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Europe is shaped by decisions made across borders, from the continent’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine to debates over sanctions and military support. These choices affect security, diplomacy and the daily lives of people across the region.

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Thune says Iran sanctions to be added to Russia sanctions bill

  • Iran sanctions will be added to the Russia bill.
  • The measure seeks to pressure Russia over Ukraine.
  • Senators may vote on it soon.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said sanctions targeting Iran would be added to pending legislation aimed at increasing pressure on Russia. The change could broaden the bill’s reach beyond Moscow’s war in Ukraine, while helping secure support for bringing the long-delayed measure to a Senate vote. The bipartisan…

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DSA member leads Dem primary in Midwest battleground — but trails likely GOP nominee: poll

  • Francesca Hong leads Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary.
  • The DSA member has 26% support.
  • She reportedly trails the likely Republican nominee.

Wisconsin state representative Francesca Hong, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, is leading the Democratic field in the state’s gubernatorial primary, according to a new Marquette Law School poll. Her position is significant because Wisconsin is a closely contested political battleground, although the article says she…

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Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola

  • Italy contacted Ancelotti before Guardiola for its vacant manager’s role.
  • Ancelotti will remain Brazil coach until the 2030 World Cup.
  • Guardiola’s reported salary demands may complicate negotiations.

Italy approached Carlo Ancelotti about becoming national team manager before opening talks with Pep Guardiola, according to technical director Paolo Maldini. The Azzurri are seeking a new coach after Gennaro Gattuso resigned in April following Italy’s third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup, making the appointment…

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EU gives antritrust approval to the Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA

  • EU competition regulators approve the proposed $55 billion EA takeover.
  • Foreign-subsidy and US regulatory reviews remain outstanding.
  • Saudi Arabia’s PIF would hold over 93 per cent of EA.

The European Commission has approved the Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of Electronic Arts on antitrust grounds, finding it is unlikely to harm competition in gaming and esports markets. The decision is an important advance for what could become the largest leveraged buyout in history, although the transaction still…

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Ukraine’s ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated

  • Fedorov rejected Zelensky’s alternative job offer.
  • Protests demand his reinstatement as defence minister.
  • Leadership dispute highlights Ukraine’s wartime reform tensions.

Ukraine’s former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has rejected President Volodymyr Zelensky’s offer of another government role, saying he wants to be restored as defence minister. The dispute matters because Fedorov’s removal prompted nationwide protests and has exposed tensions over Ukraine’s military leadership and the direction of reforms during…

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EA’s $55B Saudi Arabian buyout just got one step closer thanks to the EU

  • EU approves PIF-led $55bn purchase of EA.
  • Deal could become the largest private leveraged buyout.
  • Critics raise concerns over Saudi influence and human rights.

The European Commission has approved Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund-led $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts, finding that the deal is unlikely to harm competition in relevant gaming and esports markets. The approval removes one of the last major regulatory obstacles, bringing the proposed takeover closer to completion…

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Putin’s ‘inner circle’ blames him for devastating Russian losses with Ukraine strikes creating ‘toxic’ Kremlin atmosphere, says Zelensky

  • Zelensky claims Putin's inner circle blames him for war losses.
  • Ukrainian strikes said to be fuelling Kremlin tension.
  • Zelensky describes the internal atmosphere as "toxic".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that members of Vladimir Putin's inner circle are privately blaming the Russian leader for the mounting losses his forces have suffered as a result of Ukrainian strikes, creating what Zelensky described as a "toxic" atmosphere within the Kremlin. The claim, if accurate,…

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Bad Bunny Rules Monthly Touring Report for Record-Extending 10th Time

  • Bad Bunny leads Billboard’s monthly touring chart for a 10th time.
  • June shows earned $123.1 million and sold 773,000 tickets.
  • His current tour has passed $429.7 million without US dates.

Bad Bunny has topped Billboard’s monthly Top Tours chart for a record-extending 10th time, following a June run that generated $123.1 million from 14 shows. The result underlines both his sustained global drawing power and the commercial success of his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, despite it…

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Carapaz wins stage as Pogacar’s team suffers sickness

  • Carapaz won stage 18 after a decisive breakaway attack.
  • Illness has depleted Pogacar’s UAE support team.
  • Pogacar still holds a commanding overall lead.

Richard Carapaz won stage 18 of the Tour de France with an assertive solo breakaway, while overall leader Tadej Pogacar’s UAE Team Emirates-XRG team faced growing concerns over illness. The loss of key helper Brandon McNulty, alongside Adam Yates continuing to struggle, could weaken Pogacar’s support during the…

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The EU Fines Google $1 Billion for Prioritizing Its Own Services in Search

  • EU fines Google $1 billion over search and Play Store practices.
  • Google must stop favouring its own services in search.
  • The company may appeal the Digital Markets Act penalty.

The European Commission has fined Google $1 billion for allegedly abusing its market power by favouring its own services in search results and restricting app developers’ dealings with users outside the Play Store. The case matters because it is a prominent enforcement action under the EU’s Digital Markets…

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