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Tennis legend Rafael Nadal bids bittersweet farewell to courts

The 38-year-old Spaniard played on tour for more than two decades and collected 22 Grand Slam titles.

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Catalonia's holiday rental ban may not be allowed under EU law as Airbnb pushes back

Business • 8:52 AM

Catalonia has said they want to rid Barcelona of its 10,000 holiday lets in the next 5 years.

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Rivalry heats up between French watchdogs over regulated electricity prices

Business • 8:50 AM

The French competition watchdog warns artificial pricing is unhelpful for consumers and stifles market rivalry. The energy regulator disagrees.

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Italy recovers Etruscan artefacts worth €8 million bound for black market

Culture • 7:59 AM

Italian authorities are investigating two people for suspected theft of archaeological finds from the Etruscan era worth €8 million.

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Wicked: How cinema re-invented the witch and restored her powers

Culture • 7:50 AM

As 'Wicked' prepares to cast its spell over the box office, we look at how portrayals of witches on screen have evolved to become symbols of female empowerment and an embracement of otherness.

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European stocks fall to three-month low amid geopolitical jitters

Europe • 7:35 AM

The European markets briefly hit a three-month low due to heightened tensions in the Ukraine-Russia war. Investors shifted towards safe-haven assets, while oil prices surged on fears of potential supply disruptions.

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US embassy in Kyiv shutters after 'significant' air attack threat

Europe • 7:28 AM

Warnings of a large air attack threat on the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday come a day after Ukraine used US-supplied ATACMS to strike Russian territory.

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Europe faces growing crisis in cereal production

Europe • 7:24 AM

A series of factors are expected to reduce EU cereal production to its lowest level since 2007, setting off alarm bells in the sector.

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US envoy says truce between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is 'within our grasp'

Peace talks between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah centre around troops from both forces withdrawing from a UN buffer zone in southern Lebanon.

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Why do Europe's equity titans lag behind the US Magnificent Seven?

Business • 7:06 AM

European mega-caps trail US 'Magnificent Seven' amid lack of artificial intelligence gains, while also facing China's slowdown and rising geopolitical risks amid tariff uncertainties.

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We must combat Russian propaganda in Moldova, says Moldovan foreign minister | Radio Schuman

Europe • 6:46 AM

Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popşoi told Euronews that the country needs 'to work hard to combat that narrative to show that we are already advancing on our European path'.

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Tinsel, trees and techno beats: Christmas light show inspired by nightclub culture opens in Berlin

Culture • 6:45 AM

Magical illuminated Christmas trees, mist, and a pulsing techno beat set the stage for Dark Matter Winterlights 24, an edgy Christmas light exhibition in Berlin inspired by the city’s club scene.

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No, NATO's chief has not threatened to expel US

Europe • 6:45 AM

Since Donald Trump's reelection, claims have circulated on social media that the US will be pushed out of NATO if it fails to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

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UN official in Gaza: Pregnant women at risk as Israel cuts off humanitarian aid

Business • 6:31 AM

An estimated 50,000 women in Gaza are pregnant, and about 130 give birth every day.

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Can you enjoy Dubai on a budget? UAE city wants to dispel ‘misconceptions’ about cost of a holiday

The tourism board is aiming to make Dubai one of the best cities in the world to live in and visit by 2033.

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Latest news bulletin | November 20th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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SpaceX launches sixth test flight of Starship rocket from South Texas

President-elect Donald Trump flew in for the launch in the latest sign of his deepening bond with Elon Musk, SpaceX's founder and CEO.

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Thousands of UK farmers descend on Parliament to protest against inheritance tax hike

Organisers urged protesters not to bring farm machinery into central London, though some tractors drove past Downing Street covered with signs saying “the final straw” and “no farmers, no food.”

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G20 Summit: Brazil's president urges developed nations to speed up initiatives on climate change

Europe • 12:57 AM

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's comments came the day after representatives of the G20 nations endorsed a joint statement that called for a pact to combat hunger, more aid for Gaza, an end to the war in Ukraine and other goals.

