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'A call to arms in a TikTok era': From French senator to viral sensation

'A call to arms in a TikTok era': From French senator to...

French Senator Claude Malhuret's speech criticising US President Donald Trump in...

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Live: Rubio says hopeful US aid cutoff to Ukraine can be 'resolved' at Saudi talks

Live: Rubio says hopeful US aid cutoff to Ukraine can be...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday he hoped Washington's cutoff of...

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France 24 in Greenland: The locals' anger towards Donald Trump as election approaches

France 24 in Greenland: The locals' anger towards Donald...

Greenland's general election on Tuesday will be closely watched by the international...

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'Real peace talks should include the EU as they are providing more support to Ukraine than the US'

'Real peace talks should include the EU as they are providing...

Ahead of talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

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All crew rescued after cargo ship collides with oil tanker carrying jet fuel in North Sea

All crew rescued after cargo ship collides with oil tanker...

A cargo ship struck an oil tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military off the...

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How dependent are Europe's militaries on the US?

How dependent are Europe's militaries on the US?

European NATO countries are taking urgent steps to boost their armaments industries...

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Tanker hired by US military ablaze off UK after being hit by container ship

Tanker hired by US military ablaze off UK after being hit...

A cargo ship hit a tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military off eastern England...

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Zelensky, ahead of US talks, says Russia 'only reason' no peace in Ukraine

Zelensky, ahead of US talks, says Russia 'only reason'...

A Ukrainian delegation set to meet with America’s top diplomat in Saudi Arabia about...

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Polish PM Tusk cautions 'friends' against arrogance after Starlink spat

Polish PM Tusk cautions 'friends' against arrogance after...

An extraordinary social media row erupted over the weekend between top U.S. and...

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Ukraine 'knows the value of peace better than anyone', former defense minister says

Ukraine 'knows the value of peace better than anyone',...

Volodymyr Zelensky and Marco Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of ceasefire talks...

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Trump behaving towards Greenland 'like Saddam Hussein was with Kuwait', expert says

Trump behaving towards Greenland 'like Saddam Hussein was...

Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, will hold a parliamentary election...

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EU mulls tightening flight delay compensation rules for passengers

EU mulls tightening flight delay compensation rules for...

Under current European Union regulations any airline passenger whose flight is delayed...

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Iran summons Swedish ambassador over minister's 'rogue state' comments

Iran summons Swedish ambassador over minister's 'rogue...

Iran summoned the Swedish ambassador to protest against remarks made by Education...

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Swedish economy gets off to slow start to the year

Swedish economy gets off to slow start to the year

A preliminary GDP indicator suggests that Sweden's GDP saw a 0.5 percent month-on-month...

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‘Gratitude’ expressed, ‘apology’ received, Ukraine back at the table

‘Gratitude’ expressed, ‘apology’ received, Ukraine back...

This week, the US tightened the screws on Ukraine, pausing military aid until Kyiv...

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Musk says he won’t turn off Ukraine’s access to Starlink communications system

Musk says he won’t turn off Ukraine’s access to Starlink...

Poland’s foreign minister said on Sunday that Poland may seek an alternative to...

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Romania's far-right presidential candidate Georgescu barred from election

Romania's far-right presidential candidate Georgescu barred...

The ruling by Romania's electoral bureau to exclude the far-right politician Calin...

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NATO arms imports doubled in past five years with 60% sourced from the US

NATO arms imports doubled in past five years with 60% sourced...

European NATO countries have more than doubled their arms imports over five years,...

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Zelensky condemns Russia’s ‘brutal’ strikes on Ukraine as Moscow advances in Kursk region

Zelensky condemns Russia’s ‘brutal’ strikes on Ukraine...

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday condemned Russia’s “brutal” strikes on...

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Russia advances in Ukraine's Sumy region as Kyiv struggles to hold seized areas of Kursk

Russia advances in Ukraine's Sumy region as Kyiv struggles...

Russia has captured territory in Ukraine's Sumy region for the first time since...

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Forever pollution: Zwijndrecht, a Belgian town contaminated by PFAS

Forever pollution: Zwijndrecht, a Belgian town contaminated...

"The worst European hotspot for PFAS" is located in Belgium, in the small town of...

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Russia expels two British diplomats on suspicion of espionage

Russia expels two British diplomats on suspicion of espionage

Russia's FSB security service said on Monday that it was expelling two alleged British...

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Live: Zelensky to meet Saudi crown prince ahead of US-Ukraine peace talks in Jeddah

Live: Zelensky to meet Saudi crown prince ahead of US-Ukraine...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed...

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Sweden sees strongest support for joining the Euro in 15 years

Sweden sees strongest support for joining the Euro in 15...

More Swedes want to switch currency from the krona to the Euro, with support the...

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'It lifts one's soul': What readers love the most about spring in Sweden

'It lifts one's soul': What readers love the most about...

After a long, cold winter, we asked The Local's readers to share what puts a spring...

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Live: Musk says he won’t turn off Ukraine’s access to Starlink communications system

Live: Musk says he won’t turn off Ukraine’s access to Starlink...

Poland’s foreign minister said on Sunday that Poland may seek an alternative to...

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Romania far-right candidate Georgescu barred from presidential election

Romania far-right candidate Georgescu barred from presidential...

The ruling by Romania's electoral bureau to exclude the far-right politician Calin...

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'A call to arms in a TikTok era': From French Senator to viral sensation

'A call to arms in a TikTok era': From French Senator to...

French Senator Claude Malhuret's speech criticising US President Donald Trump in...

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Russia claims its forces recapture villages in Kursk ahead of US-Ukraine talks

Russia claims its forces recapture villages in Kursk ahead...

Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Sunday that its forces had recaptured settlements...

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Senior US and Ukrainian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia while Russian attacks continue

Senior US and Ukrainian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia...

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Saudi Arabia this week to...

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Live: Australia says would consider sending troops to join peacekeeping mission in Ukraine

Live: Australia says would consider sending troops to join...

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Sunday his country would consider...

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Tens of thousands of French take to streets to mark International Women’s Day

Tens of thousands of French take to streets to mark International...

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of France on Saturday to mark International...

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Ukraine ‘fully committed’ to constructive dialogue with US, Zelensky says

Ukraine ‘fully committed’ to constructive dialogue with...

Ukraine is “fully committed” to constructive dialogue with the US when diplomatic...

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Germany’s conservatives and centre left ‘agree in principle’ to form government

Germany’s conservatives and centre left ‘agree in principle’...

Germany’s future chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday said his conservative CDU...

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Thousands of French take to streets to mark International Women’s Day

Thousands of French take to streets to mark International...

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of France on Saturday to mark International...

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Zelensky condemns Russia’s ‘brutal’ strikes on Ukraine, Moscow claims advances in Kursk region

Zelensky condemns Russia’s ‘brutal’ strikes on Ukraine,...

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday condemned Russia’s “brutal” new strikes...

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INSIDE SWEDEN: Why foreigners in Sweden should get engaged in unions

INSIDE SWEDEN: Why foreigners in Sweden should get engaged...

The Local's Nordic editor Richard Orange rounds up the biggest stories of the week...

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Which countries in Europe grant the most citizenships to foreign residents?

Which countries in Europe grant the most citizenships to...

EU countries granted citizenship to more than a million residents in 12 months,...

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Live: Zelensky calls for more sanctions against Moscow after deadly Russian strikes

Live: Zelensky calls for more sanctions against Moscow...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called for more sanctions against...

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International Women's Day: Italy's fight against human trafficking

International Women's Day: Italy's fight against human...

As part of our coverage for International Women’s Day on the March 8, we are looking...

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Iceland's dark shadow: gender-based violence in a model nation

Iceland's dark shadow: gender-based violence in a model...

For over 15 years, Iceland has been hailed as a global leader in gender equality....

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Sweden asks Iran to immediately free ailing academic on death row

Sweden asks Iran to immediately free ailing academic on...

Sweden on Friday demanded the immediate release of Ahmadreza Jalali, an ailing Iranian-Swedish...

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EU sees record drop in births, data shows

EU sees record drop in births, data shows

The number of babies born in the EU was down 5.4 percent to 3.67 million in 2023,...

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Race to rearm: Can Europe deter Russia on its own?

Race to rearm: Can Europe deter Russia on its own?

Ukraine’s allies have plenty of troops and hardware. But how battle ready are they?...

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Trump says 'easier' to work with Russia than Ukraine on peace deal

Trump says 'easier' to work with Russia than Ukraine on...

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he finds it "easier" to deal with Russia...

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The MAGA world of 'great power politics': US embraces Russia, 'stabs Europe in the back'

The MAGA world of 'great power politics': US embraces Russia,...

European countries are hastening to boost defence spending and maintain support...

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'The danger we face from Trump and Putin might finally force Europe to unite'

'The danger we face from Trump and Putin might finally...

European leaders have backed plans to spend more on defence and continue to stand...

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Is the EU a world leader in promoting women's rights? Addressing the remaining inequalities

Is the EU a world leader in promoting women's rights? Addressing...

International Women’s Day first took place in March 1911, with more than a million...

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‘We, Europeans, are alone’, French economist Jacques Attali says

‘We, Europeans, are alone’, French economist Jacques Attali...

For the best part of five decades, Jacques Attali has been whispering in the ears...

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“Gratitude” expressed, “apology” received, Ukraine back at the table

“Gratitude” expressed, “apology” received, Ukraine back...

