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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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Deschamps predicts ‘spectacular’ France v Spain semi-final

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  • Deschamps predicts a "spectacular" France v Spain World Cup semi-final
  • France could reach a third straight World Cup final with a win
  • Mbappe declared fit despite ankle issue from quarter-final win

France manager Didier Deschamps has predicted a "spectacular" World Cup semi-final against Spain in Dallas on Tuesday, as the two European heavyweights meet in a repeat of recent tournament clashes. Spain beat France in the Euro 2024 semi-final and again in a nine-goal Nations League thriller last year,…

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‘We have a different team’: Revenge for Euro exit drives France ahead of Spain semi-final

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  • France face Spain in World Cup semi-final, seeking Euro 2024 revenge
  • Tchouaméni could return; Mbappé fit despite ankle knock
  • Deschamps downplays revenge talk, calls Spain favourites

France's midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery says the team wants "revenge" for their Euro 2024 semi-final defeat when they face Spain in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final in Dallas. The match carries added significance as Spain, the reigning European champions, beat France in Munich two years ago, but Didier Deschamps' side…

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Warning over ‘unhealthiest generation of children in decades’: UK now has some of the worst outcomes for kids in Europe, with declining vaccination rates and rising asthma admissions and mental health disorders

  • UK children now among Europe's worst for health outcomes
  • Vaccination rates falling while asthma admissions rise
  • Mental health disorders in children also increasing

A new warning highlights that the UK now has some of the worst health outcomes for children in Europe, with experts describing today's youngsters as potentially the "unhealthiest generation in decades." The assessment points to a combination of falling vaccination uptake, rising hospital admissions for asthma, and an…

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Brit whose wife and 12 friends are feared dead after Spain wildfires tells of how he survived as the wall of flames tore past – after rushing back to save their cats

  • Briton feared his wife and 12 friends died in Spanish wildfire.
  • He survived after returning to rescue their cats.
  • Wall of flames passed him during the escape attempt.

A British man has described surviving a devastating wildfire in Spain that is feared to have killed his wife and twelve friends, after he turned back into the path of the flames to rescue their cats. He recounted the terrifying moment a wall of fire swept past him,…

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ISIS couple who enslaved and raped Yazidi girls aged five and 12 are jailed in Germany

  • German court jailed ISIS couple for enslaving and abusing Yazidi children
  • Husband got life; wife was sentenced to nine and a half years
  • Case centres on genocide, rape, forced labour and religious persecution

A German court has jailed an Iraqi ISIS couple for enslaving and sexually abusing two Yazidi girls aged five and 12, in a case linked to the group’s campaign against the Yazidi minority. The ruling matters because it is another attempt to hold ISIS members accountable in Europe…

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Europe takes step toward social media ban for kids

  • EU may restrict children’s access to social media
  • Report links heavy use to mental health harms
  • Any bloc-wide law would need all 27 states’ backing

The European Commission has signalled that it may move towards restricting children’s access to social media after a new expert report linked heavy platform use to mental health and developmental concerns. Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the issue is not simply whether children can use social…

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Spain defender Leon joins London City Lionesses

  • Mapi Leon has joined London City Lionesses on a three-year contract.
  • The signing signals serious WSL and European ambitions.
  • Leon brings elite experience after nine trophy-laden years at Barcelona.

Spain defender Mapi Leon has signed for London City Lionesses on a three-year deal after leaving Barcelona, in a move that underlines the London club’s growing ambitions in the Women’s Super League. The transfer matters because Leon arrives as one of Europe’s most decorated defenders, adding major experience…

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Rodri: ‘France are one of the best teams here, in great form, but so are Spain. We can beat them’

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  • Rodri says Spain believe they can beat France
  • He sees Spain and France as two top-form sides
  • Recent wins over France boost Spain’s confidence

Spain captain Rodri says his side are confident they can beat France in their World Cup semi-final, arguing that while France are among the tournament’s strongest teams, Spain are in equally good form. The interview matters because Rodri is both the team’s captain and a key on-field leader,…

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UK’s first eastern European mayor loses lengthy legal battle to avoid deportation following his conviction for rape

  • Former mayor loses final deportation fight
  • Rape conviction was central to the case
  • Years of appeals ended in removal ruling

The article reports that the UK’s first eastern European mayor has lost a long-running legal fight to stop his deportation after being convicted of rape. In practical terms, it means the courts have rejected his bid to remain in Britain despite his previous public office, and the case…

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Would-be Tory MPs must believe in ‘fundamental’ need for Britain to quit ECHR in order to be candidate at next election – Philp

  • Philp wants Tory candidates to back leaving the ECHR
  • The stance could shape candidate selection
  • ECHR policy remains a major Tory dividing line

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said prospective Conservative parliamentary candidates for the next general election should believe in the “fundamental” need for Britain to leave the European Convention on Human Rights. His comments matter because they signal a possible tightening of the party’s stance on human rights law…

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