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King Charles welcomes German president to UK for state visit

Britain's King Charles welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday at the start of his three-day state visit to Britain, the

King Charles welcomes German president to UK for state visit
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Bulgaria's president calls on government to resign

Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev has called on the minority government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov to resign following mass protests this week against its 2026 budget.

Bulgaria's president calls on government to resign
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ECB's Lane flags 'upside surprises' to euro zone inflation

Euro zone inflation has delivered some "upside surprises" recently, raising some questions about the European Central Bank's expectations for a dip early next year, the

ECB's Lane flags 'upside surprises' to euro zone inflation
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China, Russia discuss Ukraine, reach 'consensus' on Japan during Chinese minister's visit

China and Russia reached "broad consensus" on a range of issues during the Chinese foreign minister's trip to Moscow this week, amid a burst of diplomatic efforts to end the

China, Russia discuss Ukraine, reach 'consensus' on Japan during Chinese minister's visit
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey slams ex-Iraqi Kurdish leader Barzani over his visit with heavily armed guards

Turkey demanded an explanation from Iraqi Kurdish officials after former leader Masoud Barzani arrived in a mainly Kurdish Turkish border region last weekend surrounded by

Turkey slams ex-Iraqi Kurdish leader Barzani over his visit with heavily armed guards
Europe|Sports|World

Kremlin aide says Russia's battlefield gains influenced Ukraine talks with US

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday that Russia's recent battlefield progress in Ukraine had what he described as a positive impact on peace negotiations held with

Kremlin aide says Russia's battlefield gains influenced Ukraine talks with US
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Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini accused of fraud and corruption

Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and two others have been formally accused of procurement fraud and corruption, conflict of

Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini accused of fraud and corruption
Economy|Europe|World

Turkey says 'very scary' attacks on Russia-linked tankers threaten Black Sea safety

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday said the "very scary" attacks of recent days on Russia-linked tankers in the Black Sea threatened the

Turkey says 'very scary' attacks on Russia-linked tankers threaten Black Sea safety
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There’s still one beautiful Southern European country with delicious food, great wine and no tourist crowds

There’s still one beautiful Southern European country with delicious food, great wine and no tourist crowds

There’s still one beautiful Southern European country with delicious food, great wine and no tourist crowds
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British nursery worker admits sexually assaulting children and filming abuse

British nursery worker admits sexually assaulting children and filming abuse

British nursery worker admits sexually assaulting children and filming abuse
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A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions

Minutes after Italy's powerful Court of Auditors rejected plans to build a bridge from the mainland to the island of Sicily, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions
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Lufthansa to inspect 11 recently delivered Airbus aircraft for fuselage flaw

Lufthansa on Wednesday said it will inspect 11 recently delivered aircraft for a possible fuselage panel flaw flagged by manufacturer Airbus earlier this week. 

Lufthansa to inspect 11 recently delivered Airbus aircraft for fuselage flaw
Europe|Political|World

Macron's campaign to fight fake news meets resistance from right-wing media

A campaign by French President Emmanuel Macron to combat online disinformation has triggered a backlash from right-wing opponents and the increasingly

Macron's campaign to fight fake news meets resistance from right-wing media
Europe|World

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian negotiator Umerov to hold talks in Brussels

Senior Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov will hold talks in Brussels on Wednesday with European leaders' national security advisers and then visit the United States, Ukrainian

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian negotiator Umerov to hold talks in Brussels
Economy|Europe|World

Serbian parliament adopts 2026 budget, sets deficit at 3%

Serbia's parliament on Wednesday adopted the country's 2026 budget, setting a fiscal deficit of 337 billion dinars ($3.35 billion), or 3% of gross domestic product.