This week, the US tightened the screws on Ukraine, pausing military aid until Kyiv...

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Swedish migration agency calls for extra funding to carry out reforms

Swedish migration agency calls for extra funding to carry...

The Swedish Migration Agency has called for the government to provide it with additional...

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More than 120,000 Brits naturalised in European countries since Brexit vote

More than 120,000 Brits naturalised in European countries...

More than 120,000 Britons were naturalised in European countries since the 2016...

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How Sweden's defence industry is ramping up production

How Sweden's defence industry is ramping up production

Sweden is the world's 13th biggest weapons exporter and its major arms companies...

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EU greenlights plan to boost European defence

EU greenlights plan to boost European defence

European leaders on Thursday backed plans to spend more on defence and pledged to...

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Pope Francis, still hospitalised, thanks faithful in rare audio message

Pope Francis, still hospitalised, thanks faithful in rare...

Pope Francis, speaking in a frail and breathless voice, thanked the faithful for...

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Live: Ukraine uses French Mirage jets for first time to repel Russian attack

Live: Ukraine uses French Mirage jets for first time to...

Ukraine said on Friday it used Mirage jets provided by France for the first time...

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Macron calls Putin an 'imperialist' after Russian president's Napoleon comments

Macron calls Putin an 'imperialist' after Russian president's...

French President Emmanuel Macron branded his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin...

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Global war on drugs relies on 'international cooperation in intelligence, criminal justice system'

Global war on drugs relies on 'international cooperation...

French authorities seized 10 tonnes of cocaine in the port of Dunkirk over the weekend....

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EU leaders vow to re-arm Europe amid US retreat on Ukraine

EU leaders vow to re-arm Europe amid US retreat on Ukraine

European leaders pledged to dramatically boost defence spending and build a stronger,...

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How to move your Swedish mortgage to another bank

How to move your Swedish mortgage to another bank

With Sweden's Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) urging homeowners to renegotiate...

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Are Europe's ties with United States set to worsen?

Are Europe's ties with United States set to worsen?

Relations between the United States and Europe have historically had their ups and...

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Live: EU greenlights plan to boost European defence

Live: EU greenlights plan to boost European defence

European leaders on Thursday backed plans to spend more on defence and pledged to...

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Ukraine counting on US to 'bring Russia to negotiating table and to achieve peace through force'

Ukraine counting on US to 'bring Russia to negotiating...

President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Europeans for their continued support on Thursday...

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EU leaders cautiously welcome Macron's nuclear umbrella offer

EU leaders cautiously welcome Macron's nuclear umbrella...

European leaders showed a cautiously receptive ear to President Emmanuel Macron's...

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EU leaders gather at 'historical, unprecedented juncture' for the bloc

EU leaders gather at 'historical, unprecedented juncture'...

European Union leaders from 27 countries gathered in Brussels on Thursday at a "...

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Trump to decide whether to revoke legal status of Ukrainians who fled to US

Trump to decide whether to revoke legal status of Ukrainians...

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will make a decision soon on whether...

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Race to rearm: can Europe deter Russia on its own?

Race to rearm: can Europe deter Russia on its own?

Ukraine’s allies in actual fact have plenty of troops and hardware. But how battle...

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EU countries greenlight plan to boost bloc's defence: spokeswoman

EU countries greenlight plan to boost bloc's defence: spokeswoman

EU countries on Thursday gave a green light to plans to boost the bloc's defences...

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US, Ukraine teams to hold talks in Saudi Arabia, Zelensky says

US, Ukraine teams to hold talks in Saudi Arabia, Zelensky...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said talks between Ukraine and...

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As faith in the US wavers, can France’s nuclear umbrella deter Russia?

As faith in the US wavers, can France’s nuclear umbrella...

A pillar of French sovereignty and source of national pride, France’s nuclear deterrent...

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'Things have become too important for silly political games', analyst says as Hungary sidelined

'Things have become too important for silly political games',...

European Union leaders at a summit in Brussels on Thursday approved a statement...

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'Social glue': Why it's no surprise European states are toughening language requirements

'Social glue': Why it's no surprise European states are...

With many countries in Europe imposing new or tougher language requirements for...

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Swedish climate activists 'treated as criminals', UN expert warns

Swedish climate activists 'treated as criminals', UN expert...

The United Nations special rapporteur on environmental defenders has expressed concern...

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Do dual British-Swedish nationals need an ETA to travel to the UK?

Do dual British-Swedish nationals need an ETA to travel...

The UK is expanding its new electronic visa waiver, known as ETA, to all EU and...

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Europe can’t ‘live off dividends of peace’, Macron says in speech calling for major rearmament

Europe can’t ‘live off dividends of peace’, Macron says...

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation on Wednesday amid uncertainty...

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Pre-travel entry scheme opens to Europeans seeking to visit UK

Pre-travel entry scheme opens to Europeans seeking to visit...

Europeans can now apply for a digital travel permit known as an Electronic Travel...

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Macron will discuss extending French nuclear protection to Europe with allies

Macron will discuss extending French nuclear protection...

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he will open talks with European...

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Paris's Pompidou open for final weekend before 'colossal' five-year renovation

Paris's Pompidou open for final weekend before 'colossal'...

Paris's landmark modern art museum, the Pompidou Centre, will host a weekend of...

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Emergency EU summit seeks to bolster defence to counter US pivot from alliance

Emergency EU summit seeks to bolster defence to counter...

All 27 EU leaders will meet in Brussels on Thursday in a bid to cement European...

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Live: Macron address to nation 'detached from reality', says Russia

Live: Macron address to nation 'detached from reality',...

Russia on Thursday slammed French President Emmanuel Macron's address the evening...

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EU leaders set to agree measures to ramp up defence spending at emergency summit

EU leaders set to agree measures to ramp up defence spending...

EU leaders attending Thursday's emergency summit are set to discuss changes to fiscal...

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Swedish Fika Calendar: Why Swedes eat cake on the first Thursday of March

Swedish Fika Calendar: Why Swedes eat cake on the first...

Hej and welcome to the latest instalment of The Local's Fika Calender, where we...

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Inflation in Sweden jumps for second month in a row

Inflation in Sweden jumps for second month in a row

Inflation in Sweden has increased for the second month in a row with prices rising...

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Live: Europe can’t ‘live off dividends of peace’, Macron says in speech calling for major rearmament

Live: Europe can’t ‘live off dividends of peace’, Macron...

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation on Wednesday amid uncertainty...

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Ukraine, US plan new talks after Trump pauses military and intelligence support

Ukraine, US plan new talks after Trump pauses military...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said US and Ukrainian teams...

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Trump's abrupt pivot towards Putin: US now promoting 'Kremlin talking points' in Oval Office

Trump's abrupt pivot towards Putin: US now promoting 'Kremlin...

The European Commission proposed borrowing up to 150 billion euros ($157.76 billion)...

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Talks between Trump, Putin and Zelensky will start 'soon', top Ukrainian adviser Podolyak says

Talks between Trump, Putin and Zelensky will start 'soon',...

In an interview with FRANCE 24, senior Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak...

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Macron says to discuss with European partners extending French nuclear deterrence

Macron says to discuss with European partners extending...

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that he wanted to open a debate...

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Trump administration pauses flow of intelligence to Ukraine

Trump administration pauses flow of intelligence to Ukraine

The U.S. has paused its intelligence sharing with Ukraine, cutting off the flow...

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Macron issues ‘strong’ message to mobilise the French amid European security fears

Macron issues ‘strong’ message to mobilise the French amid...

Reporting from the Élysée presidential palace shortly after French President Emmanuel...

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US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine

US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine

The United States has "paused" intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a dramatic...

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‘Socially destroyed’: Potential US troop withdrawal sparks fears in Germany’s Ramstein

‘Socially destroyed’: Potential US troop withdrawal sparks...

The town of Ramstein has been the site of a US airbase since the 1950s, and around...

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Watch the full address: Macron calls for major European rearmament

Watch the full address: Macron calls for major European...

In a primetime speech on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron called for...

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EU aims for October start date for EES passport checks

EU aims for October start date for EES passport checks

The EU's much-delayed EES system of biometric passport checks could begin in October...

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Swedish Migration Agency revamps website to make life easier for permit applicants

Swedish Migration Agency revamps website to make life easier...

The Swedish Migration Agency has relaunched its entire website, which is meant to...

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Tell us: What do you think of the Swedish Migration Agency's new website?

Tell us: What do you think of the Swedish Migration Agency's...

The Swedish Migration Agency on March 5th launched an updated version of its website,...

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Zelensky calls for 'truce in the sky and sea' to begin peace talks with Russia

Zelensky calls for 'truce in the sky and sea' to begin...

In his first public comments since US President Donald Trump halted US military...

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Erdogan's gambit: Could Turkey's president make peace with PKK?

Erdogan's gambit: Could Turkey's president make peace with...

It’s a volatile world these days. While Europe wonders if it’s just lost its US...

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Germany's Merz proposes massive increase in defence, infrastructure spending

Germany's Merz proposes massive increase in defence, infrastructure...

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's centre-right CDU/CSU party, on Tuesday said...

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Ukraine minerals deal 'does not absolve this idea that we essentially need troops there'

Ukraine minerals deal 'does not absolve this idea that...

FRANCE 24's Mark Owen welcomes Patrick Bury, Senior Associate Professor in Warfare...

