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Black Knight becomes sole shareholder of Ligue 1 Lorient as part of multi-club ownership strategy

The French Ligue 1 club Lorient says the Black Knight Football Club group has become its sole shareholder

Black Knight becomes sole shareholder of Ligue 1 Lorient as part of multi-club ownership strategy
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Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts

As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market

Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Valentino opens post-Garavani couture with somber note, then high drama

Valentino’s first couture show since founder Valentino Garavani’s funeral in Rome opened under a somber shadow — then snapped it off with a jolt of pure theater

Valentino opens post-Garavani couture with somber note, then high drama
Americas|Arts|Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

What it’s like each day in Minneapolis

What it’s like each day in Minneapolis

What it’s like each day in Minneapolis
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Rubio says technical talks with Denmark, Greenland officials over Arctic security have begun

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that technical talks with officials from Denmark and Greenland over hatching an Arctic security deal are now underway

Rubio says technical talks with Denmark, Greenland officials over Arctic security have begun
Crime|Europe|World

Assailant convicted after Barron Trump calls London police to report crime he saw on video

A Russian man has been convicted in a London court of beating a woman in a crime reported by the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump

Assailant convicted after Barron Trump calls London police to report crime he saw on video
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Huge landslide leaves Sicilian homes teetering on cliff edge as 1,500 people are evacuated

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni was given an aerial tour of a southern Sicilian town where days of heavy rains triggered a massive landslide

Huge landslide leaves Sicilian homes teetering on cliff edge as 1,500 people are evacuated
Europe|Political|World

US Embassy in Copenhagen removes flags honoring fallen Danish soldiers, angering veterans

US Embassy in Copenhagen removes flags honoring fallen Danish soldiers, angering veterans

US Embassy in Copenhagen removes flags honoring fallen Danish soldiers, angering veterans
Americas|Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Travel

Investigation into Maine plane crash that killed 6 held back by snow and winter weather

The director of Bangor International Airport says the federal investigation into the crash of a private jet that killed six people Sunday night has been hampered by extreme weather, including deep snow that has blanketed the scene and covered the burned wreckage

Investigation into Maine plane crash that killed 6 held back by snow and winter weather
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations

The leaders of Britain and China have called for a “comprehensive strategic partnership” to deepen ties at a time of global uncertainty

Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Political|World

King Charles III's documentary sets out his philosophy for saving the planet

King Charles III is clearly thinking about his legacy

King Charles III's documentary sets out his philosophy for saving the planet
Business|Economy|Europe|World

As Trump upends alliances, Britain says it needs a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China

As Trump upends alliances, Britain says it needs a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China

As Trump upends alliances, Britain says it needs a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China
Economy|Europe|Political|World

German leader hails Europe as an 'alternative to imperialism and autocracy'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the European Union can be an “alternative to imperialism and autocracy” and can forge deals with like-minded partners in a world of increasing great power rivalry

German leader hails Europe as an 'alternative to imperialism and autocracy'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

The biggest surprise at Paris couture? It got wearable

Paris couture has taken a lighter, more down-to-earth approach this season, focusing on restraint with impact

The biggest surprise at Paris couture? It got wearable
Europe|Health|US|World

Program helps Holocaust survivors confront trauma and loneliness

Program helps Holocaust survivors confront trauma and loneliness

Program helps Holocaust survivors confront trauma and loneliness
Arts|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|US

Protesters want slavery exhibit restored after removal: "The stories should be told"

Protesters want slavery exhibit restored after removal: "The stories should be told"

Protesters want slavery exhibit restored after removal: "The stories should be told"
Europe|Sports|World

Germany midfielder Goretzka says Trump makes 'us feel not only German but also European'

Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka says in an interview with Die Zeit newspaper that U_S_ President Donald Trump “has managed to make us feel not only German, but also European.”

