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Following U.S. budget cuts, Geneva’s international neighborhood is facing decline. 🔗
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One thing Labour’s warring factions can agree on: Nigel Farage risks throwing their plans to topple Keir Starmer into disarray. To challenge the PM, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham must first win a by-election and political circus like no other.
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Labour tries to unite — so Farage can’t wreck their leadership fight
Keir Starmer’s Labour critics need Andy Burnham in parliament — but first he has to square off with Nigel Farage’s right-wing populists in a dramatic by-election.
https://www.politico.eu/article/labour-tries-unite-stop-farage-wreck-leadership-fight-starmer-crisis-uk/
about 5 hours ago
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Late PM Silvio Berlusconi’s “bunga bunga” scandal is back on the Italian political agenda. It is now wreaking havoc in Giorgia Meloni’s justice ministry. 🔗
www.politico.eu/article/ital...
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Just as its Conservative predecessors did before it, Britain's Labour government risks driving the U.K.’s economy into a ditch with an internal party fight over the steering wheel.
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Starmer drama has UK markets reliving their Truss nightmare
U.K. politicians yet again risk shooting the economy in the foot in a fight for control of the government.
https://www.politico.eu/article/keir-starmer-uk-labour-leadership-turmoil-economy-pressures-pound-slump-stock-market/
about 6 hours ago
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In London Playbook PM: 🗳️ Labour bosses declared Andy Burnham eligible to fight the Makerfield by-election. 🔥 Keir Starmer continues his “this is fine” routine. 🗂️ MPs complained about being blocked from seeing Peter Mandelson files. Dig in 👇
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London Playbook PM: Burnham through the admin
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https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/london-playbook/london-playbook-pm-burnham-through-the-admin/
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The EU will step up efforts to reduce its economic reliance on China and protect its industries from a glut of cheap imports, under new proposals drafted by Brussels that are due to be discussed by leaders next month.
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EU Commission plans new squeeze on Chinese trade
The proposals will be put to European leaders at a summit next month, officials say.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-commission-reduce-economic-dependence-chinese-trade-plan/
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Greece demanded today that the EU "step in" over what it said was unlawful fishing and violations of maritime law by Turkish fishermen.
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Greece calls for EU action in Turkey fishing dispute
“Our maritime borders are also European borders, and the law of the sea applies to everyone,” says Athens’ shipping minister.
https://www.politico.eu/article/greece-calls-for-eu-action-over-fishing-dispute-with-turkey/
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EXCLUSIVE: The EU is preparing to rubber-stamp the terms and conditions underpinning the bloc’s €90 billion loan to Ukraine early next week, two EU officials told POLITICO. 🔗
www.politico.eu/article/ukra...
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Poland insists all is fine despite Washington’s unexpected decision to cancel a troop deployment in the country. But there’s no disguising that the U.S. move left Warsaw flat-footed. 🔗
www.politico.eu/article/pola...
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said today he would no longer advise young people to move to the U.S. for work or study, citing what he described as the worsening “social climate” in America.
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Merz wouldn’t tell his kids to move to America anymore
“Right now my admiration is not increasing,” Chancellor Friedrich Merz says of America.
https://www.politico.eu/article/friedrich-merz-advises-against-us-study-work-social-climate/
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Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has picked a French AI firm over the U.S. security giant Palantir, in a push to make Europe less reliant on American tech, according to German media reports.
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Germany’s spy agency picks French AI firm over Palantir
The move comes as German officials push for homegrown alternatives in sensitive security systems.
https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-spy-agency-picks-france-ai-firm-over-palantir/
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Reform UK will not be able to block government-approved large-scale solar farms hated by local campaigners, the party has admitted.
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Farage can’t block Labour’s mega solar farms, Reform energy chief admits
The party has promised to “scrap the net zero madness,” but told campaigners they are powerless to do much unless they win the next general election.
https://www.politico.eu/article/nigel-farage-cant-block-labours-mega-solar-farms-reform-uk-energy-chief-richard-tice-admits/
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After days of turmoil, Britain’s Labour MPs believe the competing routes to replacing their PM are becoming clear. It’ll take much longer than some had hoped. 🔗
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
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European governments have agreed to “clarify” how the European Convention on Human Rights applies in migration cases — in a bid to fend of populist attacks on the 75-year-old agreement.
