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EU–Egypt €7.4bn Pact: Can Money Buy Influence?

Europe bets €7.4bn on Egypt, turning Cairo from border guard to Gaza mediator as Brussels tests cash-for-diplomacy influence.

MI6’s New Chief: Europe’s Answer to Mideast Marginalisation

When MI6's new chief speaks Arabic and knows Tehran's secrets, Europe might finally have found its voice in the Middle East's power game. 

A Story to Fit the Narrative: IDF Admits Gaza Mistakes

IDF admits Gaza ambulance strike was a mistake after video contradicts claims, fueling calls for independent war crimes investigation.

Meloni: The Mediator Beyond Borders

Giorgia Meloni positions herself as a key Trump-EU broker amid U.S. aid suspension to Ukraine, shaping Western unity and global diplomacy.

Ukraine Looks to the GCC at Time of Crisis

UAE-Ukraine CEPA deal slashes tariffs, boosts GDP, and strengthens Gulf ties in key sectors like tech, agriculture, and investment.

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Eight firms donated over £500k to Labour and won £138m in contracts — exposing Britain’s deepening ties between money and power.

The EU’s War on Plastic: From Packaging Waste to Tiny Pellet Pollution

The EU boosts recycling and targets microplastic pellet leaks with new rules to curb waste and protect Europe’s environment.

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In October 2025, twin comets Lemmon and SWAN lit Earth’s skies — a rare event revealing global divides in access to science and discovery.

Sanctions, Fees, and Excuses: Hungary’s Energy Ties to Russia Under Fire

Budapest is importing most of its oil from Russia. Now Trump's sanctions leave Hungary scrambling.