Deadly Portugal funicular crash likely due to problems with cable
Europe • Sep 7, 2025, 9:09 AM
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Problems with a cable likely caused a Lisbon funicular railway popular with tourists to hurtle down a hill, killing at least 16 people and injuring another 22 when it crashed into a building, according to a preliminary report. Story by Charlotte Hughes.
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Macron may 'look within his own ranks' to find the new PM
Europe • 6:31 AM
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French President Emmanuel Macron could soon be looking for a new prime minister, and this time, the urgency of the situation means he needs to move quickly. One option would be to turn to the Socialist party. The left-wing group might demand a gesture to
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EU electric carmakers urge Brussels to uphold 2035 zero-emission goal
Europe • 12:03 AM
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Over 150 executives from Europe’s electric car sector, including Volvo Cars and Polestar, urged the EU on Monday to uphold its 2035 zero-emission target for cars and vans. They warned any delay would stall Europe’s EV market, strengthen rivals abroad and
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