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Ukraine's army wrongly accused of staging war footage

Ukraine's army wrongly accused of staging war footage

Following last Friday's Trump-Zelensky row at the White House, a pro-Russian disinformation...

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Live: Zelensky's letter to Trump on willingness to negotiate is 'positive', says Kremlin

Live: Zelensky's letter to Trump on willingness to negotiate...

Russia takes a positive view of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's letter...

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Macron to address nation late on Wednesday over global 'uncertainty'

Macron to address nation late on Wednesday over global...

French President Emmanuel Macron will give a televised address on Wednesday evening,...

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Ukraine 'must find the strength to move forward' with US, Zelensky says

Ukraine 'must find the strength to move forward' with US,...

Ukraine "must find the strength to move forward" in the face of crumbling relations...

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Seven go on trial over cyberbullying of Paris Olympics' ceremonies director

Seven go on trial over cyberbullying of Paris Olympics'...

Seven people go on trial in Paris on Wednesday accused of cyberbullying Thomas Jolly,...

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Trust still high in Sweden but low score for migration agency shows 'it's not all sunshine'

Trust still high in Sweden but low score for migration...

This week's episode of Sweden in Focus Extra for Membership+ subscribers features...

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'A peace that lasts': Zelensky calls for Ukraine war truce with Russia

'A peace that lasts': Zelensky calls for Ukraine war truce...

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said his public clash with Trump...

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Live: Zelensky calls for 'truce in the sky and sea' to begin peace talks with Russia

Live: Zelensky calls for 'truce in the sky and sea' to...

In his first public comments since US President Donald Trump halted US military...

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Trump's abrupt halt to military aid a warning to Ukraine: 'You need to be dealing with us, not EU'

Trump's abrupt halt to military aid a warning to Ukraine:...

The US president has abruptly suspended military aid to Kyiv days after a stunning...

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Zelensky appeals to Trump after aid halt

Zelensky appeals to Trump after aid halt

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he wanted to "make things right" with...

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Serbia: Opposition MPs throw smoke grenades, tear gas in parliament

Serbia: Opposition MPs throw smoke grenades, tear gas in...

Serbian opposition lawmakers threw smoke grenades and tear gas inside the country’s...

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Hungary's Orban to meet Macron ahead of EU summit

Hungary's Orban to meet Macron ahead of EU summit

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he would meet French President Emmanuel...

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US embraces Russia, upends policy on Ukraine: 'There's no floor to Trump's subservience to Putin'

US embraces Russia, upends policy on Ukraine: 'There's...

The freezing of US military aid to Ukraine leaves dangerous weak spots in its defence against Russia's invasion, and European allies will struggle to plug the holes, analysts say. For...

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Ukraine minerals deal: 'business will only take a certain amount of risk'

Ukraine minerals deal: 'business will only take a certain...

FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks to Patrick Bury, Senior Associate Professor in Warfare...

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Ukrainian MP warns Trump is 'naive' in believing Putin will not break ceasefire

Ukrainian MP warns Trump is 'naive' in believing Putin...

In his first public comments since President Trump halted US military aid to Ukraine,...

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France pushes shift to ‘wartime economy’ as US turns its back on Ukraine

France pushes shift to ‘wartime economy’ as US turns its...

Washington’s abrupt decision to freeze military aid to Ukraine has piled pressure...

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'A new era is upon us': EU unveils €800 billion plan to rearm Europe

'A new era is upon us': EU unveils €800 billion plan to...

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Tuesday presented a five-part plan to mobilise some...

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New US bill could restrict voting rights of Americans abroad

New US bill could restrict voting rights of Americans abroad

The US Congress is considering legislation known as the SAVE Act, which could have...

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Trump renews attacks on Zelensky as Ukrainian president insists he wants war to end

Trump renews attacks on Zelensky as Ukrainian president...

US President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his verbal attacks on Ukrainian President...

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'We Europeans no longer have empires': Facing 'threat' of Russia, 'we must all be strong together'

'We Europeans no longer have empires': Facing 'threat'...

Following talks with European allies in London, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky...

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Live: EU defence plan could mobilise €800 billion, EU chief says

Live: EU defence plan could mobilise €800 billion, EU chief...

A new EU defence plan could mobilise up to €800 billion towards European defence...

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'Unusual': Trump reverses 'quite revolutionary' cyber operations against Russia

'Unusual': Trump reverses 'quite revolutionary' cyber operations...

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a pause on all of the country's cyber operations against Russia, including offensive actions....

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Overview of US military aid to Ukraine as Trump halts deliveries

Overview of US military aid to Ukraine as Trump halts deliveries

US President Donald Trump ordered a halt in aid to Ukraine late on Monday, days...

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Swedish Fika Calendar: Semla, the scrumptious treat that slayed a king

Swedish Fika Calendar: Semla, the scrumptious treat that...

The Local's Fika Calendar walks you through a whole year of Sweden's coffee-and-cake...

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Hiking work permit salary limit could cost Sweden '30 billion kronor a year'

Hiking work permit salary limit could cost Sweden '30 billion...

Sweden's economy will shrink by 30 billion kronor (€2.7billion) a year if the government...

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Swedish campaign to boycott US goods sees rapid growth

Swedish campaign to boycott US goods sees rapid growth

A Facebook group calling on Swedes to boycott goods from the US has gained nearly...

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Car ramming suspect in Germany’s Mannheim attack has ‘indications of mental illness’

Car ramming suspect in Germany’s Mannheim attack has ‘indications...

At least two people died and several others were injured after a car travelling...

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Launch of Europe’s Ariane 6 space rocket postponed due to ‘anomaly’ on the ground

Launch of Europe’s Ariane 6 space rocket postponed due...

The anticipated launch of Ariane 6, Europe’s first commercial space mission, was...

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Austria's three-party coalition takes office after a five-month wait for a new government

Austria's three-party coalition takes office after a five-month...

A three-party coalition bringing together Austria's centre right, centre left and...

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What we know so far about the health of Pope Francis

What we know so far about the health of Pope Francis

As Pope Francis's fourth and longest hospital stay since he first sat on the papal...

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Live: Trump renews attacks on Zelensky as Ukrainian president insists he wants war to end

Live: Trump renews attacks on Zelensky as Ukrainian president...

US President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his verbal attacks on Ukrainian President...

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'Staged political lynching' of Zelensky: US doesn't recognise there's an aggressor, there's a victim

'Staged political lynching' of Zelensky: US doesn't recognise...

A deal to end the war between Ukraine and Russia “is still very, very far away,”...

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Retired French surgeon accused of abusing hundreds of children ‘ready to admit’ to some rapes

Retired French surgeon accused of abusing hundreds of children...

Joël Le Scouarnec, a former French surgeon on trial for abusing hundreds of children...

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‘Closer than ever’: The mother-daughter duos fighting for Ukraine

‘Closer than ever’: The mother-daughter duos fighting for...

Since 2014, the number of women serving in the Ukrainian army has risen by 75 percent....

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Starmer unveils four-point plan to strengthen support for Ukraine

Starmer unveils four-point plan to strengthen support for...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a four-point plan to work with Ukraine...

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'We should have woken up earlier': Europe races to rearm as old alliances falter

'We should have woken up earlier': Europe races to rearm...

European countries are ramping up defence spending, spurred by the war in Ukraine...

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Can Europe go it alone? Future of NATO in doubt as Trump turns on Ukraine

Can Europe go it alone? Future of NATO in doubt as Trump...

The image of King Charles welcoming Volodymyr Zelensky to Sandringham evokes memories...

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Moscow is jubilating, former NATO diplomat says, as US considers Russians as equal partners

Moscow is jubilating, former NATO diplomat says, as US...

The Kremlin said in remarks aired Sunday that the United States's dramatic shift...

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Swedish police open 'sabotage' probe over Gotland water supply damage

Swedish police open 'sabotage' probe over Gotland water...

Swedish police said on Monday they had opened an investigation into suspected sabotage...

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'Incredibly irresponsible': Parents slam IES Stockholm school closure

'Incredibly irresponsible': Parents slam IES Stockholm...

Parents of students left stranded by the IES school chain's decision to close its...

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What kind of DIY work are you allowed to do yourself in Sweden?

What kind of DIY work are you allowed to do yourself in...

As a homeowner in Sweden, you have significant freedom when it comes to do-it-yourself...

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France, UK working on one-month Ukraine truce, says Macron

France, UK working on one-month Ukraine truce, says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said the UK and France were working on...

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Eighty years after her death, Anne Frank lives on through her diary

Eighty years after her death, Anne Frank lives on through...

In March 1945, Anne Frank died of typhus at the age of 15 in Germany’s Bergen-Belsen...

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Starmer says 'coalition of the willing' to present Ukraine peace plan to Trump

Starmer says 'coalition of the willing' to present Ukraine...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday that European leaders had...

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Live: UK says 'no agreement' with France on one-month Ukraine truce proposal

Live: UK says 'no agreement' with France on one-month Ukraine...

France and Britain have not agreed on a partial truce plan for Ukraine, UK armed...

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Zelensky says Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal with United States

Zelensky says Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal with...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he is still ready to sign...

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Satellite launcher Ariane 6 set for blastoff in boost for Europe's space ambitions

Satellite launcher Ariane 6 set for blastoff in boost for...

Ariane 6, a European heavy-lift rocket carrying a French military satellite, is...

