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Tunisians escalate protests against Saied, demanding return of democracy

Thousands of Tunisians marched in the capital on Saturday in a protest against “injustice and repression”, accusing President Kais Saied of cementing one-man rule by

Tunisians escalate protests against Saied, demanding return of democracy
Europe|Political|World

France's Macron says peace deal proposal needs to be revisited

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday a peace plan submitted by the U.S. to end the war between Ukraine and Russia was a good basis for work but needed to be revisited,

France's Macron says peace deal proposal needs to be revisited
Europe|Political|World

European leaders say US peace plan for Ukraine needs work

European leaders said in a joint statement on Saturday that a 28-point U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine, which has been seeking to repel Russian

European leaders say US peace plan for Ukraine needs work
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz: made Europe's commitment to Ukraine clear to Trump during call

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he had made clear to U.S.

Germany's Merz: made Europe's commitment to Ukraine clear to Trump during call
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Protesters in Serbia demand accountability for attacks on students

Thousands of anti-government protesters, led by students, marched peacefully through the Serbian capital Belgrade on Saturday, demanding accountability for those responsible for

Protesters in Serbia demand accountability for attacks on students
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Paul Costelloe, personal designer to Princess Diana, dies at 80

Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe, personal designer to the late Princess Diana who became a fixture at London Fashion Week for four decades, has died aged 80, his family said in

Paul Costelloe, personal designer to Princess Diana, dies at 80
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Lukashenko pardons 31 Ukrainians jailed in Belarus, state news agency reports

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 31 Ukrainian citizens convicted of criminal offences on the territory of Belarus, the state news agency Belta reported on Saturday.

Lukashenko pardons 31 Ukrainians jailed in Belarus, state news agency reports
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to meet US in Switzerland to discuss ending war

Kyiv will hold consultations with the U.S. in Switzerland on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, a top Ukrainian security official said on Saturday.

Ukraine to meet US in Switzerland to discuss ending war
Crime|Europe|World

Catholic bishop in Spain resigns after abuse allegation

Pope Leo has accepted the resignation of a bishop in Spain who is being investigated over an alleged abuse case, the Vatican said on Saturday.

Catholic bishop in Spain resigns after abuse allegation
Europe|World

G7 and European leaders discuss Ukraine plan on margins of G20, sources say

Group of Seven nations, EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, and other European leaders were discussing Washington's proposed peace plan for Ukraine on

G7 and European leaders discuss Ukraine plan on margins of G20, sources say
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Beloved Italian singer Ornella Vanoni, whose iconic career spanned 70 years, dies at 91

Ornella Vanoni, a beloved Italian singer with a career spanning seven decades, has died at 91

Beloved Italian singer Ornella Vanoni, whose iconic career spanned 70 years, dies at 91
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Key elements in Trump’s 28-point peace proposal and why much of it is unacceptable for Ukraine

An American proposal to end the war in Ukraine puts the country in a delicate diplomatic position — caught between placating its most important ally, the United States, and not capitulating to Russia, its much larger neighbor that launched a full-scale invasion nearly four years ago

Key elements in Trump’s 28-point peace proposal and why much of it is unacceptable for Ukraine
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia's Ryabkov says potential Putin-Trump summit is on the agenda

The possibility of another meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is on the agenda, a senior Russian diplomat has said.

Russia's Ryabkov says potential Putin-Trump summit is on the agenda
Europe|Political|World

Any Ukraine peace plan must be accepted in Kyiv, says Polish president

Any peace plan for Ukraine must be accepted in Kyiv, Polish President Karol Nawrocki said, after the U.S. signalled to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Ukraine must accept a U.S.-

Any Ukraine peace plan must be accepted in Kyiv, says Polish president
Economy|Europe|Political|World

French lawmakers reject income part of budget bill as it heads to Senate

The French lower house rejected parts of the 2026 budget bill on Saturday, leaving open whether the politically fragmented parliament, under pressure from investors to reduce a budget

French lawmakers reject income part of budget bill as it heads to Senate
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Catholic clergy are ecstatic about Rosalía’s songs of faith in her new album ‘Lux’

Rosalía has won over millions of music lovers for her fusions of flamenco and urban Latin beats

Catholic clergy are ecstatic about Rosalía’s songs of faith in her new album ‘Lux’
Europe|Technology|World

Frustrations grow in Russia over cellphone internet outages that disrupt daily life

When Russians look back at 2025, they might remember it as the year when the government took even tighter control of the internet

Frustrations grow in Russia over cellphone internet outages that disrupt daily life
Europe|Political|World

Russia says it has taken string of east Ukrainian villages

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had captured a string of frontline settlements in eastern Ukraine, a claim Kyiv has either denied or declined to acknowledge.

Russia says it has taken string of east Ukrainian villages
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says Ukraine's Zelenskiy will have to approve US-backed peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will have to like a U.S.-backed peace plan to halt Russia's invasion and ultimately approve it, U.S.

Trump says Ukraine's Zelenskiy will have to approve US-backed peace plan
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin envoy Dmitriev: Peace plan seeks to end Ukraine losses of land, lives

Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, said on Friday the U.S. plan for a settlement of the war in Ukraine was aimed at preventing more Ukrainian deaths and

Putin envoy Dmitriev: Peace plan seeks to end Ukraine losses of land, lives
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine faces 'difficult choice' as Trump demands acceptance of peace plan

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned on Friday that Ukraine risked losing its dignity and freedom — or Washington's backing — over a U.S. peace plan

Ukraine faces 'difficult choice' as Trump demands acceptance of peace plan
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelensky warns of ‘difficult moment in history’ after Trump gives Ukraine days to accept his plan to end war

Zelensky warns of ‘difficult moment in history’ after Trump gives Ukraine days to accept his plan to end war

Zelensky warns of ‘difficult moment in history’ after Trump gives Ukraine days to accept his plan to end war
Crime|Europe|World

Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces a stark choice and risks losing American support over US peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told his country that it could face a pivotal choice between standing up for its sovereignty and preserving the American support it needs, as leaders discuss a U.S. peace proposal seen as favoring Russia

Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces a stark choice and risks losing American support over US peace plan
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Berlin, Paris push companies for fighter jet agreement by mid-December

Germany and France are piling pressure on industrial leaders to find a solution for the troubled joint fighter jet project FCAS - or SCAF - by mid-December, two sources briefed

Berlin, Paris push companies for fighter jet agreement by mid-December
Europe|Political|World

French foreign minister to hold call with European counterparts to discuss Ukraine, source says

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will host a call with European counterparts on Friday evening to discuss Ukraine, a French diplomatic source said.

French foreign minister to hold call with European counterparts to discuss Ukraine, source says
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy, after Vance call, says Ukraine will work on peace plan at advisor level

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday after a phone call with U.S.

Zelenskiy, after Vance call, says Ukraine will work on peace plan at advisor level
Business|Europe|Technology|World

French drone makers eye Ukraine deals amid funding uncertainty

French and Ukrainian drone makers are racing to clinch co-production agreements and orders by year-end, industry, diplomatic and military sources said

French drone makers eye Ukraine deals amid funding uncertainty
Europe|Political|World

Putin says U.S. peace plan can be the basis for peace in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that U.S. proposals for peace in Ukraine could be the basis of a resolution of the conflict

Putin says U.S. peace plan can be the basis for peace in Ukraine
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

SIX Group weighs pan-European SME exchange, acquisitions

By Charlie Conchie LONDON -The operator of the Swiss and Spanish stock markets is weighing acquisitions and the launch of a pan-European equity exchange for small and medium-sized firms, its chief

SIX Group weighs pan-European SME exchange, acquisitions
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

First skeleton test race on controversial new Olympic sliding track won by Weston

The first official test race on the controversial sliding track being rebuilt for the Milan Cortina Olympics was won by skeleton world champion Matt Weston of Britain

First skeleton test race on controversial new Olympic sliding track won by Weston
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy: Ukraine faces one of the most difficult moments

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Ukrainians to maintain unity amid talks with the U.S. on the new framework for a peace deal with Russia, saying the country risks losing its major

Zelenskiy: Ukraine faces one of the most difficult moments
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says he won't betray Ukrainian interests in US-led peace process

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he would not betray Ukraine's interests in a U.S.-led peace process, warning that Kyiv faces a choice

Zelenskiy says he won't betray Ukrainian interests in US-led peace process
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

US peace efforts on Ukraine should be supported, Meloni says after talks with Merz

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke on Friday with her German counterpart Friedrich Merz and together they stressed the importance of supporting U.S. efforts to end the war

US peace efforts on Ukraine should be supported, Meloni says after talks with Merz
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

AIP plans sale or listing of French aluminium plant, union says

U.S. investment firm American Industrial Partners plans to sell or list on the stock market Aluminium Dunkerque, France's largest aluminium plant, a union official said on Friday.

AIP plans sale or listing of French aluminium plant, union says
Europe|Health|Sports|World

Olympics in doubt for Swiss ski star Gut-Behrami after knee injury in training

Ski star Lara Gut-Behrami has suffered a potentially career-ending left knee injury during training in the United States

Olympics in doubt for Swiss ski star Gut-Behrami after knee injury in training
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports|World

Premier League to introduce a spending cap from next season

Premier League teams have agreed to introduce spending caps in England’s top flight from next season

Premier League to introduce a spending cap from next season
Americas|Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Technology

Kering CEO plans 'House of Dreams' investment arm to help trim reliance on Gucci

Kering's new CEO Luca De Meo plans to set up a new unit to scout for up-and-coming brands to invest in, documents seen by Reuters show, as he

Kering CEO plans 'House of Dreams' investment arm to help trim reliance on Gucci
Crime|Europe|World

Former Reform UK politician jailed for taking bribes from pro-Russians

A British former member of the European parliament and ex-leader of the populist Reform UK in Wales was jailed for more than 10 years on Friday after admitting

Former Reform UK politician jailed for taking bribes from pro-Russians
Europe|Finance|Political|World

EU opens case against Slovakia over constitutional change

The European Commission opened a case against Slovakia on Friday over what it said was a breach of EU law after the country amended its constitution to assert national sovereignty over

EU opens case against Slovakia over constitutional change
Europe|Political|World

What does Russia's claimed capture of the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk mean?

President Vladimir Putin hailed what his commanders told him was the full Russian capture of the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as an important victory

What does Russia's claimed capture of the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk mean?
Americas|Europe|Political|World

US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal, sources say

The United States has threatened to cut intelligence sharing and weapons supplies for Ukraine to press it into agreeing to the framework of a U.S.-brokered peace deal,

US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal, sources say
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Israel-Premier Tech is rebranding as NSN Cycling Team from 2026 with new base in Spain

The Israel-Premier Tech cycling team has found a new name and will race as the NSN Cycling Team from next year

Israel-Premier Tech is rebranding as NSN Cycling Team from 2026 with new base in Spain
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish committee to visit PKK leader Ocalan in prison as part of peace initiative

A Turkish parliamentary committee has agreed to meet with Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan at his prison island

Turkish committee to visit PKK leader Ocalan in prison as part of peace initiative
Environment|Europe|Sports|Travel

Milan Cortina Olympic mountains are wintry white after 1st big snowstorm of the season

The mountains that will host the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have been hit with their first significant snowstorm of the season

Milan Cortina Olympic mountains are wintry white after 1st big snowstorm of the season
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Red Cross to shed nearly 3,000 jobs, scale back budget amid donor fatigue

The International Committee of the Red Cross will reduce its 2026 budget by nearly a fifth to 1.8 billion Swiss francs ($2.2 billion) and cut 2,900 jobs, it said in a

Red Cross to shed nearly 3,000 jobs, scale back budget amid donor fatigue
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Draft of U.S.-backed peace proposal for Ukraine

Here is the text of a draft version of the 28-point peace plan for Ukraine backed by the United States, according to a copy seen by Reuters 1. Ukraine's sovereignty to be reconfirmed. 2.

Draft of U.S.-backed peace proposal for Ukraine
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany, France, UK leaders discuss US-backed Ukraine plan in call with Zelenskiy

The leaders of Germany, France and Britain agreed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a phone call on Friday that Ukrainian forces must remain capable of defending the

Germany, France, UK leaders discuss US-backed Ukraine plan in call with Zelenskiy
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says around 5,000 Ukrainian troops are trapped in the Kharkiv region

The Kremlin said on Friday that around 5,000 Ukrainian troops were trapped on the eastern bank of the River Oskil, in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region.

Kremlin says around 5,000 Ukrainian troops are trapped in the Kharkiv region
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Three decades after peace deal, Bosnia still struggles with division

Franjo Sola remembers November 21, 1995, as the best day of his life, when a U.S.-brokered peace deal ended war in Bosnia and

Three decades after peace deal, Bosnia still struggles with division
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Eurovision plans changes to voting, security after allegations of Israeli government 'interference'

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest say they’re changing the voting system of the popular musical extravaganza to ensure fairness

Eurovision plans changes to voting, security after allegations of Israeli government 'interference'
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump administration rushes to emulate Gaza plan in new push for Ukraine Deal

Trump administration rushes to emulate Gaza plan in new push for Ukraine Deal

Trump administration rushes to emulate Gaza plan in new push for Ukraine Deal
Crime|Europe|Science|Technology|World

France will investigate Musk’s Grok chatbot after Holocaust denial claims

France's government is taking action against Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, after it generated posts questioning the use of gas chambers at Auschwitz

France will investigate Musk’s Grok chatbot after Holocaust denial claims
Europe|Political|World

Radio Free Europe closing in key Trump ally Hungary

U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) will shut down in Hungary on Friday, it said, ending a five-year run of a media service that a U.S. official

Radio Free Europe closing in key Trump ally Hungary
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

How US sanctions on Russian oil majors will impact the rouble and economy

Here is a look at how U.S. sanctions on Russian oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil, which take effect at 1701 GMT on Friday, may affect the Russian foreign currency market.

How US sanctions on Russian oil majors will impact the rouble and economy
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says US has yet to discuss its Ukraine peace plan in detail with Moscow

The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia had not yet received anything official from the United States about a 28-point U.S. peace plan for Ukraine, but it was ready to negotiate.

Kremlin says US has yet to discuss its Ukraine peace plan in detail with Moscow
Europe|World

Radio Free Europe's Hungarian service shuts down after Trump funding cuts

Radio Free Europe's Hungarian service, Szabad Európa, has ceased operations after the Trump administration decided to cut its funding

Radio Free Europe's Hungarian service shuts down after Trump funding cuts
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU to keep supporting Ukraine as sanctions against Russia bite, says von der Leyen

The European Union will keep on supporting Ukraine as Ukraine is the victim of an aggression, the EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday, adding that

EU to keep supporting Ukraine as sanctions against Russia bite, says von der Leyen
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz to join call on US-Russian plan to end Ukraine war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will join a phone call about a U.S.-Russian plan to end the war in Ukraine on Friday, two government sources told Reuters.

Germany's Merz to join call on US-Russian plan to end Ukraine war
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Polish PM says Russia-backed sabotage has crossed a critical line

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday that sabotage acts inspired and organised by Russia are aimed at destabilising and weakening Poland and bear the hallmarks of "state

Polish PM says Russia-backed sabotage has crossed a critical line
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European shares log a weekly decline, defence stocks slide

By Anastasiia Kozlova, Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa .

European shares log a weekly decline, defence stocks slide
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says it holds defensive line in northern part of Pokrovsk

Ukraine said on Friday its forces were holding defensive lines in the northern part of the embattled eastern city of Pokrovsk and were blocking attempts by Russian troops to advance

Ukraine says it holds defensive line in northern part of Pokrovsk
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

EU's von der Leyen to reach out to Zelenskiy on Ukraine peace plan

European Union leaders and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will reach out to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to discuss a U.S. peace plan on

EU's von der Leyen to reach out to Zelenskiy on Ukraine peace plan
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's president is under growing pressure. Here are 5 things to know

The president of Ukraine is facing a confluence of crises testing his ability to lead an increasingly weary nation nearly four years into a devastating full-scale invasion by Russia

Ukraine's president is under growing pressure. Here are 5 things to know
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Euro zone business activity grows steadily in November, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity grew steadily this month as services expanded at the quickest pace in 1-1/2 years, while weak demand sent manufacturing back into contraction

Euro zone business activity grows steadily in November, PMI shows
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German business activity growth loses momentum in November, PMI shows

Germany's private sector growth has lost momentum in November as the manufacturing sector has unexpectedly contracted and the service sector has not expanded as

German business activity growth loses momentum in November, PMI shows
Europe|World

Kyiv says work continues on technical level between teams to study US proposals

Ukraine called on its partners to respect its position as work continues on the technical level to study a U.S.-backed plan to end the war, a senior Ukrainian official said on Friday.

Kyiv says work continues on technical level between teams to study US proposals
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French economy stabilises in November as services expand, PMI shows

French business activity almost stabilised in November, according to a survey published Friday, as unexpected growth in the country's dominant service sector nearly offset a sharper

French economy stabilises in November as services expand, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Technology

Ubisoft flags strong Q2 bookings in a report delayed by debt covenant breach

French video game group Ubisoft reported quarterly bookings above its guidance on Friday, after a week-long delay in publishing the results related to an accounting change

Ubisoft flags strong Q2 bookings in a report delayed by debt covenant breach
Crime|Europe|World

Russian attack kills five in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, regional governor says

A Russian attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia late on Thursday killed five people and injured three, regional governor Ivan Fedorov said.

Russian attack kills five in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, regional governor says
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy ready for 'honest' work on US-backed plan as Europeans push back

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said after talks with a top U.S.

Zelenskiy ready for 'honest' work on US-backed plan as Europeans push back
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Rural Greece struggles to cope with predator comeback

Populations of brown bears and wolves are burgeoning in Greece, thanks to conservation efforts

Rural Greece struggles to cope with predator comeback
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Three-alarm fire as tech selloff resumes, Takaichi stimulus lands

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter It turns out Nvidia's earnings could only smother the blaze on markets for so long. 

Three-alarm fire as tech selloff resumes, Takaichi stimulus lands
Americas|Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump’s 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine would require land concessions and military reduction

Trump’s 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine would require land concessions and military reduction

Trump’s 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine would require land concessions and military reduction
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

EU ready to take stakes in Australian resources projects, trade commissioner says

The EU is prepared to take direct stakes in Australian critical minerals projects and will soon announce a list of projects it will support, EU Trade

EU ready to take stakes in Australian resources projects, trade commissioner says
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan obtained by AP

President Donald Trump’s plan for ending the war in Ukraine would cede territory to Russia and limit the size of Kyiv’s military, according to a draft proposal obtained by The Associated Press

Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan obtained by AP
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg expected to leave his post as new peace plan emerges

President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has informed the White House he’ll leave his post in January

Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg expected to leave his post as new peace plan emerges
Europe|Political|US|World

State Department to identify DEI policies and mass migration as ‘human rights infringements’

State Department to identify DEI policies and mass migration as ‘human rights infringements’

State Department to identify DEI policies and mass migration as ‘human rights infringements’
Europe|World

Rescuers continue to recover bodies from rubble, days after deadly Russian attack on western Ukraine

Rescuers continue to recover bodies from rubble, days after deadly Russian attack on western Ukraine

Rescuers continue to recover bodies from rubble, days after deadly Russian attack on western Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Russian forces take Ukraine's Kupiansk, top military official says, Ukraine denies it

The chief of Russia's general staff told President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that Russian forces had taken control of the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kupiansk, but Ukraine's

Russian forces take Ukraine's Kupiansk, top military official says, Ukraine denies it
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian video shows soldiers walking freely through ruins of Ukraine's Pokrovsk

Russia's defence ministry released video on Thursday showing its soldiers moving freely through the southern part of the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, patrolling deserted streets lined

Russian video shows soldiers walking freely through ruins of Ukraine's Pokrovsk
Crime|Europe|World

Spain's Supreme Court finds chief prosecutor guilty in leak case

Spain's Supreme Court said on Thursday it found the country's chief prosecutor guilty of leaking

Spain's Supreme Court finds chief prosecutor guilty in leak case
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy will talk with Trump in coming days after receiving peace plan, his office says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has received the draft of a U.S. plan to revive a diplomatic end to the war, and will discuss the "key points required to achieve peace" in the

Zelenskiy will talk with Trump in coming days after receiving peace plan, his office says
Crime|Europe|World

Bulgaria arrests 35 in large-scale trafficking of cultural goods

Bulgaria has arrested 35 people linked to a criminal network involved in large-scale trafficking of cultural goods across Europe, BTA news agency reported on Thursday, quoting the head of

Bulgaria arrests 35 in large-scale trafficking of cultural goods
Europe|Political|World

EU is in touch with X regarding hate speech content on Grok

The European Union is in touch with social media network X regarding hate speech content on X's Grok, which the EU described as 'appalling' and going against European human rights

EU is in touch with X regarding hate speech content on Grok
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Europe plans service to gauge climate change role in extreme weather

The EU is launching a service to measure the role climate change is playing in extreme weather events like heatwaves and extreme rain, and

Europe plans service to gauge climate change role in extreme weather
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

US sanctions on big Russian oil firms are having their intended effect, Treasury official says

The Trump administration says it's seeing signs that its sanctions on Russian oil producers are working

US sanctions on big Russian oil firms are having their intended effect, Treasury official says
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Lawmakers pass bill raising taxes for Russians branded as ‘foreign agents’

Russian lawmakers have passed a new bill boosting taxes for those labeled as foreign agents by the government

Lawmakers pass bill raising taxes for Russians branded as ‘foreign agents’
Crime|Europe|World

Network that trafficked stolen antiquities across Europe dismantled with 35 arrests

Law enforcement agencies have dismantled a sophisticated criminal network trafficking stolen cultural goods across Europe

Network that trafficked stolen antiquities across Europe dismantled with 35 arrests
Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Death toll reaches 33 in some of the deadliest Israeli strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire's start

Israeli strikes across Gaza over a roughly 12-hour period have resulted in the deaths of 33 people

Death toll reaches 33 in some of the deadliest Israeli strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire's start
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World

Wax Diana in ‘revenge dress’ is unveiled in Paris decades after her death in the city

A Paris wax museum has unveiled a figure depicting Princess Diana attired in what has come to be known as her "revenge dress."

Wax Diana in ‘revenge dress’ is unveiled in Paris decades after her death in the city
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Germany can expect modest growth in Q4 as industry stabilises, Bundesbank says

Germany's economy is likely to see moderate growth in the final quarter of the year as services drive expansion and its ailing industrial sector stabilises, the Bundesbank said in

Germany can expect modest growth in Q4 as industry stabilises, Bundesbank says
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|World

Luxury sector to revive in 2026 but price hikes leave shoppers 'betrayed', Bain says

The global luxury goods industry is likely to sell 3% to 5% more next year after stagnating in 2025, but years of aggressive price increases have alienated customers,

Luxury sector to revive in 2026 but price hikes leave shoppers 'betrayed', Bain says
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says any peace plan must eliminate root causes of the Ukraine conflict

The Kremlin said on Thursday that any peace plan for Ukraine would have to eliminate the root causes of the conflict and that though there were contacts with the United States there

Kremlin says any peace plan must eliminate root causes of the Ukraine conflict
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Poland requests extradition of sabotage suspects from Belarus

Poland has asked Belarus to extradite two Ukrainian citizens accused of carrying out railway sabotage on behalf of Russia, the Polish foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Poland requests extradition of sabotage suspects from Belarus
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it wonders why Airbus chairman is making 'provocative' statements about nuclear weapons

The Kremlin on Thursday criticised comments on Russian nuclear weapons made by the chairman of Airbus and asked why someone like him was making them in the first place, saying that "

Kremlin says it wonders why Airbus chairman is making 'provocative' statements about nuclear weapons
Crime|Europe|Political|World

France pushes EU sanctions against drug-linked organised crime

France's foreign minister on Thursday proposed the creation of a European Union sanctions regime to tackle cross-border organised drug

France pushes EU sanctions against drug-linked organised crime
Crime|Europe|World

Spain exhumes victim of Franco-era killings in ongoing recovery effort

Jose Luis Cubo watched as forensic scientists dug up the body of a man his grandfather had helped to bury at the start of the Spanish

Spain exhumes victim of Franco-era killings in ongoing recovery effort
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Uber partners with Starship Technologies to launch robot deliveries in UK

Uber will partner with Starship Technologies to launch autonomous robot deliveries in the UK in December, with plans to expand to additional European markets next year and the U.S. in 2027,

Uber partners with Starship Technologies to launch robot deliveries in UK
Europe|Political|World

Kosovo president sets December 28 as date for snap vote

Kosovo's president, Vjosa Osmani, set December 28 as the date for an early parliamentary election on Thursday, after the ruling Vetevendosje party of Prime Minister Albin Kurti

Kosovo president sets December 28 as date for snap vote
Crime|Europe|Political|World

A relative’s desperate search then fading hope after Russian attack in western Ukraine

Ihor Cherepanskyi holds out little hope of seeing his great-grandmother alive.

A relative’s desperate search then fading hope after Russian attack in western Ukraine
Business|Europe|Food|Travel|World

‘Fake’ carbonara sauce causes outrage in Italy

‘Fake’ carbonara sauce causes outrage in Italy

‘Fake’ carbonara sauce causes outrage in Italy
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine identifies Russian commander accused of mass murder in Bucha

Ukraine identifies Russian commander accused of mass murder in Bucha

Ukraine identifies Russian commander accused of mass murder in Bucha
Arts|Environment|Europe|Sports|Technology|World

Cortina's controversial Olympic sliding track to host test races without fans

There won’t be any spectators for the opening races at the controversial sliding venue for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Cortina's controversial Olympic sliding track to host test races without fans
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

New study shows global luxury shoppers are spurning high-end brands over steep price hikes

Global sales of personal luxury goods are expected to decline for the second consecutive year

New study shows global luxury shoppers are spurning high-end brands over steep price hikes
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Spain's attorney general guilty of leak in tax fraud case against partner of political rival

Spain’s Supreme Court has found the country’s attorney general guilty of leaking confidential information about the boyfriend of a leading conservative politician and government rival

Spain's attorney general guilty of leak in tax fraud case against partner of political rival
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Brussels hosts talks on Gaza reconstruction, security and governance

More than 60 delegations have met in Brussels to discuss reconstruction and governance in Gaza, focusing on reforming the Palestinian Authority

Brussels hosts talks on Gaza reconstruction, security and governance
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Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli will have strategic role at Versace as executive chairman

Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli is set to play a major strategic role as executive chairman of Versace following the Prada Group's 1.25 billion-euro deal to acquire its rival

Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli will have strategic role at Versace as executive chairman
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Christmas market in Germany opens after last year's deadly attack in the city of Magdeburg

The Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg has opened almost a year after a car-ramming attack killed six people

Christmas market in Germany opens after last year's deadly attack in the city of Magdeburg
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Spanish court orders Meta to pay nearly half a billion euros in damages to media outlets

Spanish legacy media companies in Spain have scored a victory against social media giant Meta after a Madrid-based court ordered that it must pay news outlets nearly half a billion euros in damages

Spanish court orders Meta to pay nearly half a billion euros in damages to media outlets
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Belarus frees two Catholic priests serving long jail terms after visit by Pope Leo's envoy

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has freed two Roman Catholic priests convicted of "serious crimes against the state" following diplomatic contacts with the Vatican, state news

Belarus frees two Catholic priests serving long jail terms after visit by Pope Leo's envoy
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Employment in German auto sector at lowest level in over a decade

Employment in Germany's struggling automotive sector is at its lowest level in more than a decade following the elimination of tens of thousands of jobs, said the federal statistics

Employment in German auto sector at lowest level in over a decade
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Two trains collide in Czech Republic, injuring dozens

Two passenger trains in the Czech Republic collided on Thursday, injuring dozens of people, four of them seriously, officials and local media reported.

Two trains collide in Czech Republic, injuring dozens
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Greece's Piraeus port not for sale, China tells US 

China's controlling stake in the Greek port of Piraeus, one of the largest in Europe, is not for sale, the Chinese embassy in Greece said, denouncing comments by

Greece's Piraeus port not for sale, China tells US 
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European shares advance on Nvidia results lift; investors assess US jobs data

By Anastasiia Kozlova, Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa .

European shares advance on Nvidia results lift; investors assess US jobs data
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EU should stop sending money to Ukraine after corruption reports, says Hungary

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on Thursday said the European Union should stop sending money to the Ukrainian government after corruption reports.

EU should stop sending money to Ukraine after corruption reports, says Hungary
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Bootmaker Dr Martens' shares fall as US tariffs weigh on profit

British boot brand Dr Martens warned on Thursday its full-year results would be hit by U.S. import tariffs, sending its shares down as much as 11% despite assurances that it would absorb

Bootmaker Dr Martens' shares fall as US tariffs weigh on profit
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ECB's Makhlouf says material outlook change is needed for rate cut

The euro zone economy is developing as expected and a compelling shift away from this path would be needed to support another European Central Bank interest rate

ECB's Makhlouf says material outlook change is needed for rate cut
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Zelenskiy says 22 people missing at the site of Russian attack in western Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that 22 people were missing at the site of Wednesday's Russian attack on the western city of Ternopil.

Zelenskiy says 22 people missing at the site of Russian attack in western Ukraine
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Leaders of ethnically split Cyprus agree to work towards reviving talks

The rival leaders of ethnically split Cyprus said they were ready to meet the United Nations Secretary-General to discuss the potential for relaunching long-stalled peace talks, the U.N.

Leaders of ethnically split Cyprus agree to work towards reviving talks
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Ukrainians, Europeans must be on board with any plan to end war, EU ministers say

European foreign ministers said on Thursday that any plan to end the war in Ukraine must include Ukrainians and Europeans after the U.S. floated a framework that would involve Kyiv

Ukrainians, Europeans must be on board with any plan to end war, EU ministers say
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Auterion says Rheinmetall stake to boost drone software group's growth

Auterion CEO Lorenz Meier said having German defence player Rheinmetall on board as a "significant" shareholder in the U.S.-

Auterion says Rheinmetall stake to boost drone software group's growth
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US jobs test looms after Nvidia relief

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter: It's like Christmas came early for stock traders.

US jobs test looms after Nvidia relief
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Trump administration quietly attempting to hammer out new peace plan with Russia

Trump administration quietly attempting to hammer out new peace plan with Russia

Trump administration quietly attempting to hammer out new peace plan with Russia
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Beloved chef released after spending nearly month in ICE detention facility in Newark

Beloved chef released after spending nearly month in ICE detention facility in Newark

Beloved chef released after spending nearly month in ICE detention facility in Newark
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UK consumer sentiment slides ahead of budget, retailers say

British consumers' optimism about the economy and their own finances recorded its sharpest fall this month since April, when many household bills increased and U.S.

UK consumer sentiment slides ahead of budget, retailers say
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German tax revenues rise 0.5% in October, finance ministry says

Germany's federal and state government tax revenues were up slightly in October, rising 0.5% from the same month a year ago, the finance ministry said in a report on Thursday.

