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2 Additional Suspects Charged in Louvre Museum Heist
Two suspects allegedly tied to the Louvre museum heist were handed preliminary charges days after their initial arrest on Oct. 29.
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Dutch Seizure of Nexperia Signals Europe’s Shift on Chinese Tech Investments
Experts say the Netherlands’ unprecedented move against a Chinese-owned chipmaker signals a new Cold War–style approach to technology control.
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Europe’s Solar Surge Exposes Cracks in Aging Power Grid: Analysts
Europe’s power grids faced a surge in voltage problems last year, with 8,645 over-voltage incidents reported in 2024.
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France Passes Consent-Based Rape Law Following Gisèle Pelicot Case
The new law follows the shocking mass drugging and rape case of the woman who said she wanted her story to ‘change society.’
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Latvian Parliament Votes to Withdraw from International Treaty on Domestic Violence
Opponents of the convention say it introduces a definition of gender that goes beyond biological sex.
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Hungary to Seek Exemption From US Sanctions on Russian Oil, Orban Says
Hungary’s foreign minister said Orban would be discussing sanctions with Trump during his visit to Washington on Nov. 7.
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Poland, Hungary, Slovakia Continue Ukrainian Imports Ban in Defiance of EU
The move by the three countries comes amid a new trade agreement between the EU and Kyiv.
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Prince Andrew Stripped of Titles, Evicted From Royal Residence
He will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
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Italian Government’s Plan for Bridge to Sicily Blocked by Court
The Court of Auditors rejected the project, without explaining its reasons, after the bridge received approval from the government on Aug. 6.
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5 More Arrests Over Louvre Crown Jewels Heist as New Details Emerge
One of the five detained is suspected of being part of the four-man gang that carried out the robbery that stunned France, with two men already charged.
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Geert Wilders’s Party for Freedom and D66 Party Neck-and-Neck as Final Votes Counted in Dutch Election
Because all parties in the race each fall well short of having an outright majority, some parties will have to negotiate with each other to form a government.
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US, Russia Discussing Denuclearization, Trump Says
Trump revealed ongoing discussions with Moscow over potential nuclear arms reductions as Washington moves to restart nuclear weapons testing.
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Lawmakers Criticize Pentagon’s Move to Cut US Troop Rotation Through Eastern Europe
The U.S. Army’s European component said the canceled troop rotation reflects ‘increased European capability and responsibility’ on NATO’s eastern flank.
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2 Men Charged Over Louvre Crown Jewels Heist
Both suspects had criminal records, including for theft and driving offenses.
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Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Ready for Peace But Won’t Cede Territory to Russia
The Ukrainian president calls for a cease-fire before peace negotiations take place, while U.S. President Donald Trump repeats his pledge to finalize a deal.
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Russia Tests Nuclear-Capable Poseidon Super Torpedo
The test is the second time Moscow has tried out part of its nuclear arsenal this month, following the testing of the Burevestnik cruise missile on Oct. 21.
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Polish Jets Intercept Russian Plane Over Baltic Sea
The incident comes amid a recent spate of violations of NATO nations’ airspace by Russian planes and drones.
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US Will Cut Troop Levels on NATO’s Eastern Flank, Romania Says
The move affects U.S. brigade elements stationed across several NATO countries, including in Romania.
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EU Will Pool Demand in Effort to Buy More Non-Russian Gas
The move comes as the European Union attempts to wean the 27-nation bloc off the Russian energy that has fueled its economy for decades.
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10 on Trial Accused of Harassing Brigitte Macron Over Transgender Rumors
The criminal trial is separate to the lawsuit filed against influencer Candace Owens, who made a series examining claims that France’s first lady was born male.
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2 Additional Suspects Charged in Louvre Museum Heist
Two suspects allegedly tied to the Louvre museum heist were handed preliminary charges days after their initial arrest on Oct. 29.
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Dutch Seizure of Nexperia Signals Europe’s Shift on Chinese Tech Investments
Experts say the Netherlands’ unprecedented move against a Chinese-owned chipmaker signals a new Cold War–style approach to technology control.
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Europe’s Solar Surge Exposes Cracks in Aging Power Grid: Analysts
Europe’s power grids faced a surge in voltage problems last year, with 8,645 over-voltage incidents reported in 2024.
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France Passes Consent-Based Rape Law Following Gisèle Pelicot Case
The new law follows the shocking mass drugging and rape case of the woman who said she wanted her story to ‘change society.’
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Latvian Parliament Votes to Withdraw from International Treaty on Domestic Violence
Opponents of the convention say it introduces a definition of gender that goes beyond biological sex.
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Hungary to Seek Exemption From US Sanctions on Russian Oil, Orban Says
Hungary’s foreign minister said Orban would be discussing sanctions with Trump during his visit to Washington on Nov. 7.
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Poland, Hungary, Slovakia Continue Ukrainian Imports Ban in Defiance of EU
The move by the three countries comes amid a new trade agreement between the EU and Kyiv.
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Prince Andrew Stripped of Titles, Evicted From Royal Residence
He will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
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Italian Government’s Plan for Bridge to Sicily Blocked by Court
The Court of Auditors rejected the project, without explaining its reasons, after the bridge received approval from the government on Aug. 6.
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5 More Arrests Over Louvre Crown Jewels Heist as New Details Emerge
One of the five detained is suspected of being part of the four-man gang that carried out the robbery that stunned France, with two men already charged.
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Geert Wilders’s Party for Freedom and D66 Party Neck-and-Neck as Final Votes Counted in Dutch Election
Because all parties in the race each fall well short of having an outright majority, some parties will have to negotiate with each other to form a government.
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US, Russia Discussing Denuclearization, Trump Says
Trump revealed ongoing discussions with Moscow over potential nuclear arms reductions as Washington moves to restart nuclear weapons testing.
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Lawmakers Criticize Pentagon’s Move to Cut US Troop Rotation Through Eastern Europe
The U.S. Army’s European component said the canceled troop rotation reflects ‘increased European capability and responsibility’ on NATO’s eastern flank.
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2 Men Charged Over Louvre Crown Jewels Heist
Both suspects had criminal records, including for theft and driving offenses.
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Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Ready for Peace But Won’t Cede Territory to Russia
The Ukrainian president calls for a cease-fire before peace negotiations take place, while U.S. President Donald Trump repeats his pledge to finalize a deal.
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Russia Tests Nuclear-Capable Poseidon Super Torpedo
The test is the second time Moscow has tried out part of its nuclear arsenal this month, following the testing of the Burevestnik cruise missile on Oct. 21.
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Polish Jets Intercept Russian Plane Over Baltic Sea
The incident comes amid a recent spate of violations of NATO nations’ airspace by Russian planes and drones.
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US Will Cut Troop Levels on NATO’s Eastern Flank, Romania Says
The move affects U.S. brigade elements stationed across several NATO countries, including in Romania.
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EU Will Pool Demand in Effort to Buy More Non-Russian Gas
The move comes as the European Union attempts to wean the 27-nation bloc off the Russian energy that has fueled its economy for decades.
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10 on Trial Accused of Harassing Brigitte Macron Over Transgender Rumors
The criminal trial is separate to the lawsuit filed against influencer Candace Owens, who made a series examining claims that France’s first lady was born male.
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