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'The hour of Europe': Papers react as European leaders rally around Ukraine

'The hour of Europe': Papers react as European leaders...

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 3: The papers react as European leaders meet for a...

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Swedish PM willing to send peacekeepers to Ukraine

Swedish PM willing to send peacekeepers to Ukraine

Sweden is willing to send troops to serve as peacekeepers in Ukraine, so long as...

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???? Live: France, UK working on one-month Ukraine truce, says Macron

???? Live: France, UK working on one-month Ukraine truce,...

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said the UK and France were working on...

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UK defence summit: 'This summit just got even more crucial'

UK defence summit: 'This summit just got even more crucial'

Following extraordinary scenes in the oval office, and "because of this diplomatic...

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‘Action not words’: PM Starmer calls for ‘lasting’ peace deal for Ukraine

‘Action not words’: PM Starmer calls for ‘lasting’ peace...

Britain and France are working with Ukraine on plans to end the fighting with Russia,...

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US-Ukraine fallout: Stakes ‘highest since 1945’, specialist says

US-Ukraine fallout: Stakes ‘highest since 1945’, specialist...

Following the blowout between Washington and Kyiv, the stakes are “maybe the highest...

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UK defence summit: Ukrainians hope for security guarantees from Europe

UK defence summit: Ukrainians hope for security guarantees...

Ukrainians are hoping for security guarantees from its European allies as crisis...

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UK defence summit: Greater 'sense of urgency' than Munich talks, analyst says

UK defence summit: Greater 'sense of urgency' than Munich...

There is a greater sense of urgency at Sunday's defence summit held in London than...

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UK defence summit: ‘Can Europe still count on the US’?

UK defence summit: ‘Can Europe still count on the US’?

As a key summit on the conflict in Ukraine, which is attended by more than a dozen...

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Europe to launch new 'coalition of the willing' to help Ukraine, says Starmer

Europe to launch new 'coalition of the willing' to help...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday Europe was at a crossroads in history...

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Zelensky gets a warm welcome in UK after White House blowout

Zelensky gets a warm welcome in UK after White House blowout

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at 10 Downing Street in London for...

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???? Live: UK, France and Ukraine working on ceasefire plan to present to US

???? Live: UK, France and Ukraine working on ceasefire...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that the UK, France and Ukraine...

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Macron reopens debate on European nuclear umbrella after Trump-Zelensky showdown

Macron reopens debate on European nuclear umbrella after...

French President Emmanuel Macron said he is ready to start discussions on a nuclear...

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'This summit just got even more crucial'

'This summit just got even more crucial'

Following extraordinary scenes in the oval office, and "because of this diplomatic...

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'The war has not stopped here in Ukraine'

'The war has not stopped here in Ukraine'

"The war has not stopped here in Ukraine", said FRANCE 24's correspondent in Kyiv,...

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Eighty years after her death, Anne Frank still lives on through her diary

Eighty years after her death, Anne Frank still lives on...

In March 1945, Anne Frank died of typhus at the age of 15 in Germany’s Bergen-Belsen...

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White House clash with Ukraine raises stakes for EU defence summit in London

White House clash with Ukraine raises stakes for EU defence...

A defence summit on Ukraine hosted by the UK on Sunday has become even more critical...

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UK hosts European leaders for talks on security and support for Ukraine

UK hosts European leaders for talks on security and support...

More than a dozen European leaders gather in London Sunday for crisis talks, looking...

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Crowds rally across Europe to show support for Ukraine

Crowds rally across Europe to show support for Ukraine

Demonstrators took to the street across European cities Saturday after the public...

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Ukraine’s European allies rally behind Zelensky after Trump’s Oval Office tirade

Ukraine’s European allies rally behind Zelensky after Trump’s...

European leaders threw their support behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky...

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???? Live: Zelensky gets a warm welcome in UK after Trump showdown

???? Live: Zelensky gets a warm welcome in UK after Trump...

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at 10 Downing Street in London for...

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Trump-Zelensky clash: ‘Lowest point’ in relations between US and Ukraine, expert says

Trump-Zelensky clash: ‘Lowest point’ in relations between...

Friday’s shocking shouting match in the Oval Office between US President Donald...

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Romanian far-right supporters hold protest rally ahead of election re-run

Romanian far-right supporters hold protest rally ahead...

A day after Romania's pro-European coalition government survived a no-confidence...

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European leaders voice support for Ukraine after White House row

European leaders voice support for Ukraine after White...

Ukraine's European allies, set to gather in London on Sunday, rallied behind President...

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Sweden unveils national strategy to combat loneliness

Sweden unveils national strategy to combat loneliness

The Public Health Agency of Sweden has presented the country's first national strategy...

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Inside Sweden: Launching the most delicious newsletter of all time

Inside Sweden: Launching the most delicious newsletter...

The Local's editor Emma Löfgren rounds up the biggest stories of the week in our...

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‘The free world needs a new leader', EU’s top diplomat says after Trump-Zelensky clash

‘The free world needs a new leader', EU’s top diplomat...

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said “the free world needs a new...

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PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey, ending 40 years of armed struggle

PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey, ending 40 years of...

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) on Saturday declared a ceasefire with Turkey,...

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French city of Nice backtracks on big cruise ship ban

French city of Nice backtracks on big cruise ship ban

The mayor of Nice on Friday backtracked on plans to ban big cruise ships from the...

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Europe rallies behind Ukraine after Trump-Zelensky clash stuns world leaders

Europe rallies behind Ukraine after Trump-Zelensky clash...

European leaders threw their support behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky...

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Ukrainians 'in state of shock' after Trump-Zelensky Oval office spat

Ukrainians 'in state of shock' after Trump-Zelensky Oval...

Ukrainians were "in a state of shock" after seeing how President Volodymyr Zelensky...

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Live: Zelensky says it is 'important that Ukraine is heard' and not forgotten

Live: Zelensky says it is 'important that Ukraine is heard'...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that it is that "very important...

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Several killed as Cyclone Garance slams into France's Reunion Island

Several killed as Cyclone Garance slams into France's Reunion...

Cyclone Garance killed at least four people on France's Reunion Island authorities...

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Pope Francis suffers coughing fit, requires assisted ventilation

Pope Francis suffers coughing fit, requires assisted ventilation

Pope Francis suffered an isolated coughing fit on Friday that resulted in him inhaling vomit and requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said in relaying an alarming setback in his two-week long battle against double pneumonia.

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Live: ‘The free world needs a new leader', EU’s top diplomat says after Trump-Zelensky clash

Live: ‘The free world needs a new leader', EU’s top diplomat...

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said “the free world needs a new...

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Huge protests, strikes paralyse Greece on train crash anniversary

Huge protests, strikes paralyse Greece on train crash anniversary

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Athens and other Greek cities to mark the...

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EU unveils new plan for agriculture and food: Balancing growth and the environment

EU unveils new plan for agriculture and food: Balancing...

In this episode, we consider the political hot potato that is farming, one year...

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Violence mars protests in Athens marking anniversary of Greece's worst rail crash

Violence mars protests in Athens marking anniversary of...

Hooded attackers threw firebombs at police on Friday as 200,000 people demonstrated...

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We should work with trade partners that don't 'blackmail' us: EU agriculture commissioner

We should work with trade partners that don't 'blackmail'...

Farmers' protests peaked across Europe around this time last year. Rising production...

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Pope Francis will not lead Ash Wednesday service despite health improvement

Pope Francis will not lead Ash Wednesday service despite...

Pope Francis will not lead the Vatican's Ash Wednesday service on March 5, the Vatican...

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The mental health crisis pushing French farmers to a breaking point

The mental health crisis pushing French farmers to a breaking...

French agriculture is facing an unprecedented crisis as farmers struggle with falling...

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Reaction from Kyiv on Trump's aggressive exchange with Zelensky

Reaction from Kyiv on Trump's aggressive exchange with...

Ukrainians reaffirm support for President Volodymyr Zelensky after he was subjected...

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Reader photo of the week: The first signs of spring in Sweden

Reader photo of the week: The first signs of spring in...

Every week, The Local invites readers to submit their pictures to our photo competition,...

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What Trump's tariffs would mean for Sweden

What Trump's tariffs would mean for Sweden

With US President Donald Trump threatening steep tariffs on the EU, Sweden is caught...

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How the Nordic countries are tackling the scourge of screens

How the Nordic countries are tackling the scourge of screens

Denmark is planning to ban smartphones in schools, and health authorities across...

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NATO chief says allies preparing ‘billions’ in aid for Ukraine

NATO chief says allies preparing ‘billions’ in aid for...

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday said western allies are preparing...

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France threatens to review longstanding accords with Algeria

France threatens to review longstanding accords with Algeria

French PM Bayrou threatened Wednesday to cancel a longstanding agreement with Algeria...

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Starmer says Ukraine truce 'can't be peace that rewards the aggressor'

Starmer says Ukraine truce 'can't be peace that rewards...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned Thursday that a deal on Ukraine cannot...

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Live: Zelensky arrives in Washington to sign minerals deal

Live: Zelensky arrives in Washington to sign minerals deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington late Thursday to sign...

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Former USSR chess grandmaster Boris Spassky dies at 88

Former USSR chess grandmaster Boris Spassky dies at 88

Boris Spassky, the Soviet chess grandmaster who learned to play as an orphan – eventually...