German tax revenues rise 0.5% in October, finance ministry says
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Ukraine expected to give up land, some arms under US peace plan, sources say

The U.S. has signalled to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Ukraine must accept a U.S.-drafted framework to end the war with Russia that

Ukraine expected to give up land, some arms under US peace plan, sources say
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Russian attack kills 25 in Ukraine’s Ternopil as Zelenskyy meets Erdogan in Turkey

A Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's western city of Ternopil has killed at least 25 people, including three children

Russian attack kills 25 in Ukraine’s Ternopil as Zelenskyy meets Erdogan in Turkey
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Women's Champions League: OL Lyonnes and Juventus draw, Arsenal beats Real Madrid

Record eight-time champion OL Lyonnes rallied from three goals down at halftime to salvage a 3-3 draw at Juventus in the Women's Champions League

Women's Champions League: OL Lyonnes and Juventus draw, Arsenal beats Real Madrid
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Curaçao and Cape Verde qualify for a super-sized World Cup, but a 4-time champion is on the brink

A super-sized World Cup has paved the way for tiny Curaçao and Cape Verde to book their places at sport’s biggest global event next year

Curaçao and Cape Verde qualify for a super-sized World Cup, but a 4-time champion is on the brink
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Trump's Ukraine envoy Kellogg to leave post in January, sources say

U.S.

Trump's Ukraine envoy Kellogg to leave post in January, sources say
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Larry Summers resigns from Santander's advisory board, spokesperson says

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from Santander's international advisory board he currently chaired, a Santander spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Larry Summers resigns from Santander's advisory board, spokesperson says
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Italian court approves extradition to Germany of Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline blast

Italy's highest court has approved the extradition of a Ukrainian man to Germany

Italian court approves extradition to Germany of Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline blast
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German minister backs stripping of citizenship from Hamas supporters

Germany's interior minister on Wednesday backed Berlin’s decision to strip a man of his citizenship for supporting Hamas, saying naturalised citizens

German minister backs stripping of citizenship from Hamas supporters
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Kremlin says nothing new to report on Ukraine peace proposals

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that contacts with the United States continued but that there were no new developments to announce on a possible peace plan to end the conflict in

Kremlin says nothing new to report on Ukraine peace proposals
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Top Italian court approves handover of Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany

Italy's top court has approved the handover to Germany of a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, his lawyer Nicola Canestrini

Top Italian court approves handover of Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany
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Russian spy ship enters UK waters and aims lasers at military pilots, Britain says

Russian spy ship enters UK waters and aims lasers at military pilots, Britain says

Russian spy ship enters UK waters and aims lasers at military pilots, Britain says
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Louvre boosts security with 100 cameras and other measures after crown jewels heist

The head of the Louvre Museum says that new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems will soon be installed at the Paris landmark after last month’s stunning crown jewels heist

Louvre boosts security with 100 cameras and other measures after crown jewels heist
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UK backs Trump's push for Ukraine peace, says Russia could end war now

Britain said it shares U.S.

UK backs Trump's push for Ukraine peace, says Russia could end war now
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US proposals to end Russia's war involve Ukraine giving up land, some weapons, sources say

The U.S. has signalled to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Ukraine must accept a U.S.-drafted framework to end the war with

US proposals to end Russia's war involve Ukraine giving up land, some weapons, sources say
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UK to ban the resale of tickets for profit to protect fans

Britain said on Wednesday it would ban the resale of tickets to concerts, sport and other live events for profit, disrupting ticket touts and the platforms that benefit from their

UK to ban the resale of tickets for profit to protect fans
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Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by Russia

Ukraine has asked the Vatican to formalize its role facilitating negotiations for the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia during the war

Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by Russia
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The Netherlands takes a big step to defuse its dispute with China that threatened car production

The Netherlands takes a big step to defuse its dispute with China that threatened car production

The Netherlands takes a big step to defuse its dispute with China that threatened car production
Europe|World

With an eye on Russia, EU wants to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice

The European Union has introduced a new defense package to speed up the deployment of tanks and troops across its 27 nations

With an eye on Russia, EU wants to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice
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European shares flat; investors brace for Nvidia results

By Anastasiia Kozlova, Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa .

European shares flat; investors brace for Nvidia results
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Kosovo heading for an early vote after lawmakers fail to elect government

Kosovo lawmakers have failed to elect a new government meaning that the country is heading for an early election

Kosovo heading for an early vote after lawmakers fail to elect government
Europe|Political|World

Kosovo's ruling party fails to form government

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti's ruling Vetevendosje party failed to secure enough parliamentary votes on Wednesday to form a government, pushing the country toward a snap

Kosovo's ruling party fails to form government
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EU to delay 'high risk' AI rules until 2027 after Big Tech pushback

By Supantha Mukherjee and Bart H.

EU to delay 'high risk' AI rules until 2027 after Big Tech pushback
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UK to build new munitions factories to boost warfighting readiness

Britain is to build a network of new munitions factories to boost its warfighting readiness, in a move aimed at restoring domestic production of military explosives for the first

UK to build new munitions factories to boost warfighting readiness
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Greece says it wants to discuss setting up migrant return hubs with African states

Greece, long a gateway to Europe for refugees, wants to join several other EU countries in discussing the deportation of rejected asylum seekers to Africa, the Greek migration

Greece says it wants to discuss setting up migrant return hubs with African states
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Jewell Loyd and Jonquel Jones the latest players to join new women's basketball league Project B

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jewell Loyd announced on Tuesday that she would join Project B, the new women’s basketball league that is expected to begin in Europe and Asia in November 2026

Jewell Loyd and Jonquel Jones the latest players to join new women's basketball league Project B
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Russia puts Khodorkovsky on list of 'extremists and terrorists', RIA reports

Russia has added Mikhail Khodorkovsky to its list of "extremists and terrorists", the RIA news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the country's financial watchdog.

Russia puts Khodorkovsky on list of 'extremists and terrorists', RIA reports
Europe|Political|World

Twenty-six killed, many missing in Russian strike on apartment buildings in west Ukraine

At least 26 people were killed and many were listed as missing in a Russian drone and missile attack overnight that hit apartment buildings in the western Ukrainian city

Twenty-six killed, many missing in Russian strike on apartment buildings in west Ukraine
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World Cup 2026: What to know about the playoffs for next year's tournament

The final six places for the 2026 World Cup will be determined by two playoff tournaments in March

World Cup 2026: What to know about the playoffs for next year's tournament
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Europe could get Cypriot natural gas by 2027, president says

The president of Cyprus says some of the estimated 20 trillion cubic feet of natural gas discovered in waters off the island nation could reach European markets as soon as 2027

Europe could get Cypriot natural gas by 2027, president says
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Ukraine fires two ministers as corruption crisis spreads anger

Ukrainian lawmakers fired two ministers ensnared in a major corruption probe on Wednesday and called for more sweeping measures to restore faith in the

Ukraine fires two ministers as corruption crisis spreads anger
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Spanish court conditionally releases PM's former ally from jail

Spain's Supreme Court ordered on Wednesday the provisional release from jail of a former senior official in the ruling Socialist Party, citing a reduced risk of evidence tampering

Spanish court conditionally releases PM's former ally from jail
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Danish Social Democrats lose ground in local polls on cost-of-living, welfare concerns

Denmark's ruling Social Democratic Party suffered big losses in municipal elections, official results showed on Wednesday, less than

Danish Social Democrats lose ground in local polls on cost-of-living, welfare concerns
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe

EU-Mercosur trade deal still needs work to be acceptable for France, says government

A trade deal negotiated between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur is still not acceptable for France in its current form, a French government spokesperson

EU-Mercosur trade deal still needs work to be acceptable for France, says government
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European defence stocks fall on signs of U.S. push over Ukraine war

European aerospace and defence stocks fell more than 3% on Wednesday on signs of a fresh U.S.-led push to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which also lifted Ukraine's government bonds.

European defence stocks fall on signs of U.S. push over Ukraine war
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US

Vice President Dick Cheney’s life followed the arc of the biggest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine

Life-changing advances in cardiovascular medicine enabled Cheney to live a productive life well beyond what many heart patients experience. But prevention is the most effective tool of all.

Vice President Dick Cheney’s life followed the arc of the biggest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine
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UK warns Russia it's ready to deal with any incursion after spy ship is spotted

Britain has warned Russia it is ready to handle any incursion into its territory after the spy ship Yantar was detected near U.K. waters

UK warns Russia it's ready to deal with any incursion after spy ship is spotted
Europe|Political|World

UK says 'military options' ready as Russian ship points lasers at RAF pilots

British defence minister John Healey said on Wednesday that "military options" are ready should the Russian spy ship Yantar become a threat after it directed lasers at British pilots

UK says 'military options' ready as Russian ship points lasers at RAF pilots
Crime|Europe|World

Trial begins over North Macedonia nightclub fire that killed 63

More than 30 people accused of public safety offences over the deaths of 63 people in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia in March went on trial on Wednesday.

Trial begins over North Macedonia nightclub fire that killed 63
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Implementation of lower US tariffs on Switzerland targeted in coming days

The United States and Switzerland are working towards implementing a reduction in U.S. tariffs on Switzerland to 15% from 39% in the coming days, the Swiss government said after it

Implementation of lower US tariffs on Switzerland targeted in coming days
Economy|Europe|Political

UK PM Starmer does not rule out extending income tax threshold freeze

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer did not rule out extending an income tax threshold freeze when asked about it on Wednesday, amid ongoing speculation about finance minister Rachel

UK PM Starmer does not rule out extending income tax threshold freeze
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Lithuania to reopen Belarus border after balloon incidents

Lithuania will reopen its border crossings with Belarus, ending a closure imposed in response to airspace disruptions by smugglers' balloons, the Baltic republic

Lithuania to reopen Belarus border after balloon incidents
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France obtains freeze of Dubai properties linked to drug trafficking, minister says

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to seize around 40 Dubai apartments and luxury villas suspected of being linked to drug trafficking in France, French Justice Minister Gerald

France obtains freeze of Dubai properties linked to drug trafficking, minister says
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UEFA approves Barcelona's Camp Nou return for Champions League game against Frankfurt

Barcelona’s next Champions League match at home will be at the renovated Camp Nou stadium with partial capacity

UEFA approves Barcelona's Camp Nou return for Champions League game against Frankfurt
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Belgian farmer sues French energy giant for damage caused by climate change

A Belgian farmer is taking TotalEnergies to court, arguing the company should pay for climate change damage

Belgian farmer sues French energy giant for damage caused by climate change
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Rome’s oldest coffee house was an ornate treasure. A bitter legal dispute has turned it into an empty eyesore

Rome’s oldest coffee house was an ornate treasure. A bitter legal dispute has turned it into an empty eyesore

Rome’s oldest coffee house was an ornate treasure. A bitter legal dispute has turned it into an empty eyesore
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Poland plans to charge 2 Ukrainians with sabotage of terrorist nature for railway explosion

Polish authorities plan to charge two Ukrainians with sabotage over an explosion that damaged a train track used for deliveries to Ukraine

Poland plans to charge 2 Ukrainians with sabotage of terrorist nature for railway explosion
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Louvre museum to add 100 external cameras by 2026 after heist exposed security flaws

France's Louvre Museum will install 100 external cameras by the end of 2026 as part of measures to tighten security after last month's spectacular heist, its director said on

Louvre museum to add 100 external cameras by 2026 after heist exposed security flaws
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Mountain of illegally dumped trash near Oxford river causes outcry in England

A massive illegal trash dump near Oxford has sparked outrage in England

Mountain of illegally dumped trash near Oxford river causes outcry in England
Economy|Education|Europe|World

Denmark’s hardline immigration laws have caught Britain’s eye. Here’s why

Denmark’s hardline immigration laws have caught Britain’s eye. Here’s why

Denmark’s hardline immigration laws have caught Britain’s eye. Here’s why
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Wife of missing Belarus dissident hopes Trump envoy can find him

The wife of a Belarusian dissident who disappeared after flying to Turkey three months ago says she is pinning her hopes of finding him on U.S.

Wife of missing Belarus dissident hopes Trump envoy can find him
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it regrets Poland's closure of last Russian consulate after railway blast

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that it regretted Warsaw's decision to close Russia's last operating consulate in Poland, in Gdansk, a move it said showed a lack of common sense.

Kremlin says it regrets Poland's closure of last Russian consulate after railway blast
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ECB set to hold rates through 2026 on steady economic outlook: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank will hold interest rates at least until the end of 2026, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters, who also expected the

ECB set to hold rates through 2026 on steady economic outlook: Reuters poll
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin plays down media report of new efforts on Ukraine peace

The Kremlin on Wednesday played down an Axios report that the United States was working on a 28-point peace plan for Ukraine and said there were no new developments to announce since

Kremlin plays down media report of new efforts on Ukraine peace
Europe|Political|World

Slovak PM Fico asks NATO to strengthen Slovakia's air defences

Slovakia wants NATO to boost air defences in the country, on its eastern flank, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said after a meeting with the military alliance's chief.

Slovak PM Fico asks NATO to strengthen Slovakia's air defences
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Euro zone's current account surplus widens on trade

The euro zone's current account surplus widened a touch in September as the goods surplus increased, offsetting a modest drop in the trade of services, data from the European

Euro zone's current account surplus widens on trade
Europe|Political|World

Russia says Ukraine fired U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at Voronezh

Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday that Ukrainian forces had fired four U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at the southern Russian city of Voronezh in an attempted strike on civilian

Russia says Ukraine fired U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at Voronezh
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian attack killed nine, damaged infrastructure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said an overnight Russian attack killed nine people, wounded dozens more and damaged energy and transport infrastructure.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian attack killed nine, damaged infrastructure
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Far-right uptick in Spain raises spectre of Franco 50 years after his death

A spike in support for Spain's far right is reviving memories of late dictator Francisco Franco and burnishing his legacy among disaffected young

Far-right uptick in Spain raises spectre of Franco 50 years after his death
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine pushes for political decision from EU on frozen assets next month

Ukraine is pushing European allies to take a political decision to release a proposed $163-billion loan based on frozen Russian state assets next month, as it frets

Ukraine pushes for political decision from EU on frozen assets next month
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Top US army officials in Ukraine in attempt to revive peace talks, Politico reports

Two top U.S. Army officials have made a rare wartime visit to Kyiv by U.S.

Top US army officials in Ukraine in attempt to revive peace talks, Politico reports
Celebrity|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Ronaldo attends White House meeting between Trump and Saudi crown prince

Portugal's soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday attended a White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Ronaldo attends White House meeting between Trump and Saudi crown prince
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White House working with Russia on new Ukraine peace plan, Axios reports

The Trump administration has been secretly formulating a new plan to end the war in Ukraine in consultation with Russia, Axios reported Tuesday, citing U.S. and

White House working with Russia on new Ukraine peace plan, Axios reports
Crime|Europe|World

Russian drones hit Kharkiv, injuring 32 people, Ukrainian officials say

Russian drones struck apartment buildings in Ukraine's second largest city, Kharkiv, injuring 32 people, including two children, sparking fires and forcing dozens of

Russian drones hit Kharkiv, injuring 32 people, Ukrainian officials say
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A Dallas dad came to terms with his imminent deportation. Then an 11th-hour court order gave hope to see his family again

A Dallas dad came to terms with his imminent deportation. Then an 11th-hour court order gave hope to see his family again

A Dallas dad came to terms with his imminent deportation. Then an 11th-hour court order gave hope to see his family again
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UK pay settlements rise to highest in 2025, Brightmine says

Median pay settlements granted by British employers in the three months to the end of October

UK pay settlements rise to highest in 2025, Brightmine says
Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

US-E3 draft resolution at IAEA board demands swift cooperation from Iran

Europe's top three powers and the U.S. have submitted a draft resolution to this week's meeting of the U.N. atomic watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors

US-E3 draft resolution at IAEA board demands swift cooperation from Iran
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Pope strongly backs US bishops in blasting Trump immigration crackdown, urges humane treatment

Pope Leo XIV has strongly backed U.S. bishops who condemned the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

Pope strongly backs US bishops in blasting Trump immigration crackdown, urges humane treatment
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Pope Leo says Trump administration 'extremely disrespectful' to migrants

Pope Leo renewed his criticism of U.S.

