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German-Afghan contacts over plan to deport Afghans
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German-Afghan contacts over plan to deport Afghans

Ex-BND chief met Karzai in Berlin to discuss Germany’s plan to resume deportations to Afghanistan

EU says Israel has agreed to 'expand' Gaza aid access
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EU says Israel has agreed to 'expand' Gaza aid access

Gaza’s two million residents face a deepening humanitarian crisis as Israel restricts aid amid its war with Hamas

Europe's top rights court finds Russia responsible for downing of MH17
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Europe's top rights court finds Russia responsible for downing of MH17

Strasbourg-based court says its findings covered four consolidated cases

UK's Starmer hopes for migration win at summit with Macron
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UK's Starmer hopes for migration win at summit with Macron

UK eyes migrant swap deal with France — deporting small boat arrivals in exchange for legitimate asylum seekers

Sweden resumes visa services in Pakistan after two-year hiatus
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Sweden resumes visa services in Pakistan after two-year hiatus

Pakistan welcomes the move, calling it a 'positive development'

UK resets ties with Syria as foreign minister visits Damascus
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UK resets ties with Syria as foreign minister visits Damascus

UK pledges $129M for Syria as it reestablishes diplomatic ties and backs political transition after Assad’s fall

Afghans both hopeful, disappointed after Russia's Taliban recognition
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Afghans both hopeful, disappointed after Russia's Taliban recognition

Moscow's recognition of the Taliban raises hopes for trade but sparks fears among Afghans and rights groups

Oasis reunion tour begins in Cardiff
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Oasis comeback tour starts in Cardiff

The biggest British rock band of the 1990s, Oasis, kick off their reunion tour on Friday

Macron wants EU-US trade deal 'as soon as possible'
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Macron wants EU-US trade deal 'as soon as possible'

Without an agreement, the default tariff on European imports could double to 20 percent, or more

Heatwave across Europe leaves 8 dead as early summer temperatures hit records
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Heatwave across Europe leaves 8 dead as early summer temperatures hit records

Heatwave triggers wildfires, health alerts, and nuclear reactor shutdowns across Europe

UK PM Starmer wins vote in parliament on welfare reform
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UK PM Starmer wins vote in parliament on welfare reform

UK MPs pass disability cuts after Labor revolt forces PM Starmer to scale back reforms

Azerbaijan raids Russian media office in new diplomatic rift
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Azerbaijan raids Russian media office in new diplomatic rift

Azerbaijani police detain three Russian journalists in raid on Sputnik office; Moscow summons Azerbaijani envoy

'Targeted, sophisticated' cyberattack hits ICC
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'Targeted, sophisticated' cyberattack hits ICC

ICC says it contained a “targeted, sophisticated” cyberattack, its second breach in two years

Wildfires burn in Turkey and France as early heatwave hits
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Wildfires burn in Turkey and France as early heatwave hits

Wildfires force evacuations in Turkey, France as Europe faces scorching heat and climate-driven health risks

France, Germany, and UK condemn 'threats' against UN nuclear watchdog head
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France, Germany, and UK condemn 'threats' against UN nuclear watchdog head

Iran faces international criticism after accusing IAEA chief Grossi of betrayal and halting nuclear access

A Ukrainian Air Forces F-16 fighting aircraft is seen on the ground, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine August 4, 2024.
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Ukraine F-16 pilot killed in large-scale Russian attack

Kyiv has now lost three F-16s since it began operating the US-made jets last year.

Over 50 arrested in Istanbul as police block banned Pride march
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Over 50 arrested in Istanbul as police block banned Pride march

Taksim Square, long a focal point for public demonstrations, was sealed off by police early Sunday in anticipation of the event

France imposes smoking ban on beaches, parks
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France imposes smoking ban on beaches, parks

Bus shelters, areas near libraries, swimming pools, and schools will also be affected by the ban

Star-studded finale at Bezos and Sanchez's Venice Gala
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Bezos, Sanchez prep for Venice gala

Wedding festivities are estimated to cost around $50 million

France bans smoking in beaches, in parks and bus shelters
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France bans smoking in beaches, in parks and bus shelters

The decree does not specifically address the use of electronic cigarettes

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