Germany midfielder Goretzka says Trump makes 'us feel not only German but also European'
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump eyes basing his new Board of Peace at a Washington building in legal limbo

The Trump administration is looking at basing the new Board of Peace in the Washington building that formerly housed the U.S. Institute of Peace

Trump eyes basing his new Board of Peace at a Washington building in legal limbo
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Sports

Patrick Reed opens with 71 to trail by 6 in Bahrain. He adds Qatar to his European tour schedule

Patrick Reed is going to spend a full month in the Middle East on the European tour

Patrick Reed opens with 71 to trail by 6 in Bahrain. He adds Qatar to his European tour schedule
Europe|Sports|World

Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court

A gymnastics medal disputed by the United States and Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics is heading for a fresh legal review in a Swiss court

Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court
Arts|Environment|Europe|Science|World

King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film

King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film

King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell

President Donald Trump says he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital and other towns for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures and Putin agreed, but Russia hasn't confirmed that

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell
Business|Economy|Europe|World

India and the European Union reach a free trade deal representing a third of global trade

India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement that covers up to 2 billion people after nearly two decades of negotiations

India and the European Union reach a free trade deal representing a third of global trade
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

‘One Battle After Another’ leads the pack in nominations for UK’s BAFTA film awards

Paul Thomas Anderson’s politically charged action thriller “One Battle After Another” leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards, with 14 nominations including acting nods for five of its cast

‘One Battle After Another’ leads the pack in nominations for UK’s BAFTA film awards
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spain is granting legal status to immigrants lacking authorization — potentially 500,000 people

Spain will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization

Spain is granting legal status to immigrants lacking authorization — potentially 500,000 people
Education|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

This American woman traveled to the Czech Republic eight years ago and decided to stay for good

This American woman traveled to the Czech Republic eight years ago and decided to stay for good

This American woman traveled to the Czech Republic eight years ago and decided to stay for good
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data

The European Union is stepping in to ensure Google gives rival AI companies and search engines access to data and Gemini AI services

EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data
Europe|Sports|World

US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy

News that a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit will be present at the upcoming Winter Games has sparked confusion and concern in Italy

US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian drones kill 3 and wound children in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges speedier diplomacy

Officials in Ukraine say that a heavy Russian drone attack on Odesa has killed at least three people and wounded 23, including children and a pregnant woman

Russian drones kill 3 and wound children in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges speedier diplomacy
Crime|Europe|World

World pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day

People across Europe and beyond are commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day

World pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Europe|MidEast|World

A Holocaust survivor born in a concentration camp shares her story

Ilana Kantorowicz Shalem was born in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in March 1945, and is one of the youngest Holocaust survivors

A Holocaust survivor born in a concentration camp shares her story
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Couture and Lauren Sánchez are everywhere in Paris as Dior and Schiaparelli mix wonder and wit

Dior has transformed the Musée Rodin into a star-studded venue for Jonathan Anderson’s first haute couture show

Couture and Lauren Sánchez are everywhere in Paris as Dior and Schiaparelli mix wonder and wit
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

The last hostage recovered from Gaza, Ran Gvili, died fighting to save a kibbutz

Israelis expressed relief as the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage taken into Gaza, were recovered Monday

The last hostage recovered from Gaza, Ran Gvili, died fighting to save a kibbutz
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

European Union opens investigation into Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes

European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X after its AI chatbot Grok started producing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images

European Union opens investigation into Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes
Economy|Europe|World

NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US

NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US

NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US
Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insists Europe cannot defend itself without U.S. military support

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help
Business|Europe|Sports|Technology|World

F1's secretive 'Barcelona Shakedown' test kicks off with new cars and no fans

F1 has started a new era with the public and the media excluded from its private testing session in Barcelona

F1's secretive 'Barcelona Shakedown' test kicks off with new cars and no fans
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Hermès veteran Véronique Nichanian’s final menswear collection is an ode to longevity

Hermès veteran Véronique Nichanian’s final menswear collection is an ode to longevity

Hermès veteran Véronique Nichanian’s final menswear collection is an ode to longevity
Europe|Sports|World

US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, Humphries

The U.S. team released its 232-person roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics and it includes Lindsey Vonn, Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, who are among the seven Americans making their fifth trip to the games

