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Pedro Sánchez threatens to resign as Spain’s PM

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Prime minister cited right-wing attacks on his family in bombshell letter on day investigators launched probe into his wife.

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Greek lawmaker faces criminal charges after brawl in parliament

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One Greek lawmaker has ended up in police custody and another is in hospital after a brawl in the parliament in Athens on Wednesday.

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Ukraine strikes two more fuel depots in Russia, defying US warnings

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Russian oil giant Rosneft lost some 26,000 cubic meters of fuel following Ukrainian drone strikes.

Slovakia moves to scrap public broadcaster amid fears of press crackdown

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Prime Minister Robert Fico has criticized the outlet for “not being objective enough."

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Europe shrugs off Washington’s TikTok fears

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Though it was previously willing to follow in America’s footsteps, Europe’s response is muted this time around, largely avoiding debate about the app as the EU election looms.

Britain sends a message to Trump: NATO is worth investing in

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U.K. pledge to hike defense spending is designed to keep U.S. on side.

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Germany to restart cooperation with UNRWA after suspension over alleged terror ties

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UN agency saw $450-million worth of funding suspended, but Israel has yet to provide proof its employees participated in the Oct. 7 attack.

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EU countries dilute fuel tax hike as green anger mounts

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The rollback came after capitals expressed "concerns" about the climate-friendly reforms, a document seen by POLITICO reveals.

Moscow pressured Nicaragua to file genocide case against Germany, intel sources say

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The Kremlin may have been trying to undermine the ICJ's authority by making it a venue for specious legal arguments, say authorities.

Nigel Farage just ruined Adidas Gazelles

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The Brexiteer broadcaster dug his heels in about his choice of footwear.

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PMQs scorecard: Angela Rayner brands Rishi Sunak a ‘pint-sized loser’

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The Labour second-in-command was pressed by deputy PM Oliver Dowden on the row about her tax affairs.

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Teresa Ribera named to lead Spanish socialists’ list for EU elections

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The nomination makes it likely she could become Spain's pick for a post in the European Commission.

Keep helping Ukraine, US tells Europe after own aid pledge

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U.S. ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith calls on Europe to continue aid to Ukraine following $60 billion pledge from Washington.

German MEP embroiled in China spy scandal refuses to step down

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Maximilian Krah insisted he will remain the far-right AfD’s lead candidate for the EU election.

Blood covered royal horses rampage through London

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The Household Cavalry horses caused havoc in central London but are now accounted for, said police.

Putin ally punishes priest who performed Navalny memorial service

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Patriarch Kirill announces harsh sanctions on Orthodox churchman.

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UK wants NATO defense target upped to 2.5 percent

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Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says meeting that target would make a 'real difference.'

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Russia’s deputy defense minister arrested on bribery charges

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Opposition activists had exposed Timur Ivanov's vast wealth, including yachts, luxury goods and holidays in France.

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Des voix qui comptent et qui portent

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Parliament quietly rejects calls to probe Markus Ferber

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The European Parliament will not investigate German conservative MEP Markus Ferber following a POLITICO investigation into his relationship with Dutch businessman Michael Heijmeijer.

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Strong intellectual property is critical to competitive edge

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European intellectual property policies are weakening Europe’s competitive edge at the very moment that EU leaders have recognized the importance of restoring the region’s status as a global economic superpower.

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How a second Trump presidency could tear Europe apart

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The former president’s return would cement a shift in the U.S. as a fact that can no longer be ignored.

Rise of the far right keeps EU lawmakers up at night

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This article is part of a special series on the European Parliament. For more coverage on the upcoming election click here.

Meet the cricket-loving headmaster’s son poised to make Britain a global ‘pariah’

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The passage of the government's Rwanda legislation sets the stage for a final showdown between Britain to and the European Court.

Greek government picks EU election wild card — from an Albanian jail

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In Athens, many see ethnic Greek mayor-elect Fredi Beleri as a victim of political charges. In Albania, he is viewed as a more sinister figure.

Uncle Sam finally coughs up weapons — but is it too late to save Ukraine from Putin?

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As a Russian storm brews, Kyiv's military commanders now hope aid will arrive quickly — and that it's enough.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Focus harder to rival China’s vast global investment plan, Brussels is told

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EU’s Global Gateway funding has been spread ‘too thinly’ and must be concentrated if it’s to stand a chance against Beijing, internal review says.

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Rushed rollback of EU green farming rules triggers dismay

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The bloc's notoriously complex legislative process can apparently be simplified — when it comes to farmers, that is, and when an election is around the corner.

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Journalists fear North Macedonia’s new media law

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Journalists are accusing North Macedonia’s ruling party and opposition of banding together to restrict press freedom, ahead of an election in the Balkan country.

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Russia will ramp up strikes on Western arms in Ukraine, Kremlin warns

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Moscow will intensify attacks on Western weapons stored in Ukraine, Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu warned Tuesday.