Orbán vows to keep fighting EU on first Brussels visit since election defeat

Former Hungarian prime minister denies corruption allegations and insists he’s staying in politics.

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Alberta school board eyeing federal plan to ban social media for teenagers | The-14

Federal Online Harms Bill proposes banning social media for youth under 16. Alberta school boards monitor impacts as debate grows nationwide.

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I've filed formal complaints with MI5, NCA, SFO and parliamentary committees documenting 10 incidents of suspected foreign influence on UK policy.

From defence contracts with sanctioned entities to Chinese investment in nuclear power, the pattern demands investigation.

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Far-right general upends Italian politics

Ahead of next year’s election, Meloni has to decide whether to embrace firebrand ex-paratrooper Roberto Vannacci.

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Turbulent skies: The stealth erosion of EC261

Reducing compensation to symbolic amounts strips the regulation of its primary purpose: consumer protection and accountability.

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Live: Joyce cautions Hanson ahead of National Press Club address
By Joshua Boscaini

Barnaby Joyce has cautioned his leader Pauline Hanson against falling for "gotcha questions" during her address to the National Press Club today. Follow live.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/federal-politics-live-blog-joyce-cautions-pauline-hanson/106805372

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Live: Activist group claims credit for banner stunt at Pauline Hanson's Press Club address

GetUp! says it is was responsible for the banner that unfurled during Pauline Hanson's first-ever address to the National Press Club. Follow live.

Greece’s ruling party debates calling early election this fall

The New Democracy party could move early to stop the newly-created Elas party of former left-wing PM Alexis Tsipras from building momentum.

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Wes Streeting: I have the numbers to challenge Keir Starmer — but I want him to go quietly

Britain’s leadership underdog told POLITICO he is absolutely confident he has the 80 MPs he needs to run for Britain’s next prime minister.

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EU Parliament lifts immunity of senior Italian lawmaker over Huawei scandal probe

Belgian authorities are investigating allegations of bribery involving the Chinese tech firm.

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The secret EU trade negotiator who made Trump wait

Top trade lawmaker Bernd Lange delayed a transatlantic deal for months, frustrating both Washington and Brussels. While he didn’t get everything he wanted, he says he got what Europe needed.

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