Pope Leo says Trump administration 'extremely disrespectful' to migrants
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Kering must downsize, reduce Gucci exposure and chase synergies, CEO de Meo says in memo 

Kering's return to growth will require reducing its reliance on struggling flagship Gucci, further scaling back its store network and chasing more synergies, Chief

Kering must downsize, reduce Gucci exposure and chase synergies, CEO de Meo says in memo 
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Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a new congressional map intended to flip several Democratic-held U.S.

Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans
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Polish PM says two responsible for railway blast worked for Russian intelligence

Poland has identified two people responsible for an explosion on a railway route to Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on

Polish PM says two responsible for railway blast worked for Russian intelligence
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Amazon, Google named by EU among 'critical' tech providers for finance industry

European Union regulators on Tuesday designated 19 technology companies, including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft, as critical third-party

Amazon, Google named by EU among 'critical' tech providers for finance industry
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Volkswagen has secured chip supply for now, brand boss says

Volkswagen has secured sufficient chips for its production, the head of the carmaker's VW brand said on Tuesday, as other automotive firms still struggle with a supply shortage

Volkswagen has secured chip supply for now, brand boss says
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy plans Turkey visit to try to revive peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he planned to go to Turkey on Wednesday in an attempt to revive talks with Russia on how to end the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy plans Turkey visit to try to revive peace talks
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Zelenskyy visits Picasso's 'Guernica' painting after drawing parallel to Ukraine's bombing

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Spain and stopped to see Pablo Picasso's “Guernica” in Madrid

Zelenskyy visits Picasso's 'Guernica' painting after drawing parallel to Ukraine's bombing
Crime|Europe|Technology

Chinese spies using LinkedIn to target British lawmakers, MI5 warns

Chinese spies using LinkedIn to target British lawmakers, MI5 warns

Chinese spies using LinkedIn to target British lawmakers, MI5 warns
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Bank of England to cut interest rates in December and again in Q1 2026

The Bank of England will cut interest rates in December and again early next year as inflation cools over coming months, according to a majority of economists in

Bank of England to cut interest rates in December and again in Q1 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Poland annuls passport of ex-justice minister wanted by prosecutors

Poland has annulled the diplomatic passport of an ex-justice minister accused of abuse of power, the foreign minister said on Tuesday, as Warsaw tries to enforce a warrant for his

Poland annuls passport of ex-justice minister wanted by prosecutors
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Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure

Microsoft and Nvidia plan to invest in Anthropic under a new tie-up that includes a $30 billion commitment by the Claude maker to use Microsoft's cloud services, the latest

Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

France's Macron: we believe in FCAS programme, we have an obligation to succeed

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he believed in the project of a future Franco-German fighter jet FCAS.

France's Macron: we believe in FCAS programme, we have an obligation to succeed
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Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Turkey this week to revive talks on ending Russia's invasion, which began nearly four years ago

Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasion
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine will try to restart diplomatic process to end war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukraine will try to "reactivate" the diplomatic process to end his country's war with

Zelenskiy says Ukraine will try to restart diplomatic process to end war
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine hits targets in Russia with US-supplied ATACMS missiles, military says

Ukraine's military said on Tuesday it had attacked military targets in Russia with U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles, calling it a "significant development."

Ukraine hits targets in Russia with US-supplied ATACMS missiles, military says
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Poland blames Russia after rail track used to transport aid to Ukraine is destroyed by ‘act of sabotage’

Poland blames Russia after rail track used to transport aid to Ukraine is destroyed by ‘act of sabotage’

Poland blames Russia after rail track used to transport aid to Ukraine is destroyed by ‘act of sabotage’
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Kremlin accuses Poland of 'Russophobia' after Warsaw blames railway sabotage on Russia

The Kremlin accused Poland on Tuesday of succumbing to Russophobia after Warsaw blamed an explosion on a railway route to Ukraine on two Ukrainian citizens whom it said were

Kremlin accuses Poland of 'Russophobia' after Warsaw blames railway sabotage on Russia
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HP seeking $1.8 billion from Mike Lynch's estate after UK Autonomy lawsuit

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking nearly $1.8 billion from the estate of the late Mike Lynch over HP's acquisition of his British tech firm Autonomy, the U.S.

HP seeking $1.8 billion from Mike Lynch's estate after UK Autonomy lawsuit
Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|World

Global oil refining profits surge and may stay strong

Global refining margins have hit multi-year highs in November due to sanctions on Russia, refinery outages and

Global oil refining profits surge and may stay strong
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

MI5 spy service warns UK lawmakers Chinese spies posing as headhunters

Britain's MI5 security service issued a new warning to lawmakers on Tuesday about attempts by Chinese agents to collect

MI5 spy service warns UK lawmakers Chinese spies posing as headhunters
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Ireland's Donohoe resigns as finance minister and Eurogroup chief to join World Bank

Paschal Donohoe resigned as Irish finance minister and Eurogroup president on Tuesday to take up a senior World Bank role, a surprise decision that

Ireland's Donohoe resigns as finance minister and Eurogroup chief to join World Bank
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Entertainment duo the Kessler twins die by assisted suicide, aged 89

Entertainment duo the Kessler twins die by assisted suicide, aged 89

Entertainment duo the Kessler twins die by assisted suicide, aged 89
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Spain targets budget deficit of 2.1% of GDP in 2026

Spain aims to achieve a budget deficit of 2.1% of its gross domestic product next year, down from 2.5% projected for this year, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Tuesday.

Spain targets budget deficit of 2.1% of GDP in 2026
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Italy's defence minister wants new 5,000-strong unit against hybrid warfare

Italy urgently needs a new civilian and military unit employing 5,000 people to combat hybrid warfare threats, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said in a strategic report published on

Italy's defence minister wants new 5,000-strong unit against hybrid warfare
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Spain rolls out $946 million Ukraine aid package during Zelenskiy visit

Spain pledged 817 million euros ($946 million) in military and other aid for Ukraine on Tuesday during President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit as he aims to

Spain rolls out $946 million Ukraine aid package during Zelenskiy visit
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Net immigration to Britain revised down as more Britons emigrate

Net immigration to Britain peaked in 2023 at a higher level than previously thought, and a far greater number of Britons left the country in subsequent years, revised official data

Net immigration to Britain revised down as more Britons emigrate
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Venice’s newest marvel is a wild, acrobatic dolphin. His refusal to leave puts him in danger

Mimmo, a bottlenose dolphin, has been delighting tourists in Venice with his acrobatic flips for months

Venice’s newest marvel is a wild, acrobatic dolphin. His refusal to leave puts him in danger
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Poland says 2 Ukrainians working for Russia are suspected in railway track blast

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says two Ukrainian citizens working for Russia are suspected of blowing up a railway line in Poland

Poland says 2 Ukrainians working for Russia are suspected in railway track blast
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Wadephul says EU-candidate Serbia must align with the bloc's Russia policy

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged Serbia on Monday to align its foreign and security policies towards Russia with those of the European Union if it wants to join the

Germany's Wadephul says EU-candidate Serbia must align with the bloc's Russia policy
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EU will protect its market if needed, German finance minister says in China

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil discussed overcapacity in China on Tuesday during a visit to Beijing and said the European Union would act if a solution was

EU will protect its market if needed, German finance minister says in China
Economy|Europe|Political|World

'Five minutes away from one-party dictatorship': Georgia's U-turn from Western path

Just over a year ago, a diverse array of opposition coalitions jockeyed for votes in Georgia’s parliament, with four of them winning seats.

'Five minutes away from one-party dictatorship': Georgia's U-turn from Western path
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU probes Amazon, Microsoft's cloud services for potential curbs

The European Commission has launched three market investigations on cloud computing services by Amazon and Microsoft under the Digital Markets

EU probes Amazon, Microsoft's cloud services for potential curbs
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Russia will not participate in Ukraine talks in Turkey this week

Russian representatives will not take part in talks on Ukraine in Turkey on November 19, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

Kremlin says Russia will not participate in Ukraine talks in Turkey this week
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European shares close at one-month low on Fed rate cut worries, tech valuations

European shares fell on Tuesday, with those in Germany near a five-month low as a broad risk-off mood gripped global markets,

European shares close at one-month low on Fed rate cut worries, tech valuations
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Euro zone banks are preparing well for lower liquidity

Euro zone banks must prepare for a world in which liquidity is less abundant and they navigate well in periods of market stress such as the one that followed the announcement of

Euro zone banks are preparing well for lower liquidity
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Sarajevo siege survivors hope for justice as Italy probes alleged 'sniper tourism'

The launch of an investigation in Italy into allegations that foreigners paid to shoot at civilians during the siege of Sarajevo three decades ago has raised survivors' hopes that

Sarajevo siege survivors hope for justice as Italy probes alleged 'sniper tourism'
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Europe's banks face 'unprecedentedly high' risk of shocks, ECB warns

Euro zone banks must prepare for unprecedented shocks causing severe disruptions with far-reaching consequences for financial systems, the European Central Bank said on Tuesday as

Europe's banks face 'unprecedentedly high' risk of shocks, ECB warns
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Russian intelligence likely behind railway sabotage, Poland says

Everything points to Russian intelligence services commissioning sabotage on Polish railways that damaged a track on a route to Ukraine over the weekend, a spokesperson for Poland's

Russian intelligence likely behind railway sabotage, Poland says
Economy|Europe|World

UN chief welcomes Security Council's adoption of Trump's Gaza plan

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called the passing of a U.S.-backed resolution on Gaza an important step in the consolidation of the ceasefire, in a

UN chief welcomes Security Council's adoption of Trump's Gaza plan
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Alcaraz withdraws from Davis Cup Finals because of hamstring injury

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Davis Cup Finals in Italy because of a right hamstring injury

Alcaraz withdraws from Davis Cup Finals because of hamstring injury
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Why we pay less for art made by women

Why we pay less for art made by women

Why we pay less for art made by women
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Italy has a femicide problem. Critics say Prime Minister Georgia Meloni should do more to fix it

Italy has a femicide problem. Critics say Prime Minister Georgia Meloni should do more to fix it

Italy has a femicide problem. Critics say Prime Minister Georgia Meloni should do more to fix it
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Russian drones damage Suspilne newsroom building in Ukraine's Dnipro, broadcaster says

Russian drones damaged a building housing the Dnipro newsroom of public broadcaster Suspilne and Ukrainian Radio Dnipro in a major overnight attack on the city, Suspilne

Russian drones damage Suspilne newsroom building in Ukraine's Dnipro, broadcaster says
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Gas pipeline accident reported in Russia's Omsk region, governor says

An accident occurred on an underground section of a gas pipeline in Russia's Omsk region, the regional governor, Vitaly Khotsenko, said on Tuesday.

Gas pipeline accident reported in Russia's Omsk region, governor says
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Taiwan rolls out handbook on how to prepare for natural disasters – and a Chinese invasion

Taiwan rolls out handbook on how to prepare for natural disasters – and a Chinese invasion

Taiwan rolls out handbook on how to prepare for natural disasters – and a Chinese invasion
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Bank of England to resist big changes to ring-fencing regime, sources say

The Bank of England is preparing to ease parts of Britain’s bank ring-fencing regime while opposing a major reform sought by lenders,

Bank of England to resist big changes to ring-fencing regime, sources say
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Poland blames sabotage for railway blast on Ukraine delivery line

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk says an explosion on a railway line linking Warsaw to southeastern Poland was an "act of unprecedented sabotage."

Poland blames sabotage for railway blast on Ukraine delivery line
Business|Environment|Europe|Health|World

French court rejects case against Perrier over its claims as 'natural' mineral water

A French court on Tuesday rejected a case against Perrier brought by consumer group UFC-Que Choisir, which had sought a recall of all bottles of the sparkling

French court rejects case against Perrier over its claims as 'natural' mineral water
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New coin honors Freddie Mercury and his 4-octave range

Britain's Royal Mint is celebrating Freddie Mercury with a new coin design

New coin honors Freddie Mercury and his 4-octave range
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US-Saudi event to include CEOs from Chevron, Qualcomm, Pfizer, source says

The U.S.-Saudi Arabia investment forum to take place in Washington during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman this week is expected to include

US-Saudi event to include CEOs from Chevron, Qualcomm, Pfizer, source says
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Akzo Nobel in talks to merge with Axalta Coating, Bloomberg News reports

Dulux paint maker Akzo Nobel NV is in talks to merge with paintmaker Axalta Coating Systems, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Akzo Nobel in talks to merge with Axalta Coating, Bloomberg News reports
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UBS O'Connor's capital solutions strategy co-heads did not accept jobs at Cantor, source says

UBS informed investors the co-heads of O'Connor's capital solutions strategy unit, Rodrigo Trelles and Baxter Wasson, had opted not to accept jobs at

UBS O'Connor's capital solutions strategy co-heads did not accept jobs at Cantor, source says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Bank of England boosts deposit guarantee for savers to 120,000 pounds

British savers will have up to 120,000 pounds ($158,000) of their money protected in the event of a bank failure, the Bank of England said on Tuesday after increasing

Bank of England boosts deposit guarantee for savers to 120,000 pounds
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What are the Rafale fighter jets Ukraine wants from France?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday said he had signed a letter of intent with France to acquire up to 100 Rafale F4 fighter jets as his country looks

What are the Rafale fighter jets Ukraine wants from France?
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Europe's moves to tighten asylum and migration rules

Britain proposed sweeping changes to its policy on asylum seekers on Monday, the latest European country to announce tighter rules on migration in recent years.

Europe's moves to tighten asylum and migration rules
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ex-leader of Spain's Valencia region grilled in parliament over deadly floods

The outgoing leader of Spain's Valencia region, Carlos Mazon, told parliament on Monday the authorities did not know that people were drowning when he was questioned for

Ex-leader of Spain's Valencia region grilled in parliament over deadly floods
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Benefits of any US support hard to gauge for Hungary's rating, Fitch says

The benefit to Hungary's credit rating of any potential U.S. financial backstop package remains difficult to factor in, Fitch has said, and

Benefits of any US support hard to gauge for Hungary's rating, Fitch says
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Serbian mother ends hunger strike, wants to live to join protests

A Serbian mother on Monday ended her hunger strike over the death of her son in a roof collapse, saying she wanted to stay alive to join other anti-government protesters who were

Serbian mother ends hunger strike, wants to live to join protests
Crime|Europe|Political|World

How does Britain plan to overhaul its asylum system?