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Yesterday

Exhibition exploring the history of 'fake news' and forgery opens in Budapest

The exhibition presents a diverse collection of over 100 artefacts from across Europe, organised into six central themes and presented along a chronological timeline.

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No comment: Ukrainians in Maidan Square commemorate fallen and missing soldiers

Tuesday, 19 November marks the 1,000th day since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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No comment: At least one dead after landslide in eastern Turkey

A fatal landslide occurred in the Cayeli district of Rize following heavy rainfall.

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No comment: New Delhi continues to choke in polluted air

India’s capital halted construction and shut schools after the city was enveloped with toxic smog. Its roads were bustling with traffic and the occasional water sprinklers mounted on trucks were deployed to reduce dust.

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No Comment. Toni, Berlin's pygmy hippo star, hunts for treats

The Berlin Zoo has shared a video of Toni, a baby dwarf hippopotamus, diving for treats alongside his mother Debbie.

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US recognises Venezuela's opposition candidate as president-elect months after election

President Joe Biden's administration had previously said González had earned the most votes in the disputed July 28 election, but had fallen short of acknowledging him as president-elect.

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Five largest EU countries back joint defence bonds to stop Russia's 'imperial ambitions'

Europe • 8:35 PM

The development followed Putin's signing of a revised nuclear doctrine that declared a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on the country.

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Spanish farmers lash out against Mercosur: 'They will end European agriculture'

The Spanish government has defended the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur on agriculture and livestock, unlike other countries such as France or Germany. This has provoked the anger of Spanish farmers, who are not ruling out protest action

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Microsoft pitches AI agents that can perform tasks on their own at annual Ignite event

Business • 5:54 PM

The move has been criticised by other tech companies who have branded Microsoft as being a "panic mode".

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Paris could offer new parents anti-pollution baby 'gift bags' to combat 'forever chemicals'

Business • 5:31 PM

The proposed effort, set to go to a vote on Tuesday, is similar to "baby box" programmes in other European countries and includes non-plastic items.

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Moldova firms up EU ties in the face of Russian propaganda, with Transnistria the key challenge

Europe • 5:31 PM

The Moldovan government is boosting its efforts to improve EU support among its divided public — partly by emphasising its strategic importance during the Ukraine war.

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Latest news bulletin | November 19th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Gisèle Pelicot says 'macho' attitude towards rape must change in one of France's biggest trials

Europe • 4:26 PM

Gisèle Pelicot's trial against her husband and more than 50 other men who raped her shocked France and triggered nationwide protests raising awareness against sexual violence.

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Bard or bot? Study shows readers prefer AI to human poetry

Culture • 4:12 PM

A study by the University of Pittsburgh reveals that AI-generated poetry has been rated higher than poems written by humans.

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Spain's royals return to flood-hit region weeks after being pelted with mud

Europe • 4:10 PM

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were welcomed in a town in Valencia after their first trip was cut short by angry residents hurling mud and insults.

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EU DECODED: Could lab-grown meat arrive in supermarkets soon?

Europe • 4:00 PM

In this episode we talk about new ways of manufacturing mankind’s primary source of protein: meat. The Netherlands, Spain and Germany lead the way in development of cell-based meat, but it has already been banned in Italy. So how urgently does the EU need

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MT Pop dances into history as first Vietnamese Red Bull Dance Your Style champion

Culture • 3:50 PM

MT Pop made history as the first Vietnamese dancer to win the Red Bull Dance Your Style title, defeating French dancer Rubix in an electrifying finale at the 2024 World Final in Mumbai.

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Norwegian mass killer Anders Breivik seeks parole for a second time

Europe • 3:36 PM

Prosecutors in Norway say the far-right extremist's parole request should be denied because there is a 'real risk' that he will commit another violent crime.

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German architecture prize rescinded over artist signing Israel boycott letter

Culture • 3:01 PM

The Schelling Architecture Foundation has refused to award the winner of its top prize because they signed a letter pledging to boycott Israeli institutions.

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Road accidents in EU claim over 20,000 lives in 2022 as fatalities rise

Europe • 2:57 PM

Regions in Portugal, Greece, and Romania reported the highest fatality rates. While EU-wide road deaths rose by about 9% between 2020 and 2022, the long-term trend offers hope.

