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Ukraine’s latest defense against Russian missiles: Making them miss
Kyiv is using the Lima electronic warfare system to divert attacks by Russian drones and missiles.
Exclusive: Read Trump’s unsigned AI executive order
POLITICO has obtained a copy of the executive order on artificial intelligence oversight that the president had been expected to sign Thursday.
The battle of Binface, Buckethead and Burnham
All hail the comedy characters in election races.
Venice election turns into test of Meloni’s right-wing cultural revolution
The left looks to win back the iconic northern city in potential sign of Italy's changing political winds before next year's general election.
Reeves allies unleash on Miliband in battle for Britain’s Treasury
A fight over the Labour leadership could cost Britain's top finance minister her job too — so her allies are racing to shore her up.
A Bruxelles, l’équipe chargée de la simplification découvre que ce n’est pas si simple
L'UE pensait pouvoir se passer d'experts pour sa campagne de dérégulation. Mais la réalité l'a rattrapée.
Putin’s trolls are weakening Merz to boost Russia-friendly far right
As the chancellor struggles at home and the opposition AfD rises ahead of key elections, the Russian president is moving to undermine one of his biggest adversa...
Even insiders don’t know what Burnham has planned for Britain
The mayor of Greater Manchester is bidding to replace Keir Starmer in 10 Downing Street. What he does next is still being worked out.
EU bets Germany will back trade clampdown as ‘Chinese steamroller’ roils industry
Fears over flagging industries has created an opportunity for Brussels to get tough on Beijing, officials and diplomats say.
EU strikes deal on Trump trade pact
Negotiators said the compromise will give European manufacturers more certainty, even though Brussels can't guarantee Washington will stick to the deal.
France’s most unpopular president eyes a comeback
François Hollande's path back to the presidency is a long shot, but his party's internal divisions provide an opening.
Sinn Féin faces criminal kingpin in Dublin election
An open parliamentary seat in Dublin Central should be Sinn Féin’s for the taking. But the capital’s most famous mobster is on the ticket, too — and could deter...