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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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Europe’s most effective tool to cut greenhouse gas emissions ‘risks being weakened’

  • EU proposes softer emissions trading rules, easing pressure on heavy industry
  • Comes amid record heat and deadly wildfires across Europe
  • ETS to expand to waste, private jets and some international flights

The European Commission has proposed an overhaul of the EU's emissions trading system (ETS), widely regarded as Europe's most effective policy for cutting greenhouse gases, prompting criticism that the changes would water down its impact. The revised plan would give heavy industries a less demanding and cheaper path…

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If air quality is poor, Argentina could be hurt by Spain’s style in World Cup Final, FOX analyst says

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  • Wildfire smoke may hurt air quality at Sunday's World Cup final.
  • Analyst says this could disadvantage Argentina against Spain's style.
  • Spain already trained through smoke; Argentina's president will skip the match.

Ahead of Sunday's FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium, a Fox Sports analyst has warned that poor air quality caused by Canadian wildfire smoke could affect the match, potentially disadvantaging Argentina against Spain's possession-based playing style. Wildfire smoke has pushed air quality across…

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Keep calm and carry on – Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup

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  • Azpilicueta says Spain's calm, consistent identity will carry them past Argentina.
  • Spain are unbeaten in 37 games and haven't trailed in this World Cup.
  • He warns Messi and Julian Alvarez pose a major threat for Argentina.

In a BBC column ahead of the World Cup 2026 final, former Chelsea and Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta explains why he believes Spain's consistency and collective mentality make them favourites to beat Argentina on Sunday and win a second World Cup, echoing their 2010 triumph. He argues Spain's…

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Wildfire smoke engulfs New York sparking World Cup final fears with residents told to stay indoors and pollution compared to ‘smoking ten cigarettes a day’

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  • Wildfire smoke blankets New York, triggering air quality warnings
  • Pollution compared to smoking about ten cigarettes daily
  • Residents told to stay indoors amid World Cup final concerns

Thick wildfire smoke has blanketed New York City, prompting air quality warnings and fears over the upcoming World Cup final, with officials urging residents to stay indoors. Health experts have compared the pollution levels to smoking around ten cigarettes a day, raising concerns for both locals and the…

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Russian troops’ 20-minute life-expectancy on meat-grinder frontline: Putin is losing 7,000 soldiers a WEEK because of Ukraine’s ‘killing-machine’ drones, CIA reveals

  • CIA reportedly says Russia is losing 7,000 troops weekly.
  • Ukrainian drones blamed for extreme frontline casualty rates.
  • Exposed soldiers reportedly face just 20-minute life expectancy.

A new US intelligence assessment reported by the CIA suggests Russian forces are suffering extremely heavy casualties on the front line in Ukraine, with losses reportedly running at around 7,000 soldiers a week. The assessment attributes much of this attrition to Ukraine's extensive use of drones, which have…

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The big World Cup final quiz

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  • Guardian quiz tests knowledge of World Cup final history and trivia
  • Published ahead of Sunday's Argentina v Spain final
  • Covers 15 questions spanning finals from 1950 to 2022

The Guardian has published a 15-question quiz ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, testing readers' knowledge of the previous 22 finals. Compiled by Richard Foster, presenter of the It Started With A Kick podcast, the quiz taps into pre-final excitement by inviting fans to…

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EU defangs a key pillar of its climate policy to allow more pollution

  • EU weakens its ETS carbon cap, delaying zero emissions past 2039
  • Free carbon allowances extended to 2038; outside offsets allowed from 2036
  • WWF warns EU may miss its 2040 climate target as a result

The European Commission has unveiled a revised Emissions Trading System (ETS) that significantly weakens the EU's flagship carbon-pricing mechanism, allowing industry to continue emitting greenhouse gases well into the 2040s instead of reaching zero by 2039 as originally planned. The move, likely to be seen as a concession…

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TORANAGA UK Signs With FIREFLASH RECORDS, Announces European Tour Supporting ONSLAUGHT

  • British thrash metal band TORANAGA UK signs with Fireflash Records
  • New album nearing completion; European tour begins October 2026 supporting ONSLAUGHT
  • Band reunited in 2024 after decades-long hiatus following label restructuring in the '90s

Hailing from Bradford in West Yorkshire, TORANAGA wrote a chapter in metal history with their first two studio albums, "Bastard Ballads" (1988) and "God's Gift" (1990), achieving cult status within the metal scene. Although they remained underdogs, TORANAGA can be mentioned alongside their compatrio...

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Unbeatables v untouchables? Spain’s run faces ultimate test in World Cup final

  • Spain reach World Cup final unbeaten in 37 matches, equalling Italy's European record
  • Streak began after March 2024 defeat to Colombia, includes wins over major rivals
  • Argentina, unbeaten in 14, face Spain in the final with history against them

Spain's 2-0 win over France in the World Cup semi-final extended their unbeaten run in normal and extra time to 37 matches, equalling the best such streak by a European nation and setting up a final against Argentina. The achievement is remarkable given Spain's status as reigning champions…

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Top EU court clips YouTube’s intermediary defense over reviewed content

  • CJEU rules Google loses "neutral host" defence for vetted, monetised channels.
  • Case tied to a €750,000 Italian fine over gambling-promo videos.
  • Dispute returns to Italy's Council of State; Google plans to contest it.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that Google cannot automatically claim "neutral intermediary" liability protection for YouTube content it has reviewed as part of a commercial partnership with a creator. The judgment stems from a €750,000 fine imposed on Google Ireland by Italy's communications…

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