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EU Won’t Retaliate to Trump’s 30 Percent Tariff, Countermeasures on Hold Until August
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he will impose a 30 percent tariff on all EU imports into the United States.
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Kyiv’s Security Agency Kills Russian Agents Believed to Have Shot Ukrainian Colonel
The assassination of the colonel on Thursday was caught on surveillance cameras and circulated on Ukrainian social media.
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Original Birkin Bag Sells at Auction for Record $10 Million
According to fashion lore, the first Birkin bag was born when the Franco-British actress and singer sat next to Hermes executive Jean-Louis Dumas on a flight in
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UK Police Arrest Dozens Supporting Banned Pro-Palestinian Activist Group
British lawmakers recently approved legislation designating activist group Palestine Action alongside terrorist organizations including Hamas and ISIS.
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Trump Announces 30 Percent Tariffs on EU, Mexico
The tariffs aim to correct America’s long-running trade imbalances with the two trading partners, the U.S. president said.
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Beijing Punishes Europe on Trade as It Seeks EU Support Against US Pressure
China courts EU against U.S. pressure yet slaps tariffs and bans on brandy and medical gear—pushing Brussels toward tougher trade defenses.
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Ukrainian Security Service Officer Shot Dead in Kyiv Parking Lot
‘A criminal investigation has been opened into the murder of an SBU employee,’ the Security Service of Ukraine said in a statement.
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Russia Downplays Cooling of Relations With US After Washington Threatens Sanctions
‘I am confident, they see our sincere desire to normalize relations,’ Moscow’s deputy foreign minister said.
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$11 Billion Committed to Ukraine’s Recovery at Rome Summit
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc is creating a new ‘Flagship Fund’ pledging billions of euros in investments.
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UK and France Strike Deal to Curb Migrants From Illegally Crossing English Channel
Officials say the new deal is meant to deter migrants from entering the UK illegally by sea.
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Finland Notifies UN of Withdrawal From Anti-Landmine Treaty
The withdrawal comes against a backdrop of regional instability, with the Russia–Ukraine war now into its third year.
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Trump Says US Has Struck Deal With NATO to Supply Weapons to Ukraine
The president said he plans to make a major statement about Russia on Monday.
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EU to Stockpile Medical Supplies, Other Essential Goods in China De-risking Drive
The bloc announced measures to coordinate essential goods among member states in crisis, and to boost the production of medical tools and critical chemicals.
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TikTok Faces 2nd Probe by EU Watchdog Over China Data Transfers
The video-sharing app was fined $620 million in May for transferring European users’ personal data to China, a ruling the company is appealing.
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EU Opens Fresh Investigation Into TikTok Over Data Stored in China
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission said it remained concerned over accuracy of information provided by the company.
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Rubio Meets With Russia’s Lavrov Amid Trump’s Growing Frustration Over Ukraine Peace Process
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he echoed Trump’s growing frustration with the lack of progress in Ukraine–Russia peace talks.
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European Commission President Von der Leyen Survives Confidence Vote
The motion alleged that von der Leyen exchanged secret texts with Pfizer’s CEO, misused EU funds, and interfered in elections in Romania and Germany.
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Czech Republic Bans China’s DeepSeek Over Data Security Concerns
Czech government officials cite DeepSeek’s obligation to provide information to Beijing upon request as a key concern.
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Italy Hosts Conference on Rebuilding Ukraine as EU Pushes Public-Private Support
EU leaders are pushing for investments in Ukraine as Russian missile strikes intensify and recovery costs soar past $500 billion.
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UK, France Agree to Nuclear Deterrence Pact to Defend Europe From Extreme Threats
The pact comes amid a wider push for European nations to boost their defense spending and preparedness.
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EU Won’t Retaliate to Trump’s 30 Percent Tariff, Countermeasures on Hold Until August
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he will impose a 30 percent tariff on all EU imports into the United States.
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Kyiv’s Security Agency Kills Russian Agents Believed to Have Shot Ukrainian Colonel
The assassination of the colonel on Thursday was caught on surveillance cameras and circulated on Ukrainian social media.
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Original Birkin Bag Sells at Auction for Record $10 Million
According to fashion lore, the first Birkin bag was born when the Franco-British actress and singer sat next to Hermes executive Jean-Louis Dumas on a flight in
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UK Police Arrest Dozens Supporting Banned Pro-Palestinian Activist Group
British lawmakers recently approved legislation designating activist group Palestine Action alongside terrorist organizations including Hamas and ISIS.
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Trump Announces 30 Percent Tariffs on EU, Mexico
The tariffs aim to correct America’s long-running trade imbalances with the two trading partners, the U.S. president said.
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Beijing Punishes Europe on Trade as It Seeks EU Support Against US Pressure
China courts EU against U.S. pressure yet slaps tariffs and bans on brandy and medical gear—pushing Brussels toward tougher trade defenses.
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Ukrainian Security Service Officer Shot Dead in Kyiv Parking Lot
‘A criminal investigation has been opened into the murder of an SBU employee,’ the Security Service of Ukraine said in a statement.
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Russia Downplays Cooling of Relations With US After Washington Threatens Sanctions
‘I am confident, they see our sincere desire to normalize relations,’ Moscow’s deputy foreign minister said.
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$11 Billion Committed to Ukraine’s Recovery at Rome Summit
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc is creating a new ‘Flagship Fund’ pledging billions of euros in investments.
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UK and France Strike Deal to Curb Migrants From Illegally Crossing English Channel
Officials say the new deal is meant to deter migrants from entering the UK illegally by sea.
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Finland Notifies UN of Withdrawal From Anti-Landmine Treaty
The withdrawal comes against a backdrop of regional instability, with the Russia–Ukraine war now into its third year.
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Trump Says US Has Struck Deal With NATO to Supply Weapons to Ukraine
The president said he plans to make a major statement about Russia on Monday.
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EU to Stockpile Medical Supplies, Other Essential Goods in China De-risking Drive
The bloc announced measures to coordinate essential goods among member states in crisis, and to boost the production of medical tools and critical chemicals.
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TikTok Faces 2nd Probe by EU Watchdog Over China Data Transfers
The video-sharing app was fined $620 million in May for transferring European users’ personal data to China, a ruling the company is appealing.
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EU Opens Fresh Investigation Into TikTok Over Data Stored in China
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission said it remained concerned over accuracy of information provided by the company.
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Rubio Meets With Russia’s Lavrov Amid Trump’s Growing Frustration Over Ukraine Peace Process
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he echoed Trump’s growing frustration with the lack of progress in Ukraine–Russia peace talks.
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European Commission President Von der Leyen Survives Confidence Vote
The motion alleged that von der Leyen exchanged secret texts with Pfizer’s CEO, misused EU funds, and interfered in elections in Romania and Germany.
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Czech Republic Bans China’s DeepSeek Over Data Security Concerns
Czech government officials cite DeepSeek’s obligation to provide information to Beijing upon request as a key concern.
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Italy Hosts Conference on Rebuilding Ukraine as EU Pushes Public-Private Support
EU leaders are pushing for investments in Ukraine as Russian missile strikes intensify and recovery costs soar past $500 billion.
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UK, France Agree to Nuclear Deterrence Pact to Defend Europe From Extreme Threats
The pact comes amid a wider push for European nations to boost their defense spending and preparedness.
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