French Far-Right Awaits Crucial Court Ruling That Could Reshape 2027 Presidential Race

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is awaiting a crucial court ruling on July 7 that will determine whether she can contest the 2027 presidential election. The appeal challenges a five-year ban from holding public office and a four-year prison sentence imposed in 2025 over the embezzlement of European Parliament funds. The verdict could either […]

EU Pledges Fresh Support to Armenia Amid Rising Russian Economic Pressure

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The European Union has announced an additional €18 million in economic assistance for Armenia and eased export rules for Armenian goods as part of efforts to strengthen ties with the South Caucasus nation. The support comes as Armenia faces increasing trade restrictions from Russia, which have affected key exports including fresh produce, flowers, fish, and […]

Greek Ruling Party Calls for Nationwide Protests After Firebomb Attack Kills Candidate’s Mother

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Greece’s governing New Democracy party has called on its supporters to stage protests after a firebomb attack in the northern city of Thessaloniki claimed the life of the 72-year-old mother of parliamentary candidate Afroditi Nestora. The victim died from severe burns sustained during coordinated attacks on three homes linked to members of the ruling party. […]

Mega-Deals Drive Global M&A to Record High in First Half of 2026

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Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reached a record $2.8 trillion in announced deals during the first half of 2026, marking a 48% increase compared to the same period last year, according to LSEG data. The surge was largely driven by 47 mega-deals valued at over $10 billion each, which together accounted for more than $1.3 […]

Rebel Catholic Group Defies Pope Leo XIV by Ordaining Four Bishops in Switzerland

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A breakaway Catholic group, the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), ordained four new bishops in Écône, Switzerland, on Wednesday despite a direct appeal from Pope Leo XIV to halt the ceremony. Thousands of supporters gathered to witness the ordination, which the Vatican had warned would be considered a schismatic act. In a letter sent […]

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Makes Global Debut as Inflation Takes Centre Stage

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U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh made his first major international appearance at the European Central Bank’s annual forum in Sintra, Portugal, joining ECB President Christine Lagarde, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem. The discussion focused on the shared challenge of bringing inflation under control, while also

BYD Nears Decision on Second European Manufacturing Plant

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Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is close to finalising plans for a second manufacturing facility in Europe as it accelerates its regional expansion. Speaking at the Reuters Automotive Europe conference in Frankfurt, BYD’s special adviser for Europe, Alfredo Altavilla, said a decision is expected soon, with Spain and France emerging as the leading candidates. The

Germany Arrests Rwanda Genocide Suspect Accused of Ordering Killings

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German prosecutors have arrested a German-Rwandan national accused of assisting in the 1994 Rwanda genocide by ordering the killings of Tutsis. The suspect, identified only as Innocent S under German privacy laws, was detained in the central state of Hesse. He faces charges of complicity in genocide and 25 counts of murder for allegedly directing […]

Spain’s Citizenship Law Triggers Political Clash Over Overseas Voters

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Spain’s citizenship law granting nationality to descendants of Spaniards exiled during the Civil War and the Franco dictatorship has become the center of a political dispute ahead of the country’s next general election. Since the law was expanded in 2022, more than 544,000 people have obtained Spanish citizenship, with over 306,000 registering to vote, while

EU Carbon Market Overhaul Sparks Industry Concerns Over Climate Goals

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European industrial companies have warned that proposed changes to the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) could weaken incentives for businesses that have invested heavily in low-carbon technologies. Firms including SSAB, Heidelberg Materials, and Rockwool argue that easing carbon pricing or expanding free emissions permits would unfairly benefit