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France: Macron’s rising star, Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin, accused of rape
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France: Macron’s rising star, Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin, accused of rape

French prosecutors have reopened a probe into allegations of rape involving Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin. He denies any wrongdoing, and…
Belgium braces for return of foreign fighters
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Belgium braces for return of foreign fighters

More than 100 foreign fighters have returned to Belgium, with more to follow. Some want to leave their past behind,…
Migrant relocations from Italy and Greece drawing to a close
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Migrant relocations from Italy and Greece drawing to a close

Germany has said it is resettling the last few migrants from Greece and Italy under the EU’s relocation scheme. Germany…
Russian opposition leader arrested amid election protests
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Russian opposition leader arrested amid election protests

Protesters gathered across Russia on Sunday to support opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s call to boycott the March presidential election, and…
Finland elections: President Sauli Niinisto reelected with huge majority
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Finland elections: President Sauli Niinisto reelected with huge majority

Finnish voters opted for reliability and stability by overwhelmingly handing a second term to President Niinisto. His huge victory means…
Australia Day: Thousands protest ‘European invasion’
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Australia Day: Thousands protest ‘European invasion’

Marches have taken place across Australia in protest at a national holiday many see as offensive to indigenous people. Divisions…
Europe takes center stage in Davos ahead of Trump arrival
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Europe takes center stage in Davos ahead of Trump arrival

It’s day two at the World Economic Forum and there’ll be no escaping Europe. The leaders of France and Germany,…
Belgium lowers terror threat level to pre-attacks status
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Belgium lowers terror threat level to pre-attacks status

Belgium has reduced its terror threat level after three years on high alert. Prime Minister Charles Michel said there will…
UK army chief Nick Carter calls for cash to counter Russia ‘threats’
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UK army chief Nick Carter calls for cash to counter Russia ‘threats’

Russia is building up “aggressive” military forces and the British army would struggle to match Moscow’s capabilities, according to UK…
Luxembourg’s Jean Asselborn calls for recognizing Palestine
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Luxembourg’s Jean Asselborn calls for recognizing Palestine

Luxembourg and other EU nations would recognize the Palestinian state were France to lead the way, Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn…
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