European Union
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worldFrance Bans Israeli Minister Ben Gvir Over Treatment of Activists
France bars Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir after video shows bound activists from Gaza flotilla.
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worldIreland Warns Merz’s ‘Associate Membership’ Plan Could Trap Ukraine in EU Limbo
Ireland warns Germany's proposed 'associate membership' for Ukraine risks creating a two-tier EU and stalling reforms needed for full accession.
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worldEurope's Defense Dilemma: MEPs Clash Over Military Spending
A debate between MEPs Lukas Mandl and Marc Botenga on Europe's military spending and strategic autonomy.
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worldEU Reaches Provisional Deal to Cut US Tariffs Ahead of Trump's Deadline
The EU agreed to eliminate import duties on US goods to uphold the Turnberry trade framework as Trump's July 4 tariff deadline approaches.
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techEU Eases AI Act Enforcement, Bans Deepfake Nudification Apps
EU delays high-risk AI rules by 16 months while banning AI tools that create non-consensual explicit images. Fines up to €35 million.
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healthEurope's Hantavirus Response: EU Crisis Mechanisms Activated Amid Andes Variant Fears
EU activates crisis protocols following hantavirus deaths on cruise ship. Experts rate risk 'very low' but coordinated quarantine and surveillance measures are deployed.
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worldWarsaw Registers First Same-Sex Marriage After EU Court Ruling
Poland’s capital recognized its first same-sex marriage, implementing EU and domestic court orders to register unions performed abroad.
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healthMacron Declares Hantavirus 'Under Control,' Urges European Action
French President Macron says hantavirus situation is stable, calls for EU-wide coordination. All cases linked to cruise ship passengers.