Today: November 14, 2026
Today: November 14, 2026

Europe

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France criticises 'demagogic' move by Israel to ban hard-left leader Melenchon

France has criticised as "demagogic" a decision by Israel to ban French hard-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchonand another leading figure in his France Unbowed (

Economy|Europe|Political

France's Le Pen seeks to square pension promises with budget reality

France's far-right National Rally (RN) will present its pension plans next Tuesday as it seeks to convince increasingly nervous investors that its programme

Election|Europe|Political

As election nears, Spain's Sanchez struggles to rally disillusioned left

When Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a snap election last month, he was betting that anger over housing and fear of the

Economy|Europe

French inflation rises to 3.7% in October, highest since December 2023

Consumer prices in France rose 3.7% year-on-year in October on an EU-harmonised basis, revised down by 0.1 points from a preliminary estimate, statistics office INSEE said on Friday

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US denies Iran's claim that it attacked early-warning radar in Bahrain

The US military denied Iran's claim on Friday to have attacked a US early-warning radar in Bahrain, saying its forces had shot down two one-way attack drones launched by the Islamic

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China stages unannounced Pacific drills in 'silent intimidation' of Taiwan, officials say

China carried out a large, unannounced military exercise across the western Pacific and around Taiwan in early November, in what officials in

Economy|Election|Europe|Political

Spain’s leader wanted a campaign focused on housing. A deadly train crash has complicated that

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez had hoped to leverage widespread discontent over unaffordable housing when he called snap elections

Election|Europe|Political

Sweden's rival blocs try to lure Centre Party to break deadlock

Sweden's political left and right blocs will both outline plans on Friday to win Centre Party backing for a new government and break weeks of deadlock following a tight

Europe|Sports|World

Barred from competing in Canada, Russia wants world junior hockey tournament relocated or canceled

The Russian Hockey Federation is seeking to have next month’s world junior hockey championships either relocated or canceled in light of Canada’s decision to bar Russia from participating in the tournament

Arts|Economy|Europe

Cargo ship strikes bridge between New Jersey and Philadelphia, causing traffic backup

A cargo ship has struck a bridge between Palmyra, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, according to a Pennsylvania lawmaker

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US intel isn’t sure if businesswoman spied on Nvidia for China, doesn’t mean she wasn’t a risk, sources say

US intel isn’t sure if businesswoman spied on Nvidia for China, doesn’t mean she wasn’t a risk, sources say

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Trump tells Vance to turn his focus away from Iran: ‘We don’t need a deal’

Trump tells Vance to turn his focus away from Iran: ‘We don’t need a deal’

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Venezuela, Colombia to collaborate on border security following kidnappings

The governments of Colombia and Venezuela said on Thursday they are willing to coordinate security efforts to combat transnational crime following two recent high-profile

Arts|Europe|Food

A cheese that’s been sitting on a shelf for two years is named the world’s best

A cheese that’s been sitting on a shelf for two years is named the world’s best

Europe

Putin lets Europe join Ukraine peace talks, Zelenskiy welcomes prospect of European participation

President Vladimir Putin agreed on Thursday to let European representatives join the next round of Ukraine peace talks, a US envoy

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Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills at least 6, including doctor and child, Palestinian officials say

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills at least 6, including doctor and child, Palestinian officials say

Europe

Saudi Arabia puts pressure on EU to label Yemen's Houthis a terrorist group

Saudi Arabia is pressing the EU to designate Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement as a terrorist organisation, but has yet to overcome European concerns that

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Gunman kills one, wounds four in busy Washington, DC, neighborhood

A gunman killed one person and wounded four others in a busy Washington, DC, neighborhood on Thursday before barricading himself in his

Europe

Why are there so many security incidents linked to US military in Britain?

Why are there so many security incidents linked to US military in Britain?

Crime|Europe|Political

Romanian prosecutors indict former presidential frontrunner on fraud charges

Romanian prosecutors said on Thursday they had indicted Calin Georgescu, the pro-Russian former frontrunner in the country's 2024 canceled presidential election, on

Europe|Political|World

European security should be decided with Europeans, around 40 countries expected to say

A group of about 40 countries is expected to say on Thursday that any matter affecting European security should be decided with the Europeans, according to a

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US labor market resilient; existing home sales hit more than 16-year low in October

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but remained at a level consistent with a

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Crews search rubble of deadly NY building collapse as rain threatens to complicate rescues

Crews search rubble of deadly NY building collapse as rain threatens to complicate rescues

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Ireland faces pressure to stop sending Russia an ingredient vital to its war on Ukraine

A cargo ship is set to leave Ireland for Russia with alumina, a white powder that experts say is likely used to make weapons

Arts|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Romanov sapphire bracelet smashes auction estimate, sells for $4.9 million

Romanov sapphire bracelet smashes auction estimate, sells for $4.9 million

Education|Europe|Science

Visa barriers push students from US and UK to Asia and Europe, global survey shows

