EU Budget Fight Moves to October

Leaders want a revised deal text as the bloc’s nearly €2 trillion plan exposes pressure over revenue, cohesion and competitiveness European Union…

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Tour Highlights Deal Reopens Cycling Access Debate

Free-to-air coverage on 5 restores part of the Grand Tour ritual, but live sport’s paywall question remains A new agreement to show…

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10 examples of religious persecution

10 examples of religious persecution, from blasphemy laws to mass detention, and why these abuses remain a serious rights and policy issue.

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Netherlands and Sweden Put Group F Under Pressure

A European meeting in Houston has become an early measure of control, confidence and tournament nerve The Netherlands and Sweden meet in…

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Gaza: Sneeze and you might get shot, warns UNICEF in alert on child killings

“During a period supposedly defined by restraint and protection, a child has been killed, on average, every single day for more than…

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Human Rights

The Rudnev Case in Argentina: A Gravely Ill Man Caught in a Judicial Storm

A sick detainee struggles to survive while prosecutors push a line of action that raises questions far beyond one courtroom. The first thing anyone notices about Konstantin Rudnev’s case is his condition.…

By Marco Respinti 20 June 2026 5 min read

The Rudnev Case in Argentina: A Gravely Ill Man Caught in a Judicial Storm
Rudnev during a recent medical examination

Cai Run Puts Trade Dialogue at Centre of Brussels Diplomacy

China’s ambassador to the EU is pressing a cooperation message as Brussels sharpens its de-risking agenda Chinese Ambassador Cai Run has made trade dialogue the centrepiece…

Europe’s Women Face Play-Off Route to Brazil

The World Cup qualifying draw puts established powers and emerging sides into a two-round contest for seven direct places Europe's…

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Drone Incursions Push EU Border Security Up the Agenda

Parliament’s eastern-flank vote turns airspace violations into a wider question of civilian protection and European readiness European lawmakers are moving…

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EU Car Circularity Rules Head to Final Vote

Parliament is set to decide on new vehicle design, recycling and export obligations The European Parliament is expected to give…

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Bulgaria Wants Special Status and Separate Millions for Oil-Producing Rose

Agricultural Minister Plamen Abrovski announced that our country will insist that the oil-producing rose receive protection like cotton in the…

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Human Rights

More Human Rights news

A Long Court Day for AROPL—and New Racist Riots

Bail conditions are lifted for members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light accused of obstruction A court session…

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European leaders can help save Iran’s persecuted Baha’is

As Iran and the US seek a diplomatic accommodation, Europe must leverage its influence to demand human rights improvements. Aaron…

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EU imposes sanctions on Simferopol Metropolitan Tikhon Shevkunov

Simferopol and Crimean Metropolitan Tikhon (Shevkunov), who has been called “Putin’s spiritual father,” has been included in the sanctions list…

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EU Summit Puts Priorities Under Strain

Leaders in Brussels face a crowded agenda where Ukraine, migration, the Middle East and the next long-term budget all compete…

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A New Teaching on Sophia, the Wisdom of God (1)

By Saint Seraphim (Sobolev) Chapter Thirteen. The Designation of Sophia as an Eternally United Being, Temporally Uniting All That Is…

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The Appearance of Beings from the Spiritual World—Angels and Souls—on Earth

We have said that the present world—the earthly world—is in union and relationship with the afterlife—the spiritual world, and we…

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Belfast Police Appeal for Calm as Knife Attack Spurs Night of Disorder

Police say a man has been charged after a serious attack in north Belfast, while vehicles were set alight during…

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Northern Evia Quakes Put Local Safety Checks First

Homes, roads and schools face inspections after a shallow earthquake sequence rattled central Greece A sequence of earthquakes in northern…

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Swiss Voters Set to Reject Population Cap

Swiss Voters Set to Reject Population Cap

Early projections point to defeat for a right-wing initiative that threatened free movement ties with the European Union Swiss voters looked set on Sunday to reject a proposal…

What to Do If… in Europe

More What to Do If… in Europe news

What to Do If Your Landlord Refuses to Return Your Deposit in Europe

The keys are back. The room is empty. You have cleaned the flat, sent your new address, and waited for…

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What to Do If You Lose Your Passport in Europe

You reach for your passport — and it’s gone. Maybe it slipped out of your bag, maybe it was stolen,…

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