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Macron accepts resignation of Louvre chief amid theft fallout, strikes

Macron accepts resignation of Louvre chief amid theft fallout, strikes

French president praises ‘act of responsibility’ amid crisis at world’s largest museum

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Ex-British Cabinet secretary Mandelson released on bail after arrest over misconduct linked to Epstein
24.02.2026

Ex-British Cabinet secretary Mandelson released on bail after arrest over misconduct linked to Epstein

Former UK ambassador to US freed pending investigation after police quiz him over claims he shared market-sensitive information with convicted pedophile Epstein

Dutch banks, insurers could be less dependent on US tech giants in 5 years: Central bank
24.02.2026

Dutch banks, insurers could be less dependent on US tech giants in 5 years: Central bank

Board member emphasizes that the need increased this year due to 'harsh political and macroeconomic climate'

European leaders pledge continued support for Ukraine on 4th anniversary of Moscow-Kyiv war
24.02.2026

European leaders pledge continued support for Ukraine on 4th anniversary of Moscow-Kyiv war

Leaders vow military, financial, humanitarian support for Kyiv, reaffirming their support for 'just, lasting peace'

Marking 4th anniversary of Ukraine war, Germany accuses Trump of cozying up to Putin
24.02.2026

Marking 4th anniversary of Ukraine war, Germany accuses Trump of cozying up to Putin

Trump last August welcomed Russian president to Alaska summit ‘like a buddy’ and also completely withdrew military support for Ukraine, says Defense Minister Boris Pistorius

US envoy in Brussels sidesteps questions amid diplomatic spat with Belgian officials
24.02.2026

US envoy in Brussels sidesteps questions amid diplomatic spat with Belgian officials

'We're on right track,' Bill White says, repeatedly expressing appreciation for Belgium's Foreign Minister Prevot and his 'will to tackle antisemitism'