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Seizing frozen Russian assets is ‘an act of war,’ says Belgi
Seizing frozen Russian assets is ‘an act of war,’ says Belgian PM
Bart De Wever warns that handing the money to Ukraine would spook financial markets and trigger retaliation from Moscow.
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UK says it has £ billion in frozen Russian assets

The amoun
UK says it has £ billion in frozen Russian assets
The amount of frozen Russian assets in the U.K. has increased by percent in a year.
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Orbán’s ally bans liberal lawmakers from parliament after pr
Orbán’s ally bans liberal lawmakers from parliament after protest against Pride ban
They set off smoke bombs in Budapest’s chamber — and have now been hit with record fines.
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Europe eyes moment to challenge US dollar’s supremacy in age
Europe eyes moment to challenge US dollar’s supremacy in age of Trump
Foreign investors may soon be looking for alternatives to the dollar.
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Huawei is being boxed out of Brussels lobbying

Chinese tech
Huawei is being boxed out of Brussels lobbying
Chinese tech giant at center of corruption scandal sees its access in EU public affairs scuppered.
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A turning point for Turkey’s democracy

The Istanbul mayor’s
A turning point for Turkey’s democracy
The Istanbul mayor’s arrest isn’t just about one man — it’s about whether Turkey will slide further into authoritarian rule. The outcome will define the country for generations to come.
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Poland shuts asylum door at Belarus border with EU backing
Poland shuts asylum door at Belarus border with EU backing
Warsaw will suspend protection for new asylum seekers crossing into Poland from Belarus, PM Donald Tusk says.
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The EU’s funniest man

Belgian comedian (and Prime Minister)
The EU’s funniest man
Belgian comedian (and Prime Minister) Bart De Wever’s best quotes from the European Council summit.
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GOP education expert shares what she’s most worried about Tr
GOP education expert shares what she’s most worried about Trump’s education cuts
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German debt package clears final hurdle

The new fiscal head
German debt package clears final hurdle
The new fiscal headroom gives Merz’s future coalition space to future-proof Germany’s defence architecture.
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‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the r
‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat
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‘He’s been removed’: Families of deported migrants on a desp
‘He’s been removed’: Families of deported migrants on a desperate hunt for answers
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DOGE Is Doing the Opposite of Government Auditing
On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about what federal auditors actually do, and what they think of DOGE.
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ECR Leaders Demonstrate Unity Ahead of European Council Summit
Prominent conservative leaders gathered in Brussels before the European Council summit, emphasizing their commitment to sovereignty, democracy, and national identity. The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Party's growing influence is increasingly shaping Europe's political landscape.
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Elon Musk threatens Pentagon leakers after NYT report on secret China war briefing
“They will be found,” warns U.S. President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser as White House lashes out at the media.
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‘Try actually fighting’: Democrats face voters’ fury at town halls