Serbian parliament adopts 2026 budget, sets deficit at 3%
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ECB urges Italy to reconsider proposal on central bank's $300 billion gold

The European Central Bank has urged Italy to reconsider a parliamentary amendment asserting that the national central bank's gold

ECB urges Italy to reconsider proposal on central bank's $300 billion gold
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How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US

How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US

How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US
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France's services sector returns to growth in November, PMI shows

France's dominant services sector expanded slightly more than first estimated in November, hitting a 15-month high as new business gained momentum in the euro zone's second-

France's services sector returns to growth in November, PMI shows
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Euro zone business activity expands at fastest pace in 30 months in November, PMI shows

Business activity in the euro zone expanded at its fastest pace in two-and-a-half years in November as a robust service sector more than offset manufacturing weakness, a survey

Euro zone business activity expands at fastest pace in 30 months in November, PMI shows
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German service sector growth slows in November, PMI shows

Germany's services sector grew for a third consecutive month in November, albeit at a slower pace than October's two-year-plus high, due to softer increases

German service sector growth slows in November, PMI shows
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UK services firms report slower growth, more job cuts in lead up to budget, PMI shows

Growth among Britain's services firms declined last month and employment contracted the most since February in the run-up to the government's budget,

UK services firms report slower growth, more job cuts in lead up to budget, PMI shows
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European shares end flat; Inditex jumps on strong November sales

European shares ended largely steady on Wednesday, aided by gains for technology that offset sharp declines in financials, while Inditex surged to a near one-

European shares end flat; Inditex jumps on strong November sales
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Bulgaria's government withdraws controversial budget after major protests

Bulgaria’s government has withdrawn a controversial budget proposal after protests erupted into clashes with police

Bulgaria's government withdraws controversial budget after major protests
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Airbus cuts 2025 delivery target due to A320 fuselage panel issue

Airbus is expecting to deliver fewer planes this year due to an issue with fuselage panels on some A320 planes

Airbus cuts 2025 delivery target due to A320 fuselage panel issue
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Sentiment in German auto sector deteriorates in November, survey finds

Sentiment in Germany's automotive sector deteriorated once again in November as companies became more pessimistic in their business expectations, a survey showed on Wednesday

Sentiment in German auto sector deteriorates in November, survey finds
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Spain services sector growth slows slightly in November as global trade weighs, PMI shows

Spain's service sector expanded robustly in November led by domestic demand, albeit at a slightly slower pace than in the previous month due to a decline in international

Spain services sector growth slows slightly in November as global trade weighs, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Hugo Boss aims for long-term 12% operating profit margin in strategic overhaul

German fashion group Hugo Boss on Wednesday said that it aims to achieve an operating profit margin of around 12% over the medium-to-long term as part of a strategic overhaul

Hugo Boss aims for long-term 12% operating profit margin in strategic overhaul
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Risk-on, risk-off, risk-on

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee There have been a couple of instances over the past month where a market rally was abruptly halted by sudden risk aversion -

Risk-on, risk-off, risk-on
Crime|Europe|World

German military says thousands of rounds of ammunition were stolen from parked vehicle last week

German military says thousands of rounds of ammunition were stolen from parked vehicle last week

German military says thousands of rounds of ammunition were stolen from parked vehicle last week
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin's talks with U.S. Witkoff and Kushner conclude, the Kremin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with U.S.

Putin's talks with U.S. Witkoff and Kushner conclude, the Kremin says
Europe|Political|World

Russia says no Ukraine compromise reached after five-hour Putin talks with Trump envoys

Russia and the U.S. did not reach a compromise on a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine after a five-

Russia says no Ukraine compromise reached after five-hour Putin talks with Trump envoys
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Irish services sector growth tops three-year high in November, PMI shows

A rebound in Ireland's services sector accelerated at its fastest pace in three-and-a-half years in November, with growth driven by increased gains in current activity and

Irish services sector growth tops three-year high in November, PMI shows
Business|Crime|Europe

Wrongful death lawsuit in UPS cargo jet crash planned by victims' families

Families of the victims of a UPS cargo jet crash plan to file a wrongful death lawsuit on Wednesday, according to one of the law firms representing the victims.

Wrongful death lawsuit in UPS cargo jet crash planned by victims' families
Europe|Political|World

Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says

Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says

Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Airbus prepares A320 inspections as fuselage flaw hits deliveries

Airbus engineers have found defects on a wider set of A320 fuselage panels as they prepare to inspect hundreds of jets for a flaw that the

Airbus prepares A320 inspections as fuselage flaw hits deliveries
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Travel

2 women from England like Black Friday in Boston so much they shop with empty suitcases. "We love the bargains."

2 women from England like Black Friday in Boston so much they shop with empty suitcases. "We love the bargains."

