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Donald Trump announced an unexpected deployment of an additional 5,000 US troops to Poland, citing the electoral success of President Karol Nawrocki, whom he endorsed. The decision surprised both Polish authorities and the US administration, with reports indicating Trump did not consult military officials prior to the announcement.

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Portuguese police arrested the mother of two young French boys found abandoned near Comporta, where they were left alone with backpacks. The boys, aged four and five, were reported missing from Colmar, France. Authorities are investigating charges of abuse and abandonment related to the case.

Russia has fired intercontinental missiles into Ukraine, marking the first time they have used such weapons. It comes after Ukraine fired British and American missiles into Russia. The ongoing escalations in the war dominate European news, as the EU leaders prepare for US support for Ukraine to come to a screeching end in January when Donald Trump takes office.

The ongoing discussions at COP29 continue to dominate European news as a climate finance deal has failed to break a stand-off between rich and poor nations.

European Union nations are ready to step up military and financial support for Ukraine if the United States scales back its aid, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stated on Tuesday. His remarks came during a high-level meeting in Warsaw marking the 1,000th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  

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