Ursula von der Leyen
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worldWorld Leaders Mark America's 250th Anniversary With Tributes
Global leaders and royals celebrate the US semiquincentennial, emphasizing shared values, historical alliances, and enduring partnerships in defense and democracy.
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worldZelenskyy Avoids Gdansk Reconstruction Forum as Poland-Ukraine Rift Deepens
Ukraine’s president skips the major post-war recovery conference after a dispute over a WWII-era military unit name, while the EU announces a €3.2 billion loan tranche and the UK pledges new aid.
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worldEU Summit Confronts Ukraine Strategy, China Trade Shock and Record Budget
European leaders gather in Brussels to address Russian sanctions, unsustainable trade deficits with Beijing, and negotiations over a record €2 trillion long-term budget.
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worldUkraine-EU Accession Talks Begin Amid Intensified Russia Strikes
EU opens membership negotiations with Ukraine as Kyiv and Moscow exchange heavy strikes, marking a pivotal geopolitical moment amid ongoing conflict.
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healthWHO and US Clash Over Ebola Travel Restrictions Ahead of World Cup
WHO Europe advises normal World Cup travel despite US pressure on allies to ban entrants from Ebola-affected nations, citing low transmission risk.
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cryptoEU Proposes Ban on 11 Crypto Platforms in Latest Russia Sanctions Push
The European Union targets 11 unnamed crypto platforms and 31 Russian banks in its 21st sanctions package to curb Moscow's war funding.
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worldEU Pledges Support for Armenia Ahead of Pivotal Elections
The European Commission backs Prime Minister Pashinyan with a financial package as Armenia faces Russian economic pressure.
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worldEurope Confronts China: A Reckoning on Trade and Dependency
The EU sharpens its stance on China, moving from partnership to protective measures amid a record trade deficit and fears of job losses.