US and Russia know Ukraine deal impossible without Europe, Taoiseach says
Idea of zones of influence around the world belong in ‘dustbin of history’, European Council president says
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Despite lack of progress on peace, Russia and Ukraine agreed to the ‘largest prisoner exchange’ at talks in Abu Dhabi
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Is the European Union getting real about ending tech dependence?
Brussels is moving in the right direction but could push national governments further
US Republicans block effort to impeach Pete Hegseth
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Thursday will see the largest gathering of national leaders Ireland has ever hosted
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US seeks wider European role in revived Ukraine peace effort
Expectations of a breakthrough are low because Vladimir Putin shows no sign of wanting to halt the conflict
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Spy scandal surrounding Nvidia chief executive unlikely to derail US-China meeting
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California voters fail to pass proposed tax on billionaires’ wealth
Measure sought one-time 5 per cent levy on assets of 250 billionaires in US state
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House Republican moves to impeach US defence secretary Pete Hegseth
Trump critic Thomas Massie cites abuse of power and flouting of US constitution
European shares climb as banks and defence stocks lead rally
Tech stocks rise after logging steep losses last week
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Trump says he was ‘too tough’ on immigrants as he floats amnesty deal
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Donald Trump takes credit for a stock market rally that welcomed his defeat
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Nvidia investigating reports boss Jensen Huang had affair with Chinese ‘spy’
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