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D-day veteran shares memories of storming Normandy beaches, liberating camp

D-day veteran shares memories of storming Normandy beaches,...

Irving Locker was only 19 when he was called up to fight in World War II. He'd never...

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Juno Beach, where locals honour the memory of Canadian D-Day veterans

Juno Beach, where locals honour the memory of Canadian...

More than 14,000 volunteer soldiers from across Canada – fighting alongside British...

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Is Iran using Swedish gangs in its proxy war with Israel?

Is Iran using Swedish gangs in its proxy war with Israel?

Iran accused of deploying Swedish gangs, Ebba Busch sparks anger over Islam remarks,...

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Inside Sweden: Four key dates in June for your personal finances

Inside Sweden: Four key dates in June for your personal...

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

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'Mutant jihadism' spreading across borders and online: EU's anti-terrorism coordinator

'Mutant jihadism' spreading across borders and online:...

Five years after the fall of the so-called Islamic State caliphate in Iraq and Syria,...

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Islam critic among several wounded in knife attack at rally in Germany

Islam critic among several wounded in knife attack at rally...

A prominent Islam critic was among six people wounded in a knife attack at a rally...

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EU Socialists' lead candidate Nicolas Schmit warns against 'arrangement' with far right

EU Socialists' lead candidate Nicolas Schmit warns against...

He's been seen campaigning on empty beer crates in pubs and playing table tennis....

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Italian government accused of turning public broadcaster RAI into propaganda machine

Italian government accused of turning public broadcaster...

Amid concerns about the financing, fate or limits imposed on public broadcasters...

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Le Pen legacy: Marion Maréchal battles the woke agenda, 'Islamification' in European elections

Le Pen legacy: Marion Maréchal battles the woke agenda,...

France’s Marion Maréchal has made the “defence” of European civilisation and fighting...

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TV election debate in Hungary draws criticism

TV election debate in Hungary draws criticism

We take the political temperature in Hungary, where the state broadcaster has hosted...

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2024 European elections: Women's groups brace for a lurch to the right

2024 European elections: Women's groups brace for a lurch...

With EU elections now just around the corner, women's rights groups are anxiously...

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NATO chief Stoltenberg seeks 'at least' 40 billion euro in yearly Ukraine aid

NATO chief Stoltenberg seeks 'at least' 40 billion euro...

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Friday urged members to commit to providing Ukraine...

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Pro-Palestine students stage new protest at Lund University graduation

Pro-Palestine students stage new protest at Lund University...

Both student protestors and graduating doctoral students showed their support for...

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Why does the European parliament move between Strasbourg and Brussels?

Why does the European parliament move between Strasbourg...

Ahead of the European elections in June, we explain why MEPs and their staff shuttle...

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Russia launches strikes on Kharkiv as Biden lets Ukraine use US arms to hit inside Russia

Russia launches strikes on Kharkiv as Biden lets Ukraine...

Russian strikes killed three people in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, the regional...

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Reader photo of the week: Fields of gold in southern Stockholm

Reader photo of the week: Fields of gold in southern Stockholm

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

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Sweden calls Iranian diplomat to meeting over gang crime allegations

Sweden calls Iranian diplomat to meeting over gang crime...

Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström has called Iran's Chargé d'Affaires to...

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Zelensky arrives in Stockholm for Ukraine-Nordic summit

Zelensky arrives in Stockholm for Ukraine-Nordic summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Stockholm to meet leaders from Sweden,...

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EU Socialists warn against potential alliance between right and far right

EU Socialists warn against potential alliance between right...

Nicolas Schmit, the lead candidate for the Party of European Socialists (PES), speaks...

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Slovak PM Fico taken home from hospital to continue recovery from shooting

Slovak PM Fico taken home from hospital to continue recovery...

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was transported to the capital Bratislava on Thursday...

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NATO chief Stoltenberg pushes alliance to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia

NATO chief Stoltenberg pushes alliance to let Ukraine strike...

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg pushed at the start of a meeting of the alliance's foreign...

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French far right’s rhetoric at odds with its voting record at EU Parliament

French far right’s rhetoric at odds with its voting record...

A review of the voting records from the European Parliament shows that members of...

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Swedish security chiefs: Iran recruits gangs to hit Israeli targets in Sweden

Swedish security chiefs: Iran recruits gangs to hit Israeli...

Iran uses Swedish criminal gangs to carry out attacks on other states' interests...

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10 things you should know about the European Parliamentary elections

10 things you should know about the European Parliamentary...

From June 6th to 9th, millions of people across Europe will go to the polls to elect...

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What can Sweden do to make life easier for 'trailing spouses'?

What can Sweden do to make life easier for 'trailing spouses'?

Foreigners who move to Sweden on their partner's work permit are often at a disadvantage...

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‘Come back to the Champs-Elysees’: Iconic avenue eager to win over Parisians

‘Come back to the Champs-Elysees’: Iconic avenue eager...

The Champs-Elysees, the iconic avenue sweeping through central Paris dotted with...

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The Wrens, unsung British heroines of the D-Day landings in Normandy

The Wrens, unsung British heroines of the D-Day landings...

When the largest-ever combined airborne and amphibious military operation took place...

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Spain's parliament approves amnesty law for Catalan separatists

Spain's parliament approves amnesty law for Catalan separatists

Spain’s Parliament voted Thursday to give final approval to a controversial amnesty...

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NATO meets as calls grow to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia

NATO meets as calls grow to let Ukraine strike targets...

NATO foreign ministers meet in Prague on Thursday in the face of growing calls for...

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Hungary: Peter Magyar, the new face of anti-Orban opposition

Hungary: Peter Magyar, the new face of anti-Orban opposition

In Hungary, which has seen an erosion of democratic norms since far-right Prime...

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French pharmacists strike over drug shortages and pay, closing shops nationwide

French pharmacists strike over drug shortages and pay,...

French pharmacists launched their first walkout in 10 years on Thursday, closing...

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Ambulance attacked at Lund University anti-Israel tent protest

Ambulance attacked at Lund University anti-Israel tent...

The atmosphere remains tense at Lund University after police emptied a tent camp...

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What you need to know about travel in Sweden this summer

What you need to know about travel in Sweden this summer

From weather forecasts to rail disruptions, here’s what to consider when planning...

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What's the current state of the Swedish economy?

What's the current state of the Swedish economy?

The Swedish economy had an unexpected growth in the first quarter of this year,...

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Police search European Parliament employee's home, offices over possible Russian interference

Police search European Parliament employee's home, offices...

Police searched the offices and residence of an employee of the European Parliament...

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Police raid European Parliament offices amid election interference concerns

Police raid European Parliament offices amid election interference...

We start with the police searches this Wednesday at the Brussels and Strasbourg...

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European elections: Far-right parties 'act as traitors' amid foreign interference

European elections: Far-right parties 'act as traitors'...

FRANCE 24 speaks to Sven Biscop, director of the Europe in the World Programme at...

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Only way to defend Kharkiv? France eases conditions for its weapons to target Russia

Only way to defend Kharkiv? France eases conditions for...

What is Europe's next move... what with Kharkiv is subjected to a daily pounding...

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Volcano erupts for fifth time in six months in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula

Volcano erupts for fifth time in six months in Iceland's...

A new volcano erupted on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwestern Iceland on Wednesday,...

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Georgian NGOs vow to defy 'unconstitutional' foreign influence law

Georgian NGOs vow to defy 'unconstitutional' foreign influence...

Around 200 Georgian NGOs on Wednesday vowed to defy a "foreign influence" law that...

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Spanish FM Albares: Recognising the state of Palestine 'a matter of pure humanity'

Spanish FM Albares: Recognising the state of Palestine...

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Palestinian Authority prime minister...

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Police search European parliament over possible Russian meddling

Police search European parliament over possible Russian...

Investigators on Wednesday were searching the home and offices of an EU parliament...

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Swedish central bank: Fewer risks to financial system but future still uncertain

Swedish central bank: Fewer risks to financial system but...

Twice a year, Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank, presents its overall assessment...

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Swedish police arrest pro-Palestine demonstrators at university protest

Swedish police arrest pro-Palestine demonstrators at university...

Three people were arrested and around 20 detained on Wednesday after a pro-Palestine...

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EU parliament: Four things to know about the European elections

EU parliament: Four things to know about the European elections

Elections for the European Parliament in Strasbourg – the world’s only popularly...

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Police search the European Parliament over possible Russian interference

Police search the European Parliament over possible Russian...

Belgium’s federal prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday that police carried out...

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European elections: French parties compete for seats at the EU parliament

European elections: French parties compete for seats at...

Europeans will be voting from June 6-9 for members of the European Parliament, where...

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Compulsory military service back on the table in Europe as war rages in Ukraine

Compulsory military service back on the table in Europe...

As Russia makes gains in eastern Ukraine, Tony Ingesson, Assistant Professor in...

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Swedish Baltic Sea island records hottest May day in over 150 years

Swedish Baltic Sea island records hottest May day in over...

The Swedish island of Gotland has never before recorded such high temperatures in...

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Should Sweden collect stats on ethnicity to combat racism?

Should Sweden collect stats on ethnicity to combat racism?

Countries that don’t compile stats on ethnicity aren’t doing enough to combat racism,...

