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European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar

Officials say the European Union will unlock 16.4 billion euros or around $19 billion in funds for Hungary after recently elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar enacted rapid reforms

European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar
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German inflation eases in May, even as core inflation rises

German inflation slowed in May due to lower energy prices, and while core inflation accelerated, analysts said that was likely not evidence that cost

German inflation eases in May, even as core inflation rises
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Top euro zone countries see Iran inflation fallout broaden in May

Inflation in the euro zone's four largest economies hovered above the European Central Bank's 2% target for a third straight month in May, preliminary data showed on

Top euro zone countries see Iran inflation fallout broaden in May
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Spain's Sanchez running out of road as corruption probes stack up

Eight years after ousting a corruption-mired, centre-right government on the promise of cleaning up politics,

Spain's Sanchez running out of road as corruption probes stack up
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US consulate builder in Milan hit by court action over abuse allegations

Prosecutors have placed the Italian branch of U.S. construction giant Caddell Construction under investigation over alleged worker exploitation at the site

US consulate builder in Milan hit by court action over abuse allegations
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European Commission vows tougher action on trade with China

The EU's trade and investment relationship with China is "not sustainable", the European Commission said on Friday, vowing a stronger response as

European Commission vows tougher action on trade with China
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Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water

Thousands of households in southeast England were left without water or facing low pressure during a record-breaking heatwave

Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water
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When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains
Environment|Europe|US|World

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has cast Pope Leo XIV as a global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting
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NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two

NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two

NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two
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Hungary's PM says he will conclude political deal on EU funds with von der Leyen

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he would conclude a political agreement on the release of frozen European Union funds at a meeting with European

Hungary's PM says he will conclude political deal on EU funds with von der Leyen
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The court cases plaguing Spain's ruling Socialist Party

Spain's ruling Socialist Workers' Party faces several court cases involving allegations of graft, influence-peddling and other crimes that have implicated members of Prime

The court cases plaguing Spain's ruling Socialist Party
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Kanye West to perform in the Netherlands despite bans elsewhere

U.S. rapper Kanye West, who has been barred from performing in several countries due to past antisemitic comments, is set to hold concerts in the Netherlands next month,

Kanye West to perform in the Netherlands despite bans elsewhere
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Italy first quarter growth revised up as exports shine

Italy's economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter from the previous three months, boosted by strong exports, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, revising up a

Italy first quarter growth revised up as exports shine
Business|Europe|Technology

Stellantis plays down European scope for JLR and Tata partnerships

Stellantis has no significant plans to expand its recent partnerships with Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Motors to Europe, its Europe chief Emanuele Cappellano said on Friday.

Stellantis plays down European scope for JLR and Tata partnerships
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Global bonds take wild ride in May as Iran war shocks market

The Iran war rocked global bond markets again in May, sending yields to multi-decade highs as traders priced in central bank rate hikes

Global bonds take wild ride in May as Iran war shocks market
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ECB will act to head off persistent inflation, Panetta says

The European Central Bank will act in a "timely and measured manner" to prevent the current energy shock from turning into persistent inflation, governing council member Fabio

ECB will act to head off persistent inflation, Panetta says
Europe|Political|World

Reactions to drone incident in Romania

NATO member Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, an incident likely to increase

Reactions to drone incident in Romania
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German unemployment falls unexpectedly in May

The number of unemployed people in Germany fell unexpectedly in May, labour office figures showed on Friday, but the office warned

German unemployment falls unexpectedly in May
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Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels

Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged merchant vessels late on Thursday and overnight as they sailed along Ukraine's maritime export corridor in the Black Sea, Deputy Prime

Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Imported voters, fake websites: Russia's covert efforts to stop Armenia's pivot West

Russia has intensified covert efforts to undermine the leader of Armenia’s bid for re-

Imported voters, fake websites: Russia's covert efforts to stop Armenia's pivot West
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Georgia uncorks the value of Stalin's 40,000-bottle wine collection

Tangled cobwebs dangle from the ceiling in dim light and a pleasant, musky sweetness pervades the air in this repository of a precious wine collection,

Georgia uncorks the value of Stalin's 40,000-bottle wine collection
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Italy April jobless rate edges down to 5.1%, 123,000 jobs created

Italy's unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.1% in April and a net 123,000 jobs were created during the month, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Friday.

