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Sinn Féin trying to ‘shut down debate’, says taoiseach
Sinn Féin is attempting to “shut down debate” by threatening to sue political opponents and the media, the taoiseach (Irish
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Germany’s Merkel defends decision to get Russian natural gas
BERLIN — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday defended her government’s decisions to buy large quantities of natural gas from
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Federal prosecutors take over German rail sabotage probe
BERLIN — German federal prosecutors say they are taking charge of the investigation into the suspected sabotage of a railway communication
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India’s top court split on school ban on Muslim headscarves
NEW DELHI — Two judges on India’s top court on Thursday differed over a ban on the wearing of the hijab,
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NATO chief warns Russia not to cross ‘very important line’
BRUSSELS — Russian President Vladimir Putin would be crossing a “very important line” if he were to order the use of
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Despite turmoil, UK Treasury chief says economic plan stays
LONDON — Britain’s Treasury chief on Thursday rejected suggestions that the Conservative government would reverse course on economic plans that have
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US opts to not rebuild renowned Puerto Rico telescope
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The National Science Foundation announced Thursday that it will not rebuild a renowned radio telescope in Puerto
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Turkish parliament OKs disputed bill to fight disinformation
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s parliament passed a contentious bill Thursday that amends press and social media laws with the stated aim
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Tropical Storm Karl heads back at Mexico’s south Gulf coast
MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Karl turned to the south Thursday and headed for Mexico’s Gulf coast, though forecasters said it
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Austria sues EU executive over green label for gas, nuclear
BERLIN — The Austrian government said Monday it has filed a legal complaint with the European Union’s top court over plans by
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Merkel praises others as she accepts UN refugee agency award
GENEVA — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel received the U.N. refugee agency’s top award on Monday and gave credit to the
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Germany opens investigation of Baltic gas pipeline blasts
BERLIN — German prosecutors on Monday opened an investigation into the suspected sabotage of two gas pipelines built to bring Russian
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Ukraine war round-up: Missiles shake cities but troops say morale high
Civilian areas of Kyiv and other cities were badly hit and infrastructure was targeted, leaving many areas without power. This
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War in Ukraine: Russia’s forces are exhausted, says GCHQ head
Despite the missile attacks on targets across Ukraine on Monday, Sir Jeremy Fleming will claim Moscow is running out of ammunition. He
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Sailor Jamie Mears died in Italy mountain bike fall
Jamie Mears was taking part in a package cycling tour in the province of Imperia on 6 May when he
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Ukraine war: US condemns ‘brutal’ Russian strikes on Ukraine
The US said the “brutal” attacks had hit non-military targets, including a university and children’s playground, and promised ongoing military
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New York City declares emergency over migrant ‘crisis’
More than 17,000 have arrived in the city from the southern border since April. Republican states like Texas, Arizona and
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John Simpson: Zelensky strikes all the right notes
It’s always a temptation to see great wars as a clash between individuals – Napoleon against Wellington, Churchill against Hitler
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Liverpool vows to host best Eurovision for Ukraine
Ukraine’s entrant Kalush Orchestra won May’s contest, however the event will not be staged in the country due to the
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Crimean bridge: Excitement and fear in Ukraine after bridge blast
Videos of the damaged Crimean bridge have spread like wildfire on social media; this is already being compared to the sinking
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