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Swedish word of the day: arbetstillstånd

Swedish word of the day: arbetstillstånd

Today’s word of the day is one many of our readers from outside the EU are already...

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Farmers steal the limelight in EU election campaign

Farmers steal the limelight in EU election campaign

In our second Europe Votes show, we zoom in on farmers in Brussels and in France....

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Pope Francis apologises for using homophobic slur

Pope Francis apologises for using homophobic slur

Pope Francis issued an extraordinary apology on Tuesday over his reported use of...

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Macron says Kyiv should be allowed to ‘neutralise’ Russian military bases, prompting Putin warning

Macron says Kyiv should be allowed to ‘neutralise’ Russian...

President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that there would be “serious consequences”...

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Georgian parliament overrides presidential veto to adopt 'foreign agents' law

Georgian parliament overrides presidential veto to adopt...

The Georgian parliament on Tuesday overrode a presidential veto of the “foreign...

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Sweden to help keep Ukraine's power plants running in face of Russian attacks

Sweden to help keep Ukraine's power plants running in face...

A new Swedish aid package for Ukraine will help secure the country's energy supply...

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Swedish word of the day: sjuksköterska

Swedish word of the day: sjuksköterska

A great word for Swedish learners to use when practising how to pronounce the whooshing...

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How Europe's new EES border checks will impact flight passengers

How Europe's new EES border checks will impact flight passengers

When the EU’s Entry / Exit System (EES) is introduced it will end the stamping of...

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Where are Sweden's Michelin restaurants (and how pricey are they)?

Where are Sweden's Michelin restaurants (and how pricey...

There's more to Sweden than meatballs and kebab pizza, as this list of the country's...

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Buildings struck by lightning as torrential rain batters western Sweden

Buildings struck by lightning as torrential rain batters...

UPDATED: Heavy rain came down on western and central Sweden on Monday afternoon...

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What do two new polls tell us about Swedish party leaders' popularity?

What do two new polls tell us about Swedish party leaders'...

Two new surveys reveal the winners and losers of Sweden's political horse race.

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Macron calls the rise of far-right parties an 'ill wind' for Europe

Macron calls the rise of far-right parties an 'ill wind'...

France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Monday raised the alarm over the “ill wind”...

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EU campaign officially kicks off in France; Swedish social model in the spotlight

EU campaign officially kicks off in France; Swedish social...

We look at the start of the EU election campaign in France, where posters advertising...

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Armenia detains more than 270 protesters demanding prime minister's resignation

Armenia detains more than 270 protesters demanding prime...

Armenia said on Monday police had detained hundreds of demonstrators demanding the...

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Kyiv says talks on France sending military instructors to Ukraine are ongoing

Kyiv says talks on France sending military instructors...

Ukraine on Monday walked back an announcement that French military instructors would...

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EXPLAINED: Is national service compulsory in Sweden?

EXPLAINED: Is national service compulsory in Sweden?

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently revealed plans to introduce compulsory national...

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Thunderstorms and torrential rain set to batter Sweden

Thunderstorms and torrential rain set to batter Sweden

Sweden's weather agency warns of flooded basements and roads as heavy rain is set...

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Thousands rally in Armenia in protest at Azerbaijan land transfer

Thousands rally in Armenia in protest at Azerbaijan land...

Thousands of Armenians staged an anti-government protest on Sunday, demanding Prime...

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World War II veterans leave their children a legacy of trauma

World War II veterans leave their children a legacy of...

The trauma experienced by World War II veterans of D-Day left a lasting impact on...

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Weather LATEST: Thunderstorms and torrential rain set to batter Sweden

Weather LATEST: Thunderstorms and torrential rain set to...

Sweden's weather agency warns of flooded basements and roads as heavy rain is set...

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EXPLAINED: How to renounce Indian citizenship in Sweden

EXPLAINED: How to renounce Indian citizenship in Sweden

India doesn’t allow dual citizenship, so any Indians wishing to gain Swedish citizenship...

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What do Sweden's weather warnings actually mean?

What do Sweden's weather warnings actually mean?

Sweden's weather agency issues warnings for potentially dangerous weather, on a...

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Russia has 'no plans to occupy Kharkiv' in the short term

Russia has 'no plans to occupy Kharkiv' in the short term

Despite the deadly strike that killed and wounded dozens of people in Kharkiv Saturday,...

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Lithuanian President Nauseda re-elected in vote held amid security fears over Russia

Lithuanian President Nauseda re-elected in vote held amid...

Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda won re-election on Sunday in a vote marked...

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Macron in Germany: Show of unity despite divisions over Ukraine, energy

Macron in Germany: Show of unity despite divisions over...

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday started the first state visit to Germany by...

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Macron urges defence of democracy on rare state visit to Germany as EU elections loom

Macron urges defence of democracy on rare state visit to...

Emmanuel Macron began Sunday the first state visit to Germany by a French president...

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Sean Baker's 'Anora' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes festival

Sean Baker's 'Anora' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes festival

Sean Baker's “Anora,” a comic but devastating Brooklyn odyssey about a sex worker...

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Macron heads to Germany in rare state visit as EU elections loom

Macron heads to Germany in rare state visit as EU elections...

French President Emmanuel Macron lands in Germany on Sunday for a three-day state...

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Russian strike on DIY store in Kharkiv kills several

Russian strike on DIY store in Kharkiv kills several

Russia bombed a hardware superstore in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on...

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Death toll rises in Russian strike on crowded DIY store in Ukraine’s Kharkiv

Death toll rises in Russian strike on crowded DIY store...

A Russian strike on a crowded DIY hardware store in Kharkiv killed 12 people and...

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Macron heads to Germany in first state visit in 24 years

Macron heads to Germany in first state visit in 24 years

French President Emmanuel Macron lands in Germany on Sunday for a three-day state...

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NATO chief calls for the use of allied weapons against Russia

NATO chief calls for the use of allied weapons against...

In a recent interview with The Economist, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg...

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More than 10 killed in deadly Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv DIY store

More than 10 killed in deadly Russian strike on Ukraine's...

The death toll from a Russian strike on a hardware superstore in the eastern Ukrainian...

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Do foreigners in Sweden have to carry their residence cards?

Do foreigners in Sweden have to carry their residence cards?

Foreign residents in Sweden who are granted residence permits are issued with a...

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Several killed in deadly Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv DIY store

Several killed in deadly Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv...

Russia bombed a hardware superstore in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on...

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Ukraine says 'stopped' Russian advances in Kharkiv, now counterattacking

Ukraine says 'stopped' Russian advances in Kharkiv, now...

Ukrainian forces have "stopped" Russia from advancing further into the northeastern...

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‘Steel Roses’: Paris targets Belleville’s Chinese sex workers in pre-Olympics sweep

‘Steel Roses’: Paris targets Belleville’s Chinese sex workers...

Rarely have the sex workers in Paris's Belleville neighbourhood, particularly those...

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Number of asylum seekers crossing Channel since January tops 10,000, UK says

Number of asylum seekers crossing Channel since January...

More than 10,000 asylum seekers have arrived in Britain in small boats so far this...

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Swedish bucket list: Seven train trips you should try this summer

Swedish bucket list: Seven train trips you should try this...

Planning a train trip in Sweden this summer but don't know where to start? Here...

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Ukraine says 'stopped' Russian advances in Kharkiv, now counter-attacking

Ukraine says 'stopped' Russian advances in Kharkiv, now...

Ukrainian forces have "stopped" Russia from advancing further into the northeastern...

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Paris Orly air controller strike sparks mass flight cancellations over weekend

Paris Orly air controller strike sparks mass flight cancellations...

The French civil aviation authority has ordered airlines to cancel 70 percent of...

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First French tourists evacuated from New Caledonia amid unrest

First French tourists evacuated from New Caledonia amid...

The first evacuation flights for French tourists stranded in New Caledonia due to...

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Inside Sweden: Our mission is to cover the topics that matter to you

Inside Sweden: Our mission is to cover the topics that...

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

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How can Sweden get more immigrants in leadership roles?

How can Sweden get more immigrants in leadership roles?

Nurses plan to strike, Sweden Democrats vow to keep on trolling, and how can Sweden...

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Sweden orders review after 'explosion' of ADHD cases

Sweden orders review after 'explosion' of ADHD cases

Sweden is seeing "an explosion" of ADHD cases among children that has put it far...

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Five decades on, what remains of the spirit of Portugal's Carnation Revolution?

Five decades on, what remains of the spirit of Portugal's Carnation...

The events of April 25, 1974 have left an indelible mark on the history of Portugal...

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A flood of fake stories: EU sees surge in disinformation ahead of June elections

A flood of fake stories: EU sees surge in disinformation...

A Polish prime minister saying he's ashamed of his Polish identity. A flood of migrants...

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Parties struggle with voter apathy: Turnout and youth vote are key in June EU elections

Parties struggle with voter apathy: Turnout and youth vote...

Voters under 30 account for a sixth of Europe's electorate. That's an important...

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Spain’s Canary Islands overwhelmed by migrant arrivals

Spain’s Canary Islands overwhelmed by migrant arrivals

Located off Morocco, Spain's Canary Islands are facing their worst migrant crisis...

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EXPLAINED: Which foreigners are eligible for Sweden's 'expert tax' relief?

EXPLAINED: Which foreigners are eligible for Sweden's 'expert...

Foreign citizens in Sweden carrying out particularly expert work or who earn above...

