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US to Deploy Additional 5,000 Troops to Poland, Trump Announces

President Trump announced sending 5,000 more US troops to Poland after cancelling a prior deployment. The move follows troop withdrawals from Germany amid tensions with NATO allies and Iran. Polish President Nawrocki supports Trump, emphasizing US security role in Europe.

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Luke Sharrett via Getty Image Two US military personnel dressed in camouflage

Mother and Stepfather Arrested After Two French Boys Found Abandoned in Portugal

Two young French boys under five were found abandoned by a road in southern Portugal. Their mother and stepfather were arrested and are under investigation for domestic violence and abandonment.

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Getty Images A row of houses by a river, with green trees above

Man Sentenced to Five Years for Fatal Boxing Day Hit-and-Run in Dublin

John Halpin was sentenced to five years for a Boxing Day hit-and-run in Dublin that killed a couple. His partner received a suspended sentence for impeding arrest. The victims' daughter gave a detailed victim impact statement.

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PA Media Flowers laid at the scene near Blanchardstown Shopping Centre on 26 December

Hungary Proposes Eight-Year Term Limit for Prime Ministers to Block Orbán's Return

Hungary's new government proposes an eight-year term limit for prime ministers, blocking Viktor Orbán's return and aiming to restore democratic checks and balances.

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Péter Magyar speaks into media microphones

Air France and Airbus Convicted of Manslaughter in 2009 Crash

Air France and Airbus were found guilty of manslaughter over a 2009 crash killing 228 people after an appeal overturned a previous acquittal.

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Czech President Pavel: Russia to Remain Europe’s Top Security Threat for Decades

Czech President Petr Pavel warns Russia will remain Europe's main security threat for decades, urging stronger EU-NATO cooperation and increased European defense capabilities amid shifting global dynamics.

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Czech Republic president Petr Pavel ahead of a summit

Austrian Ex-Intelligence Officer Convicted of Spying for Russia

Egisto Ott, former Austrian intelligence officer, was convicted of spying for Russia and passing sensitive data to Jan Marsalek, the fugitive ex-Wirecard executive. Ott received a prison sentence amid concerns over Russian espionage in Austria.

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Reuters Egisto Ott wearing a dark jacket and black shirt and spectacles, with his hair brushed back looks at the camera as he sits in front of a dark wood-pandelled desk, where the back of two brown leather upholstered chairs can be seen as well as two microphones.

Irish President Catherine Connolly Completes First Official Visit to Great Britain

Irish President Catherine Connolly completed her first official visit to Great Britain in Leeds, visiting the University of Leeds and the Leeds Irish Centre, where she praised Irish contributions to the NHS and engaged with the local Irish community.

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PA Media Irish president Catherine Connolly during a visit to Leeds University, as part of her official visit to the UK. She has short white hair and wearing a cream cardigan. A man with dark grey hair, wearing a dark grey suit is beside her

Irish Minister Condemns Israel's Treatment of Gaza Flotilla Detainees

Ireland's Foreign Minister Helen McEntee demands the immediate release of Irish activists detained by Israel after a Gaza-bound aid flotilla interception, amid international condemnation of Israel's treatment of detainees.

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Itamar Ben-Gvir A woman in a green t-shirt is being forcefully pushed to the ground. She is on her knees with her hands cuffed. Three men have their hand on her back and head.

Inside the 22 May Weekly: Europe's Troubled Leaders and More

Explore the 22 May Weekly featuring Europe's struggling leaders, Trump's China visit, AI's impact on translators, France's deadly seaweed, and more.

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The cover of the 22 May edition of the Guardian Weekly magazine featuring an illustration of Keir Starmer, Emmanual Macron and Friedrich Merz in a sinking boat

Russian Jet Nearly Collides with RAF Spy Plane in Dangerous Black Sea Incident

A Russian Su-27 jet flew within six metres of an unarmed RAF Rivet Joint spy plane over the Black Sea, prompting condemnation from the UK defence secretary. A second incident involved a Russian Su-35 jet triggering emergency systems on the British aircraft. These events highlight increased Russia...

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Two military fighter jets fly close together, armed with missiles, against a blue sky

British Council Italy Staff to Strike Over Proposed 80% Job Cuts

British Council staff in Italy plan strikes over proposed cuts eliminating 80% of teaching jobs amid financial crisis linked to a £197m government loan repayment due by September.

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