Britain set out plans on Monday to toughen its asylum system, with measures such as making refugee status temporary and reinterpreting human rights laws to make it easier to deport

How does Britain plan to overhaul its asylum system?
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Czechs, Slovaks mark Velvet Revolution with protests in defence of democratic values

Thousands of Czechs and Slovaks on Monday celebrated the anniversary of the 1989 Velvet Revolution, which ended decades of communist rule in the former Czechoslovakia,

Czechs, Slovaks mark Velvet Revolution with protests in defence of democratic values
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Greeks march to mark anniversary of 1973 student revolt against junta

Thousands of Greeks marched through Athens on Monday to mark the anniversary of a violently quashed student uprising in 1973 that helped topple the military junta that then ruled the

Greeks march to mark anniversary of 1973 student revolt against junta
Europe|Political|World

UK asylum reforms spark backlash within Labour Party, support from rivals

The British government plans to tighten its asylum system, sparking resistance within its own party

UK asylum reforms spark backlash within Labour Party, support from rivals
Business|Europe|Finance|Sports|World

Mbappé and PSG: The $800M battle over unpaid wages and moral harassment

The legal battle between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappé has intensified

Mbappé and PSG: The $800M battle over unpaid wages and moral harassment
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Justin Trudeau’s ex-wife Sophie Grégoire breaks silence on his romance with Katy Perry

Justin Trudeau’s ex-wife Sophie Grégoire breaks silence on his romance with Katy Perry

Justin Trudeau’s ex-wife Sophie Grégoire breaks silence on his romance with Katy Perry
Europe|Political|World

Britain announces ‘most significant’ change to asylum rules in years, setting Europe’s longest route to settlement

Britain announces ‘most significant’ change to asylum rules in years, setting Europe’s longest route to settlement

Britain announces ‘most significant’ change to asylum rules in years, setting Europe’s longest route to settlement
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Ukraine plans to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes and air defense systems from France

Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France, along with drones and ground-to-air systems

Ukraine plans to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes and air defense systems from France
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine
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Barcelona to return to Camp Nou with partial capacity for Spanish league game against Athletic

Barcelona will be back at the Camp Nou for its Spanish league match against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday

Barcelona to return to Camp Nou with partial capacity for Spanish league game against Athletic
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it hopes for a new Putin-Trump summit

The Kremlin said on Monday that it hoped another summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Kremlin says it hopes for a new Putin-Trump summit
Europe|Political|World

Leaders of divided Cyprus to meet on November 20, officials say

Leaders of ethnically-split Cyprus will meet on November 20, officials said on Monday, marking their first encounter since the election of a new Turkish Cypriot leader last month.

Leaders of divided Cyprus to meet on November 20, officials say
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Long-range weapons Ukraine has developed since Russia's 2022 invasion

Ukraine struck Russia's port of Novorossiysk last week, forcing it to suspend oil exports.

Long-range weapons Ukraine has developed since Russia's 2022 invasion
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Kremlin says there is an 'ongoing conversation' about a possible POW exchange with Ukraine

The Kremlin said on Monday that there was an ongoing conversation about a possible prisoner-of-war exchange with Ukraine, but declined to provide further details.

Kremlin says there is an 'ongoing conversation' about a possible POW exchange with Ukraine
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

New statue of Bridget Jones joins other film icons in London's Leicester Square

Bridget Jones is now a permanent resident of London's Leicester Square, joining icons like Harry Potter and Mary Poppins

New statue of Bridget Jones joins other film icons in London's Leicester Square
Economy|Europe|Political|World

IMF holds new talks with Kyiv as government grapples with graft scandal

The International Monetary Fund mission launched talks on Monday with Ukraine on a new lending programme critical to its wartime fortunes, as Kyiv

IMF holds new talks with Kyiv as government grapples with graft scandal
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Britain toughens asylum policy in major overhaul as anti-immigration sentiment rises

Britain on Monday said it would make refugee status temporary and speed up the deportation of those who arrive illegally, in a major overhaul aimed at stemming the

Britain toughens asylum policy in major overhaul as anti-immigration sentiment rises
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ECB's Sleijpen: risks are balanced, policy is appropriate

Risks surrounding the euro zone inflation outlook are balanced and the current level of interest rates is appropriate, Dutch central bank chief Olaf Sleijpen told a news

ECB's Sleijpen: risks are balanced, policy is appropriate
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Euro zone to grow faster than expected, but defence spending boosts debt, EU Commission says

The euro zone economy is likely to expand faster than expected this year and grow at or above potential in 2026 and 2027, but debt and deficit will be on the

Euro zone to grow faster than expected, but defence spending boosts debt, EU Commission says
Europe|World

Russian missile strike kills three, wounds 10 in Kharkiv region, Ukraine says

A Russian missile strike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Balakliia killed three people, with three teenagers among the 10 wounded, Kharkiv regional officials said on Monday.

Russian missile strike kills three, wounds 10 in Kharkiv region, Ukraine says
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia adds ex-PM Kasyanov, economist Guriev to 'extremists and terrorists' list

Russia's financial watchdog has added former prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov and leading economist Sergei Guriev to its list of "extremists and terrorists" in its latest moves against

Russia adds ex-PM Kasyanov, economist Guriev to 'extremists and terrorists' list
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UBS reaffirms Swiss base after report of talks on possible U.S. move

UBS said on Monday it wants to continue operating from Switzerland in response to a report that UBS chair Colm Kelleher and U.S.

UBS reaffirms Swiss base after report of talks on possible U.S. move
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Poland faced one confirmed, one highly probable railway sabotage act

This weekend there was one confirmed act of sabotage on Polish railways and one incident highly likely to be sabotage, Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said on Monday after

Poland faced one confirmed, one highly probable railway sabotage act
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Spain aims to cut Madrid-Barcelona high speed rail time to under two hours, minister says

Spain will renovate its high-speed rail network between Madrid and Barcelona to allow trains to reach a maximum speed of 350 kph (218 mph), a velocity so far only achieved in China,

Spain aims to cut Madrid-Barcelona high speed rail time to under two hours, minister says
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Dutch court upholds asylum denial for US transgender woman

A Dutch court has upheld the substance of a decision denying asylum to U.S. transgender woman Veronica Clifford-Carlos, the court said in a statement on Monday.

Dutch court upholds asylum denial for US transgender woman
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Polish railway track blast an 'unprecedented act of sabotage', PM says

An explosion that damaged a Polish railway track on a route to Ukraine was an "unprecedented act of sabotage", Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday as he vowed to catch those

Polish railway track blast an 'unprecedented act of sabotage', PM says
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Car carrying 3 people crashes into house in Washington County

Car carrying 3 people crashes into house in Washington County

Car carrying 3 people crashes into house in Washington County
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Ukraine to buy ‘up to 100’ French fighter jets, Elysee Palace announces

Ukraine to buy ‘up to 100’ French fighter jets, Elysee Palace announces

Ukraine to buy ‘up to 100’ French fighter jets, Elysee Palace announces
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France nets 9 billion euros in new corporate investments despite budget battles

Companies have pledged to invest 9.2 billion euros ($10.7 billion) in France, the finance ministry said on Monday, as the government seeks to show that the euro zone’s

France nets 9 billion euros in new corporate investments despite budget battles
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spain ups 2025 growth forecast to 2.9%, in line with European Commission

The Spanish economy is expected to grow 2.9% this year, at more than double the average pace in the European Union and exceeding the previous forecasts of 2.6-2.7%, the European

Spain ups 2025 growth forecast to 2.9%, in line with European Commission
Europe|World

The German government says it’s lifting restrictions on exports of military equipment to Israel

The German government is lifting its restrictions on military exports to Israel

The German government says it’s lifting restrictions on exports of military equipment to Israel
Business|Economy|Europe

ECB board revamp exposes diversity failings that could impact policy

Euro zone officials have embarked on a two-year process to replace most of the European Central Bank's executive board, including President

ECB board revamp exposes diversity failings that could impact policy
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Nvidia earnings likely to overshadow delayed US data

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook U.S. economic data starts flowing again on Monday, with construction spending figures for August.

Nvidia earnings likely to overshadow delayed US data
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Wine has long been made in Ukraine. Now its winemakers are preserving tradition in the face of war

Wine has long been made in Ukraine. Now its winemakers are preserving tradition in the face of war

Wine has long been made in Ukraine. Now its winemakers are preserving tradition in the face of war
Crime|Europe|World

Germany cancels auction of Holocaust artifacts after backlash

Poland's foreign minister says an auction of Holocaust artifacts in Germany has been canceled

Germany cancels auction of Holocaust artifacts after backlash
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Mike Pompeo becomes adviser to scrutinized Ukraine defense company that's looking to boost missiles

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of Ukraine’s leading defense company, Fire Point

Mike Pompeo becomes adviser to scrutinized Ukraine defense company that's looking to boost missiles
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine secures US LNG imports from Greece to cover winter needs

Ukraine has secured imports of U.S liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Greece to cover its winter needs from December through to March next

Ukraine secures US LNG imports from Greece to cover winter needs
Americas|Europe|Sports

Linn Grant breezes to her 2nd LPGA title at The Annika

Linn Grant has another trophy from fellow Swede Annika Sorenstam

Linn Grant breezes to her 2nd LPGA title at The Annika
Europe|Sports|World

Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to retain ATP Finals title before his home fans

The final installment of the “Sincaraz” rivalry for 2025 went to Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to retain ATP Finals title before his home fans
Europe|Sports|World

Cristiano Ronaldo set for record 6th World Cup, Italy in danger again and Ireland make playoffs

Cristiano Ronaldo is heading to another World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo set for record 6th World Cup, Italy in danger again and Ireland make playoffs
Europe|Sports|World

Crosby and Malkin score as the Penguins shut out the Predators 4-0 in Stockholm

Star forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin led the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-0 victory over the Nashville Predators to split their Global Series in Sweden

Crosby and Malkin score as the Penguins shut out the Predators 4-0 in Stockholm
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Officer shot, killed serving warrant; suspect charged

Officer shot, killed serving warrant; suspect charged

Officer shot, killed serving warrant; suspect charged
Europe|World

UK government poised to overhaul its asylum system as a political storm brews over migration

The British government plans to tighten its asylum system, following Denmark's model, to reduce immigration and address the political storm over migrants crossing the English Channel

UK government poised to overhaul its asylum system as a political storm brews over migration
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Goodell praises NFL's international series and says league plans to return to Spain

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has praised this year’s international series and said the league plans to return to Spain and will continue to study other possible markets

Goodell praises NFL's international series and says league plans to return to Spain
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

How Davé became the ultimate celebrity hotspot

How Davé became the ultimate celebrity hotspot

How Davé became the ultimate celebrity hotspot
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Russia says its forces advance in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region

Russia said on Sunday its forces had moved forward sharply in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, taking two settlements as part of a major push aimed at taking control of

Russia says its forces advance in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region
Europe|Sports|World

Pinheiro Braathen wins slalom to give Brazil its first Alpine skiing World Cup victory

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen has won a men’s World Cup slalom to give Brazil its first-ever victory in a top-level ski race less than three months before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Pinheiro Braathen wins slalom to give Brazil its first Alpine skiing World Cup victory
Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Make way for the flock! Hundreds of sheep head through German city to their winter pastures

Pedestrians in the German city of Nuremberg made way for hundreds of bleating sheep on Sunday as a flock of the animals was herded through the center on its way to its winter quarters

Make way for the flock! Hundreds of sheep head through German city to their winter pastures
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Atmosphere at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium looking a lot different ahead of 1st NFL game in Spain

The scene at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium looks a lot different Sunday, with troves of fans wearing NFL jerseys instead of the white Real Madrid shirts usually seen on a regular soccer gameday

Atmosphere at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium looking a lot different ahead of 1st NFL game in Spain
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Swiss didn't make a deal with the devil on US tariffs, minister says

Switzerland did not make a deal with the devil by agreeing a new tariff framework with the United States, Economy Minister Guy Parmelin said on Sunday, rejecting criticism that it amounted

Swiss didn't make a deal with the devil on US tariffs, minister says
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Russian billionaire Abramovich says Jersey investigation is baseless and unlawful

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich's spokesperson said on Sunday that a criminal investigation launched by the Jersey authorities against him in 2022 was baseless and that he had

Russian billionaire Abramovich says Jersey investigation is baseless and unlawful
Europe|Interview|Political|World

Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine

President Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press that a ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before spring

Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine is working on a prisoner exchange with Russia

Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia that could bring home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is working on a prisoner exchange with Russia
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Ukraine seeking exchange of 1,200 prisoners with Russia

Ukraine is working to resume the exchange of prisoners with Russia, hoping for the release of 1,200 Ukrainians, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his Security Council chief said.

Ukraine seeking exchange of 1,200 prisoners with Russia
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

At least four dead as two migrant boats capsize off Libya's coast, Red Crescent says

At least four people were killed when two boats carrying 95 irregular migrants capsized off the Libyan coastal city of Al Khums on Thursday, the Libyan Red Crescent said on Saturday.

At least four dead as two migrant boats capsize off Libya's coast, Red Crescent says
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Britain to make refugee status temporary under asylum overhaul

Britain said it would make refugee status temporary and the wait for permanent settlement would be quadrupled to 20 years under the country's

Britain to make refugee status temporary under asylum overhaul
Environment|Europe|World

Storm Claudia kills three in Portugal, causes flooding in Britain

Violent weather brought on by Storm Claudia killed three people and injured dozens in Portugal, authorities there said on Saturday, while in Britain rescue workers were organising

Storm Claudia kills three in Portugal, causes flooding in Britain
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Caribbean countries to hold slavery reparations talks on UK visit

A delegation from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission will hold talks this week with officials and politicians in Britain on addressing the

Caribbean countries to hold slavery reparations talks on UK visit
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Thousands protest in Skopje ahead of trial over deadly night club fire

Thousands gathered in the North Macedonian capital of Skopje on Saturday in protest over a night club fire in March which killed 63 people.

Thousands protest in Skopje ahead of trial over deadly night club fire
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The fog of war: Changing weather becomes a new player on the battlefield in Ukraine

The fog of war: Changing weather becomes a new player on the battlefield in Ukraine

The fog of war: Changing weather becomes a new player on the battlefield in Ukraine
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Pope returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada as part of reckoning with colonial past

The Vatican has returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada

Pope returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada as part of reckoning with colonial past
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Driver in Sweden released after questioning over crash into Stockholm bus stop that killed 3

Swedish authorities have released the driver of a double-decker bus who had been detained after the vehicle slammed into a bus stop in Stockholm, killing three people

Driver in Sweden released after questioning over crash into Stockholm bus stop that killed 3
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Pope Leo XIV celebrates cinema with Hollywood stars and urges inclusion of marginal voices

Pope Leo XIV has welcomed Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett, Greta Gerwig and dozens of other Hollywood luminaries to a special Vatican audience

Pope Leo XIV celebrates cinema with Hollywood stars and urges inclusion of marginal voices
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Cate Blanchett and Spike Lee join Pope Leo as he hosts star-packed Vatican meeting

Cate Blanchett and Spike Lee join Pope Leo as he hosts star-packed Vatican meeting

Cate Blanchett and Spike Lee join Pope Leo as he hosts star-packed Vatican meeting
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The explosions that tore through Russia’s pipelines to Europe are still causing rifts years on

The explosions that tore through Russia’s pipelines to Europe are still causing rifts years on

The explosions that tore through Russia’s pipelines to Europe are still causing rifts years on
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Pope hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going

Pope Leo told a group of leading Hollywood actors and filmmakers on Saturday that cinemas were struggling to survive and that more should be done to protect

Pope hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going
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Rory McIlroy shares lead in Dubai and closes in on a 4th straight European title

Rory McIlroy is closing in on a fourth straight Race to Dubai title

Rory McIlroy shares lead in Dubai and closes in on a 4th straight European title
Entertainment|Europe|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

France is the world’s favorite country to visit, but this is the village the French like best

France is the world’s favorite country to visit, but this is the village the French like best

France is the world’s favorite country to visit, but this is the village the French like best
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Ukraine attacks key Russian oil hub as deadly strikes pound Kyiv

Ukraine attacks key Russian oil hub as deadly strikes pound Kyiv

Ukraine attacks key Russian oil hub as deadly strikes pound Kyiv
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Fitch lifts Greece's rating on strong fiscal position

Global ratings agency Fitch upgraded Greece's long-term foreign-curency issuer default rating by a notch to "BBB" on Friday, reflecting the country's strong budget performance and debt

Fitch lifts Greece's rating on strong fiscal position
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Fitch retains Ukraine's sovereign rating at 'restricted default'

Global ratings agency Fitch affirmed Ukraine's long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating at "restricted default" on Friday, saying it would remain unchanged until the country

Fitch retains Ukraine's sovereign rating at 'restricted default'
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Arizona fugitive convicted in US sex crimes case arrested in France after years on the run

An Arizona man who fled the United States years ago while on probation for sex crime convictions was arrested earlier this month in France

Arizona fugitive convicted in US sex crimes case arrested in France after years on the run
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A bus crashes into a bus stop in Stockholm, killing 3 people and injuring 3

Police in Sweden say a double-decker bus has crashed into a bus stop in Stockholm, killing three people and injuring three others

A bus crashes into a bus stop in Stockholm, killing 3 people and injuring 3
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France finds Wish, Temu, AliExpress, eBay, Joom, Amazon broke rules on illicit products

A French consumer watchdog found that besides Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein, five other online platforms sold illicit products in France, a spokesperson for Commerce Minister

France finds Wish, Temu, AliExpress, eBay, Joom, Amazon broke rules on illicit products
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Switzerland wins US tariff rate cut to 15%, pledges $200 billion in US investments

The United States and Switzerland announced a framework trade agreement on Friday that includes Washington slashing its tariffs on imported Swiss products to 15% from

Switzerland wins US tariff rate cut to 15%, pledges $200 billion in US investments
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Man jailed for stealing Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ print in smash-and-grab London robbery

Man jailed for stealing Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ print in smash-and-grab London robbery

Man jailed for stealing Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ print in smash-and-grab London robbery
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Journalist held by ICE speaks after returning to UK

British journalist and commentator Sami Hamdi has called his detention "an attack on the freedoms of ordinary Americans" after he returned to the UK. Hamdi was held by ICE for more than two weeks while on a speaking tour around the country. At the time, US immigration authorities told Hamdi he was detained after overstaying his US visa. Hamdi and his legal team said he was in the US on a valid visa.