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'I'm still searching for the feeling of home': Life as a trailing spouse in Sweden

'I'm still searching for the feeling of home': Life as...

Following your partner to Sweden can open new doors and experiences you've never...

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Russia says Islamic State behind deadly Moscow concert hall attack

Russia says Islamic State behind deadly Moscow concert...

Russia on Friday said for the first time that the Islamic State group coordinated...

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US imposes visa restrictions and will review cooperation with Georgia

US imposes visa restrictions and will review cooperation...

The United States was imposing new visa restrictions and reviewing relations with...

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Swedish word of the day: lönehelg

Swedish word of the day: lönehelg

It's a lönehelg this weekend, so don't be surprised if Sweden's city centres feel...

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Reader photo of the week: Beautiful view from a window in Sweden

Reader photo of the week: Beautiful view from a window...

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

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Lenny Kravitz on his youth in Motala: A lot of potatoes

Lenny Kravitz on his youth in Motala: A lot of potatoes

Lenny Kravitz is not WRONG though, is he?

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UN to establish Srebrenica genocide memorial day despite Serbian opposition

UN to establish Srebrenica genocide memorial day despite...

The UN General Assembly voted Thursday to establish an annual day of remembrance...

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FRANCE 24 news coverage disrupted as staff strike against public media merger

FRANCE 24 news coverage disrupted as staff strike against...

FRANCE 24’s broadcasts and digital platforms are disrupted Thursday by a strike...

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Russia moves to extend its maritime borders, angering Baltic Sea nations

Russia moves to extend its maritime borders, angering Baltic...

Russia unveiled a bill on Tuesday that would redefine its maritime borders in the...

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Macron tells New Caledonians he will not force through voting reform that sparked riots

Macron tells New Caledonians he will not force through...

French President Emmanuel Macron said on a visit to riot-hit New Caledonia on Thursday...

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Far-right group at European Parliament expels Germany’s AfD over Nazi comments

Far-right group at European Parliament expels Germany’s...

Germany's AfD party was expelled Thursday from its far-right group within the European...

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Do children born in Sweden automatically get Swedish citizenship?

Do children born in Sweden automatically get Swedish citizenship?

A Swedish passport comes with many benefits, and the country allows dual citizenship....

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Indian parents fear Swedish citizenship application will leave children stateless

Indian parents fear Swedish citizenship application will...

Gouri Natrajan and her husband will be eligible for Swedish citizenship next year....

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Swedish word of the day: tjafs

Swedish word of the day: tjafs

"Lite mer tjafs," Liberal leader Johan Pehrson was heard whispering to Sweden Democrat...

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British PM Sunak sets July 4 election date as Conservatives face likely defeat

British PM Sunak sets July 4 election date as Conservatives...

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national...

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Several wounded in air strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv

Several wounded in air strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv

An air strike Wednesday on the Kharkiv city centre in Ukraine wounded several people...

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French police suspect Russian interference behind vandalised Paris Holocaust memorial

French police suspect Russian interference behind vandalised...

Overnight on May 14, the Holocaust Memorial in Paris was vandalised with red hand...

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Emmanuel Macron arrives in New Caledonia following deadly riots

Emmanuel Macron arrives in New Caledonia following deadly...

President Emmanuel Macron arrived in riot-hit New Caledonia, having crossed the...

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Teenager held over murder of 39-year-old dad in Stockholm

Teenager held over murder of 39-year-old dad in Stockholm

An 18-year-old man has been remanded in custody on suspicion of killing a 39-year-old...

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Germany’s far-right AfD bans leading candidate from EU election events

Germany’s far-right AfD bans leading candidate from EU...

Germany's AfD party on Wednesday banned its leading candidate from appearing at...

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British PM Rishi Sunak calls snap general election for July 4

British PM Rishi Sunak calls snap general election for...

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election on Wednesday, naming...

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French police track suspects in Paris Holocaust memorial vandalism to Belgium

French police track suspects in Paris Holocaust memorial...

French police have tracked three suspects in last week’s defacement of the Paris...

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Paris Olympics opening ceremony rehearsals on the Seine delayed again

Paris Olympics opening ceremony rehearsals on the Seine...

Organisers of the Paris Olympics, who are praying for fine weather during this year's...

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Pentagon says Russia launched 'likely' space weapon in orbit of US satellite

Pentagon says Russia launched 'likely' space weapon in...

Russia has launched a likely space weapon and deployed it in the same orbit as a...

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How Brits living in Europe can register to vote for UK election

How Brits living in Europe can register to vote for UK...

With a General Election scheduled for July 4th in the UK, here's how British citizens...

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Murderer of Indian researcher in Umeå sentenced to 18 years

Murderer of Indian researcher in Umeå sentenced to 18 years

A 29-year-old Swede has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder of a...

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Swedish PM won't end Sweden Democrats collaboration over 'troll factory'

Swedish PM won't end Sweden Democrats collaboration over...

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has no plans to break off the government's collaboration...

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Concerns over weaponisation of migration push Finland to propose new asylum law

Concerns over weaponisation of migration push Finland to...

Finland's government has proposed a new law that would allow frontier guards to...

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Advance voting in 2024 European elections opens in Sweden

Advance voting in 2024 European elections opens in Sweden

Advance voting in the 2024 elections for the European Parliament opens in Sweden...

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Polling misery: Two Swedish parties heading for disastrous EU election

Polling misery: Two Swedish parties heading for disastrous...

The Centre Party and Christian Democrats both risk getting kicked out of the European...

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Ukrainian soldiers battle to hold off Russian advances

Ukrainian soldiers battle to hold off Russian advances

Ukrainian soldiers are attempting to hold off Russian advances in Vovchansk, a border...

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France backs ICC after it seeks arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders

France backs ICC after it seeks arrest warrants for Israeli,...

France backs the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the "fight against impunity",...

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Poland steps up military recruitment in preparation for potential war with Russia

Poland steps up military recruitment in preparation for...

Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, neighbouring Poland has been wondering...

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Greek judge dismisses case against Egyptians accused in shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants

Greek judge dismisses case against Egyptians accused in...

A Greek court on Tuesday (May 21) threw out charges against nine Egyptian men accused...

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France begins its first war crimes trial of Syrian officials

France begins its first war crimes trial of Syrian officials

The first trial in France of officials from the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad...

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Paris seeks to boost sluggish sales for Paralympic Games

Paris seeks to boost sluggish sales for Paralympic Games

Organisers of the Paris Paralympic Games launched an advertising campaign on Monday...

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Russia begins tactical nuclear weapons drills near Ukraine

Russia begins tactical nuclear weapons drills near Ukraine

Russia on Tuesday announced the start of tactical nuclear weapons drills close to...

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Macron heads to riot-hit French territory of New Caledonia as tourists evacuate

Macron heads to riot-hit French territory of New Caledonia...

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit riot-hit New Caledonia, Paris said Tuesday,...

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Rainy spring hurts honey harvest in France

Rainy spring hurts honey harvest in France

Poor weather in France is affecting the bees. In some regions, this rainy spring has hampered their activity, meaning honey harvests are smaller than expected.

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Paris rail workers strike over Olympics bonuses with Games just two months away

Paris rail workers strike over Olympics bonuses with Games...

Drivers and ticket inspectors on Paris commuter trains launched a one-day strike...

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EES: When will Europe's new passport system be launched?

EES: When will Europe's new passport system be launched?

It's already been postponed several times but could Europe's new biometric Entry/Exit...

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Swedish healthcare strike: What nurses and midwives' overtime protest means for you

Swedish healthcare strike: What nurses and midwives' overtime...

UPDATED: A union-led overtime ban involving tens of thousands of Swedish nurses...

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Sweden shows less than half-hearted support for euro despite weak krona

Sweden shows less than half-hearted support for euro despite...

Despite the weak krona, less than a quarter of Swedes want to swap their currency...

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France backs 'independence' of ICC after prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel, Hamas leaders

France backs 'independence' of ICC after prosecutor seeks...

France backs the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the 'fight against impunity',...

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'Day of shame': UK inquiry finds cover-up of NHS infected blood scandal

'Day of shame': UK inquiry finds cover-up of NHS infected...

An infected blood scandal in Britain was no accident but the fault of doctors and...

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange wins permission to appeal U.S. extradition

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange wins permission to appeal...

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was given permission on Monday (May 20) to appeal against...

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Spain recalls ambassador after Argentina president calls PM's wife 'corrupt'

Spain recalls ambassador after Argentina president calls...

Spain recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires for consultations on Sunday after...

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London court set to rule on Julian Assange extradition

London court set to rule on Julian Assange extradition

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could find out on Monday (May 20) whether he has...

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WikiLeaks’ Assange wins UK court bid to appeal extradition to US

WikiLeaks’ Assange wins UK court bid to appeal extradition...

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday won a bid to appeal against a UK court...

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EXPLAINED: What do Sweden's fire bans mean?

EXPLAINED: What do Sweden's fire bans mean?

Fire bans have been issued for much of Skåne as dry weather has increased the risk...

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Swedish word of the day: annandag

Swedish word of the day: annandag

Today is annandag pingst, but what does annandag actually mean?

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Swedish central bank chief: Economy entering 'new phase'

Swedish central bank chief: Economy entering 'new phase'

Erik Thedéen, governor of Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank, believes that the...

