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Russia's FSB seizes over 1.8 tonnes of cocaine...
Moscow [Russia], May 21: The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has intercepted two separate shipments of cocaine totaling over 1.8...

Three dead as storm-triggered floods hit SE France
Paris [France], May 21: Three elderly individuals have died following floods caused by severe thunderstorms in the southeastern French department...

EU to lift economic sanctions on Syria: top...
Brussels [Belgium], May 21: The European Union (EU) agreed on Tuesday to lift its economic sanctions on Syria, following a...

Microsoft email block of ICC prosecutor fuels Dutch...
The Hague [Netherlands], May 21: The Dutch government is alarmed by Microsoft's controversial move of blocking the email account of...

Belgium faces nationwide strike as unions protest austerity...
Brussels [Belgium], May 21: Public services across Belgium ground to a halt on Tuesday as unions launched a 24-hour general...

Feature: Basque initiative helps rural youth build careers...
Bilbao [Spain], May 21: Growing up in rural areas offers many advantages, but for young people seeking careers beyond traditional...

Slovakia posts record-low unemployment rate in April
Bratislava [Slovakia], May 21: Slovakia registered its lowest unemployment rate in modern history in April, the government announced on Tuesday.

Bank of Spain warns of potential economic impact...
Madrid [Spain], May 21: The Bank of Spain has warned that recently imposed U.S. tariffs may weigh on the country's...

Interview: Spain must upgrade power grid to match...
Barcelona [Spain], May 21: Spain must adapt its electrical grid to reflect the country's evolving energy landscape or risk more...

Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over...
Vilnius [Lithuania], May 21: Lithuania has initiated legal proceedings against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its...

EU approves sanctions on nearly 200 more Russian...
Moscow [Russia], May 21: European Union ministers on Tuesday approved the bloc's 17th package of sanctions on Russia, EU top...

Hungarian parliament votes to quit International Criminal Court
Budapest [Hungary], May 21: The Hungarian parliament has passed a bill to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC).

EU decides to lift economic sanctions on Syria
Damascus [Syria], May 21: European Union foreign ministers decided on Tuesday to lift economic sanctions on Syria, EU top diplomat...

Brussels to facilitate asylum seekers return to non-EU...
Brussels [Belgium], May 21: The European Commission wants to simplify the process of returning asylum seekers to safe countries outside...

UK ramps up pressure on Israel over actions...
London [UK], May 21: The UK has suspended trade deal talks with Israel, sanctioned West Bank settlers and summoned the...

Zelensky accuses Russia of 'buying time' to stall...
Moscow [Russia], May 21: Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of "trying to buy time" to continue its war in Ukraine,...

Australia to stay tariff-free for Pacific Islands struggling...
Canberra [Australia], May 21: Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to keep tariff-free access for Pacific Island goods, after...

EU countries adopt four sets of new Russia...
Moscow [Russia], May 21: The EU adopted four sets of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, including a...

Rains halt search for gold miners after deadly...
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 20: Torrential rains have forced Indonesian rescuers to suspend their efforts to find 14 missing gold miners...

WHO in financial crisis after US withdrawal
Geneva [Switzerland], May 20: The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing a shortfall of $1.7 billion over the next two...

'Cancer touches us all': Biden thanks public after...
New York [US], May 20: Former US president Joe Biden has expressed his gratitude for the well-wishes he has received...

NATO corruption probe 'reminder' of defence boom risks
Brussels [Belgium], May 20: Revelations of an unfolding corruption investigation involving staff and ex-staff at the NATO Support and Procurement...

UK, EU seek major reset of ties at...
London [UK], May 20: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting the leadership of the European Union (EU) at a...

Poland vote: Pro-EU Trzaskowski wins first round
Warsaw [Poland], May 20: Warsaw's pro-EU mayor Rafal Trzaskowski narrowly came out on top in the first round of voting...

Belgian economy to slow down in 2025
Brussels [Belgium], May 20: Economic activity in Belgium is expected to slow down to 0.8% in 2025, mainly due to...

Austrian economy to stabilise in 2025: Report
Vienna [Austria], May 20: Austria is projected to experience its third consecutive year of economic recession in 2025, the European...

EU countries agree on €150 billion defence fund
Brussels [Belgium], May 20: European Union countries on Monday in principle agreed on the proposals for a €150 billion fund...