2 women from England like Black Friday in Boston so much they shop with empty suitcases. "We love the bargains."
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Blasts hit sanctioned tankers off Turkey's coast, rescues underway

Blasts rocked two tankers from Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea near Turkey's Bosphorus strait on Friday, causing fires on the vessels, and rescue operations

Blasts hit sanctioned tankers off Turkey's coast, rescues underway
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Ukraine, U.S. talks on peace proposals to happen soon, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials on proposals to end the war with Russia would take place soon.

Ukraine, U.S. talks on peace proposals to happen soon, Zelenskiy says
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp

Russia's state communications watchdog threatened on Friday to block WhatsApp entirely if it fails to comply with Russian law, news agencies reported.

Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says his chief of staff has resigned

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation amid a corruption scandal.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says his chief of staff has resigned
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Wingtech challenges Nexperia decisions at Netherlands' Supreme Court

China's Wingtech on Friday said it has appealed decisions stripping it of control of its Nexperia chipmaking subsidiary to the Netherlands' Supreme Court.

Wingtech challenges Nexperia decisions at Netherlands' Supreme Court
Crime|Europe|World

Northern Irish prosecutors drop charges in case that sparked anti-immigrant riots

Prosecutors in Northern Ireland withdrew charges on Friday against two teenage Romanian boys over an alleged sexual assault that sparked days of anti-immigrant riots in June,

Northern Irish prosecutors drop charges in case that sparked anti-immigrant riots
Asia|Europe|Political|World

China calls on UK to uphold 'one-China' principle

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Britain on Friday to uphold the "one-China" principle, as Beijing seeks to rally support in its worst diplomatic dispute with Tokyo in

China calls on UK to uphold 'one-China' principle
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Asda warns return to sales growth delayed by Walmart IT split disruption

British grocer Asda warned it does not expect to return to underlying sales growth until mid-2026 after third quarter sales were dented by disruption linked to the

Asda warns return to sales growth delayed by Walmart IT split disruption
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EU members seek safeguards in US tariff deal to protect industry

European Union governments want to put in place safeguards and a review clause in the tariff deal the bloc struck with the United States, to counter concerns

EU members seek safeguards in US tariff deal to protect industry
Crime|Europe|World

Top Zelensky adviser resigns after anti-corruption raid

Andriy Yermak, one of Ukraine’s most influential political operators and a close aide of President Volodymyr Zelensky, resigned hours after anti-corruption agencies raided his home – a major crisis as Kyiv faces new pressure from the US to accept a peace deal to end the war with Russia.

Top Zelensky adviser resigns after anti-corruption raid
Europe|Political|World

Georgia marks a year of protests since EU talks stalled and crackdown intensified

Protesters in Tbilisi have marked a year of continuous demonstrations against Georgia's decision to halt EU membership talks

Georgia marks a year of protests since EU talks stalled and crackdown intensified
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say

U.S.

Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say
Crime|Europe|Food

More than $100,000 worth of escargots stolen from French snail farmer with Michelin clientele

More than $100,000 worth of escargots stolen from French snail farmer with Michelin clientele

More than $100,000 worth of escargots stolen from French snail farmer with Michelin clientele
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin spokesman says Kyiv gripped by deep political crisis

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday the resignation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff had plunged the country into a deep political crisis.

Kremlin spokesman says Kyiv gripped by deep political crisis
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|Travel

Airlines adopt software fix for Airbus A320 after plane has sudden altitude drop

Airlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial plane after an analysis found computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue aircraft last month

Airlines adopt software fix for Airbus A320 after plane has sudden altitude drop
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian drones, missiles kill one, injure 11 in Kyiv, cause damage

Russian drones and missiles attacked districts of Kyiv early on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 11, officials said, with explosions and falling drone debris triggering fires.