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Sweden launches digital passport checks for (some) work permit applicants

Sweden launches digital passport checks for (some) work...

In a new scheme by the Migration Agency, applicants for a Swedish work or student...

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Spain’s far-right Vox holds mass rally with Argentina’s Milei, France’s Le Pen

Spain’s far-right Vox holds mass rally with Argentina’s...

Spanish far-right party Vox held a mass rally in Madrid on Sunday ahead of the European...

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Georgia president Salome Zurabishvili vetoes controversial "foreign influence" law

Georgia president Salome Zurabishvili vetoes controversial...

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili on Saturday put a mostly symbolic veto on the...

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Is DAVA, the new German-Turkish party a Trojan Horse for Erdogan?

Is DAVA, the new German-Turkish party a Trojan Horse for Erdogan?

A new party is targeting Muslims from Germany’s Turkish diaspora. Dava - Democratic...

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Argentine president Javier Milei in Spain for far-right conference

Argentine president Javier Milei in Spain for far-right...

Even before kicking off a three-day visit to Madrid on Friday, Argentina's libertarian...

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Slovak PM Fico no longer in immediate danger but condition serious

Slovak PM Fico no longer in immediate danger but condition...

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is no longer in immediate danger but still in a...

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South Africa begins overseas voting for general elections end of May

South Africa begins overseas voting for general elections...

South Africa's expatriate community in the UK, some 25,000 people strong, headed to the polls on Saturday to cast their ballots in the general election....

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INTERVIEW: 'Most foreigners in Sweden don't know they can get back excess rent'

INTERVIEW: 'Most foreigners in Sweden don't know they can...

In Sweden, people subletting apartments are not allowed to charge more in rent than...

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Which foreign accents do Swedes like the most?

Which foreign accents do Swedes like the most?

Swedes respond most positively to people speaking Swedish with English, Finnish...

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Zelensky expects Russia to intensify offensive in northeast Ukraine

Zelensky expects Russia to intensify offensive in northeast...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an exclusive interview with AFP on...

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The battle of Monte Cassino: Both glory and dishonour for the French army

The battle of Monte Cassino: Both glory and dishonour for...

On May 18, 1944, Allied troops captured Monte Cassino in Italy, celebrated for its...

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Russian court seizes millions of euros worth of German bank assets

Russian court seizes millions of euros worth of German...

A Russian court has ordered that Deutsche Bank's and Commerzbank's assets, accounts,...

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Slovakia’s Fico ‘further stabilised’ after assassination attempt, judge rules suspect to stay in custody

Slovakia’s Fico ‘further stabilised’ after assassination...

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition and still faces risks...

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Georgian President Zurabishvili vetoes controversial 'Russian law'

Georgian President Zurabishvili vetoes controversial 'Russian...

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili on Saturday put a mostly symbolic veto on...

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Heavy rains trigger floods in parts of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands

Heavy rains trigger floods in parts of Germany, Belgium...

Heavy rains caused flooding in parts of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands overnight...

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10 hacks that make life in Stockholm much easier

10 hacks that make life in Stockholm much easier

Stockholm can be a difficult city to crack, due to long dark winters, high prices,...

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Inside Sweden: Why troll factory won't spark a government crisis

Inside Sweden: Why troll factory won't spark a government...

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

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Taylor Swift says Folklore album inspired by Sweden as concert breaks record

Taylor Swift says Folklore album inspired by Sweden as...

American megastar Taylor Swift revealed that her album "Folklore" was inspired by...

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How to analyse a Swedish housing association's finances before you buy an apartment

How to analyse a Swedish housing association's finances...

When you buy an apartment in Sweden, you're usually actually buying into a housing...

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Why did France block TikTok to quell unrest in New Caledonia?

Why did France block TikTok to quell unrest in New Caledonia?

France has taken the dramatic step of blocking TikTok in its Pacific territory of...

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For neo-fascist groups in Italy, Mussolini's legacy still resonates

For neo-fascist groups in Italy, Mussolini's legacy still...

In Italy the government of Giorgia Meloni, the leader of the post-fascist Brothers...

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France rushes emergency police reinforcements to New Caledonia

France rushes emergency police reinforcements to New Caledonia

France on Thursday announced it would send additional security forces to New Caledonia...

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'Russian law' in Georgia sparks concern among independent media

'Russian law' in Georgia sparks concern among independent...

A new bill in Georgia requires media, nongovernmental organisations and other nonprofit...

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Europe in shock: What next after shooting of Slovak leader Fico?

Europe in shock: What next after shooting of Slovak leader...

A black swan moment. The assassination attempt of populist Slovak leader Robert...

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Europe votes: Housing, living costs worry Irish voters

Europe votes: Housing, living costs worry Irish voters

Another edition of our EU election series, on individual countries and regions in...

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The future of Europe’s Green Transition: In safe hands?

The future of Europe’s Green Transition: In safe hands?

This week we take a closer look at the Green Transition in Europe - from the invaluable...

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French postal service celebrates baguette with scratch-and-sniff stamp

French postal service celebrates baguette with scratch-and-sniff...

The French Post Office on Friday rolled out a scratch-and-sniff postage stamp to...

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What Taylor Swift's Stockholm gigs tell us about the Swedish economy

What Taylor Swift's Stockholm gigs tell us about the Swedish...

Taylor Swift's visit to Stockholm is expected to boost the capital's economy with...

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Sweden boosts security for Israeli interests after gunfire near embassy

Sweden boosts security for Israeli interests after gunfire...

Sweden was strengthening security measures for Israeli and Jewish interests in the...

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Six key things to think about before you sell your home in Sweden

Six key things to think about before you sell your home...

The property market is again picking up pace in Sweden, so if you want to sell your...

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Zelensky says situation in Kharkiv 'extremely difficult' as Russia makes biggest gains in months

Zelensky says situation in Kharkiv 'extremely difficult'...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the northeastern city of Kharkiv...

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Russia intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones overnight, Moscow says

Russia intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones overnight,...

Russia intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones overnight in the south of the...

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Russia makes biggest gains in 17 months

Russia makes biggest gains in 17 months

Ukraine battled Thursday "stabilise" the front line in the northeast Kharkiv region,...

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Why is France accusing Azerbaijan of meddling in its Pacific territory of New Caledonia?

Why is France accusing Azerbaijan of meddling in its Pacific...

France's government has no doubt that Azerbaijan is stirring tensions in New Caledonia...

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Foreign interference threatens European Parliament ahead of elections

Foreign interference threatens European Parliament ahead...

The European elections are only a few weeks away. Some 360 million people are expected...

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Georgia approves 'foreign agents' bill despite mass protests: Return to Russia's orbit?

Georgia approves 'foreign agents' bill despite mass protests:...

Another showdown in the country that launched the so-called coloured revolutions....

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In Georgia, Russian émigrés see familiar Kremlin tactics

In Georgia, Russian émigrés see familiar Kremlin tactics

After Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, an estimated 100,000...

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As countries toughen anti-gay laws, 'rainbow refugees' seek asylum in Europe

As countries toughen anti-gay laws, 'rainbow refugees'...

Ella Anthony knew it was time to leave her native Nigeria when she escaped an abusive,...

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EU probes Facebook, Instagram over fears of addictive behaviour in children

EU probes Facebook, Instagram over fears of addictive behaviour...

The EU on Thursday opened a formal investigation into Facebook and Instagram on...

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Thousands protest in Georgia after parliament approves controversial 'foreign agents' bill

Thousands protest in Georgia after parliament approves...

Huge throngs of protesters blocked streets in the capital of Georgia and milled...

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What next after shooting of Slovak leader Fico? Europe in shock

What next after shooting of Slovak leader Fico? Europe...

Something so unprecedented that no Slovak, no European even fathomed it: an assassination...

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‘Lone wolf’ suspect in Slovak PM’s shooting charged with attempted murder

‘Lone wolf’ suspect in Slovak PM’s shooting charged with...

The suspect in the shooting of Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was charged...

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Colonial past haunts latest New Caledonia crisis

Colonial past haunts latest New Caledonia crisis

Protests against a French government plan to impose new voting rules on New Caledonia...

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Swedish word of the day: kvarn

Swedish word of the day: kvarn

This unassuming little word pops up surprisingly often in Swedish, so it's a very...

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How to research your Swedish ancestry

How to research your Swedish ancestry

If you are a descendant of a Sweden-born person and would like to find out more...

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Sweden Democrats promise 'softer tone' after troll factory sparks right-wing rift

Sweden Democrats promise 'softer tone' after troll factory...

The Sweden Democrats on Thursday continued to hit back at a TV4 documentary that...

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2008 Georgia Russia Conflict Fast Facts

2008 Georgia Russia Conflict Fast Facts

Read Fast Facts from CNN about the 2008 military conflict between Russia and Georgia.

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May 14, 2024 - Russia's war in Ukraine

May 14, 2024 - Russia's war in Ukraine

Antony Blinken met with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv earlier Tuesday, where the Ukrainian...

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Dutch right-wing parties strike deal to form coalition government

Dutch right-wing parties strike deal to form coalition...

Six months after Geert Wilders won a stunning election victory, squabbling politicians...

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Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico expected to survive after being shot

Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico expected to survive after...

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico isno longer in a life-threatening condition after...

