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Hungary Takes On EU Presidency Amid Concerns

Hungary's Viktor Orban is the only EU leader who has maintained ties with Russia despite its invasion of Ukraine
Hungary takes over the EU's rotating presidency on Monday, promising to be an "honest broker" despite widespread concerns over what critics see as an authoritarian, Russia-friendly government.
Britain's last general election was all about leaving the EU but this time around Brexit is hardly getting a mention

Vote-ready UK Waits To Scoop Up Brexit Boost

Eight years after Britain voted for Brexit, businesses still lament economic fallout caused by the country's departure from the European Union, with little prospect of change after this week's election.
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US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden walk off the stage after a campaign event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 28, 2024

Democrats Toe The Line, Close Ranks Around Biden

Democratic leaders rallied Sunday behind US President Joe Biden following his poor debate performance last week, as the White House denied a report he was meeting with family to assess his candidacy.
Cars line up at a gas station as Hurricane Beryl heads towards Bridgetown, Barbados on June 29, 2024

Caribbean Braces For Powerful Hurricane Beryl

Hurricane Beryl plowed toward the southeast Caribbean early Monday as officials warned residents to seek shelter ahead of powerful winds and swells expected from the Category 3 storm.
US Presidential Debate 2024

Biden Falters In Fiery Debate With Trump

A bombastic Trump lashed out at his successor, calling him a failure on the economy and the world stage. Biden looked to hit back, but his delivery was faltering as he spoke rapidly in a raspy, trailing-off voice, stumbled on his words and stared open-mouthed.
Donald Trump said Joe Biden had done a "poor job" on the economy

Trump Says Inflation Is 'Killing Our Country' Under Biden

Donald Trump accused Joe Biden on Thursday of doing a "poor job" on the US economy and of presiding over a disastrous rise in inflation -- reflecting how rising prices and the cost of living have become key issues ahead of November's presidential election.
Zelensky stressed Ukraine urgently needed fresh air-defence systems on the battlefield

Zelensky Signs Ukraine Security Accord With EU

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday signed a 10-year security pact with the European Union in Brussels, the latest deal aimed at shoring up long-term support for Kyiv in its fight with Russia.

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