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Europe ‘clarifies’ how human rights apply to migration
The update comes amid public debate in European countries about the convention’s effect on deciding migration cases — and threats by some parties to withdraw.
https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-clarifies-how-human-rights-apply-to-migration/
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Poland, one of the closest U.S. allies in Europe, was blindsided by this week's surprise decision from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to cancel the planned deployment of 4,000 American troops to the country.
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Poland scrambles to respond after Pentagon ditches troop deployment plan
Warsaw insists that all is fine despite the unexpected American decision — but fears are growing.
https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-scrambles-respond-us-troop-decision/
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From ABBA to Céline Dion, here are some of EU leaders’ favorite songs from the Eurovision Song Contest 👇
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Waterloo and a revolution: Von der Leyen and Costa pick their Eurovision favorites
From “European cultural heritage” to Portugal’s transition to democracy, EU leaders share their top picks with POLITICO.
https://www.politico.eu/article/waterloo-and-a-revolution-ursula-von-der-leyen-and-antonia-costa-pick-their-eurovision-favorites/
about 13 hours ago
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war today, each freeing 205 people as part of a deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump that is expected to involve 2,000 prisoners in total.
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Russia, Ukraine free prisoners of war after Trump deal
Most of the Ukrainian soldiers who were freed have been in Russian captivity since 2022.
https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-ukraine-prisoner-exchange-donald-trump-deal/
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Elon Musk's X will introduce new measures to protect U.K. users from illegal hate and terror content, the online safety regulator Ofcom announced today.
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X commits to do more on illegal hate and terror content under pressure from Ofcom
X has promised to review suspected illegal hate and terror content within 24 hours.
https://www.politico.eu/article/x-commits-to-do-more-on-illegal-hate-and-terror-content-under-pressure-from-ofcom/
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🔴 Keir Starmer woke up in No. 10 Downing Street today, but for how much longer? After a week of turmoil, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has finally made his move — and the roadmap to a British leadership change is suddenly visible. Follow live:
www.politico.eu/article/uk-l...
about 13 hours ago
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Finland was “not facing any direct military threat” after a drone entered the country’s airspace near Helsinki, President Alexander Stubb has said.
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Finland faces no ‘direct military threat’ despite drone scare, president insists
Helsinki scrambled fighter jets after an unmanned aerial vehicle entered Finnish airspace.
https://www.politico.eu/article/alexander-stubb-says-finland-faces-no-direct-military-threat-after-drone-alert/
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Former French President François Hollande’s affair was a big deal in 2015. But the world has changed since then, and there’s seemingly less interest in Emmanuel Macron’s personal life. In his latest Declassified column,
@pdallisonesque.bsky.social
explores why 👇
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The rise and fall of French presidents’ love lives
There are allegations about Emmanuel Macron’s personal life, but the French have stopped caring.
https://www.politico.eu/article/rise-fall-france-president-love-life/
about 14 hours ago
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The sweeping shift away from multilateralism that has marked Donald Trump’s second term and triggered significant budget cuts is now hollowing out Geneva’s international community.
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Geneva is paying the price of Trump’s retreat from the UN
Following U.S. budget cuts, the city’s international neighborhood faces decline.
https://www.politico.eu/article/geneva-united-nations-donald-trump/
about 15 hours ago
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Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton has been at loggerheads with Donald Trump, but agrees with his old boss on at least one thing: Europe should get involved in Iran.
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Iran is Europe’s war too, argues Trump’s former national security adviser
Iran hawk John Bolton gave short shrift to countries like Spain that have deliberately — and loudly — stayed out of the U.S. and Israeli-led conflict.
https://www.politico.eu/article/iran-europe-war-us-national-security-adviser-john-bolton/
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On the second anniversary of the attempt on his life, Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico has used social media to show off his strength.
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Slovakia’s Fico shows off his muscles on second anniversary of shooting
“Remember: what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” the PM wrote on X.
https://www.politico.eu/article/slovakia-robert-fico-shows-off-his-muscles-second-anniversary-shooting/
about 15 hours ago
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Britain’s embattled PM Keir Starmer stared down one leadership rival yesterday lunchtime. By nightfall, another was banging on his door.