Russian drones, missiles kill one, injure 11 in Kyiv, cause damage
Europe|World

Ukrainian forces fighting in Kupiansk, despite Russian claims, top commander says

Ukrainian forces are defending their positions and hunting down sabotage groups in the northeastern city of Kupiansk despite Moscow's statements that its troops are fully in control of it,

Ukrainian forces fighting in Kupiansk, despite Russian claims, top commander says
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members

The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports

US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine's naval drones strike Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea off the Turkish coast

Ukraine has used Sea Baby naval drones to strike two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea

Ukraine's naval drones strike Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea off the Turkish coast
Europe|Travel|World

Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians

Pope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying there as he focused on strengthening ties with Orthodox patriarchs

Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians
Americas|Crime|Europe|World

Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine gain momentum

U.S. officials are meeting in Florida this weekend with their Ukrainian counterparts about the Russia-Ukraine war

Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine gain momentum
Europe|Travel|World

Pope removes shoes but doesn't pray on visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque

Pope Leo visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque on Saturday, removing his shoes in a sign of respect but not appearing to pray in his first visit as leader of

Pope removes shoes but doesn't pray on visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Ukrainian drone pilots look to AI for battlefield edge

Ukrainian drone pilot Mex recalled attacking a recent high-value target - and how the 20-kilometre strike on what appeared to be a Russian tank would have

Ukrainian drone pilots look to AI for battlefield edge
Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Vast Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills six, wounds dozens

A Russian attack on Ukraine killed six people and wounded dozens, officials said on Saturday, while emergency crews restored power to more than 400,000

Vast Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills six, wounds dozens
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia launches largest aerial assault on Ukraine in a month as Kyiv delegation heads for US peace talks

Russia launches largest aerial assault on Ukraine in a month as Kyiv delegation heads for US peace talks

Russia launches largest aerial assault on Ukraine in a month as Kyiv delegation heads for US peace talks
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus eases estimate of A320 recall impact, sources say

Airbus is telling airlines that emergency repairs to some of the A320 jets affected by a major recall may be less burdensome than first thought, industry sources said on

Airbus eases estimate of A320 recall impact, sources say
Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo removes shoes but does not appear to pray in first mosque visit

Pope Leo removes shoes but does not appear to pray in first mosque visit

Pope Leo removes shoes but does not appear to pray in first mosque visit
Environment|Europe|Science|World

‘An oil spill in solid form’: Bio-bead disaster devastates beloved English coast

‘An oil spill in solid form’: Bio-bead disaster devastates beloved English coast

‘An oil spill in solid form’: Bio-bead disaster devastates beloved English coast
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea

Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea

Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian delegation heads to US for peace talks after lead negotiator's exit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that a delegation headed by security council secretary Rustem Umerov was on its way to the United States

Ukrainian delegation heads to US for peace talks after lead negotiator's exit
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijani police raid home of leading opposition figure amid coup attempt probe

Police in Azerbaijan conducted a search on Saturday at the home of Ali Karimli, the leader of one of the country's main opposition parties, amid a widening probe into a

Azerbaijani police raid home of leading opposition figure amid coup attempt probe
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

German far-right party sets up its new youth wing as thousands protest

A confident far-right Alternative for Germany has set up its new youth organization as thousands of protesters converged on the western city of Giessen

German far-right party sets up its new youth wing as thousands protest
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Macron in Paris on Monday, Elysee says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will visit French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday, Macron's office said, as the Ukrainian leader finds himself in the

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Macron in Paris on Monday, Elysee says
Europe|Sports|US|World

US midfielder Adams scores spectacular lob goal for Bournemouth in Premier League

U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams scored one of the best goals in the Premier League this season when he lobbed the goalkeeper from nearly 50 yards (meters) for Bournemouth

US midfielder Adams scores spectacular lob goal for Bournemouth in Premier League
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

No backup plan for Milan Olympic ice hockey arena as construction goes down to the wire

There is no backup plan if the main ice hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Winter Games is not ready on time

No backup plan for Milan Olympic ice hockey arena as construction goes down to the wire
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Tom Stoppard, sparkling playwright who won an Oscar for 'Shakespeare In Love,' dies at 88

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998’s “Shakespeare In Love” has died

Tom Stoppard, sparkling playwright who won an Oscar for 'Shakespeare In Love,' dies at 88
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won Oscar for ‘Shakespeare in Love,’ dead at 88

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won Oscar for ‘Shakespeare in Love,’ dead at 88

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won Oscar for ‘Shakespeare in Love,’ dead at 88
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Moldova says Russian drones entered its airspace again, posing aviation threat

Moldovan authorities said on Saturday that Russian drones had entered the country's airspace, posing a threat to aviation, in the third such incident in nine days.

Moldova says Russian drones entered its airspace again, posing aviation threat