Category: Europe
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Zelensky Can End Conflict by Giving Up Crimea and NATO, Trump Says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can end the conflict “almost immediately” if he wants, by giving up Crimea and accepting Ukraine’s non-entry into NATO, US President Donald Trump stated. “President Zelensky of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants, or he can continue fighting. Remember how it started. No reversing the…
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Pope Leo XIV calls for advances in peace negotiations amid global conflicts
A statement from the Holy See Press Office highlighted this Sunday (17) that Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace during the traditional Angelus prayer, held at noon in Castel Gandolfo. The information was released by the Prensa Latina agency. In front of the faithful and pilgrims gathered in Liberty Square, in front of…
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Putin Tells Lula That Meeting with Trump Was Positive
Russian President Vladimir Putin called President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday (18) to share information about his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska last Friday (15). Putin told Lula that the meeting was positive. The Russian and the American met seeking an agreement to end the war in Ukraine. In the…
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“A Chess Game” – Trump Prepares for Summit in Alaska with Putin
The Kremlin and the White House confirmed that Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet individually in Alaska on Friday, before expanding the talks to their delegations. The summit begins at 3:30 pm, according to the Kremlin, followed by a joint press conference. Ukraine will dominate the agenda, along with trade and cooperation between…
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‘A Game of Chess’ – Trump Prepares for Summit in Alaska with Putin
The Kremlin and the White House confirmed that Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet alone in Alaska on Friday, before expanding the talks to their delegations. The summit begins at 1530 EST, according to the Kremlin, followed by a joint press conference. Ukraine will dominate the agenda, alongside US-Russia trade and cooperation. Speaking…
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Maranhense Dancer Signs Lifetime Contract with Paris Opera
The dancer Marcos Sousa, 18 years old, is the first Brazilian to have a lifetime contract to join the ballet corps of the prestigious Paris National Opera, one of the world’s most renowned ballet companies. The news arrived on June 28, and now Marcos is preparing to return to the French capital and begin a…
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The Art of Flattery: Why Fawning Over Trump Is Now the Most Common Diplomatic Tactic
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There is a pattern in many of President Trump’s interactions with other world leaders. We could call it “the art of flattery” — and they are dishing out a huge amount of it. When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House in February, he brought a letter in his suit pocket. It was…
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The Art of Praise: Why Flattering Trump Is Now the Main Diplomatic Play
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There is a pattern in many of President Trump’s interactions with other world leaders. You could call it “the art of praise” — and they are serving generous portions of flattery. When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House in February, he brought a letter in his suit pocket. It was a formal…
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Portuguese: the seventh most spoken language in the world
To the surprise of many, Portuguese is not spoken only in Portugal, but also in Brazil, Africa, and Asia. In total, nine countries use Portuguese as their main language. They are: Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Timor-Leste. The combined population of these countries is approximately 270…
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UNICEF Celebrates 75 Years of Work with Brazilian Children and Adolescents
On its 75th anniversary in Brazil, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been one of the main partners in promoting and defending the rights of Brazilian children and adolescents. When it began its activities in Brazil, 158 out of every 1,000 children born died before completing one year of age – 16 out of…