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COP29: denial in the face of a climate emergency

At COP29 in Baku, climate activists demanded that rich countries provide $5 trillion per year in funding to support poorer countries' climate needs.

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Animal or plant? EU countries at odds over protein strategy

Europe • 2:37 PM

A renewed call by EU agriculture ministers to boost local protein production has sparked a divide over the direction of a forthcoming policy initiative.

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Ukraine has used US-supplied missiles on Russian territory for first time, Moscow says

The Russian Defence Ministry says that Ukraine launched ATACMS missiles at Russia's Bryansk region shortly after Joe Biden gave approval for US military supplies to be deployed on Russian territory.

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Charles Dumont, composer of Edith Piaf's 'Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien', dies aged 95

Culture • 2:26 PM

French singer-songwriter Charles Dumont, who composed Edith Piaf's famous song 'Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien' has died aged 95.

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British Airways planes stuck on the tarmac after IT outage at Heathrow

Business • 2:17 PM

The flag carrier, owned by British-Spanish multinational airline holding IAG, later said the problem had been fixed much more speedily than in the past because of millions more being spent on extra investment in IT.

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Europe’s landmark new missile, warship projects get cautious industry thumbs-up

Europe • 2:14 PM

The European defence sector grew by a remarkable 17% last year – but is still calling for longer-term certainty as governments seek to invest in security.

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Fluffy felines compete for prizes and steal hearts at Rome's SuperCat Show

Culture • 1:40 PM

The 26th annual SuperCat Show in Rome brought together feline lovers, breeders, and furry stars at the Fiera di Roma for a weekend celebrating all things cat.

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Technology: A threat and tool for Ukraine's 'drone war' with Russia

Europe • 1:24 PM

Western technology has been found in Russian drones used to attack Ukraine, fuelling calls from Kyiv to tighten sanctions and export controls on Moscow.

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Climate finance takes centre stage at COP29

"Azerbaijan's COP is about finance," said Hikmet Hajiyev, the president's foreign policy adviser, in an interview with Euronews.

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European leaders pledge support for Ukraine on 1,000 days of war

Leaders of the world's 20 major economies also issued a joint declaration in which they called for a global pact to combat hunger, more aid for Gaza and to end the hostilities in the Middle East.

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Survivors of clergy abuse urge Vatican to expand zero-tolerance policy beyond US

The policy, which permanently removes priests for a single act of sexual abuse, is currently limited to the US.

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Thyssenkrupp's steel division sees valuation slump as outlook remains gloomy

Business • 11:38 AM

The unit has suffered from rocky economic conditions, fierce competition from Asian manufacturers, and a pressure to decarbonise.

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British artist wants to reunite with teenagers she photographed in 80s

Culture • 11:12 AM

A photographer is trying to track down what happened to a group of teenagers she captured in the 80s.

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Hong Kong: 45 pro-democracy activists sentenced to prison in biggest national security case

A Hong Kong court has handed prison sentences to 45 democracy advocates in the city's largest trial under the 2020 national security law, with rights groups condemning the verdict.

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Damage to underwater cables was 'sabotage', German defence minister says

Europe • 11:03 AM

Two underwater fibre-optic communications cables running between Finland and Germany were discovered cut on Monday, an incident both countries said was under investigation.

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UK farmers join French with protest against 'hammer blow' inheritance tax hikes

Europe • 11:00 AM

Until now, the UK has not seen farmers' protests like those that have hit other European countries.

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Latest news bulletin | November 19th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Pope Francis calls for probe into possible Gaza genocide in new book

Culture • 10:45 AM

Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide, according to excerpts released from a new book ahead of the pontiff’s jubilee year.

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Czech Republic blames Russia for bomb threats against schools

Europe • 10:36 AM

The head of the Czech secret service has pointed the finger at Moscow for hoax bomb threats that forced hundreds of schools to shut for days.

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WATCH LIVE - Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European Parliament leaders mark 1,000 days of war

Europe • 10:33 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses European Parliament, and party leaders mark 1,000 days of war following Russia's full-scale invasion.