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Can foreigners in Sweden vote in this summer's EU elections?

Can foreigners in Sweden vote in this summer's EU elections?

The year 2024 is a bumper one for elections, among them the European elections which...

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Eligible voters to receive their EU election poll cards in the next few days

Eligible voters to receive their EU election poll cards...

The EU elections will be held on June 9th, but advance voting begins next week in...

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David Beckham Fast Facts

David Beckham Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about David Beckham, and learn more about the life of the...

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John Major Fast Facts

John Major Fast Facts

View CNN's Fast Facts on the life of Sir John Major, former prime minister of the...

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Zelensky cancels overseas visits as Ukraine withdraws from parts of Kharkiv region

Zelensky cancels overseas visits as Ukraine withdraws from...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has postponed all upcoming international...

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Thousands protest in Georgia after Parliament approves controversial "foreign agents" bill

Thousands protest in Georgia after Parliament approves...

Huge throngs of protesters blocked streets in the capital of Georgia and milled...

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Slovakia PM Robert Fico suffers life-threatening wounds in assassination attempt

Slovakia PM Robert Fico suffers life-threatening wounds...

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was battling life-threatening wounds Wednesday...

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Buffer or ruse?: Russia's new offensive in northeast Ukraine 'not an open road to Kharkiv'

Buffer or ruse?: Russia's new offensive in northeast Ukraine...

Over the past three days, Russia has seized control of several localities north...

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What we know about France’s ‘The Fly’ and his deadly prison van escape

What we know about France’s ‘The Fly’ and his deadly prison...

A massive manhunt was underway in France on Wednesday and an Interpol red notice...

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Slovakia's PM Robert Fico in life-threatening condition after assassination attempt

Slovakia's PM Robert Fico in life-threatening condition...

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico suffered life-threatening injuries when he was...

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Georgia approves 'foreign agents' bill despite mass protests: Back to Russia's orbit?

Georgia approves 'foreign agents' bill despite mass protests:...

From the nation that launched the so-called colored revolutions comes another showdown… Georgia’s...

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Ukraine pulls back in two areas of Kharkiv and warns of Russian troop buildup near Sumy region

Ukraine pulls back in two areas of Kharkiv and warns of...

Ukraine has pulled back troops near several villages in the northeastern Kharkiv...

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European Union chief Von der Leyen condemns "vile" attack on Slovak Prime Minister

European Union chief Von der Leyen condemns "vile" attack...

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen denounced the "vile attack" on Slovak Prime Minister...

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'If we can't get any closer to the truth from the outside, we have to go inside'

'If we can't get any closer to the truth from the outside,...

In this week's Sweden in Focus Extra we chat to the TV4 journalist who went undercover...

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Swedish inflation drops below 4 percent for first time in two years

Swedish inflation drops below 4 percent for first time...

Sweden's consumer price index fell to 3.9 percent in February, reinforcing predictions...

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Do Taylor Swift's ancestors really come from a small parish in rural Sweden?

Do Taylor Swift's ancestors really come from a small parish...

A community history group has tried to get to the bottom of a persistent genealogy...

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Tony Blair Fast Facts

Tony Blair Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts and learn about the life of former British Prime Minister...

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Cristiano Ronaldo Fast Facts

Cristiano Ronaldo Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo to learn about the all-time...

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Ukraine pulls back in parts of Kharkiv region in face of Russian ground assault

Ukraine pulls back in parts of Kharkiv region in face of...

Ukraine has pulled back troops near several villages in the northeastern Kharkiv...

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Swedish word of the day: snackis

Swedish word of the day: snackis

Awkward silence? This word can help you out.

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Blinken visits Ukraine in show of US support as Russia intensifies attacks

Blinken visits Ukraine in show of US support as Russia...

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday in an unannounced...

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Students protest in Tbilisi as Prime Minister backs "Russian law" project

Students protest in Tbilisi as Prime Minister backs "Russian...

Georgia's prime minister on Monday vowed to ram controversial "foreign influence"...

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EU signs off on landmark migration and asylum policy reforms

EU signs off on landmark migration and asylum policy reforms

European Union nations endorsed sweeping reforms to the bloc’s failed asylum system...

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Protests erupt as Georgia moves forward with Russian-style 'foreign agents' bill

Protests erupt as Georgia moves forward with Russian-style...

For almost a month now, tens of thousands of Georgians, particularly young people,...

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Germany's Scholz joins with Nordic countries to urge Europe to boost Ukraine aid

Germany's Scholz joins with Nordic countries to urge Europe...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday urged Europe to ramp up its military aid...

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Georgian parliament approves divisive 'foreign agents' bill after final reading

Georgian parliament approves divisive 'foreign agents'...

The Georgian parliament on Tuesday approved in the third and final reading a divisive...

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Georgia set to adopt 'foreign influence' bill despite mass protests

Georgia set to adopt 'foreign influence' bill despite mass...

Georgia was set to adopt a "foreign influence" bill on Tuesday despite mass protests...

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Georgian Parliament adopts controversial "Russian law" despite protests

Georgian Parliament adopts controversial "Russian law"...

The Georgian parliament on Tuesday approved in the third and final reading a divisive...

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Hans Gutbrod: The approval of Georgian "foreign influence" bill can be seen as a "coup"

Hans Gutbrod: The approval of Georgian "foreign influence"...

Georgian lawmakers on Tuesday approved a “foreign influence” bill that sparked weeks...

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French court acquits director Polanski of defaming British actress

French court acquits director Polanski of defaming British...

A French court on Tuesday acquitted French-Polish filmmaker Roman Polanski of defaming...

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Thousands protest in Georgia after lawmakers pass controversial ‘Russian law’

Thousands protest in Georgia after lawmakers pass controversial...

Thousands of protesters rallied Tuesday in Georgia after parliament adopted a law...

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Georgia approves "foreign influence" bill: what role could President Salome Zourabichvil play?

Georgia approves "foreign influence" bill: what role could...

The Georgian parliament on Tuesday approved in the third and final reading a divisive...

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US arms will make ‘real difference’ to Ukraine’s defence, Blinken says in Kyiv

US arms will make ‘real difference’ to Ukraine’s defence,...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought Tuesday to rally the spirits of glum...

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Gunmen free inmate in deadly attack on French prison van

Gunmen free inmate in deadly attack on French prison van

Gunmen on Tuesday attacked a prison van at a motorway toll in northern France, killing...

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Border centres and 'safe' states: EU gives go-ahead to major asylum changes

Border centres and 'safe' states: EU gives go-ahead to...

The EU on Tuesday gave the final green light to a landmark overhaul of its migration...

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How the Sweden Democrats' 'troll factory' tries to shape the immigration debate

How the Sweden Democrats' 'troll factory' tries to shape...

A Sweden Democrat 'troll factory' runs campaigns against its political opponents...

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EXPLAINED: How radically does a new report aim to change Sweden's public broadcasters?

EXPLAINED: How radically does a new report aim to change...

Sweden's four-party government bloc have broken with the other parties in a parliamentary...

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Dominique Strauss-Kahn Fast Facts

Dominique Strauss-Kahn Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former International Monetary...

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Prince Albert of Monaco Fast Facts

Prince Albert of Monaco Fast Facts

View CNN's Fast Facts on His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II. He was formally...

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Mbappe named France's player of the year, ends seven seasons with PSG

Mbappe named France's player of the year, ends seven seasons...

Mbappe was named France's player of the year on Monday at an awards ceremony in...

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Anthropic launches AI assistant 'Claude' in Europe following US debut

Anthropic launches AI assistant 'Claude' in Europe following...

Anthropic on Monday announced that its artificial intelligence assistant "Claude"...

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European rights court to make final decision on Olympic champion Semenya

European rights court to make final decision on Olympic...

Caster Semenya's costly legal marathon enters its last lap as the highest chamber...

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EU to sign off on landmark migration and asylum policy reforms

EU to sign off on landmark migration and asylum policy...

A month ahead of EU elections expected to see a surge by far-right parties, the...

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Blinken visits Ukraine in show of US support as Russian attacks intensify

Blinken visits Ukraine in show of US support as Russian...

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday in an unannounced...

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Swedish convenience stores to stub out sale of cigarettes

Swedish convenience stores to stub out sale of cigarettes

Sweden's two most well-known convenience store chains, Pressbyrån and 7-Eleven,...

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Weather forecast: Sweden set for hottest day of the year

Weather forecast: Sweden set for hottest day of the year

Tuesday could very well be Sweden's warmest day of the year so far.

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Threats against NGO leaders multiply as Georgia green lights ‘Russian law’ for final vote

Threats against NGO leaders multiply as Georgia green lights...

A decisive vote on Tuesday could see the final adoption of a law, dubbed the “Russian...

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Georgians protest in last-ditch effort to block controversial ‘Russian law’

Georgians protest in last-ditch effort to block controversial...

Hundreds of young Georgians crowded outside the Caucasus country's parliament on...

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Could Russia take Ukraine's second city? Putin on the offensive

Could Russia take Ukraine's second city? Putin on the offensive

Moscow reopening a new front with the taking of villages near Kharkiv. Could fresh...

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France bags record $16 billion in foreign investment pledges at annual 'Choose France' summit

France bags record $16 billion in foreign investment pledges...

France won a record 15 billion euros ($16.17 billion) in foreign investment pledges...

