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EU Launches New Ukraine Fund Ahead of Rome Recovery Conference
Kyiv Post
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July 10, 2025
EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled billions of euros in funding and a new equity fund to help rebuild Ukraine ahead of Thursday’s Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome. The funding consists of €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion), comprising €1.8...
France's President Just Announced That He Wants To Ban Social Media For Kids Under 15 Years Old — Here's What People Think About That
Buzzfeed
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July 11, 2025
"For a few years, there were regular gatherings of the kids who exchanged a lot, and even eight years later, many kids are still in touch. They go to parties together, thanks to their early access to social media, in a very protected way. This...
Europe unveils a deal for more food and fuel for Gaza, while Israeli strike kills 15 outside medical clinic
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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Relatives mourn over the bodies of Manal Abd Rabbo and her sister Fatima, who were among 10 people, including two women and five children, killed in an Israeli strike while waiting to receive nutritional supplements at a Project Hope-run medical...
Germany ready to buy US Patriot systems for Ukraine: Merz
Daily Finland
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Germany is planning to purchase US-made Patriot air defence systems for delivery to Ukraine, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday, as Kiev urgently seeks stronger aerial protection amid escalating Russian missile and drone attacks, reported...
Europe: Mining, healthcare prop up shares; US-EU trade talks in focus
The Business Times Singapore
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July 10, 2025
EUROPEAN shares closed higher on Thursday, with mining and healthcare stocks the biggest boosts as investors watched for signs of progress on a potential trade deal between the United States and the European Union. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index...
France and UK agree to joint migration deal
Deutsche Welle
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July 10, 2025
France and the United Kingdom on Thursday reached several deals on migration, nuclear cooperation and support for Ukraine, after a visit from French President Emmanuel Macron to London. The three-day visit was hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir...
France, UK sign ‘historic’ deal to coordinate nuclear deterrence for first time
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 10, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced a new defence relationship that will, for the first time, coordinate their countries' nuclear deterrence systems. The "historic" deal aims to jointly protect...
EU president Ursula von der Leyen easily survives ‘destabilising’ confidence vote
Irish Independent
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Motion was seen as an indication of her popularity among legislators Albania's prime minister Edi Rama greets Ursula von der Leyen at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome. Photo: Reuters ©Associated Press Today at 21:21 European Commission...
Minister president focuses on ongoing struggle for greater autonomy in Flanders Day speech
Belga News Agency
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July 10, 2025
Although Flemish nationalist party N-VA now leads both the federal and Flemish governments, minister president Matthias Diependaele focused on the struggle for greater autonomy in his speech to mark the Day of the Flemish Community, 11 July. The...
Germany urges Slovakia not to block sanctions package against Russia — demands put forward
Babel
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Slovakia at a conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine for blocking the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico responded by saying that his country is ready to...
Britain, France to quintuple size of joint expeditionary force — Starmer
TASS
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July 10, 2025
LONDON, July 10. /TASS/. The United Kingdom and France will increase the size of their joint expeditionary force by five times - to 50,000 troops, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron...
EU launches $2.7bn fund to boost Ukraine’s post-war recovery
New National Star
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July 10, 2025
The European Union has unveiled a $2.7 billion package to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction as the war with Russia drags on. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the initiative — called the European Flagship...
EU advances Ukraine membership talks, EU President says
Al Mayadeen
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July 10, 2025
The EU has confirmed Ukraine is ready to open its first accession cluster, accelerating membership talks despite internal divisions and Russian warnings that the move could deepen regional instability. Ukraine is moving closer to full membership...
Europe unveils deal for more food and fuel for Gaza; Israeli strike kills 15 outside clinic
Spectrum Bay News 9 - Florida
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July 10, 2025
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — European officials struck a new deal with Israel to allow desperately needed food and fuel into Gaza, the European Union's foreign policy chief said Thursday as Israeli airstrike killed 10 children and five adults...
President Mahama receives credentials of five new envoys
Ghana News Agency
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July 10, 2025
By Iddi Yire Accra, July 10, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, received the Letters of Credence of five newly appointed envoys accredited to Ghana from Portugal, Seychelles, Venezuela, Chad and Gabon. Letters of Credence are...
EU announces new megafund for Ukraine reconstruction
Politico Europe
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July 10, 2025
“We are taking a stake in Ukraine’s future by leveraging public money to bring large-scale private sector investments and help the rebuilding of the country,” she added. As for who will contribute to the fund, von der Leyen named Italy, Germany,...
European Commission President unveils major fund for Ukraine's recovery in Rome
European Pravda
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced the establishment of the European Flagship Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, in collaboration with the EU, Italy, Germany, France and Poland. "I am particularly pleased to...
Germany, Norway to supply more Patriot systems to Ukraine
Defence Blog
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July 10, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Thursday that Kyiv and its Western partners are exploring the purchase of additional air defense systems and munitions to strengthen Ukraine’s military. Speaking to reporters in Rome, Zelensky...
WARMINGTON: Mr. Wonderful offers report card on Prime Minister Carney's first months in power
Toronto Sun
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July 9, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto & GTA Kevin O'Leary's assessment of new PM surprising but warns rating will go down if he doesn't fire trade minister Chrystia Freeland Get the latest from Joe Warmington straight to your inbox Sign Up Kevin O'Leary,...
Government expects to have TAP’s reprivatization completed “within a year”
Portugal Pulse
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July 10, 2025
The government has initiated steps for the sale of the airline following the approval of a decree-law, which now awaits the President’s promulgation. The goal is to submit the terms of sale to the Council of Ministers within 15 days, according to...