Moldovans begin voting in tense election, torn between EU and Russia
Europe • Sep 28, 2025, 9:44 AM
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Moldovans began voting in a parliamentary election on Sunday that could have a major impact on the government's quest to join the European Union, as a popular pro-Russian group seeks to steer the small nation away from closer ties with the bloc. Story by Emily Boyle.
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Drone incursions show Russia seeking to escalate war, Zelensky warns Europe
Europe • 9:16 PM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned European leaders on Thursday that recent drone incursions signaled Russia’s intent to “escalate” its aggression, offering Ukraine’s battlefield experience to counter the threat at a Copenhagen summit attended
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Putin calls detention of Russia-linked tanker by France 'piracy'
Europe • 8:05 PM
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday slammed the detention of a Russia-linked oil tanker by France as "piracy". French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe Thursday to take coordinated action against Russia's so-called shadow fleet, and fol
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Two killed, three wounded in 'terrorist attack' outside Manchester synagogue
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Two people were killed and three seriously wounded Thursday when a man drove a car into a crowd outside a synagogue in the northern English city of Manchester. The attacker was shot dead, and police declared the assault, which occurred on Yom Kipur, a te
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EU leaders meet to plan defence strategy after drone incursions over Denmark
Europe • 8:54 AM
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EU leaders meet in Copenhagen Wednesday to reinforce Europe’s defences and Ukraine aid after a wave of mysterious drone incursions over Denmark fuelled fears of Russian hybrid attacks. Brussels is urging member states to unite behind four flagship defenc
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Zelensky to attend European summit as EU seeks to boost support
Europe • 5:37 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join European leaders in Copenhagen on Thursday as the EU looks to step up support for Kyiv amid waning US backing.
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At least 195,000 take to streets across France to denounce budget cuts
Europe • 5:01 AM
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Nearly 195,000 people marched through French cities Thursday to protest planned spending cuts in next year’s budget, according to the French interior ministry. The hard-left CGT trade union put the figure at 600,000. Read our live blog to see how the day
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