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Germany's Merz pitches making Ukraine EU 'associate member'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed an 'associate member' EU status for Ukraine, a middle path between full membership and the current partnership that could accelerate European integration without triggering a veto.

13 countries · 32 sources

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Trump says US will send additional 5,000 troops to Poland

Donald Trump announced the deployment of an additional 5,000 US troops to Poland, reinforcing NATO's eastern flank against Russia and confirming a major military commitment in Eastern Europe.

19 countries · 32 sources

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Three injured in Russian drone strike on residential areas in Kharkiv

A Russian drone strike on residential areas of Kharkiv injured three people, as Kyiv claims its offensive actions now surpass Russian attacks for the first time since the start of the invasion.

8 countries · 18 sources

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Trump in Beijing: Xi Sets Red Lines, the World Holds Its Breath

Donald Trump's historic visit to Beijing — the first by a US president in nearly a decade — unfolded under the shadow of the Iran war, Taiwan tensions, and a rare-earths standoff. With Trump arriving as a relative supplicant and Xi holding firm on four non-negotiable red lines, the summit tested the limits of transactional diplomacy between the world's two superpowers.

23 countries · 74 sources

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MV Hondius evacuated at Tenerife — 42-day quarantine for Filipino crew, French evacuee showing symptoms

The international evacuation operation for the MV Hondius, hit by a hantavirus outbreak, concluded at the Canary Islands. Passengers were repatriated by nationality, but one French evacuee is showing symptoms. The Filipino crew of 150 faces a 42-day quarantine in the Netherlands. British paratroopers were dropped on Tristan da Cunha for a suspected case.

12 countries · 30 sources

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Rubio Visits Pope Leo XIV: Trump Sends His Catholic Envoy to the Vatican to 'Thaw' a Geopolitical Feud

After Donald Trump's public attacks on Pope Leo XIV — who had condemned the Iran war as 'unjust' — Secretary of State Marco Rubio is dispatched to Rome for a Thursday meeting with the pontiff. The first face-to-face meeting between a senior US official and Pope Leo since his election. Rubio, a Catholic, will also meet Meloni, whom Trump attacked after she defended the pope.

10 countries · 12 sources

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After Orbán: Magyar inherits a hollowed-out country, EU unfreezes €18 billion, Balkans lose their protector

7 countries · 20 sources

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Orbán Falls After 16 Years: Hungary Shifts Toward Europe and NATO

Peter Magyar proclaims the 'liberation' of Hungary as Orbán concedes a 'painful' defeat — Putin's most loyal ally in Europe has just lost power.

23 countries · 36 sources

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The Strait of Hormuz Battle: Supertankers Force Passage, Iran Holds Global Energy Chokepoint

Chinese supertankers transit the strait under U.S. escort, but Iran asserts it has authorized no passage—a high-stakes standoff over the world's energy chokepoint is unfolding in real time.

24 countries · 35 sources

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Hungary at a Crossroads: Orbán Gambles His 16 Years in Power Against a Former Ally Who Wants Him Out

Orbán's loyalists are fleeing the ship, polls show Magyar winning, and Trump promises prosperity to Budapest — but only if Orbán stays.

11 countries · 16 sources

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Moment of Truth in Islamabad: The US and Iran Face Off, but They're Playing Different Games

Vance lands in Islamabad as China secretly ships air defense systems to Tehran, Iran loses track of its own mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump announces there is no Plan B.

26 countries · 47 sources

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Trump considers withdrawing from NATO: the Rutte meeting amid war

In the midst of war against Iran, Trump summons the NATO chief to discuss a withdrawal — and threatens to punish allies who failed to follow.

12 countries · 12 sources

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Hungarian Elections: Orban Faces the Tightest Race of His 16 Years in Power

For the first time in 16 years, an opposition challenger leads in polls against Orban — and explosives found near a gas pipeline have turned the campaign into a geopolitical thriller.

8 countries · 14 sources

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Explosives discovered near TurkStream pipeline in Serbia: Orban cries sabotage, opposition cries false flag

Two booby-trapped backpacks found hundreds of meters from the Balkan Stream pipeline in Serbia — Budapest accuses Kyiv, Hungarian opposition accuses Orban.

8 countries · 23 sources

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Hegseth fires US Army chief of staff amid full-blown conflict with Iran

As conflict escalates with Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forces General Randy George into immediate retirement—without providing a reason.

10 countries · 11 sources

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Crash of Russian Military Aircraft in Crimea: 29 Dead and Unanswered Questions

An Antonov An-26 crashes into a cliff in annexed Crimea, killing 29 people — the latest in a series of Russian military accidents that have accumulated since the invasion of Ukraine.

8 countries · 9 sources

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Middle East Tensions: Iran at the Center of Conflicts and Threats

Tensions between Iran and the United States and Israel are intensifying, with allegations of potential targets in America and signs of fragility in Iranian leadership. These conflicts pose significant risks to regional and global security, affecting energy markets as well.

24 countries · 142 sources

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Middle East Conflict: Iran at the Center of Strikes and Tensions

Israeli airstrikes target Iranian facilities in Iran, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates. This escalation of tensions destabilizes the region and affects global oil prices. European diplomacy attempts to prevent further military escalation.

30 countries · 169 sources

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Donald Trump and International Tensions: A State of Emergency?

International media outlets highlight actions by U.S. President Donald Trump that fuel tensions on multiple fronts, notably with Cuba, Iran, and in his statements concerning military power. These moves raise questions about the role of American diplomacy and its impact on global stability.

19 countries · 47 sources

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