EuropeSweden to Deploy Patriot Air Defence Systems to Poland in December
Sweden will deploy a Patriot air defence system and about 100 personnel to Poland from December to protect NATO's eastern flank.
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EuropeBulgaria Black Sea Drone Attack Sinks Cargo Ship, Crew Missing
Drones struck two cargo ships in Bulgaria's Black Sea exclusive economic zone on Tuesday: the Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sank with its crew missing, while the Palau-flagged Able caught fire and its 18 crew were rescued. PM Radev called it a blatant violation of international law.
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EuropeUkraine Blames Russian Drones for Sinking of Grain Ship in Romanian Waters
Ukraine says Russian drones sank the Turkish-owned grain ship Royad Mammadov in Romania's Black Sea waters, killing two crew members; Romania has not confirmed the cause.
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EuropeFormer Prince Andrew Files High Court Challenge Over Epstein-Linked Search Warrants
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has filed a High Court claim challenging the search warrants used in his February arrest, with a private hearing set for Thursday.
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EuropePedro Sánchez Calls Snap Election for November 29 After Parliament Rejects Housing Measures
Spain's Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election for November 29 after parliament rejected his government's emergency housing measures, betting a fresh mandate can break the political deadlock.
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EuropeRussia warns diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv, pledges “massive” strikes on Ukrainian cities
Russia has warned foreign diplomats and nationals to leave Kyiv and pledged to continue "massive" retaliatory strikes on the Ukrainian capital and other cities, hours after a Russian strike damaged a major bridge across the Dnipro river on Saturday morning. FAKTA Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday it will continue systematic retaliatory strikes on Kyiv
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EuropeZelenskiy: Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow’s “new doctrine” of airstrikes
Ukraine will double down on striking Russian oil refineries in response to a new Russian policy of airstrikes designed to force people to abandon Kyiv and other cities ahead of winter, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview on Saturday — but insisted Ukraine will not target civilians. FAKTA Zelenskiy told Reuters that Ukraine will
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EuropeRussia Strikes Kyiv’s Northern Bridge as Bridge Attacks Enter Third Day
Russia struck Kyiv's Northern Bridge early Saturday, the third straight day of attacks on the capital's Dnipro crossings. Mayor Klitschko says strikes are 'tearing Kyiv apart'.
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EuropeBritish-Iranian Man Arrested as Sixth Suspect in RAF Fairford Terror Probe
British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian national in London as a sixth suspect in the RAF Fairford terror-plot investigation, amid Prime Minister Andy Burnham's claim of "strong indications" of Iranian involvement.
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EuropePentagon Excludes UK, France and Baltic States from NATO Future Talks in Poland
The Pentagon excluded the UK, France and the Baltic states from NATO future talks in Poland, Politico reports. Elbridge Colby's 'Bergen Group' convenes next month.
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EuropeEstonia Blames Russia for Arson Attack on Defence Company Supplying Ukraine
Estonia says an August arson attack on Milrem Robotics in Tallinn was sabotage commissioned by Russian security services. Moscow denies it; NATO and European allies are backing Estonia.
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EuropeFrench Youth Flock to Catholic Church Amidst Growing Demand for Community
A notable surge in baptisms is being observed across France, indicating a renewed interest among young people in the Catholic faith and its associated community. This trend appears to be driven by a desire for spiritual grounding and a sense of belonging in an increasingly secularized society. The phenomenon has been amplified by recent high-profile
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