Italy April jobless rate edges down to 5.1%, 123,000 jobs created
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Italy EU-harmonised CPI jumps to 3.3% y/y in May, slightly above forecast

Italian EU-harmonised consumer prices (HICP) rose by 0.4% in May from the month before, with the annual inflation rate surging to 3.3% from 2.8% in April amid increasing

Italy EU-harmonised CPI jumps to 3.3% y/y in May, slightly above forecast
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Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2

Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania

Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2
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French inflation at 27-month high of 2.8% in May, but below forecast

French inflation rose in May at the fastest pace in more than two years on surging energy prices, though slightly less than expected, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE

French inflation at 27-month high of 2.8% in May, but below forecast
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French economy shrank by 0.1% in first quarter

France's economy shrank slightly in the first quarter, final data from statistics office INSEE showed on Friday, missing the preliminary reading of 0.0% for the euro zone's second-

French economy shrank by 0.1% in first quarter
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Iran war impact could 'doubly scar' euro zone consumers, ECB research finds

Euro zone consumers, already scarred by the Ukraine war, have changed their attitudes more quickly as a result of the upheaval of the Iran war, European Central Bank

Iran war impact could 'doubly scar' euro zone consumers, ECB research finds
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France to demand explanation from Russian envoy over Romania drone incident

France will ask Russia's ambassador to explain what happened when he fulfills a summons after a drone struck an apartment building in Romania, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel

France to demand explanation from Russian envoy over Romania drone incident
Crime|Europe|World

France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on activist flotilla

France has asked for the public prosecutor to investigate the treatment of French nationals who were part of a recent activist flotilla heading for Gaza, French Foreign

France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on activist flotilla
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Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation rises to 3.6% in May

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate rose to 3.6% in May, from 3.5% in the period through April, preliminary data from the National Statistics Institute (INE)

Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation rises to 3.6% in May
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Another day, another Iran deal moment

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook A weekend wait looms over markets as sources have told Reuters that the U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement to extend

Another day, another Iran deal moment
Crime|Europe|World

Russia-installed Donetsk region leader says Ukrainian drones kill three workers

A Ukrainian drone attack killed three utility workers in a Russian-controlled part of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region on Thursday, the Kremlin-installed head of the region said.

Russia-installed Donetsk region leader says Ukrainian drones kill three workers
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Austrian who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert gets 15 years in prison

An Austrian court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old man who admitted planning a foiled Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in

Austrian who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert gets 15 years in prison
Americas|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv

The United States on Thursday leveled unusually harsh criticism against Russia and called for it to refrain from its promised "

Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK business sentiment edges up in May, Lloyds says

British business sentiment edged up in May and is now close to its level before the Iran war, according to a monthly survey by Lloyds on Friday which contrasted with most

UK business sentiment edges up in May, Lloyds says
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Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot convicted and sentenced to 15 years

An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago

Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot convicted and sentenced to 15 years
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Chinese online retailer Temu hit with $232 million fine over unsafe toys and electronics

European Union regulators have fined Chinese online retailer Temu for failing to protect consumers from illegal products

Chinese online retailer Temu hit with $232 million fine over unsafe toys and electronics
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Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes
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Italy seizes gold, luxury villas and cash tied to Sicilian Mafia drug-trafficking gains

Italian authorities have seized over $232 million in assets linked to the late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro’s drug trafficking network

Italy seizes gold, luxury villas and cash tied to Sicilian Mafia drug-trafficking gains
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‘I made my own coffee’: BP chair hints cost-cutting push led to his ouster as he hits back at ‘lies’

‘I made my own coffee’: BP chair hints cost-cutting push led to his ouster as he hits back at ‘lies’

‘I made my own coffee’: BP chair hints cost-cutting push led to his ouster as he hits back at ‘lies’
Europe|Technology|World

Russia says Europe should show proof of claims about jamming GPS signals

Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that Europe should show some proof of its allegations that Moscow is jamming GPS signals in Europe. 

Russia says Europe should show proof of claims about jamming GPS signals
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German-Dutch corps to lead NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia

A combined German-Dutch army corps will take command of NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia later this year to strengthen the alliance's eastern flank against a potential Russian

German-Dutch corps to lead NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia
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No Chinese subsidies involved in Ceconomy deal, JD.com says

JD.com's acquisition of German retailer Ceconomy will not be financed by Chinese subsidies, the Chinese online retailer said on Thursday after EU antitrust regulators

No Chinese subsidies involved in Ceconomy deal, JD.com says
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France becomes first EU country to reimburse anti-obesity drugs, minister says

France will reimburse the cost of weight-loss drugs prescribed to severely obese patients from mid-June in a first for a European Union

France becomes first EU country to reimburse anti-obesity drugs, minister says
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JD.com's Ceconomy deal involves Chinese subsidies, EU regulators warn

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com's $2.5 billion bid for German electronics retailer Ceconomy may involve Chinese subsidies, European Union competition

JD.com's Ceconomy deal involves Chinese subsidies, EU regulators warn
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Russia will not choose who speaks for Europe in potential Ukraine talks, EU ministers say

Russia will not choose who represents Europe in any potential talks with Moscow over Ukraine, EU foreign ministers said on

Russia will not choose who speaks for Europe in potential Ukraine talks, EU ministers say
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EU says jet fuel market to get tighter if Hormuz situation does not improve

The market for jet fuel in the European Union could get tighter if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz does not improve within weeks, said the European Commission on

EU says jet fuel market to get tighter if Hormuz situation does not improve
Europe|Food|Travel

‘There’s a next level’: 10 more delicious French pastries to try

‘There’s a next level’: 10 more delicious French pastries to try

‘There’s a next level’: 10 more delicious French pastries to try