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Putin defence minister shake-up a sign of plans for ‘long confrontation’ with West

Putin defence minister shake-up a sign of plans for ‘long...

President Vladimir Putin's nomination of top economic official Andrei Belousov as...

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How much cash are you allowed to bring into and out of Sweden?

How much cash are you allowed to bring into and out of...

There have been several reports recently of Swedish border police seizing cash or...

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EU countries to extend range of offences foreign drivers can be fined for

EU countries to extend range of offences foreign drivers...

The EU has agreed to extend the number of driving offences for which motorists from...

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Swedish word of the day: odla

Swedish word of the day: odla

This is a great word of the day for those with green fingers.

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Mbappe's final PSG home game ends in defeat as he bids farewell to fans

Mbappe's final PSG home game ends in defeat as he bids...

Kylian Mbappe scored on his final home appearance as a Paris Saint-Germain player...

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Lithuania's Nauseda and Simonyte head to presidential runoff

Lithuania's Nauseda and Simonyte head to presidential runoff

Lithuania's president and prime minister will face off in the second round of the...

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Sergei Shoigu: Russia’s political survivor battered by Ukraine setbacks

Sergei Shoigu: Russia’s political survivor battered by...

Sergei Shoigu, who is being replaced as Russia's defence minister, spearheaded Moscow's...

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Thousands evacuated in Ukraine as Russia advances in Kharkiv region

Thousands evacuated in Ukraine as Russia advances in Kharkiv...

Russia said Sunday it had captured four more villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region,...

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Spain’s Socialists win Catalan vote, separatists lose majority

Spain’s Socialists win Catalan vote, separatists lose majority

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists won a clear victory in Sunday's...

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Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia's defence minister in cabinet shakeup

Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia's defence minister in cabinet...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister...

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Which Swedish banks now have the lowest mortgage rates?

Which Swedish banks now have the lowest mortgage rates?

Many banks in Sweden have started to lower their interest rates on mortgages after...

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Swedish police pleased with calm Eurovision weekend all things considered

Swedish police pleased with calm Eurovision weekend all...

Despite concerns that tension in the run-up to Eurovision could escalate into violence,...

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More than 4,000 flee Russian cross-border attacks in Ukraine's Kharkiv region

More than 4,000 flee Russian cross-border attacks in Ukraine's...

More than 4,000 people have been evacuated from border areas in Ukraine’s northeastern...

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Eurovision host Sweden tightened security for Israeli singer Eden Golan

Eurovision host Sweden tightened security for Israeli singer...

Reporting from Malmo, FRANCE 24's Paul Rhys says Israeli singer Eden Golan spent...

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Putin set to replace Shoigu as Russia's defence minister

Putin set to replace Shoigu as Russia's defence minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a surprise new defence minister, nominating...

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Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision Song Contest

Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision Song Contest

Switzerland's Nemo won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, becoming the first...

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Can you lose your Swedish citizenship if you've never lived in Sweden?

Can you lose your Swedish citizenship if you've never lived...

Children of Swedish citizens can be eligible for citizenship by descent, but it's...

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Non-binary Swiss artist Nemo wins Eurovision Song Contest with 'The Code'

Non-binary Swiss artist Nemo wins Eurovision Song Contest...

Switzerland's Nemo won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, becoming the first...

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Georgia protest against ‘Russian law’ draws tens of thousands in Tbilisi

Georgia protest against ‘Russian law’ draws tens of thousands...

Around 50,000 protesters marched through central Tbilisi on Saturday at a rally...

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Spain's Socialist PM Pedro Sanchez aims to defeat separatists in Catalan vote

Spain's Socialist PM Pedro Sanchez aims to defeat separatists...

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s Socialists are hoping to show Catalonia has...

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Russian forces launch new assault on Ukraine's Kharkiv region

Russian forces launch new assault on Ukraine's Kharkiv...

Russian forces launched an armoured ground attack on Friday near Ukraine's second...

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Tens of thousands protest in Malmo as Israel competes in Eurovision final

Tens of thousands protest in Malmo as Israel competes in...

The Eurovision Song Contest final gets underway in Sweden's Malmo on Saturday with...

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Spanish town aims to minimise racial profiling in police checks

Spanish town aims to minimise racial profiling in police...

A police force in a Madrid commuter town has become an example to others in Europe...

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Hundreds evacuated from Ukraine border after Russian offensive

Hundreds evacuated from Ukraine border after Russian offensive

Hundreds of people were evacuated from border areas in Ukraine's Kharkiv region after a surprise Russian offensive as President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday urged Ukrainian forces to wrest back lost ground.  Ukrainian officials said Russian forces made small advances in the area it was pushed back from nearly two years ago, the latest in a series of gains as Ukrainian forces find themselves outgunned and outmanned.

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Russia claims capture of five villages in northeast Ukraine

Russia claims capture of five villages in northeast Ukraine

Russian forces have captured five villages as part of a renewed ground assault in...

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Dutch contestant expelled from Eurovision hours before contest final

Dutch contestant expelled from Eurovision hours before...

Dutch contestant Joost Klein has been expelled from Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest...

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Georgia protest against ‘Russian law’ draws tens of thousands on Tbilisi streets

Georgia protest against ‘Russian law’ draws tens of thousands...

Around 50,000 protesters marched through central Tbilisi on Saturday at a rally...

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So why does Sweden 'love Eurovision too much'?

So why does Sweden 'love Eurovision too much'?

'Please don't be angry with us, we just love Eurovision too much," went the chorus...

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French entry breaks off song to call for 'love and peace' as Eurovision tensions rise

French entry breaks off song to call for 'love and peace'...

Eurovision's organiser is holding a crisis meeting over its decision to disqualify...

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IN PICS: Thousands protest in Malmö against Israel's participation in Eurovision

IN PICS: Thousands protest in Malmö against Israel's participation...

Thousands of people joined a demonstration in Malmö on Saturday afternoon protesting...

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Russian attacks force hundreds to flee border area in Ukraine's Kharkiv region

Russian attacks force hundreds to flee border area in Ukraine's...

Hundreds of people were evacuated from areas near the Russian border in Ukraine’s...

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Eurovision: Israel in the spotlight as politics – once again – becomes the star of the show

Eurovision: Israel in the spotlight as politics – once...

It was hardly a surprise that Israel’s Eurovision contribution would result in protests...

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€2.3 billion of seized Russian assets, a headache for Italian authorities

€2.3 billion of seized Russian assets, a headache for Italian...

Yachts, private planes and luxury villas – all belonging to Russian oligarchs, whose...

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Breathing in Europe's polluted air: EU aims for stricter quality standards

Breathing in Europe's polluted air: EU aims for stricter...

It has been called an invisible epidemic. Every year, around 300,000 people in Europe...

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China's Xi in Hungary celebrates 'history's best' relations with Orbán

China's Xi in Hungary celebrates 'history's best' relations...

President Xi Jinping vowed to deepen already flourishing economic ties with Hungary...

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Suspected Russian sabotage: The great return of Kremlin agents to Europe?

Suspected Russian sabotage: The great return of Kremlin...

Amid fresh intelligence warnings that Russia is preparing “violent acts of sabotage”...

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Hungary and China sign strategic cooperation agreement during visit by Chinese President Xi

Hungary and China sign strategic cooperation agreement...

Hungary and China signed a number of new agreements on Thursday to deepen their...

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UK economy exits recession during first quarter ahead of general election

UK economy exits recession during first quarter ahead of...

Britain exited a shallow recession with better-than-expected growth in the first...

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Zelensky vows to quash new Russian offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region

Zelensky vows to quash new Russian offensive in Ukraine's...

Ukraine vowed Friday to quash a surprise Russian ground offensive, after troops...

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Europe votes: Far right dominates campaign in France

Europe votes: Far right dominates campaign in France

With just a few weeks to go before EU elections, the far right in France is on track...

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Polish farmers march in Warsaw against EU climate policies and the country's pro-EU leader

Polish farmers march in Warsaw against EU climate policies...

Tens of thousands of disgruntled Polish farmers marched through downtown Warsaw...

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Sweden's BankID back up and running again

Sweden's BankID back up and running again

Sweden's most popular eID, BankID, was down for at least 9,000 users after lunchtime...

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Why is Sweden one of the first countries to lower interest rates?

Why is Sweden one of the first countries to lower interest...

Sweden, along with Switzerland, is among the first countries to lower interest rates...

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How will lower interest rates affect your life in Sweden and how likely is a 4-day week?

How will lower interest rates affect your life in Sweden...

Security fears and parties in Malmö for Eurovision, Sweden lowers interest rates,...

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Suspected Russian sabotage campaigns: The great return of Russian agents in Europe?

Suspected Russian sabotage campaigns: The great return...

Amid fresh intelligence warnings that Russia is preparing “violent acts of sabotage”...

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Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protest against its participation over Gaza

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protest against...

Israel qualified for this weekend's Eurovision song contest grand finale as thousands...

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How do you beat the stress of the Swedish property bidding frenzy?

How do you beat the stress of the Swedish property bidding...

In Sweden, the process of buying a home often takes place over text. The bidding...

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Spanish court confirms ex-football chief Rubiales to stand trial for World Cup kiss, coercion

Spanish court confirms ex-football chief Rubiales to stand...

Disgraced former Spanish football federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales will stand...

