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Zelenskyy ‘very happy’ as Boris Johnson survives confidence vote

June 7, 2022 4:38 pm

Ukrainian president says UK prime minister’s narrow win over Tory rebels was ‘great news.’

Ukraine bars nuclear regulator from visiting Russian-occupied power plant

June 7, 2022 3:12 pm

The International Atomic Energy Agency wants to ensure that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is safe.

Swedish government narrowly survives no-confidence vote

June 7, 2022 1:32 pm

The motion fell one vote short of the 175 needed to remove the justice minister.

EU backs common charger for mobile devices by 2024

June 7, 2022 1:24 pm

Phones, laptops and other gadgets will be charged with the same cable regardless of manufacturer, after a deal was struck during Tuesday’s trilogue

Online platforms now have an hour to remove terrorist content in the EU

June 7, 2022 12:08 pm

If tech companies regularly fail to tackle terrorist content, they could face a fine of up to 4 percent of their global revenue. 

Belgian king’s Congo challenge: Don’t do anything to cause trouble

June 7, 2022 4:03 am

King Philippe urged not to lend legitimacy to Congo’s controversial president.

The party’s not over for Boris Johnson. Yet.

June 7, 2022 1:35 am

‘He’s got 148 stab wounds in him. A few honorable ones in the front, and an awful lot more in the back.’

Boris Johnson scrapes through Tory confidence vote

June 6, 2022 10:11 pm

The British PM survived by 211 votes to 148.

Swedish government threatened by vote of no confidence in justice minister

June 6, 2022 9:39 pm

The issue is tangled up in Stockholm’s bid to join NATO and Turkish politics.

Global crises undermine efforts to get climate talks back to normal

June 6, 2022 8:46 pm

U.N. climate chief raises alarm over a ‘world beset with conflicts, energy, food and economic crises.’

At UN, EU’s Michel blames Russia for food crisis

June 6, 2022 8:32 pm

In speech to Security Council, European Council president refutes Kremlin claims about Western sanctions.

EU politicians say Boris Johnson’s defeat would be ‘good news’ for the bloc

June 6, 2022 4:47 pm

However, there’s worry that any successor would also be difficult for Brussels.

UK faces watchdog inquiry over EU citizens’ paperwork failings

June 6, 2022 1:18 pm

Home Office faces inquiry into delays to issue vital paperwork for EU nationals living in Britain.

Tory civil war as Boris Johnson faces confidence vote

June 6, 2022 9:19 am

Tory MPs will decide whether to back their leader in a ballot.

Russia’s Lavrov forced to cancel Serbia visit after neighboring countries close airspace

June 6, 2022 8:24 am

Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro closed their sky to Putin’s foreign minister.

‘Everything is gone’: Eastern Ukraine residents say Russia is wiping their towns off the map

June 6, 2022 4:01 am

Tens of thousands of people remain caught in the crossfire as the bloody battle for the Donbas grinds on.

China’s new vassal: Vladimir Putin

June 6, 2022 4:00 am

Xi Jinping now holds the better cards in steering the Moscow-Beijing relationship.

British Council criticized for handling of discrimination complaints in Kenya

June 6, 2022 4:00 am

Staff say complaints of discrimination and harassment dating back five years have not been dealt with adequately.

‘We don’t deserve this’: Ukraine’s World Cup dreams dashed by Wales’ win

June 5, 2022 11:29 pm

Welsh football team set to compete in the major football tournament for first time in 64 years.

Spain to send tanks, missiles to Ukraine, El Pais reports 

June 5, 2022 8:04 pm

Export authorization would need to be granted by Berlin for the German-made Leopard tanks.

US skeptical UN-Russia talks will free trapped Ukrainian grain

June 5, 2022 6:33 pm

Russian officials are offering to allow Ukrainian grain safe passage through a Russian blockade in exchange for sanctions relief.

Le Maire: France in talks with UAE for Russia oil alternatives

June 5, 2022 6:01 pm

UAE could provide a ‘temporary solution,’ French finance minister tells Europe1 Radio.

Australia complains to Beijing over ‘dangerous’ move by Chinese jet

June 5, 2022 2:44 pm

Incident took place in international airspace over the South China Sea late last month.

US warship calms Sweden’s NATO nerves

June 5, 2022 2:00 pm

USS Kearsarge’s visit to Stockholm for training exercise underscores Washington’s commitment to Swedish security.

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