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US warns Turkey against hosting Hamas leaders after Qatar abandons negotiations with Israel

The Biden administration's message follows reports that senior members of Hamas left Qatar for Turkey last week after Doha withdrew from its key role in efforts to broker an end to the war in Gaza.

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Arthur Frommer, acclaimed travel writer and author of 'Europe on 5 Dollars a Day' dies at 95

Culture • 10:07 AM

Arthur Frommer's guidebooks revolutionised leisure travel, by convincing average Americans to take budget holidays abroad.

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Putin signs new doctrine lowering threshold for nuclear weapon use

Europe • 10:03 AM

The Kremlin says that the use of Western non-nuclear missiles by Ukraine against Russia could warrant a nuclear response.

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Military spending in Western and Central Europe higher than end of Cold War, data shows

Defence and security outlay across Europe increased by 16% from 2022 to 2023, with Poland more than doubling its arms budget since 2014.

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Historic Maori rights demonstration in New Zealand draws 35,000 people

As tens of thousands of marchers crowded the streets, the throng of people with flags had the air of a festival rather than a protest.

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Georgian police break up anti-government protests

Demonstrators accuse Moscow of interfering in October's parliamentary elections, in which the ruling Georgian Dream party won 54% of the vote.

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Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, dies aged 92

Culture • 9:30 AM

Tanikawa diverged from haiku and other traditions, and explored the poetic, not only in the repetitive music of the spoken word but also the magic hidden in little things.

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How conspiracy theories about Spain’s deadly floods spread online

Europe • 9:18 AM

The tragedy that left over 200 people dead has sparked a deluge of disinformation, including claims that the extreme weather was artificially engineered.

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Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after the virus is detected in Warsaw sewage

Business • 8:59 AM

About 86 per cent of the country's three-year-olds have been vaccinated against polio, shy of the 95 per cent recommended to prevent the spread of the virus.

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EU countries commit to joint drone, missile and warship development

Europe • 8:31 AM

Defence spending is set each €326 billion (1.9% of EU GDP) in 2024, but despite the increase in military spending, national efforts alone are not enough for the EU to be ready for high-intensity warfare, said outgoing top diplomat and EDA chief Josep Borr

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Nvidia earnings preview: Another record quarter expected

Business • 7:54 AM

Investors are keenly awaiting Nvidia's 2025 financial earnings report for its third quarter on 20 November, with expectations of record revenue. Nvidia's performance remains pivotal to AI industry trends and broader tech markets.

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Tesla shares surge on hopes for self-driving rules relaxation

Business • 7:24 AM

Tesla may soon overcome a critical regulatory hurdle for its autonomous driving system, with Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump appearing to pay off. If the electric carmaker's Robotaxi services receive regulatory approval, it could usher in another pha

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Kremlin warns that use of US missiles would be a 'radical change' in war

On Sunday, US President Joe Biden authorised Ukraine to use Washington-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside Russia for the first time following months of refusal.

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Abkhazia's leader resigns after mass protests over 'pro-Moscow' property deal

The so-called president of the self-declared parastate of Abkhazia, Aslan Bzhania, has resigned but will withdraw his resignation if protesters do not leave government buildings in Sukhumi by Tuesday.

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Dubai Chocolate is taking Europe by storm: But is it worth the hype?

Culture • 6:45 AM

Dubai Chocolate, a luxurious blend of pistachio cream, crispy knafeh, and rich chocolate, has gone viral in Europe, sparking long lines and a frenzy for its exclusive releases.

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Is Borrell’s proposal to suspend political dialogue with Israel a flop? | Radio Schuman

Europe • 6:42 AM

EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called to suspend political dialogue with Israel over the country's alleged violations of human rights and international law in the Gaza Strip.

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Latest news bulletin | November 19th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Amsterdam mayor says she regrets use of word 'pogrom' to describe attacks on Israelis

Femke Halsema used the term to describe the violence which followed a football match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and the local Ajax football club.

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Ukrainian city of Odesa without power for two days following Russian strikes

Europe • 1:08 AM

There is no electric transport on the roads, and 'invincibility' points for heat, water and electricity have been set up across the city.