International students are turning away from the United States and Britain in favour of universities in Asia and continental Europe, a global

Crime|Europe|Political

Italian schools defy new wave of bomb threats to remain open

More than 3,700 Italian schools received hoax bomb warnings on Thursday but the vast majority of them opted to remain open, following new advice from the

Business|Europe|Finance|Science|Technology

Help wanted: AI firms court ex-spies as Nvidia crisis spotlights security risks

AI firms are hiring former intelligence operatives to help shield them from espionage, a risk thrust into the spotlight as Nvidia axed its CEO Jensen

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At least 8 killed, 17 hurt in Brooklyn building collapse, officials say

At least 8 killed, 17 hurt in Brooklyn building collapse, officials say

Economy|Europe

ECB set for last rate hike in December but inflation risks keep door open for one more: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank will deliver a final deposit rate hike in this cycle next month, according to most economists polled by Reuters, although more

Business|Europe|Technology

JD.com seeks to lead Europe's online electronics retail with Ceconomy deal

(Refiles to change Li's title in paragraph 3 to "CEO of JD Worldwide" from "head of JD.com's cross-border e-commerce platform JD Worldwide") By Matthias Inverardi DUESSELDORF, Germany, Nov 12 (Reuters

Europe|Health

Hungary eases abortion rules in women's rights overhaul

Hungary's government will ease access to emergency contraception and roll back a controversial abortion rule as part of a broader package of women's rights reforms, Prime

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South Africa's ANC spokesperson: leader Ramaphosa is not under pressure to resign

The leader of South Africa's African National Congress (ANC), President Cyril Ramaphosa, is not under pressure to resign, the ANC's spokesperson said on Thursday,

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India's inflation breaches central bank's 6% limit, bolsters case for rate hikes

India's retail inflation surged to 6.09% in October, breaching the central bank's 6% limit for the first time under the new series,

Arts|Europe|Interview

Wizz Air chief calls for Europe-wide coordination on bomb threats

Europe needs a more harmonised approach to security and a body to lead it against "hybrid warfare" following a recent series of bomb threats,

Economy|Europe|Political

Spain approves housing measures after huge protests. Their duration may depend on election result

Spain’s interim lower house of parliament has ratified housing measures designed to limit evictions and real estate speculation

Arts|Crime|Europe

UK anti-immigration activist pleads guilty to slashing migrant dinghy in the English Channel

A British anti-immigration activist has pleaded guilty to slashing a migrant dinghy in the English Channel while a rescuer was aboard

Europe|Political|World

Nordic countries to work towards common defence deal

The Nordic countries of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland will work towards establishing a common defence deal in order to boost NATO's overall

Arts|Business|Europe|Finance

Europe's STOXX 600 pulls back from record high as investors weigh earnings, oil prices

Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 eased off a record high but still eked out a slim gain on Thursday, boosted by strong

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Setback for Google as EU Court adviser backs $1.7 billion antitrust fine

Google suffered a setback on Thursday as an adviser to Europe's top court faulted a lower tribunal's decision to scrap a €1.49 billion ($1.7 billion) fine levied against

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Russian ambassador to US dies suddenly after suffering chronic illness, foreign ministry says

Russian ambassador to US dies suddenly after suffering chronic illness, foreign ministry says

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European shares hit record high helped by strong earnings and lower energy prices

European shares hit a record high on Thursday, building on gains driven by a strong third quarter earnings season and the recent drop in energy prices.

Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political

ECB's Lagarde would rival centrists in French presidential race, poll shows

Departing European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde would fare as well as center-right candidate Edouard Philippe if she ran in France's presidential election next

Europe|Political|World

EU to approve more sanctions on Russia on Monday, France says

The European Union will approve more sanctions against Russia on Monday, France's Minister for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad said on Thursday.

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Father of boy who survived being buried alive is charged with attempted murder in South Carolina

The father of an 11-month-old boy who survived being buried alive in a dog crate for a day has been charged with attempted murder in South Carolina

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Russia says it launched a massive overnight strike on Ukrainian military factories

Russia's military said on Thursday that it had carried out a massive overnight strike on military factories across Ukraine, including Kyiv, where the mayor said a Russian drone had

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

European business sentiment picks up,  inflation worries grow, survey finds

Sentiment among European companies has picked up across industry and services since June, but there are growing concerns about rising inflation and

Africa|Americas|Europe|Health|Science|World

Congo Ebola outbreak still out of control after six months, MSF says

Six months into Congo's Ebola outbreak, many cases are likely being missed, transmission in hospitals in some areas is rife and the

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Australian corporate watchdog sues CBA over alleged business customer overcharging

Australia's corporate regulator said on Thursday it has launched civil penalty proceedings against Commonwealth Bank of Australia in the Federal Court over allegations it