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Eurozone jobless figure remains stable, according to latest data

Business • 4:45 PM

The eurozone unemployment rate remained stable at 6.4% throughout June, July and August, and down 0.2% on August last year. Greece, Spain and Sweden have the highest rates of unemployment.

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Bright light therapy works for about 40% of depression patients, analysis shows

Business • 4:08 PM

Bright light therapy is a promising early treatment for patients with non-seasonal depression, a new analysis found.

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Latest news bulletin | October 2nd – 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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EU and UK agree to strengthen cooperation 'at pace' during Starmer's Brussels visit

Europe • 3:43 PM

Both sides agreed to hold a summit to "oversee the development" of the new relationship in early 2025.

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Spain should have been punished for lax budget, EU advisors say

Europe • 3:10 PM

The European Commission failed to correctly follow EU law when it forgave Madrid for its high deficit earlier this year, a legal panel of fiscal advisors has said.

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AI is making cyberattacks more sophisticated and cybersecurity teams are struggling to keep up

Business • 3:03 PM

A new report found that more than half of the cybersecurity teams said that they were underfunded.

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Architects build eco-friendly houses with straw and clay amid scorching heatwaves

Business • 3:00 PM

In Bulgaria, some architects and companies are turning to eco-friendly building materials.

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Paul McCartney starts Got Back tour and plays final Beatles song live for the first time

Culture • 2:48 PM

The track ‘Now And Then’ got its live debut during the opening night of Paul McCartney’s 'Got Back' tour in South America. The singer-songwriter will head to Europe in December.

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German prosecutors seek 15-year prison term for Madeleine McCann suspect in unrelated trial

The suspect identified as Christian Brueckner is being tried on two counts of rape and two of sexual abuse.

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'It cannot be tolerated': European leaders condemn Iranian strike on Israel

Europe • 2:17 PM

Political leaders across the continent have denounced Tehran's overnight ballistic missile strikes, for which Israel has promised retaliation.

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Swine fever threatens Italy's prized prosciutto production

Europe • 1:42 PM

Italian authorities were forced to cull nearly 120,000 pigs since swine fever appeared in the country back in January 2022. Now, they have slaughtered three-quarters of those over the past two months.

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Are you o-f*cking-kay? Then head to London’s Emo retrospective exhibition

Culture • 11:04 AM

Muuuum – it's not a phase! "I’m Not Okay" exhibition celebrating Emo culture launches in London and runs until January 2025.

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'Do we want fewer emissions or more Netflix?': Inside the fight against Europe's data centres

Business • 11:00 AM

Pockets of data centre activists are fighting back against the expansion of mega computer centres in Europe amid an artificial intelligence (AI) boom.

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Coca-Cola loses its fizz with plan to axe hundreds of jobs in Germany

Business • 10:59 AM

Coca-Cola is to shut down five production and logistics sites in Germany, in an attempt to cut costs and adapt to changing logistics trends.

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LVMH sells Off-White: Is this the end for Virgil Abloh's brand?

Culture • 10:53 AM

Off-White, the Virgil Abloh brand that was bought out by LVMH in 2021 at the height of its popularity now faces cultural irrelevancy. Why?

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What calculations stand behind Tehran's massive missile strike on Israel?

Some critics have cynically described Iran’s missile strike as an elaborate, expensive spectacle intended for public consumption. Others are worried this is the final nail in the coffin that will spark the region's biggest war in decades. But why did Tehr

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The fall of Vuhledar: Ukrainian forces withdraw after two and a half years of fighting

The Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region has fallen to the Russian offensive, as it took Moscow over two years and a half to capture the town. What does this mean for the Russian invasion of Ukraine?

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Flights forced to turn back after Iran missile attack closes airspace: What's next for travellers?

Diversions can add hours to journey times for passengers.

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Airbnb launches unforgettable €6 stay for Prince fans in iconic Purple Rain house

Culture • 10:15 AM

Airbnb is offering fans a chance to stay in the iconic Purple Rain house, fully renovated and filled with Prince memorabilia, for a unique $7 (€6) experience.

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CERN at 70: The cradle of the Higgs boson and World Wide Web looks to the future

Business • 10:06 AM

Started in 1954, the 7,000 scientists at the European Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN) are focused on the innovations and discoveries of the future.

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Latest news bulletin | October 2nd – 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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Is celebrated method actor Daniel Day-Lewis coming out of retirement?

Culture • 9:17 AM

The only actor to have won three Best Actor Oscars may be un-retiring as he has been spotted on the set of his son's debut feature. Does this mean we'll be getting more awards-worthy performances by arguably the greatest actor of his generation?

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Chaos grips Italy's rail network after Rome's main stations come to a standstill

Thousands of passengers are stranded and dozens of trains face delays and cancellations after a 'failure' on Wednesday morning.

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Two explosions heard near Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen

No-one is said to have been injured by the twin blasts, whose origin has not yet been made clear.