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Two French physicists sentenced to jail for Russian consulate attack in Marseille

Two French physicists sentenced to jail for Russian consulate...

Two French physicists were on Thursday sentenced to eight months in jail for throwing...

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Starmer's turn: What can old allies do to convince Trump on Ukraine?

Starmer's turn: What can old allies do to convince Trump...

Whispering in Trump’s ear is no easy task—just ask Emmanuel Macron. Despite Monday’s...

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Live: NATO chief says allies preparing ‘billions’ in aid for Ukraine

Live: NATO chief says allies preparing ‘billions’ in aid...

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday said western allies are preparing...

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UK's Starmer gives joint press conference with Trump

UK's Starmer gives joint press conference with Trump

Watch British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's joint press conference with US President...

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EU hits back hard at Trump’s claim that bloc 'screws' the US

EU hits back hard at Trump’s claim that bloc 'screws' the...

The European Union hit back on Thursday at accusations by President Donald Trump...

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Ukraine truce 'can't be a peace that rewards the aggressor', Starmer says in Washington

Ukraine truce 'can't be a peace that rewards the aggressor',...

Any peace deal reached between Ukraine and Russia must not “reward the aggressor”,...

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My Swedish Career: 'Getting a job in Sweden is hard, but it is definitely possible'

My Swedish Career: 'Getting a job in Sweden is hard, but...

Jagadeesh Varma tells The Local how he went from not even being aware Sweden existed,...

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Electricity prices in southern Sweden in February highest since 2022

Electricity prices in southern Sweden in February highest...

February has been the most expensive month for electricity in southern Sweden since...

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'Sweden has changed fundamentally but the level of trust is the same'

'Sweden has changed fundamentally but the level of trust...

In 40 years, Sweden has changed fundamentally as a society but social trust – the...

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Ukraine can 'forget about' joining NATO, says Trump

Ukraine can 'forget about' joining NATO, says Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Ukraine can "forget about" joining...

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EU was born to 'screw' US, Trump says; EU commission fires back

EU was born to 'screw' US, Trump says; EU commission fires...

Donald Trump said during his first cabinet meeting on Wednesday that the European...

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Trump says the EU was formed to 'screw' the United States

Trump says the EU was formed to 'screw' the United States

US President Donald Trump Wednesday said that the European Union was formed to "screw"...

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Trump says Ukraine can ‘forget about’ joining NATO

Trump says Ukraine can ‘forget about’ joining NATO

President Donald Trump says Ukraine “could forget about” joining the NATO military...

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Live: UK's Starmer presses Trump for Ukraine guarantees to hold back Putin

Live: UK's Starmer presses Trump for Ukraine guarantees...

British Prime Minister meets Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday to plead for...

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Europeans hit back after Donald Trump says EU was born to 'screw' US

Europeans hit back after Donald Trump says EU was born...

The European Commission responded that the EU had been 'a boon' for the United States...

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Zelenskiy to travel to US to meet Trump on minerals deal, say reports

Zelenskiy to travel to US to meet Trump on minerals deal,...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to travel to Washington on Friday...

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Live: Zelensky calls for security guarantees ahead of talks in Washington

Live: Zelensky calls for security guarantees ahead of talks...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday reiterated that security guarantees...

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France calls on Europe to limit visas if countries refuse to repatriate expelled migrants

France calls on Europe to limit visas if countries refuse...

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Wednesday called for European governments...

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Two French researchers admit carrying out attack on Russian consulate in Marseille

Two French researchers admit carrying out attack on Russian...

Two French nationals who threw explosive devices at the Russian consulate in Marseille...

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The US-Ukraine mineral deal: A look at rare earths, their use and purposes

The US-Ukraine mineral deal: A look at rare earths, their...

As Washington and Kyiv seek to finalise a deal on exploiting Ukraine's mineral resources,...

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What we know so far about the US-Ukraine minerals deal

What we know so far about the US-Ukraine minerals deal

Kyiv and Washington have reportedly agreed a deal that would allow the United States...

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Romania launches criminal probe into far-right, pro-Moscow presidential candidate Georgescu

Romania launches criminal probe into far-right, pro-Moscow...

Romanian prosecutors opened a criminal probe Wednesday into far-right populist Calin...

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Nothing in current deal points to security guarantees or continued US military support: analyst

Nothing in current deal points to security guarantees or...

President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet Donald Trump on Friday to finalize a...

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For military staff across Europe, wargaming is all the rage

For military staff across Europe, wargaming is all the...

Once dismissed as frivolous, wargames have emerged as crucial strategic tools amid...

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What is Sweden's state-subsidised 'fritidskortet' scheme?

What is Sweden's state-subsidised 'fritidskortet' scheme?

The Swedish government plans to introduce a financial support initiative known as...

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Five Swedish book tips to add to your reading list

Five Swedish book tips to add to your reading list

Sweden's annual book sale started this week. Here are five reading tips from The...

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Ukraine agrees on framework of minerals deal with US, officials say

Ukraine agrees on framework of minerals deal with US, officials...

Ukraine and the US have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic...

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Ukraine and US have agreed on a framework minerals deal, officials say

Ukraine and US have agreed on a framework minerals deal,...

Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic...

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US, Ukraine agree to minerals deal but no security promise for Kyiv

US, Ukraine agree to minerals deal but no security promise...

An agreement that would give the US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals could...

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US-Ukraine deal on minerals set to be signed this week in Washington

US-Ukraine deal on minerals set to be signed this week...

The US seeks to reduce reliance on China by gaining access to Ukraine's rare earth...

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Live: Macron to brief EU leaders on his talks with Trump on Ukraine

Live: Macron to brief EU leaders on his talks with Trump...

French President Emmanuel Macron will brief fellow EU leaders on Wednesday via a...

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Is your Swedish good enough for university? – Quiz 5

Is your Swedish good enough for university? – Quiz 5

This week's episode of Sweden in Focus Extra for Membership+ poses some seriously...

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Sweden plans to send foreign citizens to prison in home countries

Sweden plans to send foreign citizens to prison in home...

The government has submitted a proposal to parliament which would allow Sweden to...

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Macron pushes for US-EU cooperation on Ukraine during White House visit

Macron pushes for US-EU cooperation on Ukraine during White...

In a brief trip to the White House, French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday pushed...

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Media report estimates 95,000 Russian troop deaths so far in Ukraine

Media report estimates 95,000 Russian troop deaths so far...

The Kremlin declined to comment Tuesday after the release of a report documenting...

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Live: Ukraine agrees on framework of minerals deal with US, officials say

Live: Ukraine agrees on framework of minerals deal with...

Ukraine and the US have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic...

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'Matter of survival': Wealthy and developing nations spar over funding at climate talks in Rome

'Matter of survival': Wealthy and developing nations spar...

Developing nations urged wealthy countries to make good on pledges to provide $20...

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Which direction for the Church? Pope's hospitalisation puts prelates on stand-by

Which direction for the Church? Pope's hospitalisation...

Amid armed conflicts, a climate emergency and the disruptions of the digital age,...

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Zelenskiy plans to travel to US to meet Trump on minerals deal (reports)

Zelenskiy plans to travel to US to meet Trump on minerals...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to travel to Washington on Friday...

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Could a new Centre Party leader determine Sweden's next PM?

Could a new Centre Party leader determine Sweden's next...

The knives have been out for Centre Party leader Muharrem Demirok since last summer...

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Sweden’s Migration Agency to launch new website on March 5th

Sweden’s Migration Agency to launch new website on March...

The Swedish Migration Agency is to release a new version of its website in the beginning...

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TELL US: What's your favourite Swedish book and why?

TELL US: What's your favourite Swedish book and why?

Sweden's annual book sale started on February 25th, so we thought it would be a...

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Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement' amid critical respiratory illness

Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement' amid critical respiratory...

Pope Francis showed "slight improvement" on Monday, as his battle with pneumonia...

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Zelensky salutes Ukrainians' ‘heroism’ as world leaders visit Kyiv to mark three years of war

Zelensky salutes Ukrainians' ‘heroism’ as world leaders...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saluted Ukrainian's "heroism" on Monday as...

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Seismic shift at UN as US twice backs Russia, further breaking from Ukraine

Seismic shift at UN as US twice backs Russia, further breaking...

In another sign of US President Donald Trump's shift away from Ukraine and its European...

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Turning point for European defence? Germany's next leader embraces security independence

Turning point for European defence? Germany's next leader...

There's no hitting the snooze button on this wake-up call. Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting...

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UN Security Council adopts US-drafted resolution on Ukraine war

UN Security Council adopts US-drafted resolution on Ukraine...

FRANCE 24 correspondent Jessica Le Masurier reports from the UN's New York headquarters,...

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War in Ukraine: Three years of Russia's disinformation machine

War in Ukraine: Three years of Russia's disinformation...

As Ukraine marks its third anniversary since Russia's full-scale invasion, this...

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Pope Francis shows 'slight' health improvement

Pope Francis shows 'slight' health improvement

Pope Francis's health was reported to be "slightly improving" on Monday, as he continues...

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Live: Kremlin praises US for ‘balanced position’ on Ukraine after UN vote

Live: Kremlin praises US for ‘balanced position’ on Ukraine...

Russia on Tuesday praised the US for its "balanced position" on Ukraine after Washington...

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France arrests two after arson attack on Russian consulate in Marseille

France arrests two after arson attack on Russian consulate...

