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Zelenskyy Replaces Ukraine’s Army Chief

Mykhailo Drapatyi is set to take command as Kyiv seeks continuity, reform and civilian protection under Russian attack Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelens…

22 July 2026 · 4 min read

Human Rights

Bologna Demands Answers After Fakir’s Death

The death of a Moroccan man during a police intervention has turned a local tragedy into a national debate over restraint, accountability and minority righ…

22 July 2026 · 4 min read

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AliExpress Fine Sharpens EU Platform Rules

Brussels’ record DSA penalty turns unsafe online goods into a wider accountability case The European Commission has fined AliExpress €550 million for breac…

21 July 2026 · 4 min read

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France Nears Under-15 Social Media Ban

Compromise text moves Paris closer to one of Europe’s strictest child online safety rules French lawmakers are moving toward final approval of a bill that…

21 July 2026 · 4 min read

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Spain Turn Control Into a World Title

Ferran Torres’ extra-time winner against Argentina crowns a generation built on depth, patience and collective authority Spain are world champions again af…

20 July 2026 · 4 min read

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Tour Rest Day Turns to Rider Welfare

Evenepoel’s Alpine win reshapes the race, but Vingegaard’s exit leaves cycling facing harder questions By Daniel Mercer, Sports Correspondent, The European…

20 July 2026 · 5 min read

Europe

Latvia Border Pressure Pulls Schengen Into View

Riga’s rising Belarus frontier numbers are forcing a regional debate over security, solidarity and migrant rights Latvia is facing renewed pressure on the…

19 July 2026 · 4 min read

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EU Rule-of-Law Report Turns to Follow-Through

Brussels says reforms are moving, but civil-society groups warn that media freedom, protest rights and civic space still need stronger protection The Europ…

19 July 2026 · 6 min read