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China's Xi celebrates warm Hungary ties on last stop of Europe visit

China's Xi celebrates warm Hungary ties on last stop of...

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hungary Thursday seeking a "new journey" with...

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Germany lowers voting age to 16 ahead of European elections

Germany lowers voting age to 16 ahead of European elections

As Europe today celebrates Europe Day, 4.8 million German voters are looking to...

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Political stage? Eurovision song contest met with Israel-Gaza war protests

Political stage? Eurovision song contest met with Israel-Gaza...

Kind of a common thread to our show this week: after the massive party in Marseille...

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Putin says Russia's nuclear forces are 'always' on alert in Victory Day speech

Putin says Russia's nuclear forces are 'always' on alert...

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned his nuclear forces were "always" on...

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Europe's Taylor Swift fans await icon with open arms for Paris concert

Europe's Taylor Swift fans await icon with open arms for...

The highest-grossing tour in history finally arrived in Europe on Thursday as Taylor...

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Putin warns of global crash at celebration of Russia's WWII Victory Day

Putin warns of global crash at celebration of Russia's...

Russia on Thursday wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, as President...

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China’s clean car manufacturers find a European foothold in Hungary

China’s clean car manufacturers find a European foothold...

Years of under-investment in electric vehicle technologies and supply chains have...

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AstraZeneca pulls its COVID-19 vaccine from the European market

AstraZeneca pulls its COVID-19 vaccine from the European...

The pharma giant AstraZeneca has requested that the European authorization for its...

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Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales to stand trial over World Cup kiss

Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales...

Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales will stand trial on charges...

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Thousands join Gaza war protest against Israel's Eurovision participation

Thousands join Gaza war protest against Israel's Eurovision...

Climate activist Greta Thunberg joined thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Eurovision 2024 host...

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Spanish court shelves latest Shakira tax fraud investigation

Spanish court shelves latest Shakira tax fraud investigation

A court in Spain said Thursday it has shelved a probe into another alleged tax fraud...

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Scholz urges Germans to "go vote" against "outrageous and cowardly" attacks on politicians

Scholz urges Germans to "go vote" against "outrageous and...

Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday urged voters to cast their ballots in defence...

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Zelensky fires bodyguard chief over foiled assassination plot

Zelensky fires bodyguard chief over foiled assassination...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday fired the head of the department...

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Hip, swanky and relaxed: Five wine bars to try in Malmö

Hip, swanky and relaxed: Five wine bars to try in Malmö

Malmö in southern Sweden may be more well known for cheap falafel than upmarket...

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Three ways Sweden's slashed interest rate will boost your finances

Three ways Sweden's slashed interest rate will boost your...

Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank, has lowered the policy rate for the first time...

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Sweden's Eurovision brings kitsch in the shadow of Gaza

Sweden's Eurovision brings kitsch in the shadow of Gaza

After a run-up in the shadow of the war in Gaza, the Eurovision Song Contest final...

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Has the war in Ukraine paved the way for a common European security policy?

Has the war in Ukraine paved the way for a common European...

To support Ukraine in fighting Russia’s aggression, the EU moved fast and displayed...

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Xi visits China-friendly Hungary on last stop of European tour

Xi visits China-friendly Hungary on last stop of European...

Following a visit to Serbia, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Budapest on...

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N. Macedonia's nationalist opposition sweeps elections, setting rocky path for EU accession

N. Macedonia's nationalist opposition sweeps elections,...

North Macedonia appeared to be on a collision course with its EU neighbours Greece...

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Dutch tech companies voice concern at plans for tougher stance on immigration

Dutch tech companies voice concern at plans for tougher...

The Netherlands has always been known as a business-friendly country. But the country...

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Student protests against Gaza war spread in Europe, sparking clashes and dozens of arrests

Student protests against Gaza war spread in Europe, sparking...

Protests by students demanding universities sever ties with Israel over the Gaza...

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Ukraine warns of outages as 'massive' Russian strikes target power plants

Ukraine warns of outages as 'massive' Russian strikes target...

Ukraine on Wednesday warned of possible power shutdowns across the country after...

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Eurovision Song Contest kicks off in Sweden amid Gaza protests

Eurovision Song Contest kicks off in Sweden amid Gaza protests

Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday in Sweden, with...

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China's Xi lands in Serbia, one of his three stops in Europe

China's Xi lands in Serbia, one of his three stops in Europe

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to meet Wednesday with Serbian officials and said...

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Sweden's major banks cut rates on variable mortgages

Sweden's major banks cut rates on variable mortgages

The central bank's decision to lower the main interest rate on May 8th has led all...

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European stock markets buoyed by hopes of falling interest rates

European stock markets buoyed by hopes of falling interest...

Expectations of falling interest rates are bumping up European stocks, as Sweden...

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Stockholm court fines Greta Thunberg over parliament climate protest

Stockholm court fines Greta Thunberg over parliament climate...

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was handed a fine for disobeying police...

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Student Gaza protests in Europe spread, sparking clashes and dozens of arrests

Student Gaza protests in Europe spread, sparking clashes...

Protests by students demanding universities sever ties with Israel over the Gaza...

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China's Xi visits Serbia for talks to boost economic ties with Eastern Europe

China's Xi visits Serbia for talks to boost economic ties...

Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with his Serbian counterpart in Belgrade...

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Global temperature streak continues with record heat in April

Global temperature streak continues with record heat in...

April marked another "remarkable" month of record-breaking global air and sea surface...

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How Eurovision visitors can make the most of Malmö

How Eurovision visitors can make the most of Malmö

Malmö is not a particularly touristy city and it's easy to miss out on the best...

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Will Sweden's central bank cut interest rates today?

Will Sweden's central bank cut interest rates today?

Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank, is set to make a widely awaited announcement...

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No, 'hundreds' of bodies of NATO soldiers were not repatriated from Ukraine

No, 'hundreds' of bodies of NATO soldiers were not repatriated...

Recent months have seen a spike in disinformation about NATO and Ukraine's allies...

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Red carpet diplomacy: What's Macron's message for China's Xi?

Red carpet diplomacy: What's Macron's message for China's...

Can you still send strong messages when you've rolled out the red carpet and chilled...

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Macron and China’s Xi break protocol for one-on-one visit to the Pyrenees

Macron and China’s Xi break protocol for one-on-one visit...

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Pyrenees...

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France summons Russian ambassador over disinformation campaign

France summons Russian ambassador over disinformation campaign

France has summoned Russia's ambassador, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday, in...

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France's famous 'Origin of the World' painting sprayed with graffiti

France's famous 'Origin of the World' painting sprayed...

Two women Monday sprayed the words "MeToo" on a 19th-century painting of a woman's...

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Ukraine foils Russian assassination plot targeting Zelensky

Ukraine foils Russian assassination plot targeting Zelensky

Ukraine on Tuesday announced that it had detained two Ukrainian security officials...

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Putin inaugurated for record fifth term after nearly a quarter-century in power

Putin inaugurated for record fifth term after nearly a...

Vladimir Putin began his fifth term Tuesday as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin...

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REVEALED: Sweden Democrats' secret social media 'troll factory'

REVEALED: Sweden Democrats' secret social media 'troll...

A Swedish reporter went undercover for a whole year to confirm the existence of...

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How safe is it to visit Malmö during Eurovision?

How safe is it to visit Malmö during Eurovision?

It's Eurovision week in Malmö, Sweden, with tensions high due to Israel's participation...

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Swedish word of the day: thaimout

Swedish word of the day: thaimout

This is becoming an increasingly controversial word in Sweden.

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French far-right leader Jordan Bardella tops polls, but offers few ideas for Europe

French far-right leader Jordan Bardella tops polls, but...

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, May 2: We look at reactions to Arizona's Senate repealing...

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Tbilisi rocked by clashes over 'foreign influence' bill for third consecutive night

Tbilisi rocked by clashes over 'foreign influence' bill...

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Georgia on Thursday to protest...

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French parliament agrees to investigate sexual abuse in cinema

French parliament agrees to investigate sexual abuse in...

The French parliament on Thursday agreed to create a commission of inquiry to investigate...

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We have to update the single market fast, former Italian PM Enrico Letta says

We have to update the single market fast, former Italian...

Is the EU's single market failing? Faced with growing competition from China and...

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Cyber attack on Cannes hospital: health sheets and pay slips published online

Cyber attack on Cannes hospital: health sheets and pay...

Following a cyberattack over two weeks ago, the Simone Veil Hospital in Cannes on...

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UK Labour Party easily wins by-election as Tories brace for more losses

UK Labour Party easily wins by-election as Tories brace...

Britain's ruling Conservatives lost a parliamentary seat to the main Labour opposition...

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France estimates that 150,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the Ukraine war

France estimates that 150,000 Russian soldiers have been...

France estimates that 150,000 Russian soldiers have been killed during Moscow's...

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Labour's Sadiq Khan easily wins record third term as mayor of London

Labour's Sadiq Khan easily wins record third term as mayor...

London's Labour mayor Sadiq Khan on Saturday secured a record third term, dealing...

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Germany's FM says Russia will face consequences for 'intolerable' cyberattack

Germany's FM says Russia will face consequences for 'intolerable'...

Germany's top diplomat on Friday said Russia will face consequences after accusing...

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Sweden prepares to host Eurovision Song Contest in shadow of Gaza war

Sweden prepares to host Eurovision Song Contest in shadow...