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The putsch to oust Britain’s Keir Starmer is finally taking shape
After days of turmoil, Labour MPs believe the competing routes to replace their prime minister are becoming clear. It’ll take much longer than some hoped.
https://www.politico.eu/article/keir-starmer-uk-labour-leadership-crisis-andy-burnham-wes-streeting/
about 15 hours ago
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EXCLUSIVE: The EU is preparing to rubber-stamp the terms and conditions underpinning the bloc’s €90 billion loan to Ukraine early next week, two EU officials told POLITICO.
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Ukraine primed for €9B payout from EU loan next month
The cash will go toward buying drones worth €5.9 billion to buttress the country’s defenses and provide €3.2 billion to cover Kyiv’s budgetary costs.
https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-russia-war-9-billion-euro-eu-loan/
about 15 hours ago
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Late PM Silvio Berlusconi’s “bunga bunga” scandal is back on the Italian political agenda, wreaking havoc in Giorgia Meloni’s justice ministry.
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Meloni’s justice ministry in turmoil as Berlusconi-era scandal resurfaces
The ministry of justice has been a magnet for trouble in recent months, including over a pardon for one of the ex-PM’s former associates.
https://www.politico.eu/article/italy-silvio-berlusconi-bunga-bunga-scandal-giorgia-meloni-carlo-nordio-pardon/
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Governments should resist tobacco industry pressure to follow Sweden’s permissive approach toward nicotine pouches, as it will only lead to more people becoming hooked on the stimulant, World Health Organization officials have warned.
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Don’t follow Sweden on nicotine pouches, WHO warns countries
The tobacco industry’s aggressive marketing to children is designed to get them hooked, the U.N. body says.
https://www.politico.eu/article/who-warns-against-sweden-nicotine-pouches-tobacco-industry-pressure/
about 16 hours ago
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There appears to be a clear path for Andy Burnham to become Britain’s next PM, potentially by the summer recess. But first, he would need to beat Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. More in London Playbook 👇
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Burn to run
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https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/london-playbook/burn-to-run/
about 16 hours ago
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Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez has renewed his war of words with Israel, throwing his support behind FC Barcelona football star Lamine Yamal after he waved a Palestinian flag while celebrating the team’s league title win.
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Sánchez backs Barcelona football star Yamal against attacks from Israel
The player waved a Palestinian flag during celebrations, triggering a furious response from the Israeli defense minister.
https://www.politico.eu/article/pedro-sanchez-lamine-yamal-football-palestine-israel-defense-minister/
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IDEA is Ursula von der Leyen’s in-house advisory service — a much smaller DG than the European Commission’s traditional powerhouses. But its proximity to the president gives it a different kind of weight. Brussels Playbook has more 👇
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Ursula von der Leyen’s big IDEA
Presented by ICEYE By GERARDO FORTUNA PRESENTED BY Send tips here | Follow us @gerardofortuna @NicholasVinocur @GabrielGavin | Listen to Playbook and view in your browser CIAO THERE. It’s…
https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/brussels-playbook/ursula-von-der-leyens-big-idea/
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Les initiatives perso de Knafo irrite au sein de Reconquête. A découvrir dans Playbook Paris, concocté par
@sarah-paillou.bsky.social
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Knafo priée de rester Zem’
Le briefing politique essentiel du matin, par Élisa Bertholomey, Anthony Lattier et Sarah Paillou. Par SARAH PAILLOU Avec MATTHIEU VERRIER Envoyez vos infos | Abonnez-vous gratuitement | Voir dans …
https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/playbook-paris/knafo-priee-de-rester-zem/
about 17 hours ago
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A putsch to oust the center-left Prime Minister Keir Starmer by competing factions within his own party is finally taking shape after the most turbulent week in U.K. politics since former Conservative PM Liz Truss resigned weeks into the job in 2022.
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The putsch to oust Britain’s Keir Starmer is finally taking shape
After days of turmoil, Labour MPs believe the competing routes to replace their prime minister are becoming clear. It’ll take much longer than some hoped.
https://www.politico.eu/article/keir-starmer-uk-labour-leadership-crisis-andy-burnham-wes-streeting/
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Spain’s alleged misuse of the EU’s post-Covid funds to pay government pensions is triggering outrage in Germany and the Netherlands and reigniting criticism of joint EU debt. 🔗
www.politico.eu/article/frug...
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Most Europeans are overwhelmingly opposed to having a U.S. military base in their country. But Poland is a clear outlier with a majority favoring a larger American presence, according to new polling. 🔗
www.politico.eu/article/poll...
