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NATO leaders brand Russia a ‘direct threat’ in new strategy blueprint
At Madrid leaders’ summit, Stoltenberg says Putin failed in effort to stop alliance from adding members.
Battered by lawsuits, Coinbase seeks liability guarantees in EU
US plaintiffs claim that the exchange misled them about the security of stablecoins.
Swedish and Finnish NATO deal with Turkey triggers fears over Kurdish deportations
Opponents of President ErdoÄźan in Sweden and Finland worry the deal will bolster efforts by Ankara to extradite them to Turkey
Live blog: NATO summit
Membership expansion and a new long-term ‘Strategic Concept’ are on the agenda in Madrid.
Brussels weighs up whether Manneken Pis can pee on Hong Kong democracy movement
Officials are examining whether the statuette will be allowed to wear a costume marking 25 years since Hong Kong’s handover to Beijing.
Boris Johnson looks for love on the world stage
British prime minister embraces the ‘speed dating’ of diplomacy to escape domestic woes.
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NATO establishes program to coordinate rapid response to cyberattacks
The U.S. will offer “robust national capabilities�? to support this program, according to a fact sheet put out by the White House on Wednesday.
View from the summit: A self-defeating G7 fails on all fronts
Leaders struggle to meet the moment on Ukraine, climate change, inflation, food and energy.
It’s not going to be easy for the G7 to cap the price of Russian oil
Legitimizing cheap Russian crude could boost sales and muddle the message on Ukraine.
NATO pledges 300K troops, then leaves everyone guessing
The alliance still needs to hash out how the details of how it will increase the number of troops on high readiness more than sevenfold.
G7 unveils $600B plan to combat China’s Belt and Road
Beijing is increasing its global reach through major investments in Africa and Asia.
EU executive eyes Big Tech’s money to save 5G
Getting US firms to chip in is hoped to save Europe’s 5G rollout.
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A wonk’s guide to the Czech EU presidency policy agenda
With Europe beset by multiple crises, Prague will focus on energy security, trade deals and climate change.
The EU is delaying an inevitable debate: Will it rewrite its biggest rules?
Leaders avoided the question this week, but the EU will ultimately have to decide whether to change how it makes key decisions.
EU Parliament’s climate champion role in doubt after key vote
MEPs’ compromise to break deadlock is out of step with the reality of climate change, critics say.
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German parliament votes to remove ban on ‘abortion advertising’
The ban dated back to Nazi-era abortion laws and has long been lamented by women and doctors alike.
Scholz adviser turns heads with appeal to consider future Russian relationship
German chancellor’s foreign policy adviser urges Europe not to forget about its long-term relations with Moscow and to tread carefully toward China.
Russia declares gas war on EU
The Kremlin’s gas games threaten the bloc’s climate policies, economies and political stability.
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