France and Spain brace for heatwave that could worsen raging wildfires
Both countries expect to see temperatures soar into Wednesday, which could cause the blazes to spread.
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Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
Berlin warns against a ‘security vacuum’ in Lebanon’s south once UNIFIL mandate expires at year’s end.
Eight killed in Ukraine and Russia as Zelenskyy replaces defence chief
Separate attacks reportedly kill five in Ukraine as three others reported killed in Russia.
Olympic funding questioned by nine EU nations over Russia readmission
Nine EU nations urge funding cuts for sports bodies including International Olympic Committee over readmitting Russians.
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What is the EU’s plan to cut trade with illegal Israeli settlements?
Foreign ministers’ meeting comes months after the EU imposed sanctions on Israel over West Bank settlement construction.
EU says ‘addictive’ features on Instagram and Facebook breach its rules
Bloc says some design features on platforms built by Meta can cause users’ brains to go into ‘autopilot mode’.
EU states do not need ‘consensus’ to hold Israel accountable
As foreign ministers meet on Gaza and the West Bank, national governments cannot hide behind EU paralysis.
Moldova’s prime minister quits, triggering government’s resignation
Alexandru Munteanu’s resignation came as pressure has intensified over alleged corruption in a state-owned company.
Businessman on trial in Malta over prominent journalist’s murder
Yorgen Fenech is charged with orchestrating the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
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Trump threatens tariffs for countries that levy digital tax on US firms
The Republican leader has taken an aggressive stance against countries that weigh taxes or regulations on US tech firms.
EU targets Somalia with visa curbs as president pushes back on returns
President says his country will readmit genuine nationals but insists Europe must first verify deportees’ identities.