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Australian gold miner to pay Mali €152 million to free staff detained in tax dispute

Resolute Mining's CEO and two other employees were arrested in the Malian capital in early November after meeting with tax and mining authorities.

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US envoy arrives in Lebanon as Israeli airstike hits central Beirut

Recent Israeli strikes targeted government and diplomatic buildings in a densely populated area of the Lebanese capital, killing at least five people.

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Priest who allowed Sabrina Carpenter church video shoot stripped of duties

Culture • 12:48 AM

"Please, please, please / Don't bring me to tears when I just... get investigated for mismanagement." Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello has been relieved of his duties, following an investigation that was launched when he authorized pop star Sabrina Carpenter t

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European tech in 2024: New report reveals poor gender equality, US poaching talent, and AI boom

Business • 12:38 AM

Atomico’s latest European tech report showed a worrying trend for women, how Europe is responding to the AI boom, and how the US is poaching tech talent.

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Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on suspicion of rape

Europe • 12:28 AM

Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was detained in Oslo on Monday evening.

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Here are some controversies ahead of Notre Dame de Paris' reopening in December

Culture • 12:18 AM

The Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, whose historic bells were silenced following 2019’s devastating fire, will soon echo again with fresh chimes. Although the Cathedral will reopen on 7 December, the process has been far from smooth. Take a look at some of

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The results of the Hungarian EU presidency are a success

With the peace-oriented forces now victorious in the US, it is up to Western European leaders to take action for peace. At any rate, the Hungarian presidency will continue working toward this goal. Let’s make Europe competitive again, Balázs Orbán writes.

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Hungary's EU presidency: Thank God it’s (almost) over

When the Hungarian government introduced the logo for the EU presidency — a Rubik's Cube — in July, I was hopeful. Maybe, I thought, they are getting their act together. Well, they did not. Today, this Rubik's Cube still looks like confetti, MEP Daniel Fr

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Strip Putin of his 'money and power' to restore peace, Zelenskyy tells MEPs as war turns 1,000 days

Europe • 12:15 AM

As the war in Ukraine turns 1,000 days, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the European Union to 'push harder' against Vladimir Putin.

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Monday, november 18, 2024

Efforts continue to clear sewage system following floods in Spain's Valencia region

Europe • 11:50 PM

In the municipality of Paiporta, 60% of the sewage system has so far been cleared, but the sewers are still not being drained.

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EU fails to reach unanimous agreement on suspending dialogue with Israel

Europe • 10:15 PM

At the Foreign Ministers' meeting in Brussels, Josep Borrell, the EU foreign policy chief, proposed the suspension of political dialogue with Israel due to human rights violations in Gaza but failed to get the support of all member states.

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Finland and Germany investigate severed undersea data cable

Europe • 9:58 PM

In a joint statement, the two countries said the damage comes at a time that “our European security is not only under threat from Russia‘s war of aggression against Ukraine, but also from hybrid warfare by malicious actors.”

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Slovakian and Hungarian politicians condemn move to allow use of US missiles by Ukrain in Russia

Europe • 8:41 PM

President-elect Trump, who takes office in about two months, has raised uncertainty about whether his administration would continue vital military support to Ukraine. He has also vowed to quickly end the war but hasn't provided any details as to how.

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Controversial Hungarian law criticised as anti-LGBT to appear before EU Court of Justice

The first hearing on the Hungarian Child Protection Act takes place on Tuesday at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.

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Brussels turns blue and yellow as Ukraine war reaches 1,000 days

Europe • 7:30 PM

November 19th marks the 1,000th day since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. To honour the grim milestone, Ukraine's colours shine bright on the buildings of Brussels' EU institutions.

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Defeating its purpose? Fossil fuel lobbyists accompany European governments to COP29

Europe • 7:19 PM

According to a coalition of NGOs, the European Union's national delegations brought more than a hundred fossil fuel representatives with them to Baku for the UN climate conference.

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GPHG 2024: A win for Chopard in the new sustainable innovation prize category

Culture • 5:48 PM

Cactus leather, recycled carbon fibre and vegetal rubber: low-impact materials are the new prestige in luxury watches. Chopard won the brand new "eco-innovation" prize at this year's GPHG awards.

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