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Keir Starmer with Ursula von der Leyen in London after the announcement of the new deal. EPA/Bloomberg

Britain and EU sign defence deal for 'dangerous new era'

Greater collaboration over range of issues moves UK past Brexit turbulence to closer partnership with Brussels

Pro-EU candidate wins Romanian election as Poland vote goes to wire

UK-EU defence pact: Starting gun for growing European military power

Pope Leo XIV warns against exploitation and Ukraine war at inaugural mass

US-Israeli plan to sideline UN in Gaza sets up clash within EU

Swedish diplomat found dead days after arrest on espionage charges

France sues Iran at ICJ over detained citizens

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Blueberries being grown in Al Ain, which will soon be home to a Dh120 million agritech hub. Photo: Elite Agro

Dh120 million agritech megaproject to launch in Al Ain

Tarzan and Arab Nasser's Once Upon A Time In Gaza focuses on what it is like for people to exist in Gaza. Photo: BAC Films

Review: Once Upon a Time in Gaza is an ode to Palestinian resilience

Dubai is investing heavily in its public transport network to cut congestion. Photo: RTA

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Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard applauds the fans during a parade on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 18, 2025. Arsenal won the game 1-0. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

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A poster of Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan, an independent presidential candidate, in the Romanian capital on Monday. EPA

A win in Romania for a pro-EU candidate wards off the right – for now

Cosmin Olaroiu guided Sharjah to the AFC Champions League Final Two title on Sunday. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

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Saudi Arabia is home to 1.8 million camels, providing plenty scope to utilise natural biowaste for research and potential medical treatments. Reuters

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There has been a call to investigate crashes from an analysis of the cause, rather than merely who was responsible. Getty Images

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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives for a meeting at the Kremlin on Wednesday night to discuss the coming Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul. EPA

No Putin in Russian delegation for Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was ready to meet his Russian counterpart directly

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Kim Kardashian arrives at the Assize Court in Paris for the trial of 10 men accused of the 2016 robbery at gunpoint in the French capital. AFP

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Pressure grows on EU to review Israel agreement as Gaza blockade goes on

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is under pressure to agree on an immediate ceasefire or face tough US sanctions. AP

Putin told to 'get serious about peace' as pressure grows for Ukraine ceasefire

Trump urged by France to deliver political message on two-state solution during Gulf tour

European leaders in Ukraine to show support for Zelenskyy

Fourth Iranian arrested in north-west London amid investigations into 'state plot'

Russian paratroopers turn to motorbikes to dodge drones in Ukraine's 'dead zone'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in in Brussels on Friday. EPA

Merz discusses Gaza with Netanyahu before arriving in Brussels

German Chancellor also reveals US President Donald Trump has invited him to Washington for talks

Pope Leo XIV presides over mass in Sistine Chapel for first time

Putin tells Victory Day parade 'whole' of Russia backs Ukraine offensive

Macron's push for Palestinian statehood impeded by Israeli aggression

Pope Leo XIV: Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as first US pontiff

White smoke at Sistine Chapel signals new pope elected

Friends of steel: Xi's ambitions for China and Russia

President Joe Biden, left, with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a Nato event last year in Washington. AP

Biden calls Trump's pressure on Ukraine 'modern-day appeasement'

In first interview since leaving office, Joe Biden also reflects on his decision to leave last year's presidential race

France to push EU on Syria sanctions as Macron meets Al Shara

Black smoke signals no pope elected on first day of conclave

Merz's election is boost for Israel as new Chancellor meets Macron

Papal conclave begins: When will white smoke rise from Vatican?

Merz elected chancellor by German parliament at second attempt

Israel 'not a credible partner' to Middle East peace, ICJ told

Cardinals arrive for a meeting before the conclave to elect the next pope, a process that could last for months. Reuters

Papal conclave begins: When will white smoke rise from Vatican?

All cardinals under the age of 80 can vote on who should be the next leader of Roman Catholic Church

Merz elected chancellor by German parliament at second attempt

Israel 'not a credible partner' to Middle East peace, ICJ told

Europe's talks with Iran cancelled after Washington-Tehran meeting setback

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