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As trade war with China looms, how can the EU defend itself?

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UAE still investigating mystery nuclear plant drone attack

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Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Evening

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Colonial ghosts, virgins and Nazi directors: The International Booker Prize 2026 shortlist

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Iran sets up Hormuz transit authority to charge ships for passage

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Spain tilts right under Pedro Sánchez despite progressive credentials abroad

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Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air during US air show

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Macho men: Javier Bardem hits out at Trump, Putin and Netanyahu for 'male toxic behaviour'

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Amid growing hantavirus worries, how prepared is Europe for new health threats?

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Take a ‘long snooze’ in South Korea: Is this the world’s best hotel bed?

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EU honours Merkel as stabilizer in nod to Trump-era turbulence

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‘A lot of masculinity in the room’: Kallas argues for greater female participation in diplomacy

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How sport is changing the lives of people with autism in Central Asia

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Former Google executive Matt Brittin takes reins at scandal-hit public broadcaster BBC

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Thousands gather for Trump-backed prayer rally in Washington

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Off-grid Greece: This private island is going up for auction from €247,000

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Magyar signals first openness to Ukraine accession talks since Orbán’s departure

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Iran heads to World Cup training camp in Turkey with no US visas issued

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Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government

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UzNIF debuts on London market in first international Uzbek IPO

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Iran calls for reconstruction support at World Urban Forum in Baku

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Bodies of four divers who drowned in Maldives diving accident found, Italy says

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French singer and actor Patrick Bruel faces more accusations of sexual violence

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Gaza-bound aid flotilla says it is 'under attack' as Israel intercepts fleet off Cyprus

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Fires and damaged buildings after massive Russian drone attack

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Ryanair profits surge 40% to €2.26 billion despite Boeing delays and fuel crisis

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Cats in costumes and beauty contests draw crowds at expo

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In the money: How much will Shakira receive after winning battle against Spain's tax authorities?

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Russia unleashes another aerial barrage on Ukraine as war's long-range strikes escalate

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Meloni urges EU to treat energy crisis like defence emergency, relax fiscal rules

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Zelenskyy's former chief of staff released on €2.7 million bail in anti-corruption probe

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Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Midday

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Pop watch mania: Swatch appeals for calm as clamour continues for its 'Royal Pop'

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'We want to create bridges, not burn them,' says Finnish Foreign Trade Minister on EU-US deal

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How Dropbox makes remote jobs work as more firms return to the office

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Europe's poverty divide: Which cities and regions are most and least at risk?

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Breaking down the Europa League final: Four key players to watch

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Bodybuilders show off muscles at Southeast Asian championships

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Exclusive: Poland’s hydrogen buses confront prohibitive fuel costs, new report claims

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Short-haul trips are on the rise for European summer holidays – here’s where to book now

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Japan arrests US nationals after one entered enclosure at viral baby monkey Punch's zoo

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Watch: Bulgaria welcomes home Eurovision winner Dara with trophy

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Commission invites stakeholders to join the European Housing Alliance

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Around 10 'new' victims in France's Epstein probe have come forward, prosecutor says

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Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man

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Can the EU stop 'nudification' apps?

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Obesity rates plateau in wealthy nations but keep rising elsewhere, global study finds

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The EU’s plan to tackle 'cookie fatigue'

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Watch: Brussels & European capitals—how New Delhi is leveraging a two-tier strategy in Europe

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Commission welcomes political agreement on the rights of adults in need of protection in cross-border situations

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