Two suspects were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of throwing explosives at the...

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Germany's likely next leader Merz vows to form government without far right

Germany's likely next leader Merz vows to form government...

Friedrich Merz, whose conservative bloc won 28 percent of the vote in German legislative...

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Live: Europe wins clash with US over rival UN resolutions on Ukraine

Live: Europe wins clash with US over rival UN resolutions...

The UN General Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution supporting Ukraine's territorial...

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Three explosive devices thrown at the Russian consulate in Marseille, France

Three explosive devices thrown at the Russian consulate...

French police confirmed three projectiles were thrown at the perimeter wall of Russia's...

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On third anniversary of Ukraine war, demonstrations take place around the world

On third anniversary of Ukraine war, demonstrations take...

A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada visited Ukraine's capital to mark the third...

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Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place after record gains

Conservatives win German election while far-right party...

Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz...

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Ukrainian hopes for 'acceptable' Trump peace plan 'fading rapidly'

Ukrainian hopes for 'acceptable' Trump peace plan 'fading...

On the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, hopes for a...

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Poland's support for Ukraine shifts as war enters its third year

Poland's support for Ukraine shifts as war enters its third...

Three years after opening their borders to hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees,...

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Ukraine: three years later, this family comes back to Irpin, one of the first cities which fell

Ukraine: three years later, this family comes back to Irpin,...

Three years ago, one of the first major towns in Ukraine to fall was that of Irpin...

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What is the impact of the German election on the rest of the world?

What is the impact of the German election on the rest of...

Germany's mainstream conservatives won the country's national election, while a...

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German economy: what the newly elected Friedrich Merz has to deal with

German economy: what the newly elected Friedrich Merz has...

As Germans went to the polls on Sunday, the country's shrinking economy was high...

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Despite tough economic times, Ukrainians continue donating time and money to their army

Despite tough economic times, Ukrainians continue donating...

Three years ago Ukrainians sprang into action to help with the war effort. Since...

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Three years on: The impact of war on Ukraine's children

Three years on: The impact of war on Ukraine's children

On the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, an expert has...

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Who is the leader of AfD, the far-right party in Germany?

Who is the leader of AfD, the far-right party in Germany?

Germany’s conservative CDU party has won the election, securing Friedrich Merz as...

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How Germany’s enduring East-West divide is pushing voters to the fringes

How Germany’s enduring East-West divide is pushing voters...

Thirty-five years after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the early euphoria of reunification,...

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Pope Francis remains critically ill but alert on 10th day of hospitalization

Pope Francis remains critically ill but alert on 10th day...

Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia and the onset...

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Russian court upholds French researcher's jail sentence for 'espionage'

Russian court upholds French researcher's jail sentence...

A Russian court on Monday rejected an appeal by French researcher Laurent Vinatier...

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French actor Gérard Depardieu faces new probe for tax fraud amid sex abuse cases

French actor Gérard Depardieu faces new probe for tax fraud...

French actor Gérard Depardieu is under investigation for aggravated tax fraud in...

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Ukraine's key allies in Kyiv to show support as war mark third anniversary

Ukraine's key allies in Kyiv to show support as war mark...

Ukraine hosted European leaders on Monday to mark three years of all-out war with...

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France plagued by 'major impunity' of child sexual abuse crimes, campaigner says

France plagued by 'major impunity' of child sexual abuse...

A former surgeon went on trial in France on Monday for the alleged rape or sexual...

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Where in Europe is the hard-right on the rise?

Where in Europe is the hard-right on the rise?

Alternative for Germany (AfD) doubled its score in Germany's 2025 elections. But...

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Spring has arrived in Sweden – officially, at least

Spring has arrived in Sweden – officially, at least

Spring temperatures have officially arrived at three of Sweden’s weather stations,...

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IN BRIEF: What we know about Sweden's citizenship tests so far

IN BRIEF: What we know about Sweden's citizenship tests...

Sweden originally proposed language tests for citizenship over six years and two...

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Conservative bloc’s victory in German elections hailed internationally

Conservative bloc’s victory in German elections hailed...

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz is poised to become chancellor after...

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Germany’s ‘no surprise’ election yields many firsts

Germany’s ‘no surprise’ election yields many firsts

As predicted by pre-election opinion polls, Germany’s conservatives swept to victory...

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Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet the man set to be Germany's next chancellor

Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet the man set to be Germany's...

After winning the German election with under 30 percent of the vote, the conservative...

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German vote winner Merz faces tough talks to build coalition government

German vote winner Merz faces tough talks to build coalition...

Germany's Friedrich Merz, whose conservative party won 28 percent of the vote in...

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Live: EU approves new sanctions against Russia on third anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Live: EU approves new sanctions against Russia on third...

The EU on Monday approved a 16th package of sanctions against Russia on the third...

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Ukranian hopes for 'acceptable' Trump peace plan 'fading rapidly'

Ukranian hopes for 'acceptable' Trump peace plan 'fading...

On the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, hopes for a...

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Zelensky hails Ukraine's 'heroism' as EU chiefs mark war’s third anniversary in Kyiv

Zelensky hails Ukraine's 'heroism' as EU chiefs mark war’s...

President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed his country's "resistance" and "heroism"...

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'Who can save Ukraine?': Papers reflect on three years of war

'Who can save Ukraine?': Papers reflect on three years...

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, February 24: The German press has reaction to and analysis...

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Russia demands investigation into explosions heard at Marseille consulate

Russia demands investigation into explosions heard at Marseille...

Russia on Monday demanded France investigate after explosions were heard at the...

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Sami reindeer herders apply for emergency aid as climate crisis bites

Sami reindeer herders apply for emergency aid as climate...

So far this winter, 27 Sami communities have applied for disaster support to be...

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Germany braces for pivotal elections as far right makes further gains

Germany braces for pivotal elections as far right makes...

German politicians made a last push for votes on Saturday ahead of pivotal elections,...

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'Perfect fig leaf': Germany's far-right AfD party candidate Alice Weidel helps its normalisation

'Perfect fig leaf': Germany's far-right AfD party candidate...

Gemany's far-right AFD leader Alice Weidel enjoyed the vocal support of several...

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???? Live: Conservative bloc’s victory in German elections hailed internationally

???? Live: Conservative bloc’s victory in German elections...

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz is poised to become chancellor after...

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In pictures: Catholics pray for Pope Francis as he remains in critical condition

In pictures: Catholics pray for Pope Francis as he remains...

Well-wishers from around the world offered prayers for Pope Francis on Sunday after...

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'Aerial terror': Zelensky condemns Russia's largest drone attack on Ukraine since start of war

'Aerial terror': Zelensky condemns Russia's largest drone...

Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine yet on Saturday night, Ukrainian...

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Germany's conservatives win parliamentary elections while far-right AfD surges, exit polls show

Germany's conservatives win parliamentary elections while...

Germany's conservatives won Sunday's parliamentary elections, heading off the surging...

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German far-right leader hails 'historic' election result

German far-right leader hails 'historic' election result

The leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) hailed the party's election...

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Brussels reacts to Germany's election exit polls

Brussels reacts to Germany's election exit polls

“There’s a widespread consensus that Germany has been absent from Brussels’ discussions...

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No reactions so far from the US on Germany elections

No reactions so far from the US on Germany elections

The American billionaire Elon Musk expressed multiple signs of support for the far-right...

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Live: Germans head to polls in high-stakes national election

Live: Germans head to polls in high-stakes national election

German voters head to the polls on Sunday with the conservatives the strong favourites...

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Germans vote as far right surges in polarised national election

Germans vote as far right surges in polarised national...

Voting kicked off in Germany on Sunday in an increasingly polarised election, with...

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Why is Paris’s annual agriculture show such a big deal in France?

Why is Paris’s annual agriculture show such a big deal...

Every year thousands of farmers convene in the French capital for a nine-day exhibition...

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Germany braces for pivotal elections as far-right makes further gains

Germany braces for pivotal elections as far-right makes...

German politicians made a last push for votes on Saturday ahead of pivotal elections,...

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French fugitive arrested in Romania nine months after deadly van ambush

French fugitive arrested in Romania nine months after deadly...

French gangster Mohamed Amra, who was freed after a violent prison van ambush in...

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Macron says deadly knife attack in eastern France an 'Islamist terror act'

Macron says deadly knife attack in eastern France an 'Islamist...

French President Emmanuel Macron described the knife attack in Mulhouse on Saturday,...

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Pope remains in 'critical' condition after respiratory attack, Vatican says

Pope remains in 'critical' condition after respiratory...

Pope Francis, 88, continues to be in critical condition after suffering a respiratory...

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Inside Sweden: Is the government changing its rhetoric on immigration?

Inside Sweden: Is the government changing its rhetoric...

The Local's editor Emma Löfgren rounds up the biggest stories of the week in our...

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Germany’s ‘Tesla-Land’ experiences an economic miracle but does it appease voters?

Germany’s ‘Tesla-Land’ experiences an economic miracle...

Grünheide, a small town on the outskirts of Berlin, has become the showcase of Brandenburg,...

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Conservative candidate Merz leads Germany's turbulent election race

Conservative candidate Merz leads Germany's turbulent election...

German voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament that will determine...

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Sweden launches probe after yet another Baltic Sea cable is damaged

Sweden launches probe after yet another Baltic Sea cable...

Sweden has launched an investigation into suspected sabotage after yet another underwater...