Journalist held by ICE speaks after returning to UK
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UK lobbying Poland to buy Swedish submarines, sources say

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is lobbying Poland to award a multi-billion-euro submarine purchase contract to Swedish defence group Saab that may include some

UK lobbying Poland to buy Swedish submarines, sources say
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Oil settles up more than 2% as Russian port suspends oil exports after Ukrainian attack

Oil prices settled more than 2% higher on Friday as Russia's port of Novorossiisk halted oil exports following a Ukrainian drone attack that hit an oil depot

Oil settles up more than 2% as Russian port suspends oil exports after Ukrainian attack
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Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35

Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing six people and wounding at least 35, including a pregnant woman

Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35
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Emails reveal Epstein's network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status

Emails released by the House Oversight Committee reveal how Jeffrey Epstein maintained connections with influential figures despite his 2008 guilty plea to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl

Emails reveal Epstein's network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status
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The Telegraph sale collapses as US private equity firm drops its bid for the UK newspaper

The Telegraph sale collapses as US private equity firm drops its bid for the UK newspaper

The Telegraph sale collapses as US private equity firm drops its bid for the UK newspaper
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As NATO pushes for faster innovation, drones flood a test battlefield in Greece

Greece has showcased a wide range of domestically developed drones and counter-drone tools during a military exercise that highlighted a NATO-wide push to modernize the armed forces and lean on startup driven innovation

As NATO pushes for faster innovation, drones flood a test battlefield in Greece
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Paris police shoot and wound man with knife at Montparnasse station

French police shot and wounded a knife-wielding man in Montparnasse train station in central Paris on Friday, the city prosecutor's office said.

Paris police shoot and wound man with knife at Montparnasse station
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92-year-old woman who fled Ukraine as a child hopes to return to her homeland one last time

92-year-old woman who fled Ukraine as a child hopes to return to her homeland one last time

92-year-old woman who fled Ukraine as a child hopes to return to her homeland one last time
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Several people killed as bus crashes into stop in Stockholm, police say

Several people were killed and injured when a bus hit a bus stop in central Stockholm on Friday, Swedish police said, adding that they had no information pointing to it being an

Several people killed as bus crashes into stop in Stockholm, police say
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The Trump administration is lowering its mega tariffs on Switzerland

The Trump administration is lowering its mega tariffs on Switzerland

The Trump administration is lowering its mega tariffs on Switzerland
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Cyprus urges Turkey to drop two-state demand to advance EU bid

Cyprus said on Friday Turkey must drop its insistence on a two-state solution for the divided island if it hopes to make progress on its long-stalled bid to join the European Union.

Cyprus urges Turkey to drop two-state demand to advance EU bid
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Palestinians return for prayers in West Bank mosque after settler attack

Palestinians in a village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank held weekly communal prayers on Friday after clearing insulting graffiti, broken glass and burn marks from a mosque

Palestinians return for prayers in West Bank mosque after settler attack
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Russia's Lukoil in talks with potential buyers of its foreign assets

Russia's second-largest oil producer Lukoil said on Friday it has been in talks with potential buyers of its foreign assets following last-month sanctions from the UK and the United

Russia's Lukoil in talks with potential buyers of its foreign assets
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Shein openings across France delayed after shoppers balked at Paris store prices

The opening of five new Shein concession stores across France has been delayed, department store owner Societe des Grands Magasins said on Friday, as it adjusts its strategy after some

Shein openings across France delayed after shoppers balked at Paris store prices
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Italy's Salvini says aid to Ukraine may fuel corruption

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Friday providing more aid to Ukraine would not help end the war with Russia and could "fuel

Italy's Salvini says aid to Ukraine may fuel corruption
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New photo released to mark King Charles III’s 77th birthday

New photo released to mark King Charles III’s 77th birthday

New photo released to mark King Charles III’s 77th birthday
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Police in Paris wound knife-wielding man at Montparnasse train station

The Paris prosecutor’s office said at least one shot has been fired by police at the central Montparnasse train station after a man “known for domestic violence” brandished a knife

Police in Paris wound knife-wielding man at Montparnasse train station
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Arachnid super-web reveals the surprising 'constant party' life of cohabiting spiders

The results of the new study, published last month in the journal Subterranean Biology, spread rapidly online due to the striking images of the giant 1,140-square-foot spider web, a carpet-thick sprawl that stretches along a narrow passage wall inside Sulfur Cave, which extends into Albania from its entrance in Greece

Arachnid super-web reveals the surprising 'constant party' life of cohabiting spiders
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Swedish EV maker Polestar announces one-for-thirty reverse stock split to maintain Nasdaq listing

Sweden's Polestar on Friday said it would conduct a one-for-thirty reverse stock split of its American Depository Shares as the electric vehicle maker seeks to avoid a Nasdaq delisting.

Swedish EV maker Polestar announces one-for-thirty reverse stock split to maintain Nasdaq listing
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RedBird's bid for UK's Telegraph collapses after newsroom opposition

U.S.-based private investment firm RedBird Capital Partners on Friday pulled out of a 500-million-pound ($671-million) bid for Britain's Telegraph Media Group, the

RedBird's bid for UK's Telegraph collapses after newsroom opposition
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Novo Nordisk chair touts OTC future for Wegovy as top investor tightens grip

Newly-elected chairman of Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk, Lars Rebien Sorensen, said on Friday he plans to enhance the board's

Novo Nordisk chair touts OTC future for Wegovy as top investor tightens grip
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Russia plans to make up to 120,000 glide bombs this year, Ukrainian intelligence says

Russia plans to manufacture up to 120,000 of its cheap and devastating glide bombs this year, a senior Ukrainian intelligence official said,

Russia plans to make up to 120,000 glide bombs this year, Ukrainian intelligence says
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EU considers training 3,000 Palestinian police officers from Gaza

European Union foreign ministers will discuss next week a proposal for the bloc to take the lead in training 3,000 Palestinian police officers with the aim of later

EU considers training 3,000 Palestinian police officers from Gaza
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UN tribunal says geriatric genocide suspect cannot be sent to Rwanda

The United Nations war crimes tribunal on Friday ruled that a geriatric Rwandan genocide suspect, who has been found unfit to stand trial, is also not fit to travel to Rwanda and

UN tribunal says geriatric genocide suspect cannot be sent to Rwanda
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Ukrainian attack halts oil exports from Russia's Novo, affecting 2% of global supply, sources say

Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk temporarily suspended oil exports - equivalent to 2.2 million barrels per day, or 2% of global supply - on Friday, according to industry

Ukrainian attack halts oil exports from Russia's Novo, affecting 2% of global supply, sources say
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Ukrainian energy workers in endless race to repair damage from Russian strikes

Standing near the mangled exterior of his thermal power plant, the 53-year-old production manager described the now familiar job of a Ukrainian energy worker: swiftly

Ukrainian energy workers in endless race to repair damage from Russian strikes
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Russia dismisses German general's comments about Russia attacking NATO as fear-mongering

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday dismissed a German general's comments about the possibility of conflict between Moscow and Germany as baseless fear-mongering.

Russia dismisses German general's comments about Russia attacking NATO as fear-mongering
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Death toll rises to 15 in Bosnia retirement home fire

Two women died on Thursday evening in hospital in town of Tuzla in northeastern Bosnia, bringing the death toll from a fire at a retirement home earlier this month to 15, the Tuzla

Death toll rises to 15 in Bosnia retirement home fire
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Bible described as the ‘Mona Lisa of illuminated manuscripts’ goes on display in Rome

One of the most spectacular examples of Renaissance illuminated manuscripts is going on rare public display as part of the Vatican’s Holy Year celebrations

Bible described as the ‘Mona Lisa of illuminated manuscripts’ goes on display in Rome
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Russia says North Korean troops play key role in de-mining its Kursk region

North Korean troops who helped Russia repel a major Ukrainian incursion into its western Kursk region are now playing an important role in clearing the area of mines, the

Russia says North Korean troops play key role in de-mining its Kursk region
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Euro zone economy holds up, trade surplus surges on exports to US

The euro zone economy continued to expand at a modest but respectable pace in the third quarter while the trade

Euro zone economy holds up, trade surplus surges on exports to US
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Study urges Germany to build digital hub linking military and private sector

Germany needs to better integrate private sector resources into its defence plans to meet logistical and NATO demands, a study carried out by Porsche-owned consultancy MHP, Quadriga

Study urges Germany to build digital hub linking military and private sector
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Russia pounds Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing eight and hitting energy sites

Russia launched a heavy drone and missile attack on Ukraine early on Friday, killing six people in Kyiv and two more in the south in strikes on

Russia pounds Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing eight and hitting energy sites
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Over-indebtessness on the rise again in Germany, survey shows

Over-indebtedness among German adults is climbing again after years of decline, as economic weakness and rising costs squeeze household finances, data from credit agency Creditreform

Over-indebtessness on the rise again in Germany, survey shows
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UK's Reeves does not plan to raise income tax, government source says

British finance minister Rachel Reeves does not plan to raise income tax at her upcoming annual budget on November 26 due to an improved fiscal outlook, a government source said on

UK's Reeves does not plan to raise income tax, government source says
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Former Spanish soccer boss Rubiales egged by uncle at book presentation

Luis Rubiales has been pelted by eggs thrown by his own uncle as the former head of Spain's soccer federation presented a memoir relating his downfall after kissing a player at the 2023 Women's World Cup

Former Spanish soccer boss Rubiales egged by uncle at book presentation
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French inflation revised down to 0.8% year-on-year in October

Consumer prices in France rose 0.8% year-on-year in October, statistics office INSEE said on Friday, below analysts' expectations and the preliminary reading published last month.

French inflation revised down to 0.8% year-on-year in October
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Greece arrests man in Europol's global 'Endgame' operation against cybercrime

Greece has arrested a 38-year-old man as part of a Europol crackdown on international cybercrime, during which authorities dismantled malware infrastructure that has infected

Greece arrests man in Europol's global 'Endgame' operation against cybercrime
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JPMorgan expands in Dubai as Middle East competition heats up

The U.S. bank JPMorgan has expanded in Dubai as part of a broader push to grow and do more business with medium-sized companies, an executive told Reuters, as

JPMorgan expands in Dubai as Middle East competition heats up
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BBC apologises to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim

The British Broadcasting Corporation sent a personal apology to U.S.

BBC apologises to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim
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Swiss machine maker feels heat from auto sector slowdown, Trump's tariffs

Norbert Steuer, a logistics worker at Swiss precision machinery maker K.R. Pfiffner, has been at the firm for over three decades.

Swiss machine maker feels heat from auto sector slowdown, Trump's tariffs
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Google offers EU to change adtech policy, no divestment

Alphabet's Google has offered to make it easier for publishers and advertisers to use its online advertising technology, defying EU antitrust regulators' call for

Google offers EU to change adtech policy, no divestment
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Cartier-owner Richemont beats quarterly sales forecast as sales jump 14%

Cartier-owner Richemont reported better-than-expected quarterly sales on Friday, as the Geneva-based luxury group awaited the outcome of tariff negotiations between Switzerland and

Cartier-owner Richemont beats quarterly sales forecast as sales jump 14%
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Nissan to cut jobs at European regional office as part of global overhaul

Nissan will eliminate 87 positions at its European regional office in France, a company document and internal emails showed, as part of

Nissan to cut jobs at European regional office as part of global overhaul
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France qualifies for 2026 World Cup; Ronaldo sent off as Portugal loses to Ireland

Two goals from star striker Kylian Mbappé helped send two-time champion France to the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 home win against Ukraine

France qualifies for 2026 World Cup; Ronaldo sent off as Portugal loses to Ireland
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Crash victims' families appeal US judge's decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case

Families of some victims of two Boeing 737 MAX plane crashes that killed 346 people asked a U.S. appeals court on Thursday to reverse a judge's decision to

Crash victims' families appeal US judge's decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case
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UK's jobs downturn abates slightly ahead of budget, survey shows

The downturn in Britain's labour market abated slightly last month as recruiters reported the first increase in demand for temporary staff in over a year, a survey

UK's jobs downturn abates slightly ahead of budget, survey shows
Europe|Sports|World

Players and fans remember victims of 2015 Paris terror attacks before France-Ukraine soccer match

Soccer players from France and Ukraine joined supporters in a minute’s silence before their match to end a poignant day of commemorations across the city for victims of the Paris terror attacks 10 years ago

Players and fans remember victims of 2015 Paris terror attacks before France-Ukraine soccer match
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Canada spy agency says it foiled potentially 'lethal threats' by Iran

Canada's domestic spy agency this year foiled potentially lethal threats by Iran directed against people whom Tehran sees as enemies, the agency's head said in a rare speech on

Canada spy agency says it foiled potentially 'lethal threats' by Iran
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US designates four groups in Europe as terrorists, calls them 'violent Antifa'

The United States on Thursday designated four entities in Germany, Italy and Greece as global terrorists, accusing them of being "violent Antifa groups" as

US designates four groups in Europe as terrorists, calls them 'violent Antifa'
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10 years after the Bataclan massacre, Paris is still scarred by that night of terror

Paris is marking the 10th anniversary of terrorist attacks that killed 132 people and injured hundreds

10 years after the Bataclan massacre, Paris is still scarred by that night of terror
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‘I can’t take any more of this,’ then-Prince Andrew wrote during Epstein scandal, emails reveal

New emails released in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal have renewed sexual assault allegations against the man once known as Prince Andrew

‘I can’t take any more of this,’ then-Prince Andrew wrote during Epstein scandal, emails reveal
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Trump administration designates 4 left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations

President Donald Trump's administration is designating four left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations

Trump administration designates 4 left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations
Europe|Political|World

German ruling parties reach compromise on military service

Germany's coalition partners announced a compromise on Thursday over new rules on military service, a key element in a wider drive to rebuild the country's shrunken armed forces.