US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, Humphries
Europe|Political|World

France honors fallen soldiers in Afghanistan after Trump's false claim about NATO troops

A senior French official has emphasized the importance of honoring French soldiers who died in Afghanistan

France honors fallen soldiers in Afghanistan after Trump's false claim about NATO troops
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says

Negotiations to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine are showing signs of progress, but major challenges remain, according to a senior Kremlin official

Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

What can’t a man wear? Designers break convention at Paris Men’s Fashion Week

What can’t a man wear? Designers break convention at Paris Men’s Fashion Week

What can’t a man wear? Designers break convention at Paris Men’s Fashion Week
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Britain's Conservative Party loses another high-profile lawmaker to hard-right Reform

Former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman has defected to the hard-right Reform UK party

Britain's Conservative Party loses another high-profile lawmaker to hard-right Reform
Europe|Technology|World

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Here’s the latest on the first trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and US as negotiators set plans for future meeting

Here’s the latest on the first trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and US as negotiators set plans for future meeting

Here’s the latest on the first trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and US as negotiators set plans for future meeting
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|US

'A Team' of real estate brokers faces sex crimes trial in New York

Three brothers, including two once dubbed “The A Team” for their skill at selling high-end real estate, face opening statements at a New York trial where they are charged with drugging and raping numerous women

'A Team' of real estate brokers faces sex crimes trial in New York
Africa|Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

10 years, 3,000 creatives: the uphill battle for Black talent in Italian fashion

Michelle Francine Ngonmo, a Cameroonian-Italian, has dedicated her career to promoting Africans and people of color in Italian fashion

10 years, 3,000 creatives: the uphill battle for Black talent in Italian fashion
Europe|Political|US|World

US security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a security agreement with the United States is “100% ready.”

US security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed, Zelenskyy says
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Paris men’s fashion week in 5 trends: rebuilt tailoring, quiet craft and clothes built to last

Paris men’s Fashion Week ended Sunday with two messages that kept coming up on runways: dress sharply, and build clothes to last

Paris men’s fashion week in 5 trends: rebuilt tailoring, quiet craft and clothes built to last
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

France detains captain of suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker seized in Mediterranean

The captain of an oil tanker intercepted by the French navy in the Mediterranean Sea is in custody for questioning

France detains captain of suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker seized in Mediterranean
Election|Europe|World

Row erupts within UK's governing Labour Party after popular mayor blocked from upcoming election

A row has erupted within Britain's Labour Party after Manchester's mayor, Andy Burnham, was blocked from running in a special election

Row erupts within UK's governing Labour Party after popular mayor blocked from upcoming election
Education|Europe|Health|Technology

‘Our children’s brains are not for sale’: Macron says France to fast-track social media ban for under-15s

‘Our children’s brains are not for sale’: Macron says France to fast-track social media ban for under-15s

‘Our children’s brains are not for sale’: Macron says France to fast-track social media ban for under-15s
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump

European leaders are finding a way to speak with one voice against President Donald Trump and they're increasingly willing to say “no” to his demands

Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump
Europe|Political|World

Trump praises British troops after drawing outrage at comments downplaying NATO’s role in Afghanistan

Trump praises British troops after drawing outrage at comments downplaying NATO’s role in Afghanistan

Trump praises British troops after drawing outrage at comments downplaying NATO’s role in Afghanistan
Europe|Political|World

Trump heaps praise on UK troops following furor over Afghanistan comments

U.S. President Donald Trump has heaped praise on British soldiers who fought in Afghanistan

Trump heaps praise on UK troops following furor over Afghanistan comments
Europe|Sports|World

Man City wins after dropping Haaland and Liverpool loses on stoppage-time goal

Manchester City has dropped Erling Haaland, given a debut to Marc Guehi and had another goal from fellow new signing Antoine Semenyo in a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton in the Premier League

Man City wins after dropping Haaland and Liverpool loses on stoppage-time goal
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine hails first trilateral talks with Russia and US as ‘constructive’ as Washington says mood ‘very upbeat’

