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Poland’s Duda turns to LGBTQ attacks as election campaign falters
Incumbent Andrzej Duda hopes to use the divisive strategy to revive his reelection chances.
Putin: Protests and coronavirus show US ‘internal crises’
‘I see nothing good for the country,’ says the Russian president.
Frontex records jump in unauthorized migration
Migration into the EU is still down overall compared to 2019.
Johnson condemns ‘racist thuggery’ after UK protests turn violent
The British prime minister said that violent protesters would face the ‘full force of the law.’
Thousands in France protest police violence and racism
Racial minorities and anti-racist groups have long denounced racial profiling by law enforcement.
Charles Michel: Pandemic made all of Europe ‘Italian’
European Council president says country’s coronavirus sacrifices ‘probably indirectly saved lives in the rest of Europe.’
Tension on the agenda when Pompeo meets EU foreign ministers
US secretary of state hold virtual talks with EU ministers and appeal for Europe’s support against China.
World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
Portugal can’t shake the virus, even at the beach
Stubborn suburban outbreaks cloud Portugal’s coronavirus summer.
Russian rivalry behind Prague ricin assassination hoax
Feud between diplomats led to fake plot to kill mayor, spy service says.
Prosecutors quiz Italy’s Conte over Lombardy lockdown
PM said he is ‘not worried’ about the investigation and had followed ‘conscience and science.’
Boris Johnson’s week from hell
Dire economic data, rebellious allies and sustained criticism made for a week the British prime minister will want to forget.
Hungary faces ‘moment of truth’ over rule by decree, Jourová says
European Commission VP also hopes for new dialogue with Poland after election.
Macron under pressure over police violence and race
France’s antiracist movement has gained traction in recent weeks.
Boris Johnson: ‘We cannot edit our past’
British prime minister encouraged people not to join Black Lives Matter protests.
EU is still ‘blind’ to diversity
At least 50M people of color live in Europe, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at the EU institutions.
EU lawmakers propose taking China to court over Hong Kong security law
European Parliament set to suggest filing a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
Belgian prince defends Leopold II: ‘He never went to Congo’
‘I don’t see how he could have made people suffer on the ground,’ Belgian Prince Laurent tells local media.
MEPs urge transparency ahead of German Council presidency
Ending corporate sponsorship of presidencies and proactive legislative transparency are among their demands.
Bad news for racists, horny statues and beauty queens
Statues of bad people are coming down, but who’s next on the list?
Sport bends rules for Black Lives Matter protests
As protests escalate, FIFA and the IOC tread different paths on separation of stadium and state.
Why we topple statues
There’s a cost to obliterating the past.
Irish government outrage over alleged crime boss arranging boxing title fight
Fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua set up with involvement of man with ‘checkered history,’ says PM.
Borrell has ‘serious concern’ over US sanctions against International Criminal Court
Top diplomat says the EU supports the Hague-based institution.
Turkish court sentences US consulate employee to prison
Metin Topuz was convicted of ‘aiding a terrorist organization.’
Elysée denies Macron floated possible resignation
Media report said president told backers he was considering early elections.
White House authorizes sanctions against the International Criminal Court
The efforts come amid Trump administration anger over the ICC’s efforts to look into alleged war crimes by U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Nigel Farage loses UK radio show
Brexit party leader’s discussion program ends immediately, broadcaster says.
Poland calls off Czech invasion
The Polish army says it was a ‘misunderstanding.’
Belgian prince fined for Spanish lockdown breach
‘I deeply regret my actions,’ said Prince Joachim, who attended a party in Córdoba last month.
US to pull troops from Germany, ex-ambassador Grenell confirms
Americans are ‘tired of paying too much’ for others’ defense, says Richard Grenell.
‘Under water or under a knee, we can’t breathe’
Europe has turned a blind eye to deaths in the Mediterranean.
‘No doubt’ Europe better than US on race issues, EU commissioner says
But Continent still has more to do, declares Margaritis Schinas.
Trump’s Scottish golf courses in line for £1M from corona bailout
Two courses won’t have to pay any property tax this year.
US makes Greenland return after Trump’s failed attempt to buy it
Consulate reopens in the capital after almost 70 years.
White House goes quiet on coronavirus as outbreak spikes again across the US
It’s been more than a month since the White House halted its daily coronavirus task force briefings.
Swedish prosecutor says local man killed Prime Minister Olof Palme
Prosecutor names Stig Engström as the suspected killer.
Ukrainian president: ‘I wanted to get coronavirus’
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he seriously considered catching the virus to show people they would be OK.
No time for Europe to go wobbly
Why Ursula von der Leyen’s geopolitical turn is more important than ever.
Europe seeks own response to Black Lives Matter
The death of George Floyd in Minnesota has breathed new life into anti-racism efforts across the Atlantic.
House Republicans oppose withdrawing US troops from Germany
The Armed Services missive marks the largest Republican effort so far to convince the administration to change course.
EU body deposes senior official after ‘psychological harassment’ probe
European Economic and Social Committee may pursue legal action.
German defense chief: No ‘official’ word from Trump on troop pullout
US forces in Germany important for both Berlin and Washington, Kramp-Karrenbauer stresses.
China is not a military threat, EU top diplomat says
Josep Borrell defends ‘realistic’ view of Beijing — but the US and Asian nations see things differently.
England drops primary school reopening plan
Most children won’t return to classes until September.
German governing parties clear von der Leyen in contract scandal
The Commission president has previously admitted ‘mistakes have been made’ by officials below her level.
German far-right party wins case against interior minister
Court rules that Horst Seehofer breached neutrality rules by publishing critical interview on a ministry website.
Antwerp removes torched statue of colonial-era King Leopold
Leopold II imposed a reign of terror in the Congo when he ruled Belgium from 1865 to 1909.
France to ban chokehold arrests in drive to tackle police violence and racism
Move follows outrage over death of black man in police custody that has been likened to George Floyd case.
London mayor announces review of monuments after slaver’s statue toppled
A commission will work to increase the representation of minority communities in the public space.