German ruling parties reach compromise on military service
Crime|Europe|World

BBC looking into allegations over another Trump speech edit

Britain's BBC said on Thursday it was looking into fresh allegations, published in The Telegraph newspaper, over the editing by another of its programmes of a speech by U.S.

BBC looking into allegations over another Trump speech edit
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Zelenskiy visits troops near Zaporizhzhia front as Russian pressure mounts

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited troops near Ukraine's southeastern front on Thursday, warning of the need to shore up the lines after

Zelenskiy visits troops near Zaporizhzhia front as Russian pressure mounts
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Self-styled miracle worker whose followers claimed could multiply gnocchi charged with fraud

Self-styled miracle worker whose followers claimed could multiply gnocchi charged with fraud

Self-styled miracle worker whose followers claimed could multiply gnocchi charged with fraud
Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni vows to press on with Albania migrant camp scheme

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday vowed to relaunch a plan to detain migrants in Albania, a flagship initiative of her conservative government that has

Italy's Meloni vows to press on with Albania migrant camp scheme
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France commemorates victims of deadly Paris attacks 10 years on

France paid an emotional tribute on Thursday to 130 people killed 10 years ago during a rampage by Islamic State gunmen and suicide bombers

France commemorates victims of deadly Paris attacks 10 years on
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UBS takeover of Credit Suisse pushed up Swiss banks' funding costs, SNB says

Swiss banks have to pay more currently to secure liquidity in the financial markets than two years ago, the Swiss National Bank said on Thursday, pointing to the 2023 collapse of

UBS takeover of Credit Suisse pushed up Swiss banks' funding costs, SNB says
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Nexperia customers in talks over workaround to skirt Europe-China chip feud, sources say

Customers of Chinese-owned Dutch chipmaker Nexperia are working with the company on a workaround to bypass a feud between the Europe-based unit and its packaging

Nexperia customers in talks over workaround to skirt Europe-China chip feud, sources say
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal

European Union officials are warning Ukraine that it must keep cracking down on graft in the wake of a major corruption scandal that could hurt the country’s ability to attract financial help

EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal
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British commentator Sami Hamdi mulling possibility of taking legal action against US over detention

British political commentator Sami Hamdi has said on his arrival back in the U.K. that he was considering suing U.S. authorities for his detention in an immigration detention center

British commentator Sami Hamdi mulling possibility of taking legal action against US over detention
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

UK pro-Palestinian commentator lands back in Britain after release from US detention

British pro-Palestinian political commentator Sami Hamdi landed back in London on Thursday after being released from the United States, where he spent more than two weeks in

UK pro-Palestinian commentator lands back in Britain after release from US detention
Economy|Europe|Political|World

IMF to start mission to Ukraine soon, stresses need for anti-corruption efforts

The International Monetary Fund will soon begin a staff mission to Ukraine to discuss its financing needs and a potential new lending program,

IMF to start mission to Ukraine soon, stresses need for anti-corruption efforts
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Young Ukrainian men needed at home, Germany's Merz tells Zelenskiy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that he needed to ensure that young men from Ukraine do not come to Germany in large numbers, in what he

Young Ukrainian men needed at home, Germany's Merz tells Zelenskiy
Europe|Political|World

Turkey says two-state solution is most realistic option for Cyprus

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that Turkey believes the most realistic way to resolve political deadlock over Cyprus is to have two states on the ethnically-split island.

Turkey says two-state solution is most realistic option for Cyprus
Europe|World

Migrant arrivals in Spain's Balearics surge as smugglers switch routes

Nineteen boats carrying around 360 people reached Spain's Balearic Islands in the past two days, the latest surge in arrivals defying attempts by authorities to curb

Migrant arrivals in Spain's Balearics surge as smugglers switch routes
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Apple refused permission to appeal UK ruling on app store commissions

Apple was on Thursday refused permission to appeal against a London tribunal ruling that it abused its dominant position by charging app developers unfair commissions, though the

Apple refused permission to appeal UK ruling on app store commissions
Crime|Europe|World

Spanish police break up ring accused of trafficking minors to France

Spanish police said on Thursday they had dismantled an international crime ring accused of trafficking minors from the Canary Islands to France, arresting 11 people in an operation that

Spanish police break up ring accused of trafficking minors to France
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Now, it’s her story: HBO's steamy 'Seduction’ reimagines ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ with a female gaze

It’s a well-known story, returning this time with a female gaze

Now, it’s her story: HBO's steamy 'Seduction’ reimagines ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ with a female gaze
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU finance ministers agree using frozen Russian assets most effective way to fund Ukraine

By Bart H.

EU finance ministers agree using frozen Russian assets most effective way to fund Ukraine
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EU funnels fresh money to Ukraine for Naftogaz

Europe's top development banks and Ukrainian energy firm Naftogaz signed a deal on Thursday to provide hundreds of millions of euros to secure Ukraine's natural gas supply amid the

EU funnels fresh money to Ukraine for Naftogaz
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BioNTech says collaboration with Pfizer remains unchanged

BioNTech said on Thursday that its collaboration with Pfizer has not changed, when asked to comment on a report that Pfizer is looking to sell its stake in the German biotech firm

BioNTech says collaboration with Pfizer remains unchanged
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Norway wealth fund may invest in top defence firms after 21-year ban

Unnerved by the Ukraine war and U.S.

Norway wealth fund may invest in top defence firms after 21-year ban
Europe|Health|World

UK commits to ensuring 'poignant' COVID memorial wall in London will be preserved

The British government has confirmed that a memorial wall in London created by relatives who lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic will be preserved

UK commits to ensuring 'poignant' COVID memorial wall in London will be preserved
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Display about Black soldiers in World War II removed from US military cemetery

Display about Black soldiers in World War II removed from US military cemetery

Display about Black soldiers in World War II removed from US military cemetery
Crime|Europe|World

UK military vows reform after survey reveals high rates of sexual harassment

Two-thirds of women in the British army reported experiencing sexualised behaviour in the past year, according to a survey released on Thursday, findings that the government said

UK military vows reform after survey reveals high rates of sexual harassment
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EU investigates Google over concerns content is unfairly demoted in search results

European Union regulators are investigating Google for allegedly demoting media publishers' content in search results

EU investigates Google over concerns content is unfairly demoted in search results
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US, Switzerland close in on deal to ease Trump's crippling tariffs

The U.S. and Switzerland edged closer to a trade deal on Thursday to reduce President Donald Trump's crippling 39% tariffs on Swiss imports

US, Switzerland close in on deal to ease Trump's crippling tariffs
Africa|Europe|World

French interior minister likely to visit Algeria as relations thaw

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Thursday there was a high chance he would visit Algeria, hailing the north African country's release of writer Boualem

French interior minister likely to visit Algeria as relations thaw
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Google hit with EU antitrust investigation into its spam policy

Alphabet's Google was hit with an EU antitrust investigation into its spam policy on Thursday following complaints from publishers who say it has hurt their

Google hit with EU antitrust investigation into its spam policy
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Euro zone industrial output weak but skewed by Ireland, data shows

Euro zone industrial production rose far less in September than economists had predicted, though the big economies fared well and the shortfall was due to volatility among big

Euro zone industrial output weak but skewed by Ireland, data shows
Business|Economy|Europe

Cyberattack on car manufacturer hits UK growth in Q3 ahead of crucial budget

Economic growth in the U.K. slowed down to a near standstill in the third quarter of the year

Cyberattack on car manufacturer hits UK growth in Q3 ahead of crucial budget
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Burberry returns to growth as turnaround effort starts to bear fruit

Burberry posted its first quarter of growth in two years on Thursday as the British luxury brand's turnaround efforts started to bear fruit and

Burberry returns to growth as turnaround effort starts to bear fruit
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German court rejects shareholders' bid for more of Wirecard insolvency spoils

A German high court rejected a claim from shareholders in defunct payments company Wirecard who were seeking a bigger share of the firm's remaining assets.

German court rejects shareholders' bid for more of Wirecard insolvency spoils
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European shares close lower with upcoming US data in focus; Siemens slides

European shares closed lower on Thursday, as investors shifted their focus to crucial U.S. economic data following the end of the nation's longest

European shares close lower with upcoming US data in focus; Siemens slides
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Sarkozy appeal against conspiracy conviction to begin in March

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal against a conviction for criminal conspiracy related to illegal Libyan financing for his successful 2007 presidential bid will be

Sarkozy appeal against conspiracy conviction to begin in March
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With markets underpricing risk, Europe must not ease bank regulation, ECB argues

Financial markets are underpricing geopolitical risks and nearly all euro zone banks are exposed to some extent, so weakening regulation now could jeopardize the sector's

With markets underpricing risk, Europe must not ease bank regulation, ECB argues
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UK housing market slows as confidence falls ahead of budget, RICS survey shows

Britain's housing market lost steam last month as demand faded from buyers concerned about possible

UK housing market slows as confidence falls ahead of budget, RICS survey shows
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Hapag-Lloyd pledges to address costs as nine-month profit drops 50%

German container shipper Hapag-Lloyd posted a 50% drop in nine-month net profit to 846 million euros ($989 million) on Thursday and lowered the top end of its full-

Hapag-Lloyd pledges to address costs as nine-month profit drops 50%
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Airbnb turns to Spain's villages as cities tighten rules

Vacation rental firm Airbnb will invest in the promotion of inland towns across Spain over the next three years to tap into rural tourism, as major cities restrict short-term rentals

Airbnb turns to Spain's villages as cities tighten rules
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ACS, BlackRock to seal $27 billion data centre deal, report says

Spain's ACS is close to striking a 23 billion euro ($26.8 billion) partnership with BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners to develop data centres, newspaper Expansion reported

ACS, BlackRock to seal $27 billion data centre deal, report says
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German companies abroad are more optimistic than those at home, survey shows

Confidence among German firms outside Germany is rising significantly while it remains subdued among those at home, a survey by the association of German Chambers

German companies abroad are more optimistic than those at home, survey shows
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German crackdown pushes Dutch ATM bandits towards Austria

For years, it was a common occurrence: Dutch bandits would drive to Germany and in the dead of night blow up ATMs, grab cash and speed back home on the Autobahn. 

German crackdown pushes Dutch ATM bandits towards Austria
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Holiday test looms as luxury brands chase elusive rebound

A surge in luxury stocks has piled pressure on fashion houses including LVMH and Gucci owner Kering to show that signs of recovery in the third quarter can translate

Holiday test looms as luxury brands chase elusive rebound
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Italy’s Bending Spoons ready for IPO, warns of AI bubble

Italian tech company Bending Spoons could list as early as next year, when it expects to double adjusted earnings after buying video streaming platform Vimeo and web

Italy’s Bending Spoons ready for IPO, warns of AI bubble
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What’s inside the thousands of Epstein estate documents released by House committee

What’s inside the thousands of Epstein estate documents released by House committee

What’s inside the thousands of Epstein estate documents released by House committee
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Russia's Lavrov: We hope Washington will take no steps to escalate Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview published late on Wednesday that he hoped Washington would take no actions liable to escalate the Ukraine conflict.

Russia's Lavrov: We hope Washington will take no steps to escalate Ukraine conflict
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G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies publicly showed their consensus on Ukraine and Sudan

G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade
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EU aims to accelerate crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels, FT reports

The European Union has called for a bloc-wide handling fee on small packages ordered online from platforms such as Shein, Temu and Alibaba to be imposed in early 2026, over two years

EU aims to accelerate crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels, FT reports
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British Police want to speak to a MAGA influencer and partner after London incident

British Police want to speak to a MAGA influencer and partner after London incident

British Police want to speak to a MAGA influencer and partner after London incident
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Jannik Sinner seals semifinal spot at ATP Finals with win over Alexander Zverev

Defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev before his home fans

Jannik Sinner seals semifinal spot at ATP Finals with win over Alexander Zverev
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Volkswagen says Rivian JV tech could extend to combustion cars in future

Volkswagen Group said on Wednesday the technology it is developing with U.S. electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive could eventually be used in

Volkswagen says Rivian JV tech could extend to combustion cars in future
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Ukraine corruption scandal 'extremely unfortunate,' EU's Kallas says

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told Reuters on Wednesday that an energy corruption scandal in Ukraine was “extremely unfortunate” and it was

Ukraine corruption scandal 'extremely unfortunate,' EU's Kallas says
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Italy seeks faster introduction of EU levy on low-value parcels

The European Union needs to adopt "strong and fast" rules against the invasion of cheap and unregulated products, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Wednesday.

Italy seeks faster introduction of EU levy on low-value parcels
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Spain's top prosecutor defends his innocence in leak trial

Spain's top prosecutor, Alvaro Garcia Ortiz, who is on trial for allegedly leaking confidential information about a tax fraud case, told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that he did

Spain's top prosecutor defends his innocence in leak trial
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Sotheby's says a diamond brooch lost by Napoleon as his forces fled Waterloo sells for $4.4 million

A diamond brooch that French emperor Napoleon was said to have lost while fleeing from the Battle of Waterloo in the early 19th century sold for more than 3.5 million Swiss francs, or about $4.4 million, at a Geneva auction on Wednesday

Sotheby's says a diamond brooch lost by Napoleon as his forces fled Waterloo sells for $4.4 million
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UK PM Starmer's authority shaken as rift with Labour lawmakers deepens

On the eve of a visit to London by U.S.

UK PM Starmer's authority shaken as rift with Labour lawmakers deepens
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Chasing the Louvre loot: Inside Antwerp's jewellery underworld

In the hours after the Louvre heist, Belgian police received an alert from their French counterparts, urging them to be on the lookout for

Chasing the Louvre loot: Inside Antwerp's jewellery underworld
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Czech president tells prime minister hopeful Babis to show how he will end conflicts of interest

Czech election winner, billionaire Andrej Babis, must tell the public how he will eliminate conflicts of interest stemming from his business activities before he is appointed prime

Czech president tells prime minister hopeful Babis to show how he will end conflicts of interest
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Irish media regulator opens investigation into Musk's X

Ireland's media regulator began an investigation into social media platform X on Wednesday over concerns it is not giving users a chance to appeal content moderation decisions and

Irish media regulator opens investigation into Musk's X
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Winter Olympics sports resist push to add cyclocross and cross-country running to their program

Organizers of traditional snow and ice sports said Wednesday they do not want events from summer federations added to their Winter Olympics program

Winter Olympics sports resist push to add cyclocross and cross-country running to their program
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No longer a prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor gains a hyphen in his name

The former Prince Andrew has officially changed his name to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, adding a hyphen to align with the royal family’s surname style

No longer a prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor gains a hyphen in his name
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Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’
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Algerian president pardons writer Boualem Sansal after German request

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has granted a pardon to French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal following a request from German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the

Algerian president pardons writer Boualem Sansal after German request
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Polish president to block judicial appointments in bid to stifle government reforms

Poland's president said on Wednesday he would refuse to nominate or promote judges who question the status of colleagues appointed under a contested system introduced by the previous

Polish president to block judicial appointments in bid to stifle government reforms
Europe|World

Ukraine says it pulled back troops from southeastern village, stopped Russian advance

Ukraine's military said on Wednesday that it had pulled back troops from near a settlement on the southeastern Zaporizhzhia front, but that it has stopped Russian advances in the area.

