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Meet Penny Mordaunt, the minister carrying a sword for King Charles
Penny Mordaunt will play a key role in the ancient pageantry — and is hoping to put her own stamp on the coronation.
Massive split in Russian military forces as Wagner vows to quit Bakhmut on May 10
Schism between Kremlin and mercenary chief boils over, with Yevgeny Prigozhin vowing to pull out of key battleground the day after Moscow celebrates Victory Day.
Erdoğan plays energy card in Turkish election — with Putin’s help
Erdoğan’s claims of increased energy independence before the May 14 vote mask a heavy dependence on Russia.
WHO declares end of COVID-19 global health emergency
The decision comes over 3 years since the declaration was first made.
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Germany’s Habeck under pressure amid accusations of cronyism
Calls are mounting for economy minister’s top state secretary to resign.
The German village that says it’s gone green
Feldheim produces its own heat and electricity — but residents still rely on their combustion engine cars to get around.
Sticking to TikTok: German lawmakers come to grips with Chinese-owned social media
‘Politics has to go where the people are.’
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Parliament’s Qatargate debate: Build a wall or look inside
The committee charged with investigating allegations of corruption in the EU’s elected body can’t seem to decide on its focus.
Meloni’s main problem with the EU is spending its cash
Italy’s issues around spending COVID recovery funds could spell disaster for its economy — and Brussels’ reputation.
EU clamps down on corruption in wake of Qatargate cash-for-influence scandal
The Commission called on member countries to strengthen transparency rules.
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New king? Canadians don’t care
Most Canadians would vote to scrap the monarchy, according to recent polling.
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