Europe
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European Union offers US a 'zero-for-zero' tariff plan to avoid a trade war
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made it clear that the EU would not rule out retaliation against the U.S. if it meant protecting its interests.
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Europe tries to organize united response to Trump tariffs, but consensus appears challenging
Trump appointed Elon Musk, meanwhile, says he's hoping for a “zero tariff situation” between the US and Europe.
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World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab to step down as chairman
Schwab, who previously stepped down as CEO in May but remained chairman, did not give a reason for his departure, but a spokesperson for the Forum said organization expects the full process will be completed by January 2027.
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French prime minister ousted in no-confidence vote
This is the first time France's government has collapsed in a no-confidence vote since the 1960s.
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Lawmakers in UK give initial approval to bill that allows assisted suicide for terminally ill adults
Parliament approved the bill in a 330 to 275 vote.
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World gets first glimpse of restored Notre Dame, 5 years after devastating fire at Paris cathedral
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the cathedral was "repaired, reinvented and rebuilt".
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Europe offers ways to curb illegal migration but no playbook for mass deportations
GOP presidential-nominee Donald Trump has said he'll deport as many as 20 million undocumented migrants once in office
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Amsterdam police warn of potential new unrest in the city after last week's antisemitic attacks
The warning comes after the city extended a ban on protests through Thursday. Additional protests occurred Monday anyways, when dozens of people armed with sticks and firecrackers set a tram on fire.
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Amsterdam temporarily bans protests after antisemitic attack on Israeli soccer fans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema on Friday said that a ban on protests will be in place through Sunday, and that there will be a bolstered police presence. She also banned “face-covering clothing” and “carrying objects” that could lead to unrest.
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Trump win sparks mad scramble among European leaders to curry favor, Pope silent, Zelensky hopeful
From across the political spectrum, European leaders were quick to pat the former and future president on the back.
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Ukrainian army engages North Korean troops in ongoing war with Russia
“The first battles with North Korean soldiers have opened a new chapter of instability in the world," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
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Germany to close Iranian consulates following execution of German prisoner in Iran
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced Thursday that consulates in Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich will close, which will leave Iran with only its embassy in Berlin.
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Pentagon warns North Korean troops are marching toward Ukraine
Ukraine U.N. Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya said his country expects up to 4,500 North Korean troops to arrive at the Ukraine border this week, and whom could engage in combat operations next month.