Mount Etna, Europe's highest and most active volcano, has entered a new phase of intense activity, culminating in spectacular lava fountaining from the Voragine crater. The latest paroxysm began late on July 15, 2024, with lava fountains reaching approximately 1 km in...
Explosive Eruption at Mount Etna’s Voragine Crater
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EU Accuses Elon Musk’s X of Misleading Users and Violating Digital Services Act
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NATO Pledges $43bn in Military Aid to Ukraine and Affirms Path to Membership
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Leftist Surge Thwarts Far Right, Leading to Political Deadlock in France
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Paris Olympics 2024: Backup Plans for Triathlon and Marathon Swimming Events in Seine Unveiled
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France Reports Arrests and Heightened Security Concerns Ahead of Olympics and Elections
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Election-Linked Violence Rattles France Ahead of Parliamentary Elections
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Labour’s Return: Keir Starmer Assumes Leadership with Promises for the UK
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Over 200 candidates withdraw from the second round of French elections to take the wind out of Le Pen’s sails
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Visits Kyiv for First Time Since Start of War
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France’s Far-Right Eyes Historic Government Formation After Strong Election Showing
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Presidential Debate Sparks Concerns Among NATO and European Allies
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Russia Bans 81 EU Media Outlets in Retaliatory Move
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PVV Ministerial Candidates Defend Use of Controversial Terms
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EURO 2024: Today’s Matches Recap
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Mark Rutte Set to Become NATO’s Next Secretary General After Romania Drops Long-Held Objection
Brussels, June 20, 2024 — In a significant development for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is poised to become the alliance’s next secretary general. This follows Romania’s decision to withdraw its long-standing objection...
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Who Owns Aruba’s Beaches? A Call for Fairness in Public Spaces Aruba’s pristine beaches are its crown jewel, a symbol of freedom, beauty, and a way of life for locals and tourists alike. Yet, a troubling trend is raising eyebrows across the island: hotels occupying...
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US Freezes Foreign Aid: $63 Billions at Stake Amid Policy Review
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