Europe
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Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak causes cattle killing and border shutdown in Central Europe
The outbreak was initially discovered in early March on a cattle farm in northwestern Hungary, according to the Associated Press
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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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Olympic officials postpone men's triathlon because of unsafe water conditions in Seine
Levels of E. coli remain too high for athletes to swim in the water as of Tuesday.
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U.S. sending Ukraine $1.7 billion in security assistance
The aid package includes materiel support and funds
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Paris Olympics officially kick off after opening ceremony
The United States is expected to host the next summer Olympics in Los Angeles, in 2028, with Australia hosting the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane. The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Milan, Italy.
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Post-Brexit, U.K. seeks closer security ties with continental Europe
The U.K. and Germany inked a new defense and security agreement promising closer cooperation in the cyber realm
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Polish President Duda strongly condemns ceding Ukrainian territory to Russia to end war
Duda, whose country is the largest bordering Ukraine, said his neighbor should be admitted to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as fast as possible because Russia cannot be allowed to win its war.
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Police in England searching for suspect linked to murder of BBC commentator's wife, two daughters
John Hunt is a commentator on the BBC's horse racing radio channel named BBC Racing.
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French Prime Minister announces resignation following second round of snap elections
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced on Sunday that he is turning in his resignation on Monday.
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Leftist coalition wins most seats but no party wins majority in French election; turmoil projected
It is now expected to take weeks of political jockeying and deal making to determine who will be the new prime minister and lead the National Assembly.
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Hungarian PM Orban faces criticism for visit with Putin, calls it 'first steps toward peace'
Critics say this could "undermine Ukraine’s call for more support.”
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Hungary’s Orban marches to own beat, dismaying some in EU. His Putin meeting is latest move
The consensus of the EU and the U.S. is to allow Zelensky to set the terms that would need to be met before agreeing to a ceasefire.