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A suspected Russian-linked drone incident near a French aircraft carrier in Swedish waters has underlined rising tensions and evolving security threats Europe's Baltic region.

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal criticised the Hungarian premier for blocking a €90 billion loan that had been approved by all 27 EU member states in December and was intended to cover Ukraine’s financial and military needs for 2026 and 2027.

Also in this newsletter: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez makes progressive pitch for EU's competitiveness push, and a Belgian court deals a blow to the country's strictest migration policies in history.

EU’s longest-serving leader hopes to retain power by telling voters the main threat to country comes from Kyiv

President Emmanuel Macron is updating France’s nuclear deterrence doctrine as Europe worries about Russia and doubts U.S. protection under Donald Trump

Fund says loan will resolve Ukrainian balance of payments problem while boosting reconstruction and growth prospects. What we know on day 1,465

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.21 (-0.32%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.0079 (+0.35%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Thursday in volatile trade, with crude falling to a 1-week low. Crude prices whipsawed between higher and lower, then lower...

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Swedish forces spotted the drone approaching the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during exercises in Malmo

British intelligence agencies have shared intercepted phone calls and messages in which Kremlin figures are said to be privately mocking President Donald Trump.

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Denmark’s PM calls election after surge in support over Greenland crisis Sending British troops to Ukraine will prolong war, Russia warns Cuba accuses US residents of attempted ‘infiltration’ after speedboat deaths Two South Africans die after being tricked…