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In London Playbook PM: — Wes Streeting quit the Cabinet. — A Labour MP quit their seat so Andy Burnham can try for a route back to parliament. — Keir Starmer urged his troops not to mirror the post-Brexit Conservative circus. Dig in 👇
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London Playbook PM: Burnham makes his play
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https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/london-playbook/london-playbook-pm-burnham-makes-his-play/
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EXCLUSIVE: Britain's Keir Starmer has vowed to put his country “at the heart of Europe.” But London's refusal to negotiate a broader reopening on trade and economic integration will jeopardize those efforts, according to EU politicians and officials. 🔗
www.politico.eu/article/uk-m...
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Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission structure is proving a headache for green and equality advocates, who say industry has a smoother path to lobbying the institution. 🔗
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EXCLUSIVE: Palantir CEO Alex Karp criticized Germany after a top Berlin official said the country doesn’t plan to award military contracts to the U.S. data analytics giant. 🔗
www.politico.eu/article/pala...
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The ECB is edging closer to raising interest rates to prevent the latest oil shock from morphing into a broader inflation spiral, Bank of Malta Governor Alexander Demarco told POLITICO. 🔗
www.politico.eu/article/ecb-...
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🔴 U.K. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned from Keir Starmer’s government — but is so far keeping his powder dry on a leadership challenge to the embattled British PM. Follow live:
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
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More than half of U.K. respondents to The POLITICO Poll said Labour has no realistic chance of being re-elected when the next election comes. For Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, the verdict is dramatically more positive. 🔗
www.politico.eu/article/poll...
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Former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi delivered a stark warning to Europe in Aachen, Germany, today. "For the first time in living memory, we are truly alone together," he said.
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Draghi: Europe is ‘truly alone together’ in the age of Trump
14 May 2026 - Pro Article - By Mathieu Pollet
https://www.politico.eu/article/mario-draghi-europe-alone-donald-trump/
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Most Europeans are overwhelmingly opposed to having a U.S. military base in their country, but Poland is a clear outlier with a majority favoring a larger American presence, according to new polling.
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Poland is Europe’s lone backer of US military bases, poll shows
It was the only European country surveyed in which a majority favored U.S. military bases on their turf.
https://www.politico.eu/article/poll-poland-europe-us-military-bases/
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plans for a major reset with the EU risk falling flat if he doesn't relax his negotiating “red lines.”
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UK must drop ‘red lines’ for real EU reset, Brussels warns
“How revolutionary can it be?” one EU official asked, as PM Keir Starmer insists he won’t support economic integration.
https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-must-drop-red-lines-real-eu-reset-brussels-warns/
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Critics of EU debt in Germany and the Netherlands have seized on claims that Spain used COVID recovery funds to pay for social spending. 🔗
www.politico.eu/article/frug...
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Latvia’s center-right Prime Minister Evika Siliņa said today she would resign, after her left-wing coalition partner withdrew its support for her in response to the firing of one of its ministers.
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Latvian prime minister quits after backlash over stray Ukrainian drone strikes
“At this moment, political jealousy and narrow party interests have taken precedence over responsibility,” says exiting Evika Siliņa.
https://www.politico.eu/article/latvian-prime-minister-quits-after-backlash-over-stray-ukrainian-drone-strikes/
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former adviser Andriy Yermak once mingled with world leaders. Now he’s languishing in a Kyiv cell on money-laundering charges.
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Zelenskyy’s former top aide locked up on corruption charges, with bail set at $3M
Andriy Yermak denies all the accusations and says he hopes friends will help him post the bail money.
https://www.politico.eu/article/zelenskyy-former-top-aide-yermak-detained-corruption-charges-3-million-dollar-bail/
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🔴 U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is braced for an imminent challenge to his leadership, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting expected to launch a bid to lead the ruling Labour Party today. Follow our live blog for the latest updates and analysis 👉
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
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🎙️ Sam and Anne have started the day expecting Wes Streeting to resign as U.K. health secretary, triggering a Labour leadership contest. But a new intervention may have changed everyone’s calculations. 🎧 Listen on #PASAA:
podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/w...
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Wes v Angela: The battle commences
Is the Labour leadership contest about to get messy and plunge the party into chaos? Sam and Anne start the day expecting Wes Streeting to resign as Health Secr
https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/wes-v-angela-the-battle-commences/id1709628885?i=1000767712272
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