Ukraine says it pulled back troops from southeastern village, stopped Russian advance
Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|World

Ukrainians flee southeastern front as fighting worsens

Bundled in layers of clothing and clutching her cane inside an evacuation van, 84-year-old Polina Plyushchii said the threat of drones and other weapons had made it too

Ukrainians flee southeastern front as fighting worsens
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Ukraine moves to quell $100 million energy corruption scandal

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for the dismissal of two cabinet ministers on Wednesday amid a probe into an alleged $100 million corruption scheme involving a

Ukraine moves to quell $100 million energy corruption scandal
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Developer fee cuts not passed on to EU users, Apple says

Lower developer fees implemented by Apple to comply with European Union tech regulations have not reduced prices for users, the iPhone maker said on

Developer fee cuts not passed on to EU users, Apple says
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Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals

Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals

Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals
Education|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say

Researchers have found that shouting is more effective than speaking when trying to scare off seagulls

Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say
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EU looks to Big Tech, influencers to fight hybrid threats, fake news

Europe is looking to online platforms and influencers to help fight disinformation and promote democracy according to a European Commission strategy

EU looks to Big Tech, influencers to fight hybrid threats, fake news
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Georgia charges ex-PM, opposition leader Gakharia in deepening crackdown

Georgian prosecutors on Wednesday charged Giorgi Gakharia, an exiled opposition leader and former prime minister, with offences related to his time in office, amid an escalating

Georgia charges ex-PM, opposition leader Gakharia in deepening crackdown
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UK's FTSE 100 hits record close as US shutdown nears end

London's FTSE 100 logged a third consecutive record close, supported by gains in utilities and mining shares as investors welcomed signs of a potential end to the prolonged U.S. government

UK's FTSE 100 hits record close as US shutdown nears end
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Sanctions stymie Lukoil drilling plans in Romanian Black Sea

Oslo-listed Vantage Drilling cancelled a contract to drill next year, which two industry sources told Reuters on Wednesday was with

Sanctions stymie Lukoil drilling plans in Romanian Black Sea
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Trial of former Congolese rebel leader Lumbala over wartime atrocities opens in Paris

The trial of Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala has begun in Paris over atrocities committed during the Second Congo War

Trial of former Congolese rebel leader Lumbala over wartime atrocities opens in Paris
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Xi pitches closer ties to Spanish king as Madrid courts Chinese investment

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday offered Spain's King Felipe VI a vision of cooperation with "

Xi pitches closer ties to Spanish king as Madrid courts Chinese investment
Economy|Europe|World

Turkey says 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash; black box found

Turkey on Wednesday said 20 of its soldiers were killed when a military transport plane crashed in Georgia, with all but one of the bodies recovered, marking the

Turkey says 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash; black box found
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ECB's Lagarde replaces Fed's Powell on two key BIS committees

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is to take over from Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell as head of two of the Bank for International Settlements' key economic

ECB's Lagarde replaces Fed's Powell on two key BIS committees
Europe|Lifestyle|World

Jesus did not appear on hill in France, Vatican says

Jesus may answer prayers but he has not made special appearances in a small town in the north of France, the Vatican said on Wednesday.

Jesus did not appear on hill in France, Vatican says
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Polestar's losses widen, aims to keep Nasdaq listing with reverse stock split

Polestar reported a wider third-quarter loss on Wednesday and said it would conduct a reverse stock split - reducing the number of its existing shares

Polestar's losses widen, aims to keep Nasdaq listing with reverse stock split
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BBC holds surprise board meeting to weigh Trump’s legal threat

BBC holds surprise board meeting to weigh Trump’s legal threat

BBC holds surprise board meeting to weigh Trump’s legal threat
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Pope Leo shares his all-time favorite movies

Pope Leo shares his all-time favorite movies

Pope Leo shares his all-time favorite movies
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UK counter-radicalisation scheme Prevent sees sharp rise in referrals

Britain's counter-radicalisation scheme Prevent recorded a 27% rise in referrals last year, with about a third of those concerning individuals without an ideology, showing the scale

UK counter-radicalisation scheme Prevent sees sharp rise in referrals
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German exports get welcome boost from Eastern Europe, says business group

Germany's export business, struggling under high U.S. tariffs and a slump in China, got a welcome shot in the arm from trade with Eastern Europe in

German exports get welcome boost from Eastern Europe, says business group
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How could British Prime Minister Keir Starmer be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was battling to maintain his authority over his party on Wednesday after one of his most senior ministers criticised the "toxic" culture in his

How could British Prime Minister Keir Starmer be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?
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Euro zone inflation risks may be tilted to upside, Schnabel argues

Euro zone inflation is unlikely to fall too low and risks may actually be skewed toward higher than forecast readings, but the European Central Bank can tolerate small target

Euro zone inflation risks may be tilted to upside, Schnabel argues
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Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks

A Ukrainian commander says the Russian army has overrun three settlements in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region

Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks
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Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat
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Kremlin says contacts with Britain failed to develop

The Kremlin said on Wednesday there had been contact between Britain's national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, and Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov but that the dialogue

Kremlin says contacts with Britain failed to develop
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Ex-Polish justice minister offers to be questioned abroad, lawyer says

A former Polish justice minister accused of abuse of power has offered to be questioned in Hungary or Belgium, his lawyer told Rzeczpospolita daily in comments published late on

Ex-Polish justice minister offers to be questioned abroad, lawyer says
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Italy industry output rebounds after August slump

Italian industrial output rebounded 2.8% in September after a 2.7% drop in August, data showed on Wednesday, offering some hope to the country's long-struggling manufacturing sector.

Italy industry output rebounds after August slump
Europe|Political|World

Turkish military plane crash in Georgia kills all 20 on board

Turkey's defense minister has announced that all 20 personnel on board a military cargo plane that crashed in Georgia have died

Turkish military plane crash in Georgia kills all 20 on board
Crime|Europe|World

France honors victims 10 years after attacks at Bataclan concert hall, cafes and national stadium

France is paying tribute to victims of the 2015 Paris attacks, marking 10 years since the tragedy

France honors victims 10 years after attacks at Bataclan concert hall, cafes and national stadium
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year

Chinese companies in the European Union say business conditions in the bloc have deteriorated for a sixth consecutive year, with rising labour costs and political challenges

Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year
Europe|World

Russia is ready to resume talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, foreign ministry official says

Russia is ready to resume peace negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, Russian state news agency TASS cited a foreign ministry official as saying on Wednesday.

Russia is ready to resume talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, foreign ministry official says
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German inflation confirmed at 2.3% in October

German inflation slowed slightly in October to 2.3%, the federal statistics office said on Wednesday, confirming preliminary data.

German inflation confirmed at 2.3% in October
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PayPal re-launches in the UK after nearly two years

-PayPal said on Wednesday it is re-launching in the United Kingdom for customers to shop online and in stores, nearly two years after it restructured its operations there following Brexit.

PayPal re-launches in the UK after nearly two years
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Sweden's finance minister sees signs of economy picking up

Sweden's economy is picking up speed after a period of sluggish growth, but uncertainty remains high, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson said on Wednesday.

Sweden's finance minister sees signs of economy picking up
Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse

Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security concern and an existential threat,

Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse
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China and Spain sign agreements to strengthen cooperation on Spanish king's visit

Spanish King Felipe VI and Chinese President Xi Jinping have signed agreements on language exchanges and other areas as both sides vowed to strengthen their cooperation

China and Spain sign agreements to strengthen cooperation on Spanish king's visit
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This anti-drone technology is used on the Ukrainian battlefield and in NATO airspace after flyovers

Drone warfare exploded following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022

This anti-drone technology is used on the Ukrainian battlefield and in NATO airspace after flyovers
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Irish corporate taxes to avoid tariff hit but risks rise, watchdog says

Most of Ireland's big corporate taxpayers have so far escaped the direct impact of U.S. tariffs, but American trade policies have made the outlook for this critical source of

Irish corporate taxes to avoid tariff hit but risks rise, watchdog says
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

European Union and Indian navies take over ship used by pirates off Somalia to seize tanker

The European Union and Indian navies have taken over a ship used by pirates off the coast of Somalia to seize a Malta-flagged tanker called the Hellas Aphrodite

European Union and Indian navies take over ship used by pirates off Somalia to seize tanker
Crime|Europe|World

Turkish military plane with 20 on board crashes in Georgia

A Turkish military cargo plane has crashed in Georgia near the Azerbaijan border, according to Turkish and Georgian authorities

Turkish military plane with 20 on board crashes in Georgia
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Trump's $1B lawsuit threat casts shadow over the BBC, but it could also be a bluff

U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to bring a billion-dollar lawsuit against the BBC has cast a shadow over the British broadcaster’s future, but it could also be a bluff with little legal merit

Trump's $1B lawsuit threat casts shadow over the BBC, but it could also be a bluff
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

In ‘Sentimental Value,’ Stellan Skarsgård could’ve sought revenge. Instead, he could be looking at an Oscar

In ‘Sentimental Value,’ Stellan Skarsgård could’ve sought revenge. Instead, he could be looking at an Oscar

In ‘Sentimental Value,’ Stellan Skarsgård could’ve sought revenge. Instead, he could be looking at an Oscar
Asia|Business|Europe|Sports

WNBA star Alyssa Thomas joins new Project B league, promising higher salaries and global competition

WNBA MVP finalist Alyssa Thomas became the second player to join Project B, the new women’s basketball league that is expected to begin in Europe and Asia in November 2026

WNBA star Alyssa Thomas joins new Project B league, promising higher salaries and global competition
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Russian forces roll 'Mad Max'-style into battered Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, video shows

Russia said its forces had pushed deeper into the eastern Ukrainian cities of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk on Tuesday, with one video showing Russian

Russian forces roll 'Mad Max'-style into battered Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, video shows
Europe|World

Ukraine's top commander: Situation has worsened in Zaporizhzhia region

Ukraine's top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said on Tuesday that the army's situation has "significantly worsened" in parts of southeastern Zaporizhzhia region amid fierce fighting

Ukraine's top commander: Situation has worsened in Zaporizhzhia region
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state, Macron says

France will help the Palestinian Authority draft a constitution for a future state, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday after talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in

France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state, Macron says
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French central bank sees slight growth in Q4 as political uncertainty weighs

France's central bank said the economy "will grow slightly in the fourth quarter" as high political uncertainty contributes to a slowing pace of expansion in November, although it did

French central bank sees slight growth in Q4 as political uncertainty weighs
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Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy eligible for new help dealing with migration, EU says

Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy will be eligible for help dealing with migratory pressures under a new EU mechanism when the bloc's pact on migration and asylum enters into force

Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy eligible for new help dealing with migration, EU says
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Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium
Crime|Europe|US|World

British journalist Sami Hamdi expected to be released from ICE detention and return to UK

British journalist Sami Hamdi expected to be released from ICE detention and return to UK

British journalist Sami Hamdi expected to be released from ICE detention and return to UK
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian court extends jailing of teenage singer over street performance of anti-war songs

A Russian court has extended the jailing of an 18-year-old street singer on charges seen as punishment for performing anti-war songs

Russian court extends jailing of teenage singer over street performance of anti-war songs
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border

Lithuania's foreign minister said he would refuse talks with Belarus on reopening their border, after its President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday ordered

Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Google to invest $6.4 billion in cloud infrastructure in Germany

Alphabet's Google will invest 5.5 billion euros ($6.41 billion) in Germany in the coming years in a push to expand its

Google to invest $6.4 billion in cloud infrastructure in Germany
Business|Economy|Europe|World

European stocks close at record high, led by buoyant healthcare shares, hopes for end to US shutdown

European shares closed at a record high on Tuesday, led by healthcare stocks, as investors anticipated an end to the U.S. government shutdown and

European stocks close at record high, led by buoyant healthcare shares, hopes for end to US shutdown
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia with at least 20 on board

A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane with at least 20 personnel on board crashed in Georgia on Tuesday after taking off from Azerbaijan but the number of casualties

Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia with at least 20 on board
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|World

'Mellon Blue' diamond sells for $25.6 million at Swiss auction

A blue diamond weighing nearly 10 carats has sold at auction in Switzerland for $25.6 million including fees

'Mellon Blue' diamond sells for $25.6 million at Swiss auction
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Swiss could clinch deal for lower US tariffs by end of this week, says source

Switzerland could clinch a deal with the United States to lower U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods to 15% as soon as Thursday or Friday, a Swiss source told

Swiss could clinch deal for lower US tariffs by end of this week, says source
Europe|Political|World

What are the key claims made in the leaked internal BBC memo?

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What are the key claims made in the leaked internal BBC memo?
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits heavily bombarded frontline city of Kherson

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the frontline city of Kherson on Tuesday, which is only a few kilometres from Russian positions across the Dnipro river, and faces

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits heavily bombarded frontline city of Kherson
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Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies as US sanctions loom, state reserve agency says

Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies left as it braces for the start of U.S. sanctions on Russia's Lukoil, which owns the country's largest oil refinery and most storage and

Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies as US sanctions loom, state reserve agency says
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul

A Turkish prosecutor demanded on Tuesday a prison sentence of more than 2,000 years for Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul,

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul
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Russian teenager who sang anti-Kremlin songs in street gets more jail time

By Andrew Osborn ST.

Russian teenager who sang anti-Kremlin songs in street gets more jail time
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

JPMorgan employs 120 at digital retail bank in Germany, to grow over time

JPMorgan has moved 120 employees for its upcoming digital retail bank into its new central Berlin headquarters and expects to hire more people in the years to come in a building

JPMorgan employs 120 at digital retail bank in Germany, to grow over time
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Levi's to sell $300 jeans in more stores to tap growing demand for premium denim

Levi's will sell its new line of $300 jeans in more stores next year as it looks to boost growth by tapping into strong demand for premium denim, Chief Financial

Levi's to sell $300 jeans in more stores to tap growing demand for premium denim
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada

Group of Seven foreign ministers will meet in Canada on Tuesday, with Ukraine and the Middle East set to be high on the agenda as U.S

G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers

The world's biggest retailer of IKEA furniture reported a rise in annual profit on Tuesday, while it tries to bring back cash-strapped

Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK council loses bid to remove asylum seekers from hotel at centre of protests

A British regional council on Tuesday lost its bid to have asylum seekers removed from a hotel targeted by protests after a resident was charged with sexual assault, a

UK council loses bid to remove asylum seekers from hotel at centre of protests
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure at a data centre in Portugal's port city of Sines over the next few years, marking one of the largest

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles

Germany plans to allocate nearly 19 billion euros ($22.16 billion) to kit out soldiers with new clothes and personal equipment in the coming years, in addition to 7.5 billion for new

Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity

Six months after taking office, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is struggling to fulfill pledges to revive Europe's largest economy and fend off the far right, with

Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity
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Thousands in Serbia protest law to speed Kushner development of old army compound

Thousands of protesters circled a former army headquarters in Serbia on Tuesday over a new law to speed its conversion into a luxury compound leased to an

Thousands in Serbia protest law to speed Kushner development of old army compound
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Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation

A Ukrainian anti-corruption agency has detained five people and identified seven other suspects in a major graft investigation

Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation
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Cristiano Ronaldo tells CNN the 2026 World Cup will ‘definitely’ be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo tells CNN the 2026 World Cup will ‘definitely’ be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo tells CNN the 2026 World Cup will ‘definitely’ be his last
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Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner

Thousands of protesters in Serbia have formed a human shield around a bombed-out military complex, vowing to protect it from redevelopment

Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner
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Death toll from capsized boat with Myanmar migrants climbs to 27 as more bodies recovered

The death toll from a capsized boat carrying Rohingya migrants from Myanmar has risen to 27

Death toll from capsized boat with Myanmar migrants climbs to 27 as more bodies recovered