Glitter and rhinestones or pro-Palestinian demonstrations and slogans? The 2024...

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Gaza protests: French students demand an end to ties with Israeli universities

Gaza protests: French students demand an end to ties with...

Student protests against Israel have entered their second week in France. A town...

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Georgia's next election will be referendum for or against Europe: President Zourabichvili

Georgia's next election will be referendum for or against...

Georgia has erupted in protest once again, as the ruling Georgian Dream party pursues...

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Cameron statement on UK arms for Ukraine 'dangerous', Kremlin says

Cameron statement on UK arms for Ukraine 'dangerous', Kremlin...

The Kremlin called British Foreign Secretary David Cameron's statement that Ukraine...

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Why a bill to curb ‘foreign influence’ in Georgia has triggered mass protests

Why a bill to curb ‘foreign influence’ in Georgia has triggered...

Georgia has been engulfed by huge protests triggered by a proposed law that critics...

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Sweden's Eurovision contest to open in shadow of Gaza war

Sweden's Eurovision contest to open in shadow of Gaza war

The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest opens in the southern Swedish city of Malmo on...

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EU chief will urge 'fair' China competition in Paris talks with Xi

EU chief will urge 'fair' China competition in Paris talks...

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday she will press for "fair" competition...

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France sees boom in second-hand clothing shops

France sees boom in second-hand clothing shops

With inflation taking a toll on people's finances and amid a growing sense of responsibility...

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France's Macron to discuss trade, Ukraine war with China's Xi

France's Macron to discuss trade, Ukraine war with China's...

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in France on Sunday for a state visit and talks...

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Ukrainian drone attack in Russia border region kills at least six, governor says

Ukrainian drone attack in Russia border region kills at...

A Ukrainian drone attack hit vehicles carrying workers in Russia's frontier Belgorod...

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Macron unlikely to sway Xi to influence Russia over Ukraine war, expert says

Macron unlikely to sway Xi to influence Russia over Ukraine...

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to urge China's President Xi Jinping,...

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Deadly Russian strikes on Ukraine's Donetsk, Kharkiv as foes mark Orthodox Easter

Deadly Russian strikes on Ukraine's Donetsk, Kharkiv as...

Russian strikes on the eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Kharkiv killed three...

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Russia puts Ukraine's Zelensky on criminal 'wanted' list

Russia puts Ukraine's Zelensky on criminal 'wanted' list

Russia has added Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to its list of wanted criminals,...

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London mayor Khan wins record third term as Tories trounced in local polls

London mayor Khan wins record third term as Tories trounced...

London's Labour mayor Sadiq Khan on Saturday secured a record third term, as the...

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'The Lord of the Rings', 'Titanic' actor Bernard Hill dies aged 79

'The Lord of the Rings', 'Titanic' actor Bernard Hill dies...

Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle...

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Macron set to press China's Xi on trade, Ukraine during Paris visit

Macron set to press China's Xi on trade, Ukraine during...

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday arrived in France on a state visit hosted...

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Red carpet diplomacy: What's Macron message for China's Xi?

Red carpet diplomacy: What's Macron message for China's...

Can you still send strong messages when you have rolled out the red carpet and chilled...

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Activists spray France's famous 'Origin of the World' painting with graffiti

Activists spray France's famous 'Origin of the World' painting...

Two women Monday sprayed the words "MeToo" on a 19th-century painting of a woman's...

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Putin's presidential inauguration set to prolong his two decades in power

Putin's presidential inauguration set to prolong his two...

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be sworn into office at a lavish ceremony...

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Macron, von der Leyen press China’s Xi on Ukraine, trade at Paris summit

Macron, von der Leyen press China’s Xi on Ukraine, trade...

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen urged...

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Swedish union slams Tesla for bringing in foreign strike breakers

Swedish union slams Tesla for bringing in foreign strike...

Tesla is allegedly bringing in workers from countries such as the UK, Ireland and...

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Man held after 38-year-old shot dead on Södermalm in Stockholm

Man held after 38-year-old shot dead on Södermalm in Stockholm

A suspect is being held after a man in his 40s was shot dead on Södermalm, Stockholm's...

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Mario Monti Fast Facts

Mario Monti Fast Facts

Read CNN's Mario Monti Fast Facts for a look at the life of the economist and former...

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The funeral for Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny

The funeral for Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny

Large crowds of mourners have gathered in Moscow for the funeral of Russian opposition...

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Live: Ukraine forces advance in Kherson region, Western leaders reject Russia's 'dirty bomb' claim

Live: Ukraine forces advance in Kherson region, Western...

Ukraine on Monday claimed to have recaptured some 90 towns and villages from Russia...

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Live: Ukraine forces advance in northeast, Western leaders reject Russia's 'dirty bomb' claim

Live: Ukraine forces advance in northeast, Western leaders...

Ukraine on Monday claimed to have recaptured some 90 towns and villages from Russia...

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Rishi Sunak set to become UK’s next PM, vows to work for ‘stability and unity’

Rishi Sunak set to become UK’s next PM, vows to work for...

Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is set to become Britain’s next prime minister...

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'Strong in spirit': Ukrainians adapt as power cuts grip nation

'Strong in spirit': Ukrainians adapt as power cuts grip...

At a restaurant in Kyiv, diners were unfazed when a power cut hit on the night of...

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​​Swedish word of the day: mallgroda

​​Swedish word of the day: mallgroda

Today's word of the day is a cocky frog.

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HAVE YOUR SAY: How welcome do you feel in Sweden?

HAVE YOUR SAY: How welcome do you feel in Sweden?

How do you feel about Sweden's new right-wing, Sweden Democrat-backed government?...

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Rishi Sunak: Young, ultra-rich and UK’s first PM of colour

Rishi Sunak: Young, ultra-rich and UK’s first PM of colour

Elected for the first time to parliament in 2015, Rishi Sunak became Britain’s youngest...

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Sweden Democrats lose power in their flagship municipality

Sweden Democrats lose power in their flagship municipality

The far-right Sweden Democrats have unexpectedly lost control of the municipality...

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Rishi Sunak chosen to replace Liz Truss as British prime minister

Rishi Sunak chosen to replace Liz Truss as British prime...

Rishi Sunak was declared the next leader of Britain’s Conservative Party by the...

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France's Macron arrives in Vatican City, meets Pope Francis for the third time

France's Macron arrives in Vatican City, meets Pope Francis...

French President Emmanuel Macron and Pope Francis held nearly an hour of private...

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan: World's municipal leaders plan to create 50 million 'green good jobs'

London Mayor Sadiq Khan: World's municipal leaders plan...

FRANCE 24’s Marc Perelman interviewed London Mayor Sadiq Khan from Buenos Aires,...

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'Highly venomous' king cobra still at large at Stockholm zoo

'Highly venomous' king cobra still at large at Stockholm...

A 2.5-metre-long king cobra snake was still on the loose in Stockholm on Monday...

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The man in this video is an actor, but it does not mean the Ukraine war is being staged

The man in this video is an actor, but it does not mean...

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, there have been repeated false claims on...

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Ukrainian MP: 'We are working on a possible international tribunal for Putin's crimes'

Ukrainian MP: 'We are working on a possible international...

Ukrainian MP Maria Mezentseva is part of a working group, created by President Volodymyr...

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Live: Western leaders reject Russia's 'dirty bomb' claim, warn against escalation

Live: Western leaders reject Russia's 'dirty bomb' claim,...

Ukraine has slammed Russia's unsubstantiated claims that Kyiv is planning to use...

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October 23, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 23, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

A fresh wave of attacks on energy infrastructure brought more blackouts to Ukraine....

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Sweden Elects: Liberals face questions over Sweden Democrat links

Sweden Elects: Liberals face questions over Sweden Democrat...

The Local's editor Emma Löfgren explains the key events to keep an eye on in Swedish...

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Live: Kyiv slams Russia's 'dirty bomb' claim as West warns Moscow against escalation

Live: Kyiv slams Russia's 'dirty bomb' claim as West warns...

Ukraine has slammed Russia's unsubstantiated claims that Kyiv is planning to use...

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Sunak favourite to be UK PM after Johnson drops out

Sunak favourite to be UK PM after Johnson drops out

Rishi Sunak looked set to become Britain's next prime minister after Boris Johnson...

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Boris Johnson tries to win support for comeback bid, as Sunak enters race to be Britain's next PM

Boris Johnson tries to win support for comeback bid, as...

Boris Johnson was on Sunday battling to win enough support to make what would be...

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Right-wing candidate in lead as Slovenia heads for runoff vote

Right-wing candidate in lead as Slovenia heads for runoff...

Slovenia's conservative candidate Anze Logar was headed for a first-round victory...

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Macron meets with far-right Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Macron meets with far-right Italian Prime Minister Giorgia...

French President Emmanuel Macron promised Sunday to work with Giorgia Meloni with...

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Boris Johnson drops out of contest to replace Tory prime minister

Boris Johnson drops out of contest to replace Tory prime...

Former prime minister Boris Johnson pulled out of the contest to become Britain's...

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Ex-chancellor Sunak enters race to become next British prime minister

Ex-chancellor Sunak enters race to become next British...

Britain's former finance minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on Sunday he was standing...

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October 22, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 22, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

Rolling blackouts are set to begin Thursday across Ukraine after the nation lost...