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Brazil's Lula open to delaying EU-Mercosur deal as Europeans wrangle over trade pact

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says he will present Italy's request for a postponement of a contentious EU trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc to a summit of regional leaders at the weekend, amid French-led opposition to signing the mammoth transatlantic free-trade pact that…

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Christian Turner to be new UK ambassador to US

Diplomat due to be Britain’s UN envoy is handed key post in Washington after contest to replace Peter Mandelson

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Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine

A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.

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Elections face further delays over councils shake-up

The prospect of further suspensions to local polls has triggered a blame game between the parties.

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US sanctions more ICC judges, citing ruling on Israeli war crime probe

International court has repeatedly decried US sanctions amid its ongoing investigation into Gaza war crimes.

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Press freedom: Scrutiny intensifies over sale of Italy’s leading newspapers

Two of Italy’s top newspapers, La Repubblica and La Stampa, are likely to be sold to Greek media tycoon Theodore Kyriakou, whose political and business links abroad have sparked concern over editorial independence. The proposed sale, which involves foreign investment from Gulf allies and has drawn i…

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Local elections at risk of delay for millions across England

Ministers say council leaders in 63 areas may postpone ballots amid wider local reforms

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Denmark’s ‘ghetto law’ targeting ‘parallel societies’ may be unlawful, EU court rules

ECJ ruling gives hope to residents in Copenhagen neighbourhood targeted due to its high percentage of residents with ‘non-western’ backgroundsResidents of a Copenhagen neighbourhood that became an international symbol of a law in Denmark known as the “ghetto law” have said they are confident they ca…

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EU debates use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine

European Union leaders have gathered in Brussels to vote on the use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

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Spain fines Airbnb €65M: Why the government is cracking down on illegal rentals

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Trump administration announces sale of $10 billion in weapons to Taiwan

The Trump administration has announced the sale of over $10 billion in weapons to Taiwan, a move likely to upset China. Among the weapons in the sale are medium-range missiles, drones and howitzers, The Associated Press reported. The package, if approved by Congress, will be the largest agreement wi…

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Netanyahu’s plan to take charge of October 7 panel sparks anger

Prime minister set to oversee make-up and mandate of inquiry into military failings surrounding Hamas assault

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A divided E.U. races against time to tap Russian assets for Ukraine

The European Union is set to decide whether to move on Russia’s frozen assets, infuriating Moscow, possibly antagonizing the United States, to fund Ukraine.

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Former Tory donor hit with UK sanctions over alleged Russian energy role

Murtaza Lakhani is the highest-profile oil trader to have been targeted by western sanctions since 2022

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Angry farmers block Brussels roads with tractors over Mercosur trade deal

Thousands protest as EU leaders clash over pact farmers fear will flood Europe with cheaper South American goods.

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George Osborne has a new job in tech, and it doesn’t bode well for Britain | Chris Stokel-Walker

OpenAI is the latest to make a political hire as big tech spreads its tentacles around the world. So what’s the attraction?George Osborne getting a new job isn’t exactly news. Since leaving frontline politics, the former chancellor has served as the chair of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, edit…

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Brazilian congress passes bill to cut Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison term

President Lula has indicated he will veto legislation but conservative lawmakers likely to overturn his decision Brazil’s congress has approved a bill to reduce the prison term of Jair Bolsonaro, the former president who was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for masterminding an attempted co…

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France marks International Migrants Day amid growing pressure on migrant workers

On International Migrants Day, hundreds of groups across France are mobilizing to highlight migrants’ contributions and struggles as immigration rules tighten and expulsions rise. Migrant workers remain vital to sectors like restaurants and construction, even as many face years of insecurity, with e…

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EU-Mercosur deal hangs in balance amid farmer concerns

Brazilian President Lula has warned the EU to sign the long-delayed EU-Mercosur trade deal now or risk losing Brazil’s participation altogether. France and Italy are blocking progress over concerns about protecting their agricultural sectors, while supporters such as Germany and Spain argue the deal…

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Venezuela claims US naval blockade is not affecting oil exports

Venezuela on Wednesday said its crude oil exports were not impacted by US President Donald Trump's announcement of a potentially crippling blockade, insisting it was proceeding with business as usual.