EU majority backs measures against Israeli settlement trade, decision delayed until autumn
A majority of EU countries want to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank. But a decision may not be made until this fall - if at all.
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EU LNG imports from Russia’s Yamal hit record high in first half of this year
EU imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Yamal, Russia's largest LNG facility, hit a new record in the first half of this year.
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Hungary must reckon with 16 years of abuse of power and corruption - over the course of a summer. It needs to happen quickly, but above all it needs to be done right, leading civil society voices stress. Otherwise, it could be a disaster, says human rights lawyer Márta Pardavi.
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Spain reach World Cup semi-finals after goalkeeper mistake in win over Belgium
The match went into extra time. Substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens made a costly mistake. Mikel Merino was once again the hero when he sent Spain to the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Belgium.
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EU warns Meta over Instagram and Facebook addictive design, faces possible billion-euro fines
Facebook and Instagram encourage scrolling and put the brain on autopilot. That is the view of the European Commission, which is now threatening billion-dollar fines over “addictive design.”
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Quiet night in Paris after France’s quarter-final, unrest in London and elsewhere in Europe
Despite fears of riots after the World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, it was a quiet night in Paris. Elsewhere in Europe, things were worse.
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Zeno Debast ruled out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain by Sporting Lisbon
Zeno Debast will not play for Belgium in Friday night's quarter-final against Spain after his club, Sporting Lisbon, ruled the defender out.
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World Cup quarter-final preview: Can Spain’s unbeaten run continue against Belgium?
Reigning European champions Spain have not conceded a single goal at the World Cup. Belgium are coming off an impressive victory in a chaotic round-of-16 clash with the USA. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the quarter-final between the teams.
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