EU Urges 72-Hour Crisis Preparedness After Iberian Power Outage

Make sure to have water, cash and other essentials for at least three days, the EU Commission urged already in March. Now, the prepping is getting new focus after the power outage in Spain and Portugal
Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome
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Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome

Rome stands still and the world's eyes are fixed on the Vatican. Today, Pope Francis is being buried
26 Killed in Kashmir Tourist Attack, World Leaders Condemn Violence
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26 Killed in Kashmir Tourist Attack, World Leaders Condemn Violence

At least 26 people were killed in the Indian part of Kashmir when armed men opened fire on a group of tourists on Tuesday, according to Indian police. The incident is condemned by world leaders
Pope Francis' Funeral Set for Saturday at St. Peter's Square
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Pope Francis' Funeral Set for Saturday at St. Peter's Square

The Catholic world is in mourning after Pope Francis' passing – but there is no time for rest. The funeral will be held on Saturday at St
US Envoy Condemns Sumy Attack as Crossing All Boundaries
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US Envoy Condemns Sumy Attack as Crossing All Boundaries

Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy to Ukraine, joins the chorus of condemnations of Russia's attack on Ukrainian Sumy, where over 30 people were killed. The attack "crosses all boundaries of decency", he writes on X
China and EU to hold top-level meeting in July
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China and EU to hold top-level meeting in July

EU Considers Taxing US Tech Giants if Trade Talks Falter
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EU Considers Taxing US Tech Giants if Trade Talks Falter

EU and China Discuss Electric Car Tariff Agreement
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EU and China Discuss Electric Car Tariff Agreement

In the wake of Donald Trump's tariffs, the EU and China have plans for closer economic cooperation.
EU Halts Retaliatory Tariffs on US for 90 Days, Seeks Negotiations
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EU Halts Retaliatory Tariffs on US for 90 Days, Seeks Negotiations

The EU is putting its retaliatory tariffs against the USA on hold for three months – but continues to plan for more. "If negotiations are not successful, our countermeasures will come into force", warns Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
EU Greenlights Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Starting April 15
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EU Greenlights Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Starting April 15

The EU member states say a resounding yes to responding to the US tariffs - but open up for stopping the trade war "at any time". "Tariffs can start being collected from April 15", announces the EU Commission
Pharma Industry Warns EU of US Tariff Impact on Investment Shift
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Pharma Industry Warns EU of US Tariff Impact on Investment Shift

The European pharmaceutical industry is warning the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that the Trump administration's tariffs could be the starting shot for a wave of relocation of production, research, and development from the EU to the USA.
EU Prepares Counter Tariffs as Trade Tensions with US Escalate
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EU Prepares Counter Tariffs as Trade Tensions with US Escalate

Thousands of goods are hit with tariffs in the EU's first counterstrike in the trade war with the USA. Step two is already being prepared – at the same time as frustration is growing over the difficulty of getting real negotiations started
Trump Dismisses EU's Zero Tariff Offer, Cites Unfair Trade Practices
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Trump Dismisses EU's Zero Tariff Offer, Cites Unfair Trade Practices

The EU's proposal from February on zero tariffs on American industrial goods, including cars, is rejected by the US President Donald Trump. The European Union has behaved very, very badly towards us, he says
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