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Serbia, an Eldorado for Russian exiles since the war in Ukraine

Serbia, an Eldorado for Russian exiles since the war in...

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Serbia has become a refuge for Russians fleeing...

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Exclusive: EU's Costa says 'no credible negotiations with results' without Ukraine, EU

Exclusive: EU's Costa says 'no credible negotiations with...

FRANCE 24 was granted exclusive access to EU Council President Antonio Costa, just...

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Immigration in Germany and the challenge of integration

Immigration in Germany and the challenge of integration

As Germans head to the polls on Sunday to vote in pivotal legislative elections,...

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Trump begins talks with Russia without Ukraine or EU: Europe scrambles for a plan

Trump begins talks with Russia without Ukraine or EU: Europe...

Europe does not have a seat at the negotiating table: the message could not be clearer...

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In a former East German mining town, political extremes entice disenchanted voters

In a former East German mining town, political extremes...

Germany’s Brandenburg is known as a dynamic federal state with a thriving economy....

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Suspect arrested after stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust memorial

Suspect arrested after stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust memorial

A man was seriously wounded in a stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust memorial Friday....

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In Putin’s Orbit, Trump & the ‘Madman theory’, Europe's defining moment, German elections

In Putin’s Orbit, Trump & the ‘Madman theory’, Europe's...

Three years after ending all official communications with Moscow, the US government...

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Why is Paris’ annual agriculture show such a big deal in France?

Why is Paris’ annual agriculture show such a big deal in...

Every year thousands of farmers convene in the French capital for a nine-day exhibition...

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Number of Indians moving to Sweden falls for third year in a row

Number of Indians moving to Sweden falls for third year...

Net migration of Indians to Sweden still remains positive now that the full figures...

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Swedish Cricket Federation escapes suspension after two years

Swedish Cricket Federation escapes suspension after two...

The Swedish Sports Federation has taken a formal decision to end the suspension...

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Full-year figures reveal Sweden had positive net migration in 2024

Full-year figures reveal Sweden had positive net migration...

Despite the government last year cheering Sweden’s first negative net migration...

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Germany's crunch elections: Can mainstream parties blunt surging far right?

Germany's crunch elections: Can mainstream parties blunt...

Sunday's crunch elections for Germany are coming at perhaps the most pivotal moment...

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Ukrainian filmmaker, and soldier, Vadym Adamov warns “Russia won’t stop”

Ukrainian filmmaker, and soldier, Vadym Adamov warns “Russia...

He enlisted the month of his 18th birthday. Three years on, film director and videographer...

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Zelensky meets US envoy, calls for strong ties despite Trump branding him 'dictator'

Zelensky meets US envoy, calls for strong ties despite...

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky called for "strong Ukraine-US relations" after...

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Zelensky, Trump envoy Kellogg give no statement after Kyiv meeting

Zelensky, Trump envoy Kellogg give no statement after Kyiv...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump's special envoy...

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Conservative Merz leads Germany's turbulent election race

Conservative Merz leads Germany's turbulent election race

German voters go to the polls Sunday to elect a new parliament that will determine...

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Andrew Tate capitalising on rising fascist sentiment, researcher says

Andrew Tate capitalising on rising fascist sentiment, researcher...

Four British women who have accused notorious influencer Andrew Tate of rape said...

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French pension deficit set to more than double in a decade – despite reform

French pension deficit set to more than double in a decade...

Despite France’s recent pension overhaul raising the general retirement age from...

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Russia agrees to resume dialogue with US ‘on all parameters’ of Ukraine war

Russia agrees to resume dialogue with US ‘on all parameters’...

Russia is going to resume dialogue with the United States “on all parameters” of...

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Crowfunding weaponry for Ukraine: activist and comedian raises €200 million in 3 years

Crowfunding weaponry for Ukraine: activist and comedian...

In Ukraine, a spirit of defiance is growing, particularly among the many civil society...

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Denmark boosts its defence spending by $7 billion, as Nordic countries fear Russian rearmament

Denmark boosts its defence spending by $7 billion, as Nordic...

A mood of panic is spreading across Europe after the dramatic foreign policy shift...

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Germany: final face off before the legislative elections, Scholz promises to ward off AfD

Germany: final face off before the legislative elections,...

German voters will go to the polls Sunday to elect a new parliament that will determine...

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EU says 'Ukraine a democracy, Putin's Russia not' after Trump comments

EU says 'Ukraine a democracy, Putin's Russia not' after...

In an extraordinary rift, Trump said that Zelensky was a "dictator without elections"...

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Putin using Trump ties as 'legitimisation' in Russia, exiled opponent Khodorkovsky says

Putin using Trump ties as 'legitimisation' in Russia, exiled...

FRANCE 24 spoke to exiled Russian opponent Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was jailed...

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Spain's ex-football chief Luis Rubiales fined more than 10,000 euros for unsolicited kiss of player

Spain's ex-football chief Luis Rubiales fined more than...

A Spanish court convicted former football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault...

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Germany: what are the voters' main concerns in the upcoming legislative elections?

Germany: what are the voters' main concerns in the upcoming...

From immigration and Germany's ailing economy to cannabis and gender politics, here...

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UK accusers of influencer Tate urge US to stay away from case

UK accusers of influencer Tate urge US to stay away from...

Four British women who have accused notorious influencer Andrew Tate of rape they...

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Twenty-four hours in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, where life goes on despite the war

Twenty-four hours in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, where life goes...

Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine’s largest city, is resolutely entering its fourth year...

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From the frontline: a Ukrainian soldier speaks to FRANCE 24

From the frontline: a Ukrainian soldier speaks to FRANCE...

Vadym Adamov is a 20-year-old veteran of the Ukrainian army, who fought the battle...

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France's parliament votes to limit use of man-made 'forever chemicals'

France's parliament votes to limit use of man-made 'forever...

France's lower-house National Assembly voted Thursday to limit the sale and production...

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Zelensky meets US envoy after Trump brands him a 'dictator'

Zelensky meets US envoy after Trump brands him a 'dictator'

Tensions between Zelensky and Trump over the US President's outreach to Moscow have...

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Press conference between Zelensky and Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy is canceled by US

Press conference between Zelensky and Donald Trump’s Ukraine...

A news conference after talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and...

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NATO US security guarantee, credibility of Article 5 already weakened, former NATO official says

NATO US security guarantee, credibility of Article 5 already...

Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said the US president is “obviously...

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Zelensky, Trump envoy give no statement after Kyiv meeting

Zelensky, Trump envoy give no statement after Kyiv meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump's special envoy...

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How Sweden could change its school grades

How Sweden could change its school grades

Sweden may change its marking system in the future, if a new inquiry into school...

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What did Örebro gunman do in three hours still unaccounted for before the attack?

What did Örebro gunman do in three hours still unaccounted...

Swedish police are appealing for witnesses to get in touch if they have information...

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Foreigners call on Swedish politicians to stop anti-immigrant rhetoric after Örebro attack

Foreigners call on Swedish politicians to stop anti-immigrant...

The Local’s readers are calling on Swedish politicians to tone down inflammatory...

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Putin wants to build 'trust' with US to resolve Ukraine conflict

Putin wants to build 'trust' with US to resolve Ukraine...

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that his country needed to build...

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Andrew Tate capitalizing on rising fascist sentiment in his political aspirations: researcher

Andrew Tate capitalizing on rising fascist sentiment in...

Four British women who have accused notorious influencer Andrew Tate of rape said...

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Denmark to spend $7 billion more on defence in next two years

Denmark to spend $7 billion more on defence in next two...

The Danish government on Wednesday announced plans to bolster its military by setting...

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Ukrainians dismiss Trump's broadside against Zelensky

Ukrainians dismiss Trump's broadside against Zelensky

US President, Donald Trump, has branded Volodymyr Zelensky a 'dictator' who 'refused...

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US propagandist paid by Kremlin targets German election with network of fake news sites

US propagandist paid by Kremlin targets German election...

A former Florida deputy sheriff who sought refuge in Russia after facing a string...

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Live: Putin wants to build 'trust' with US to resolve Ukraine conflict

Live: Putin wants to build 'trust' with US to resolve Ukraine...

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that his country needed to build...

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France's Senate backs bill to ban Muslim headscarf in sport competitions

France's Senate backs bill to ban Muslim headscarf in sport...

France's right-dominated Senate on Tuesday evening voted 210 to 81 to ban "the wearing...

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Trump brands Zelensky 'a dictator'

Trump brands Zelensky 'a dictator'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky...

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Baltic region prepares for war as Russia and US debate Ukraine's fate

Baltic region prepares for war as Russia and US debate...

As Russia and the US debate Ukraine’s future, countries on the Baltic Sea are ramping...

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'Navalny' film producer Odessa Rae remembers 'extraordinary' Russian opposition leader

'Navalny' film producer Odessa Rae remembers 'extraordinary'...

A year after the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Oscar-winning...

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Andrey Kurkov: 'You can't write fiction when your houses, cities are shelled with missiles, drones'

Andrey Kurkov: 'You can't write fiction when your houses,...

As we approach the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine,...

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Trump "is very interested in doing business with Russia": analyst

Trump "is very interested in doing business with Russia":...

President Zelensky said he will meet US envoy Kellogg on Thursday and that he hopes...

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Why Europe’s leadership is skeptical of negotiating with Putin

Why Europe’s leadership is skeptical of negotiating with...

