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Europe
A court in Mali has sentenced a French embassy official to 20 years in prison on charges of espionage and undermining state security. The official, detained since August 2025, faces a €5,400 fine and a ban on entering Mali, escalating tensions between the military-led government and France.
A girl, identified only as Lyhanna, has been missing since 29 May after being last seen entering a man’s car near Fleurance. Authorities are actively investigating her disappearance, seeking information from the public to aid in the search efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended an invitation for a direct meeting with Vladimir Putin, proposing a “full ceasefire” in an open letter. This marks a rare direct appeal since Russia’s invasion in 2022, aiming to resolve the conflict through personal engagement.
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Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will consult with Slovakia’s Robert Fico this morning regarding Ukraine and the Druzhba oil pipeline dispute. Orbán criticises Kyiv’s response following damages allegedly caused by a Russian drone strike.
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The Green Party of England and Wales achieved a significant victory in yesterday’s pivotal UK by-election, surpassing Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. The Labour Party suffered a notable defeat amid ongoing challenges within the political landscape of the European Union.
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Data released this morning reveals households across Europe are experiencing greater price pressures than reported, despite headline inflation dropping to 1.7%.
The European Central Bank’s surveys underscore this discrepancy.
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Italy’s Industry Minister Adolfo Urso has called for the suspension of the EU’s carbon market this morning, highlighting concerns for European businesses amid rising energy costs. His remarks come as the bloc prepares a forthcoming review.
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This morning, the European Union responds to the “My Voice, My Choice” initiative, which gathered over 1.1 million signatures advocating for improved access to safe abortions across member states. Actions are anticipated today.
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This morning, the European Commission unveiled a proposal to impose prison sentences of two to eight years for firearms-related offences across the European Union. The directive aims to harmonise penalties and enhance cooperation among member states.
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