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EU, UK push for lowering Russian oil price cap amid US reticence
The EU and UK are keen to lower the price Russia gets for its legally sold seaborne oil. However, there appears to be reluctance from the Trump administration.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:
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What are the EUβs 'safe country' proposals for asylum seekers?
The European Commission has put forward two plans to overhaul asylum processes amid a charged political atmosphere over irregular migration.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Licence to leak: Has watchmaker Omega just revealed the identity of the new James Bond?
Hello Mr. Bond. Weβve been expecting you... Could Aaron Taylor-Johnson becoming Omega brand ambassador be the James Bond confirmation weβve all been waiting for?
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:No more samba on the strand? Rio de Janeiro aims to curb unauthorised vendors and noise on beaches
Set to come into force at the beginning of June, the new rules restrict live music, food and drink sales, chair rentals and even the name of kiosks.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Merz elaborates on Ukraine, Gaza policies
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clarified his stance on long-range weapons to Ukraine, and is again voicing concern over the escalation of Israel's offensive in Gaza. DW has more.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Several Russian airports suspend operations over Ukrainian drone raids
Several airports in Russia suspended operations overnight on Tuesday amid drone alerts. Over the past weeks, Kyiv has intensified its drone attacks on Russian cities, including Moscow, causing significant disruptions in Russian airspace.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Volvo Cars announces that it will be slashing 3,000 jobs to cut costs
The majority of the job cuts will affect office-based positions in Sweden. Volvo Cars said the decision would help to build a stronger and more resilient company down the line.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Tornado leaves trail of destruction in Puerto Varas
Emergency teams and local authorities are assessing the aftermath of a rare tornado that struck Puerto Varas in southern Chile on Sunday afternoon.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Syrian man pleads guilty to Solingen knife attack
A 27-year-old Syrian man accused of killing three people in a knife attack last year has pleaded guilty as his trial begins.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Iran summons French diplomat over praise of Palme d'Or-winning film 'It Was Just An Accident'
Iran's Palme d'Or-winning director Jafar Panahi was cheered as he arrived home after his Cannes win. However, the national press and political reaction has been more muted. Iran has also summoned a French diplomat over praise of 'It Was Just An Accident'.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:EU CommissionΒ probes four porn websites amid concern for minors
Protection of minorshas been singled out as one of the priority areas under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:M23 rebels committed possible war crimes in eastern DR Congo, Amnesty International says
The NGO made the claims against the Rwandan-backed group in a new report published on Tuesday.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:How Trump's anti-woke push affects German firms' DEI policy
Due to Trump's policy, many US corporations have scaled back or even ended their anti-discrimination programs. Now European corporations are also feeling the pressure. Is workplace diversity a thing of the past?
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:EU countries 'losing patience' as Hungary grilled on Pride march and rule of law
Several EU member countries demanded strong EU actions on Hungary after what they see as a rule of law backsliding, but Hungary has said political hysteria surround the meeting.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:In pictures: Daredevils tumble for glory at Gloucester's annual cheese-rolling race
Brave competitors let the Gouda times roll at the annual Cooperβs Hill Cheese-Rolling Race, hurtling down a perilous slope in pursuit of a runaway wheel of Double Gloucester.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Military power βpreconditionβ for euroβs global rise, Lagarde says
Boosting the euroβs global role will require Europe to commit boosting its hard power, ECB president Christine Lagarde told an event in Berlin.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Syrian government and Kurds agree to evacuate families from al-Hol camp
The agreement to allow Syrians to return from al-Hol camp comes amid a push for closer cooperation between Damascus and Kurdish authorities in the country's northeast.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Area sealed off after car ploughs into Liverpool FC celebration
Police and bystanders were seen surrounding a car after it struck crowd during Liverpool FCβs Premier League title celebration on Monday evening.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:German consumer confidence creeps up, but shoppers are still wary
German consumer sentiment rose for a third month, driven by stronger income and economic expectations. However, rising savings and lower purchase intent highlight persistent uncertainty and a fragile recovery.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Hitler's food tasters inspire new film
Italian filmmaker Silvio Soldini's "The Tasters" is a fictional version of the story of a woman who worked as Hitler's food taster. But how much of it is true?
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Laura Espinosa β Europeβs first line of defence against contagious diseases
Laura Espinosa spends her days sorting through thousands of signals, as part of a team that quietly protects millions across Europe from disease outbreaks. Her role at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) usually means βsuccessβ goes unnoticed β but that's exactly how she knows she's done her job well.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Greek coastguards charged over 2023 migrant shipwreck
Seventeen coastguards have been charged by a Greek naval court over the deadliest migrant boat disaster in the Mediterranean Sea for a decade.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Trump honours veterans and fallen soldiers in Memorial Day ceremony
US President Donald Trump honoured US soldiers who died in combat in a ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery, calling them βAmericaβs best and bravestβ.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Top US, EU trade chiefs βin constant contactβ after Trump tariff reprieve
Trump and von der Leyenβs Sunday call has placed βa new impetusβ on trade talks.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Top firms urge EU to stick to 90% climate target
Over 150 firms, investors and business associations, including Ikea, Google, Vattenfall and Allianz, are urging the commission to stick to its 90 percent climate target, which is due to be presented before the summer.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:British man arrested after car drives into Liverpool fans at trophy parade, injuring dozens
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the scenes as "appalling."
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Work complete on undersea power cable linking mainland with Crete, Greece says
Athens hopes to extend the link, dubbed the Great Sea Interconnector, to Cyprus and Israel by the end of the decade.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Nine EU states push for migration law rethink at top European court
Italy and Denmark have spearheaded a call for a "new interpretation" of the European Convention on Human Rights. Experts say itβs a political move that raises questions about judicial independence.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:9 EU states urge migration law rethink at Europe's top court
Italy and Denmark have spearheaded a call for a "new interpretation" of the European Convention on Human Rights. Experts say it's a political move that raises questions about judicial independence.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:NATOβs Rutte embraces 5 percent defense spending goal
The new target is expected to be agreed at next month's NATO summit.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Dozens hurt after car plows into Liverpool title parade
A British man has been arrested after a car was driven into a large crowd attending a Premier League victory parade in Liverpool. Police are not treating the incident as a terror attack, which hospitalized 27 people.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:German court convicts four ex-Volkswagen managers of fraud in emissions scandal
The German carmaker was accused in 2015 of rigging engine control software to let diesel-powered cars pass emissions tests.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Man arrested after car drives into crowd in Liverpool as city celebrates Premier League title
Liverpool FC held an open-top bus parade through the city to celebrate its Premier League triumph, with hundreds of thousands of fans lining the streets of the 10-mile route.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Amid calls for arms embargo, who supplies Israel's weapons?
Spain has called for an arms embargo on Israel, as violence in Gaza escalates. But real pressure would require action from three major weapons exporters.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Fact-checking false claims NATO troops are preparing to attack Russia from Estonia
A video claiming to show tanks preparing to advance towards St Petersburg from Tallinn in fact shows images from Estonia's Independence Day procession.
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