Ukraine hails first trilateral talks with Russia and US as ‘constructive’ as Washington says mood ‘very upbeat’

Ukraine hails first trilateral talks with Russia and US as ‘constructive’ as Washington says mood ‘very upbeat’
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy says trilateral talks ended constructively and more are possible next week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says talks with Russian and American representatives have concluded with constructive discussions on ending the war

Zelenskyy says trilateral talks ended constructively and more are possible next week
Europe|Sports|World

Erling Haaland left out by Man City amid scoring drought

Erling Haaland has been left out of Manchester City’s starting lineup for the Premier League game against Wolverhampton amid a slump in form

Erling Haaland left out by Man City amid scoring drought
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Sports|World

Reed leads by 4 shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy's title hopes fade and Hovland surges

Patrick Reed will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic after shooting 5-under 67 as Rory McIlroy’s chances of a record-extending fifth title virtually disappeared

Reed leads by 4 shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy's title hopes fade and Hovland surges
Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Shiffrin returns to GS podium after 2 years. Hector wins and Moltzan second

Mikaela Shiffrin has earned a place on the podium of a World Cup giant slalom for the first time in two years

Shiffrin returns to GS podium after 2 years. Hector wins and Moltzan second
Arts|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump stirs talk of 'new world order' as leaders signal shifting global alliances

President Donald Trump has revoked an invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his Board of Peace

Trump stirs talk of 'new world order' as leaders signal shifting global alliances
Asia|Europe|Food|Technology|Travel

Gorgeous islands that tourism hasn’t swallowed whole

Gorgeous islands that tourism hasn’t swallowed whole

Gorgeous islands that tourism hasn’t swallowed whole
Europe|Political|World

Danish troops who fought alongside US forces feel betrayed, as Trump threatens Greenland and denigrates NATO

Danish troops who fought alongside US forces feel betrayed, as Trump threatens Greenland and denigrates NATO

Danish troops who fought alongside US forces feel betrayed, as Trump threatens Greenland and denigrates NATO
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security

The Pentagon has released a National Defense Strategy that chastises U.S. allies to take control of their own security and reasserts the Trump administration’s focus on dominance in the Western Hemisphere over a longtime goal of countering China

Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security
Crime|Europe|Political

Collins, Mills take different tacks on ICE's sweeping enforcement action in Maine

Maine’s leading Republican and Democratic officials are taking different approaches to Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s sweeping ongoing action in the state

Collins, Mills take different tacks on ICE's sweeping enforcement action in Maine
Europe|Sports|World

Inter bounce back from two down to demolish Pisa and extend lead at the top of Serie A

Inter has extended its lead at the top of Serie A with six different players getting their names on the scoresheet in a 6-2 hammering of Pisa

Inter bounce back from two down to demolish Pisa and extend lead at the top of Serie A
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Spanish prosecutors drop sexual assault complaint against Julio Iglesias

Spanish state prosecutors have shelved an investigation into sexual assault accusations against Julio Iglesias

Spanish prosecutors drop sexual assault complaint against Julio Iglesias
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Canada's Carney fires back at Trump after Davos speech

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's comment that “Canada lives because of the United States” by saying Canada thrives because of Canadian values

Canada's Carney fires back at Trump after Davos speech
Americas|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that U.S. President Donald Trump to apologize for his false assertion that troops from NATO countries — other than Americans — stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan

UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'
Europe|Political|Sports|World

German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump

A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump

German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine, Russia, US discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region is a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi

Ukraine, Russia, US discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi
Europe|Political|World

Trump angers allies with claim NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ from front lines in Afghanistan

Trump angers allies with claim NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ from front lines in Afghanistan

Trump angers allies with claim NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ from front lines in Afghanistan
Crime|Europe|World

UK man pleads guilty to repeatedly drugging and raping his ex-wife for more than a decade

UK man pleads guilty to repeatedly drugging and raping his ex-wife for more than a decade

UK man pleads guilty to repeatedly drugging and raping his ex-wife for more than a decade