'Hugely disappointed': EU gets 15% tariff on cars but fails to secure exemption for wine
Europe • Aug 21, 2025, 1:49 PM
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The US and EU unveiled details of a trade deal Thursday lowering tariffs on European cars but keeping a 15% levy on wine and spirits, despite a push by France, Italy and other wine-making countries to win a zero tariff exemption. Brussels said it would push for further concessions as negotiations continue.
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Denmark summons US diplomat over Greenland 'interference'
Europe • 7:29 PM
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Denmark summoned the US charge d'affaires on Wednesday after reports of attempted interference in Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory that US President Donald Trump wants to take over. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has repeate
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How Russia is building airports to launch Iranian drones at Ukraine
Europe • 4:46 PM
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The number of Russian strikes on Ukraine using Shahed kamikaze drones has been rising significantly since the beginning of the year, terrorising civilians. In order to continue its relentless drone campaign, Russia has been setting up special airports cu
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The Bright Side: Smiling figurine thought to be first 'portrait' of a Viking
Europe • 4:30 PM
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Denmark's National Museum has unveiled what it calls the first true "portrait" of a Viking. The remarkably detailed 10th-century figurine challenges popular notions of the Norse as wild, unkempt warriors, instead revealing a figure of refinement and styl
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REPLAY & ANALYSIS - Moldova: EU leaders show support against 'Russian interference'
Europe • 3:21 PM
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The leaders of France, Germany and Poland arrived in Moldova on Wednesday in a show of support, a day before campaigning starts for next month's tense parliamentary election amid claims of Russian interference in the pro-EU nation bordering Ukraine. The
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More than 100,000 Ukrainian homes lose power after Russia targets energy sites
Europe • 10:11 AM
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More than 100,000 households were left without power Wednesday after Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Kyiv said. The overnight strikes also killed three people in the southern Kherson region.
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Denmark summons US envoy over reported covert influence operations in Greenland
Europe • 8:54 AM
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Denmark summoned the US chargé d'affaires over state media reports that US officials with connections to President Donald Trump have been carrying out covert influence operations in the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland. Trump has repeatedly state
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French, German, Polish leaders to visit Moldova in show of force in face of Russia
Europe • 8:39 AM
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The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are due in Moldova on Wednesday in a show of support, a day before campaigning starts for next month's tense parliamentary election amid claims of Russian interference in the pro-EU nation bordering Ukraine. Deta
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Venice Film Festival hit by Gaza protests as activists unfurl 'Free Palestine' banner
Europe • 6:47 AM
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The 82nd Venice Film Festival opens Wednesday with a dazzling parade of Hollywood stars and feted filmmakers but the glamour has been overshadowed by Gaza war protests, including a “Free Palestine” banner at the main venue and calls from Italian filmmake
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Macron pledges 'determined support' for Moldova, condemns Russian 'lies' ahead of pivotal poll
Europe • 5:20 AM
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday declared France's "determined support" for Moldova and its EU ambitions, while slamming the "Kremlin's propaganda" on a symbolic visit to the former Soviet republic. Leaders from France, Germany and Poland ar
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Ukraine eases martial law, opens border to young men
Europe • 3:36 AM
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Despite struggling to withstand Russia's persistent advancements on its eastern territories, Ukraine on Tuesday decided to loosen its martial law restrictions, allowing men aged 18 to 22 to cross the border freely. Story by Morgan Ayre.
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European leaders display support to Moldova against Russian interference
Europe • 12:56 AM
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The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are to visit Moldova on August 27 in a show of support for the EU-candidate country, which accuses Russia of seeking to destabilise it. Details by FRANCE 24 reporter Clovis Casali.
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