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EU's new approach to lure India away from Russia's orbit The EU has proposed better strategic ties with India to pull New Delhi closer to Europe and away from Russia. While a trade deal is currently in focus, the EU also looks to boost defense cooperation. How can Poland, Ukraine, NATO defend against Russian drones? Recent Russian drone incursions into Ukraine and Poland show the vital need for strong drone defenses, and not only against attacks from foreign militaries — civil protection is also essential. Is the Greece-Cyprus-Israel subsea power cable in jeopardy? The Great Sea Interconnector subsea electric cable project seeks to connect Greece, Cyprus and Israel. But will it ever be completed? Cancellation of Israeli conductor's concert: The problem with cultural boycotts The cancellation of a Munich Philharmonic Orchestra concert in Belgium over its Israeli conductor Lahav Shani has sparked outrage in Germany. But how does this incident compare to other cases? Is Europe prepared for winter despite lower gas supplies? Europe's energy crisis may be fading, but Donald Trump's tariff threats on Russian gas buyers loom large. With no gas transiting through Ukraine this winter, can the continent afford to breathe a sigh of relief? Trump lands in UK for second state visit The US president is due to meet both King Charles III and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Demonstrations are planned in Windsor and central London to protest against the two-day visit of Donald Trump. India, EU close to free trade deal amid US tariffs turmoil A free trade agreement between the EU and India seems to be nearing the finish line. With the uncertainty over US tariffs, experts say both stand to gain from concluding the deal by the end of the year. UK aristocrat, partner jailed 14 years for killing daughter Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were the subject of a nationwide manhunt for seven weeks in early 2023. The couple was determined to keep their fifth baby after their first four children had been taken into care. Why Trump's letter to NATO won't shift EU's course on Russia Donald Trump has said the US will sanction Russia only if all NATO members end Russian oil and gas imports. Brussels sees the move as pressure on Hungary and Slovakia — and as an excuse for the White House to delay. In Berlin, will Nawrocki seek confrontation or cooperation? As Russian drones breach airspace along NATO's eastern flank, Polish President Karol Nawrocki is in Berlin on Tuesday. Will he demand war reparations? Or seek to build a security partnership with Germany?