Europe
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Italy's Meloni, a Trump ally, suffers major defeat in referendum
The Italian leader backed a reform package that would have weakened the country's judiciary, but it was defeated amid high voter turnout.
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Far-right, centrist parties strengthen positions in French regional voting
The vote is the last nationwide election before French voters pick a successor to Emmanuel Macron next year
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British Prime Minister Starmer holding emergency meeting about economic impact of the war in Iran
Citing the British government, Reuters reported that finance minister Rachel Reeves and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey will be in attendance.
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Hungary's Orban vetoes $105B EU aid package for Ukraine
The Hungarian prime minister, who faces a tough reelection battle next month, is the most pro-Russian leader in the European Union
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Estonia says it is 'ready to talk' with U.S. about lending assistance in Hormuz
Most NATO member states have opposed Donald Trump's call for assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz
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Far right, far left parties gain in French regional elections
The moderate, centrist parties that have dominated French politics for decades lost ground in the first round of voting. The second round will take place March 22.
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Italy to join effort to protect Gulf states against Iran attacks
Until Thursday, the Italian leader had been largely silent when it came to the U.S.-led conflict against Iran
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Spouse of UK Labour Party minister of parliament arrested for allegedly spying for China
“I am not part of my husband’s business activities and neither I nor my children are part of this investigation,” Labour MP Joani Reid said
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Macron says France will let temporary deployment of nuclear-armed aircraft to allies
France will also increase its number of nuclear warheads from the current level of below 300
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World Economic Forum CEO resigns after DOJ files show meetings, emails with Epstein
"After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as President and CEO of the World Economic Forum," Borge Brende said
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France prevents US ambassador Kushner from meeting govt officials after skipping summons: report
The summons came after the U.S. Embassy in France released a statement expressing concern over the death of 23-year-old French right-wing activist Quentin Deranque
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Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested amid Jeffrey Epstein investigation
"Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office," London's Metropolitan Police said
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Winter Olympics close with US capturing record 12 gold medals on Trump's watch
The full closing ceremony can be viewed on NBC or Peacock streaming.