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Dec 9, 20242 min read
2024 will be the hottest year on record, EU scientists say
BRUSSELS - This year will be the world's warmest since records began, with extraordinarily high temperatures expected to persist into at...
Sep 28, 20243 min read
Pope Francis, in Belgium, pressed on sexual abuse, women priests
BRUSSELS - Pope Francis was pressed firmly by Belgium's king and premier on Friday for more concrete action to address sexual abuse by...
Aug 23, 20242 min read
Belgian coalition negotiator resigns, King to consult with parties
BRUSSELS - Belgian politician Bart De Wever, appointed by King Philippe to lead coalition talks following the country's June election,...
Aug 19, 20242 min read
Belgian coalition government talks extended until Thursday, palace says
BRUSSELS - Belgian politician Bart De Wever, appointed by King Philippe to lead coalition talks following the country's June election,...
Jul 20, 20245 min read
Factbox-What disruptions have been reported after the global tech outage?
A global tech outage that appeared to be related to issues at cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and Microsoft affected operations at...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Poland, Baltics call for EU defence line on border with Russia, Belarus
BRUSSELS - Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia called on Wednesday for the European Union to build a defence line along the bloc's...
Jun 24, 20243 min read
Factbox-EU targets LNG and shipping in 14th Russia sanctions package
BRUSSELS - European Union countries on Monday adopted a 14th package of sanctions against Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The...
Jun 12, 20242 min read
EU top jobs field narrows, von der Leyen set for second term
BRUSSELS - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen appears on course for a second five-year term and Estonia's prime...
Jun 6, 20243 min read
World hits streak of record temperatures as UN warns of 'climate hell'
BRUSSELS/GENEVA -Each of the past 12 months ranked as the warmest on record in year-on-year comparisons, the EU's climate change...
May 29, 20243 min read
Factbox-Seven political groups fighting in European Parliament election
BRUSSELS - Voters in the 27 countries of the European Union will elect 720 lawmakers to the European Parliament for the next five years...
May 11, 20242 min read
Factbox-EU to target LNG, ships, violations in new Russia sanctions package
BRUSSELS - European Union ambassadors will hold a first discussion on Wednesday on a planned 14th package of sanctions against Russia...
May 10, 20242 min read
Polish farmers march against 'green poison' EU climate change rules
WARSAW - Thousands of protesters marched through the streets of the Polish capital Warsaw on Friday to show their opposition to European...
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