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Channel migrant crossings fall sharply in first half of 2026 after UK–France patrol deal Channel migrant crossings to the UK fell to about 11,900 in Jan–Jun 2026, driven by a …

Tartan Army Boston: Scots Turn Fenway Marches and Pub Nights into Sister-City Cheers Tartan Army Boston: Scottish fans filled downtown with kilts, song and charity, prompting a sister-city pact and …

EU budget rules changed to exempt energy spending after Italy’s request EU budget rules were revised to allow member states to exclude state energy spending from fiscal limits after Italy’s …

Countries agree to boost protection for undersea cables after recent disruptions Seventeen nations signed a non-binding framework in Singapore to strengthen the defense of undersea cables after incidents in the …

Norway Signs Pact Placing It Under France’s Nuclear Umbrella Norway has signed a formal defense agreement with France, placing itself under France’s nuclear umbrella as Moscow expands its military capabilities …

Saudi Arabia non‑aggression pact proposal invokes Helsinki model to calm regional tensions Saudi Arabia’s non‑aggression pact proposal with Iran uses a Helsinki 1975 model, winning European backing amid Gulf splits …

CDU-SPD coalition agreement ratified as parties secure comfortable two‑thirds majority CDU-SPD coalition agreement ratified after talks; partners hold a two‑thirds majority. SPD pledges a systematic review of its election defeat …

EU-Mercosur trade agreement provisionally enters into force, creating a 720 million-person market EU-Mercosur trade agreement provisionally enters into force on May 1, 2026, creating a market of about 720 million …

Italy Suspends Renewal of 20-Year Defence Agreement with Israel Italy suspends renewal of a 20-year defence agreement with Israel after alleged warning shots at an Italian convoy in Lebanon; Rome …