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Euro zone inflation rises to 2.6% in July, above expectations

Headline inflation in the euro zone unexpectedly rose to 2.6% in July, the European Union’s statistics agency said Wednesday, even…

After France’s right-wing surge, parties seen scrambling to block a National Rally win

Left-wing and centrist parties in France are scrambling to block the rival National Rally from winning the ongoing parliamentary election,…

Police use tear gas, water cannons and stun grenades on ‘foreign agent’ bill protesters in Georgia’s capital

Tear gas, stun grenades and water cannons were reportedly used by riot police against protesters in Georgia’s capital of Tbilisi…

Sweden formally joins NATO military alliance, ending centuries of neutrality

Sweden officially joined NATO as its 32nd member on Thursday, almost two years after first applying to the military alliance.…