The idea that US President Donald Trump’s negotiations with Russian President Vladimir...

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Sweden's Northvolt asks for extension of bankruptcy protection process

Sweden's Northvolt asks for extension of bankruptcy protection...

Sweden's troubled battery maker Northvolt has asked for an extension in its Chapter...

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Government moves forward with plans to map immigrants' Swedish skills

Government moves forward with plans to map immigrants'...

Sweden's government has ordered the country's statistics agency to develop methods...

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Swedish PM: 'No situation in Europe has been this dangerous for a very, very long time'

Swedish PM: 'No situation in Europe has been this dangerous...

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has warned of "a Yalta-like situation" developing...

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France is not ‘preparing to send ground troops to the front’ in Ukraine

France is not ‘preparing to send ground troops to the front’...

French President Emmanuel Macron said France is not planning to deploy ground troops...

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Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war, excluding Kyiv

Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war,...

Top Russian and US officials held talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in a bid to negotiate...

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Live: Trump blames Ukraine for war, Zelensky calls Russia’s leaders ‘pathological liars’

Live: Trump blames Ukraine for war, Zelensky calls Russia’s...

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday put the blame for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...

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Swedish word of the day: is i magen

Swedish word of the day: is i magen

In English, having ‘fire in your belly’ means you are particularly determined or...

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Is Sweden the 'crappy sequel' to Danish immigration horror movie?

Is Sweden the 'crappy sequel' to Danish immigration horror...

This week's episode of Sweden in Focus Extra for Membership+ subscribers features...

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Did Trump exclude the EU from Ukraine peace talks in a CNN interview?

Did Trump exclude the EU from Ukraine peace talks in a...

In viral claims spread by pro-Russian accounts on X, users say that US President...

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Live: France is not ‘preparing to send ground troops to the front’ in Ukraine

Live: France is not ‘preparing to send ground troops to...

French President Emmanuel Macron said France is not planning to deploy ground troops...

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Ukrainians ‘surprised’ and ‘disappointed’ by Trump administration's 'attitude'

Ukrainians ‘surprised’ and ‘disappointed’ by Trump administration's...

Ukrainians are “surprised” and “disappointed” by the “attitude that the Trump administration...

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Zelensky meets Erdogan for talks: ‘Turkey has long played an intermediatory role’

Zelensky meets Erdogan for talks: ‘Turkey has long played...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with Turkish counterpart Recep...

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US and Russia hold bilateral talks in Saudi Arabia

US and Russia hold bilateral talks in Saudi Arabia

Top US and Russian diplomats met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for talks on resetting...

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The pope has pneumonia in both lungs, says the Vatican

The pope has pneumonia in both lungs, says the Vatican

Pope Francis has developed pneumonia is both lungs, said the Vatican on Tuesday....

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Russia likely to seek lifting of US sanctions, specialist says

Russia likely to seek lifting of US sanctions, specialist...

Russia is likely to seek the “lifting of US sanctions” in Monday’s talks with top...

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Vatican cancels Holy Year events as Pope remains hospitalised

Vatican cancels Holy Year events as Pope remains hospitalised

The Vatican on Tuesday canceled papal audiences through the weekend and delegated...

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A guide to Germany's 'colour-coded' party politics ahead of key election

A guide to Germany's 'colour-coded' party politics ahead...

Germany is headed for elections later this month after its coalition collapse late...

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio presser in Riyadh

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio presser in Riyadh

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses reporters following talks with Russian...

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Filmmaker Alessandra Celesia revisits Northern Ireland conflict in 'The Flats'

Filmmaker Alessandra Celesia revisits Northern Ireland...

An award-winning filmmaker has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how a dark sense of humour...

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Speculation grows as Pope Francis remains in hospital

Speculation grows as Pope Francis remains in hospital

Pope Francis breakfasted and read the papers as usual on Tuesday on his fifth day...

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'Omas gegen Rechts': Grannies protest far right in Germany ahead of elections

'Omas gegen Rechts': Grannies protest far right in Germany...

Tens of thousands of people joined a demonstration against cooperation with the...

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Germans protest military aid, arm supplies to Ukraine

Germans protest military aid, arm supplies to Ukraine

The peace movement in Berlin has taken to the streets a few days before the general...

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At Ukraine's expense? US and Russia break the ice in Riyadh

At Ukraine's expense? US and Russia break the ice in Riyadh

Three years after Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of a sovereign state, what...

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Rubio: US and Russia agree to restore embassy staffing, create team to negotiate Ukraine peace

Rubio: US and Russia agree to restore embassy staffing,...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy postponed a trip to Saudi Arabia scheduled...

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Russians feel "wind in their sails" as Trump pressed to show resolution to war, expert says

Russians feel "wind in their sails" as Trump pressed to...

Russia told the United States in talks in Riyadh on Tuesday that it opposed any...

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Will Europe match words with actions after being sidelined by Trump?

Will Europe match words with actions after being sidelined...

European leaders have been left in shock after the US sidelined them in its bid...

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Swedish word of the day: mammakorv

Swedish word of the day: mammakorv

A Swedish fashion writer has sparked debate after coining a new word to describe...

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Christian Democrat becomes Sweden's first cabinet minister to take paternity leave

Christian Democrat becomes Sweden's first cabinet minister...

Rural Affairs Minister Peter Kullgren is set to take five weeks of paternity leave...

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Ukraine deserves peace through strength, says EU chief von der Leyen

Ukraine deserves peace through strength, says EU chief...

An emergency meeting of European leaders on Ukraine agreed that the country deserved...

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US and Russia hold talks on ending Ukraine war in Riyadh

US and Russia hold talks on ending Ukraine war in Riyadh

Senior US and Russian diplomats meet in Riyahdh on Tuesday for preliminary talks...

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Live: Top US, Russia officials meet in Riyadh for talks on ending Ukraine war

Live: Top US, Russia officials meet in Riyadh for talks...

Senior US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to begin preliminary...

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‘Dream in the making’ for Putin: US-Russia talks begin in Saudi Arabia

‘Dream in the making’ for Putin: US-Russia talks begin...

Top US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for talks on improving...

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Swedish government sets deadline for introduction of citizenship test

Swedish government sets deadline for introduction of citizenship...

The Swedish government is moving forward with language and civics tests for citizenship,...

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'Playing with fire': European leaders convene for emergency meeting in Paris

'Playing with fire': European leaders convene for emergency...

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, February 17: European leaders flock to Paris to discuss an...

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EU leaders meet in Paris over Trump policy shift on Ukraine

EU leaders meet in Paris over Trump policy shift on Ukraine

European leaders were due to meet in Paris on Monday to address Washington's shock...

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Jihadist Nemmouche denies involvement in Islamic State kidnappings

Jihadist Nemmouche denies involvement in Islamic State...

Convicted French jihadist Mehdi Nemmouche was back in court Monday in Paris where...

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Live: Ukraine deserves peace through strength, says EU chief von der Leyen

Live: Ukraine deserves peace through strength, says EU...

An emergency meeting of European leaders on Ukraine agreed that the country deserved...

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Tens of thousands demonstrate against far right in Germany

Tens of thousands demonstrate against far right in Germany

Tens of thousands of people joined a demonstration against cooperation with the...

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Pope's condition 'complex', hospital stay extended

Pope's condition 'complex', hospital stay extended

Pope Francis is facing a "complex clinical picture", said the Vatican on Monday,...

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Ukrainians voice concern over Trump's phone call with Putin

Ukrainians voice concern over Trump's phone call with Putin

Ukraine is continuing to train troops for the ongoing war with Russia despite the...

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France trial opens for suspected IS group militants accused of kidnapping journalists in Syria

France trial opens for suspected IS group militants accused...

A landmark trial opened Monday at a Paris court in which five suspected Islamic...

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US tensions overshadow final campaign phase in run-up to German election

US tensions overshadow final campaign phase in run-up to...

Simmering tensions between Europe and the United States are overshadowing the final...

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Pope Francis remains hospitalised to treat complex respiratory tract infection

Pope Francis remains hospitalised to treat complex respiratory...

Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture”...

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Sewage scandal: The dirty secret polluting England and Wales

Sewage scandal: The dirty secret polluting England and...

Since Brexit, the UK is no longer subject to European water quality standards. In...

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Who is Alice Weidel, AfD's top candidate for chancellor

Who is Alice Weidel, AfD's top candidate for chancellor

46-year-old Alice Weidel, the leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany...

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Camille Claudel sculpture sells for $3 million at French auction

Camille Claudel sculpture sells for $3 million at French...

A bronze by French sculptor Camille Claudel thought to evoke her separation with...

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France hosts emergency summit on Ukraine: US treats EU as 'junior partner'

France hosts emergency summit on Ukraine: US treats EU...

The US is treating the EU like a "junior partner" in attempting to negotiate an...

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French PM faces scrutiny over sexual abuse claims at Catholic school

French PM faces scrutiny over sexual abuse claims at Catholic...

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Wednesday battled to contain a new controversy...

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On the ground with Ukraine’s volunteer drone hunters

On the ground with Ukraine’s volunteer drone hunters

In a small town south-east of Kyiv, a team of civilians sit in the back of a pickup...

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European leaders race to respond after US policy shift on Ukraine

European leaders race to respond after US policy shift...

European leaders sought to find a unified response at an emergency summit in Paris...