Von der Leyen calls on EU to defend role in 'hostile' world
Europe • Sep 10, 2025, 3:39 AM
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In a combative State of the EU address on Wednesday, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen urged Europe to assert its independence in a "hostile" world, as she condemned Russia's drone incursion in Poland and said she would push to sanction "extremist" ministers and curb trade ties over the dire situation in Gaza.
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Prince Harry and King Charles have first meeting in over a year
Europe • 9:58 AM
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Britain’s Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch's London home, the first time they’ve met in well over a year. The two have been distant since Harry and his wife, Meghan, left royal life and moved to Califo
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'Disquiet in Poland': Parliament convenes emergency session following Russian drone incursions
Europe • 9:30 AM
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The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting following what the Polish foreign ministry said was a Russian drone raid on its territory. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, François Picard welcomes Marcin Zaborowski, Policy Director
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Police clash with thousands protesting Macron across France
Europe • 9:14 AM
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A day of anti-government action across France on Wednesday saw streets choked with smoke, barricades in flames and volleys of tear gas as protesters denounced budget cuts and political turmoil. The nationwide “Block Everything” campaign presented a chall
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Russian drones shot down over Poland, NATO mulls ‘drone wall’
Europe • 9:12 AM
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Multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland in what European officials described Wednesday as a deliberate provocation, causing NATO to send fighter jets to shoot them down. Only four out of the ten drones were shot down, however, FRANCE 24's Dave Keatin
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