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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 who carried out the robbery that stunned France, with two men already charged.
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Geert Wilders’ 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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Netanyahu to Meet Security Chiefs After Israel Accuses Hamas of Cease-Fire Violation
Under the cease-fire agreement, Hamas must release the remains of all remaining Israeli hostages before the next phase of the peace agreement can move forward.
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Turkey, UK Sign Multibillion-Dollar Deal for 20 Eurofighter Jets
The agreement underscores deepening defense and trade ties between the NATO allies as European countries ramp up military spending.
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Russian Oil Giant Lukoil Selling International Assets After Trump Sanctions
Lukoil is moving to offload holdings in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa as Washington tightens pressure on Moscow to end Ukraine war.
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Lithuania to Indefinitely Close Border With Belarus After Balloon Sightings
For three days, Vilnius airport was forced to suspend air traffic because of balloons suspected of being used to smuggle contraband cigarettes.
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Kremlin Says Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Test Should Not Strain US–Russia Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said that nothing about the missile test could worsen relations, as they are ‘already at a minimum.’
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Russia Has Tested New Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile, Putin Says
Russian President Vladimir Putin called the Burevestnik missile a ‘unique weapon.’
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Arrests Made Over Brazen Daylight Heist at Louvre Museum
One of the suspects was arrested at the airport as he was trying to leave French territory.
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Mother Removes Landmines to Plant Peace
Roots of Peace has removed more than 100,000 landmines and has planted 8 million fruit trees on former war-torn lands.
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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 who carried out the robbery that stunned France, with two men already charged.
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Geert Wilders’ 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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Netanyahu to Meet Security Chiefs After Israel Accuses Hamas of Cease-Fire Violation
Under the cease-fire agreement, Hamas must release the remains of all remaining Israeli hostages before the next phase of the peace agreement can move forward.
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Turkey, UK Sign Multibillion-Dollar Deal for 20 Eurofighter Jets
The agreement underscores deepening defense and trade ties between the NATO allies as European countries ramp up military spending.
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Russian Oil Giant Lukoil Selling International Assets After Trump Sanctions
Lukoil is moving to offload holdings in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa as Washington tightens pressure on Moscow to end Ukraine war.
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Lithuania to Indefinitely Close Border With Belarus After Balloon Sightings
For three days, Vilnius airport was forced to suspend air traffic because of balloons suspected of being used to smuggle contraband cigarettes.
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Kremlin Says Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Test Should Not Strain US–Russia Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said that nothing about the missile test could worsen relations, as they are ‘already at a minimum.’
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Russia Has Tested New Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile, Putin Says
Russian President Vladimir Putin called the Burevestnik missile a ‘unique weapon.’
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Arrests Made Over Brazen Daylight Heist at Louvre Museum
One of the suspects was arrested at the airport as he was trying to leave French territory.
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Mother Removes Landmines to Plant Peace
Roots of Peace has removed more than 100,000 landmines and has planted 8 million fruit trees on former war-torn lands.
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