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Polish president moves to ban Ukrainian nationalist flag

Polish president moves to ban Ukrainian nationalist flag

Karol Nawrocki says his amendment to law prohibiting Nazi, communist flags would also outlaw 'Banderite symbols'

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French stocks slide 2% as government at risk of collapse in confidence vote
26.08.2025

French stocks slide 2% as government at risk of collapse in confidence vote

Benchmark CAC 40 index down 2%, extending losses from Monday's decline as 3 main opposition parties announced 'no confidence' vote

Czech Republic proposes ending free movement of Russian diplomats in Schengen area as part of new sanctions
26.08.2025

Czech Republic proposes ending free movement of Russian diplomats in Schengen area as part of new sanctions

19th sanctions package unlikely to include major new restrictions on energy sales, European diplomats claim

Austria calls Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital 'flagrant violation of international law'
26.08.2025

Austria calls Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital 'flagrant violation of international law'

'We are appalled by the killing of civilians, including journalists and healthcare workers,' Foreign Ministry says

UK to allow around 40 Gaza students to take up scholarships
26.08.2025

UK to allow around 40 Gaza students to take up scholarships

Decision follows months of campaigning by politicians, academics on behalf of over 80 Palestinian students holding offers from UK universities this year

German Chancellor Merz calls Israeli military actions in Gaza 'unacceptable'
26.08.2025

German Chancellor Merz calls Israeli military actions in Gaza 'unacceptable'

Chancellor says Israel's Monday hospital attack 'casts a heavy shadow' on its justification for war 'against Hamas'