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World’s cartoonists on this week’s events

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Drawing the top stories around the globe.

Bird flu in US cows: Should Europe be worried?

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One in five samples of retail milk in the U.S. have tested positive for viral fragments.

Friday, Apr 26

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The king’s health: After annus horribilis, finally some good news

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British royals Kate Middleton and King Charles continue to battle cancer.

King Charles III heads back to work as cancer treatment continues

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Cautiously upbeat statement from Buckingham Palace comes as British ruler continues cancer treatment.

EU pledges further €68M in humanitarian aid for Palestinians

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"The critical condition of Palestinians in extreme peril is getting disastrous beyond words,” the European Commissioner for Crisis Management said.

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Nord stream methane leaks won’t majorly affect climate, study finds

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There were fears the incident could lead to significant climate risks.

Azerbaijan president: COP29 won’t stop us investing in ‘god-given’ gas

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President Ilham Aliyev used a Berlin climate speech to push for major foreign investments to boost its natural gas exports to Europe.

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The unimaginable hardships of Nicolas Sarkozy’s son

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Paul Dallison writes Declassified, a weekly satirical column.

Cops step in as Gaza protest hits Nancy Pelosi’s Oxford speech

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Campaign group holds silent protest at prestigious English university.

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Brits charged with helping Russia after suspected arson attack on Ukraine-linked firm

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UK foreign secretary David Cameron 'deeply concerned' by allegations Brits worked 'to benefit the Russian state.'

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China’s fast-fashion app Shein will face tougher EU tech rules

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BRUSSELS — Chinese-founded fashion app Shein will face stringent rules on how it handles content on its platform starting in late August, the European Commission said Friday.

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Tory star Kemi Badenoch blasts David Cameron’s Brexit ‘dereliction of duty’

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The business secretary continues the Conservative forever war on Brexit.

Xi warns Blinken: Stop being two-faced

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America is "saying one thing and doing another," Chinese leader cautions top US diplomat.

Ouagadougou vs. the BBC

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Burkina Faso's Russian-allied military junta targets Western media outlets.

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Putin wants to divide the US and Britain. Is it working?

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“America will always defend democracy in its hour of need. We tell our allies: We will stand with you. We tell our adversaries: Don’t mess with us.” The words of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer struck a rare note of…

EU weighs sanctions on Russian liquefied natural gas

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The European Commission is considering sanctions against Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to two EU diplomats, a move that would mark the first time Brussels has dared to go after Moscow’s gas sector.

Ukraine arrests agri minister over land-grab corruption accusations

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KYIV — Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities Friday arrested Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi, over allegations of graft.

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Greece, Spain will refuse to send Ukraine air defense systems

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy's launcher hopes dashed in Athens and Madrid.

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CO2 en stock

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La source d’informations quotidiennes sur l’énergie et le climat en France. Par ARTHUR NAZARET Avec AUDE LE GENTIL et NICOLAS CAMUT Infos et tuyaux à partager ? Ecrivez à Nicolas Camut, Aude Le Gentil et Arthur Nazaret | Voir dans le…

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European Parliament in review — MEP unAwards 2024

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Since the 2019 election this European Parliament has had to deal with various challenges, from Brexit and Covid-19 to the war in Ukraine and scandals such as Qatargate. At the same time it has managed to legislate on key issues such as…

Listen to the US or brace for escalation — the choice is Israel’s to make

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Washington remains deeply anxious and more determined than ever to find an end to the escalatory pressures in the Levant.

Meet the world’s newest superheroes: Seagull Boy, Alcohol Man and the Incredible Kebab

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Another fantastic week for the weird and wonderful world that is Belgium.

EU pulls its gun on China

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The EU is accelerating its crackdown on what it sees as Beijing's unfair support for companies that undermine European rivals.

Dreaming of Pedro Sánchez, Brussels could be headed for a rude awakening

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Spain's PM has threatened to resign, but will he end up becoming the next president of the European Council?

Thursday, Apr 25

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Far-right AfD reels as German lawmakers slam party over espionage and corruption allegations

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Following allegations of dodgy links to Russia and China, one lawmaker referred to Alternative for Germany as a "party of treason."

Salvini’s last hope rests on building a bridge to Sicily

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Fading Italian firebrand pins his election chances on a 3km crossing that’s been mooted since Roman times.

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France wants to use Greece’s air defense system for the Olympics, report says

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Diplomatic talks began in November, apparently so far without development.

Ukrainian agriculture minister offers resignation following corruption allegations

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Mykola Solskyi is accused of abetting the illegal acquisition of €6.9 million worth of state land while working as a lawyer.

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UK, US and Canada impose more sanctions on Iran after Israel attack

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LONDON — The U.K., U.S. and Canada on Thursday announced fresh sanctions on Iran following its attack on Israel earlier this month.

More cash, less screen time: 5 policy takeaways from Macron’s Sorbonne speech

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Here's what you need to know about the French president's wide-ranging address on Thursday.