28 m. ago Stockholm rejects ‘bizarre’ US demand that city and embassy contractors be anti

France was also hit with the demand. ‘France and Europe will defend their companies, their consumers, but also their values,’ said the French Foreign Trade Ministry

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56 m. ago France and Poland’s reconciliation is a sign of Europe’s alarm over US disengagement

A new pact could be the first step towards extending France’s nuclear shield over central EuropeIn the city where a dethroned Polish king once governed a French province and built enduring landmarks, the leaders of France and Poland will sign a treaty on Friday that could be the first formal step towards extending French nuclear deterrence over central Europe in this new era of US unreliability.The treaty of Nancy will be signed on Europe Day, in the town hall on the 18th-century Place Stanislas, by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, and the Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk. It will cement a reconciliation between two countries that have been estranged within the EU for most of the last three decades.Paul Taylor is a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre Continue reading...

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56 m. ago The witnesses: second world war survivors from across Europe share their stories

On the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war in Europe, survivors, including veterans from both sides, remember what happenedEighty years ago today, on 8 May 1945, the second world war in Europe came to an end with the unconditional surrender of Germany’s armed forces. The number of people who remember the war – and how it finished – decreases every year, even as European security feels ever more precarious.Here, seven people, aged between 85 and 100, from Estonia, Poland, Britain, Germany and Romania, talk to the Guardian about their memories.Dorothea is a passionate supporter of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and recently launched its Our Heroes Fund, to raise money for future trips for veterans to the continent and across the UK. Continue reading...

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56 m. ago Europe marks 80 years since VE day as continent faces new security realities

Events to take place against backdrop of Ukraine conflict, rises in defence spending and US foreign policy shiftSolemn ceremonies will be held at war memorials in towns and villages across France on Thursday as the country honours its dead and marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, a public holiday this year, as it is every year.In Paris, the president, Emmanuel Macron, will lay a wreath at the foot of Charles de Gaulle’s statue, walk up the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe, rekindle the eternal flame at the tomb of the Unknown Warrior, and inspect the troops. Continue reading...

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57 m. ago Gardeners urged to remove 3 major items from lawns to stop it dying

If you're planning on enjoying the summer heat then make sure you follow these expert tips to keep your lawn in top shape and to avoid damaging your grass

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87 m. ago "My council house was killing my kids" Mum's horror as sons 'poisoned' with toxic lead

Joanne Skinner, from Falkirk, was left terrified after discovering her two young sons were being poisoned by toxic lead in their council house—after months of unexplained illness and medical mystery.

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2 h. ago Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet 'try to create romantic vibe' in red carpet debut

Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 70th annual David Di Donatello Awards in Italy, Rome and appeared to be "awkward" as per a body language expert

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2 h. ago Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's transit and homelessness grant conditions

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from imposing new transit and homelessness grant conditions

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4 h. ago Three Doors Down frontman shares devastating cancer update in emotional video

Brad Arnold, the frontman of rock band 3 Doors Down, has shared heartbreaking news with fans, telling them he is battling stage 4 kidney cancer in a deeply personal video

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4 h. ago It will be a hard road for the Tories, but yesterday Kemi took an important step forwards: STEPHEN GLOVER

Will the Conservatives survive as a major political force? I can hardly believe I have asked that question. They are the most successful party in human history.

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4 h. ago Eat this snack if you 'want to live to 100', longevity expert says

Dan Buettner, an expert in longevity, says it is cheap, delicious, and healthy

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4 h. ago German cops probing disappearance of Madeleine McCann 'plead for the Met Police to reopen their investigation' before prime suspect walks free from prison

The materials, unearthed at a disused box factory in Germany ,  include a vile catalogue of depraved documents, children's clothing, small bikes and kids toys.

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5 h. ago British rock band SPLIT as two members quit the group leaving fans devastated

British rock band Kid Kapichi have split after guitarist Ben Beetham and drummer George Macdonald sensationally quit the group.

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5 h. ago Conclave live: Cardinals set for more talks after black smoke signals no pope chosen on first day

The smoke signals that the 133 cardinals have voted but haven’t reached a two-thirds consensus required to elect a successor to Pope Francis

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5 h. ago Man accused of trying to abduct a child at Walmart released on bond after new video surfaces

Mahendra Patel, 57, said he asked a woman with two children to help him find Tylenol but she accused him of trying to kidnap her son

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6 h. ago Three Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis in emotional video

Brad Arnold, the frontman of American rock band 3 Doors Down, has revealed he is battling stage 4 kidney cancer in an emotional video message to his fans

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7 h. ago Louisiana mom accused of trying to run over children who got into a fight with her kid

Lejonkica Sharp was charged with six counts of aggravated assault after allegedly trying to run over a group of elementary school kids who had a fight with her child.

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8 h. ago Greater Manchester school issues major new ban as pupils told to surrender their mobile phones at the start of the day

The school said it aims to 'create an environment free from distractions', with kids to be forced to go without their devices for six hours until the end of the day

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8 h. ago Major Pope decision update as smoke signal sent by Cardinals from Sistine Chapel

A total of 133 cardinals began the conclave - the election to elect the successor to Pope Francis - earlier today, with the first round of results showing if a new pontiff has been chosen.

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8 h. ago Conclave live: Results of the first vote to elect new leader of Catholic Church FINALLY revealed after voting entered its fifth hour

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage as Catholic cardinals elect the next Pope in the highly secretive conclave to lead the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis last month.

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