Chinese tech giant Baidu is set to launch a driverless taxi service in Europe for the…
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Russian Election Expert Grigory Melkonyants Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison, State Media Report
The head of Russia’s only independent election watchdog was sentenced on Wednesday to five years in prison after being convicted of working with an “undesirable” organization, according to Russian news agencies and his attorney.
Grigory…
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Migrants already in UK face longer wait for permanent settlement
New rules making migrants wait longer to qualify for permanent settlement in the UK will apply to people already in the country, under government plans.
On Monday the government announced immigrants would now typically have to live in the UK for…
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EU approves 17th sanctions package on Russia
BRUSSELS – Member state envoys to the EU agreed a fresh raft of restrictive measures on Russia on Wednesday, as the bloc continues to ramp up pressure on Moscow ahead of peace talks between Kremlin and Ukrainian officials tomorrow.
The new…
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Despite the hype, EU’s latest Russia sanctions ‘not as strong as they should be’
The European Union’s 17th package of sanctions against Russia, agreed on May 14, is being hailed in Brussels as a symbol of steady resolve.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the move, insisting it would “keep the…
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What to Know About Muhammad Sinwar, the Hamas Leader Targeted by Israel
The Israeli military struck the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Tuesday evening in an attempt to kill Muhammad Sinwar, one of Hamas’s top leaders in the enclave, according to Israeli military officials.
There was no immediate confirmation…
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The good news from Kyiv: with or without a ceasefire, Ukraine has a newfound confidence | Nathalie Tocci
My train rolled into Kyiv last week as Russian ballistic missiles and drones hit the city, killing a mother and her son. I had last been in Ukraine just over a year earlier. Back then, in April 2024, the mood was dark. Frustrated by delays in…
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Election Monitor Grigory Melkonyants Sentenced to 5 Years for ‘Undesirable’ Affiliation
Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of the independent election watchdog Golos, was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison on charges of participating in the activities of an “undesirable”…
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Photos: An airport greeting by the Saudi crown prince is a rare honor for US presidents
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as he continues his three-nation visit this week meant to tackle multiple crises and conflicts…
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An informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers begins in Turkey
An informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers begins in the Turkish province of Antalya on 14 May, RIA Novosti writes.
According to the agency, the meeting of the foreign ministers will be held on 14-15 May in…
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