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ASML shares plunge amid regulatory headwinds and valuation concerns

Europe • 8:53 AM

Shares of Dutch chip equipment maker ASML are among the third quarter's worst performers in European markets, due to regulatory hurdles and valuation concerns.

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The Iron Dome: How does Israel’s missile defence system work?

Business • 8:38 AM

In operation since 2011, the Iron Dome is Israel's first line of defence against rockets. We spoke to an expert to understand how the system works.

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John Amos, star of 'Good Times', 'Roots' and 'Coming to America', dies aged 84

Culture • 7:26 AM

Best known for his starring roles in the 70s sitcom Good Times and the 1977 drama miniseries Roots, John Amos leaves behind a rich filmography and TV legacy.

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What we know about Iran's latest missile strike on Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu has promised a severe response to a 180-missile barrage, but what form it will take is as yet unclear.

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JD Vance and Tim Walz battle over abortion and Donald Trump's election denial

After a somewhat shaky start, Walz managed to hold Vance's feet to the fire on the Democrats' key issues.

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Where science meets fashion: How Uniqlo is bringing innovation to Europe’s high streets

Culture • 6:44 AM

From its compact viral bum bag to its high-tech heat vests, Uniqlo is a prominent player on Europe’s high streets. As the Japanese firm celebrates its 40th anniversary, how is science setting the brand apart from other competitors?

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new assault allegations made by 120 people

Culture • 6:44 AM

Some of the 120 accusers have spoken to the FBI and more cases are still being reviewed. Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing criminal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. He is currently in federal custody after he was denied bail, which he is appealing.

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Middle East crisis: IDF troops and Hezbollah clash 'in close-range' inside Lebanon

The IDF has continued its assault on Hezbollah in Lebanon a day after Tehran launched scores of missiles at Israel. Follow all the latest developments in our live blog.

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Around 100,000 Lebanese refugees have fled to Syria, UN says

Over 1,000 Lebanese people have been killed and 6,000 wounded since Israel intensified cross-border attacks in southern Lebanon and Beirut, according to the Lebanese health authorities.

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Doors open at London’s first fully insect-based restaurant

Culture • 6:13 AM

London welcomes its first fully bug-based restaurant and Euronews Culture was in the queue to sample its intriguing menu based on the humble cricket.

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COVID was paradigm shift for health policymaking, says Commissioner Stella Kyriakides

Europe • 6:05 AM

There’s no turning back from the approach to EU health policymaking developed during the COVID pandemic – and it's why it should remain high on the agenda, the health commissioner said in an interview for the Euronews Health Summit.

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What were tech commissioner-designate Virkkunen’s policy concerns as an MEP?

Business • 6:00 AM

Data shows that incoming EU tech commissioner Henna Virkkunen showed growing interest in tech dossiers such as audiovisual laws during her ten years as an MEP.

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Will the EU's health union remain a priority? Interview with Commissioner Kyriakides | Radio Schuman

Europe • 5:54 AM

Stella Kyriakides has served as the EU's Health Commissioner for the past five years, during which she confronted an unforeseen global pandemic that impacted the lives of millions across Europe.

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Meet Ruy de Carvalho, the world's oldest working actor in theatre

Culture • 5:37 AM

At the age of 97 and a half, Ruy de Carvalho has earned the status of the world's oldest actor still working in theatre. With no plans to leave the stage, he received Euronews Culture during the production of Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap".

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Ukraine's Orthodoxy faces a schism of its own as it reels from political storm over Russian ties

The Ukrainian law banning the Moscow Patriarchate in Ukraine has opened a serious of questions about the Orthodox Christian church, nationalism, deception and propaganda.

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German supermarkets take the fight to British competitors

Europe • 5:05 AM

High investment and low prices appear to be disrupting the established order in the UK supermarket sector.

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Eurostar and SkyTeam join up to offer plane to train journeys in a single booking from 2025

A similar arrangement with KLM and Eurostar is already cutting short-haul flights between Amsterdam and Brussels.

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Latest news bulletin | October 2nd – 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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JD Vance and Tim Walz discuss climate change and Middle East escalation in vice presidential debate

It was the first, and probably last, encounter between Minnesota's Democratic governor and Ohio's Republican senator, following last month's debate between the tops of their tickets, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

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IDF continues striking Beirut amid Iranian attacks on Israel

Israel’s military said it was striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut in the early hours on Wednesday, stating its operational capabilities have not been affected by Iran’s missile strikes.

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EU Commission delays deforestation law’s implementation following global outcry

Europe • 12:54 AM

The decision by the EU executive follows months of pressure by the industry and third countries calling on appropriate guidance to help companies to properly implement the deforestation law.

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Nike holds off guidance and investor day to allow new CEO time to find his feet

Business • 12:16 AM

Nike is holding off giving guidance and has postponed investor day as it tries to give incoming CEO Elliott Hill a chance to review current strategies and plan future ones.

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Hedi Slimane quits as Celine creative director

Culture • 12:10 AM

After seven years as creative director of French luxury fashion house Celine, Hedi Slimane is moving on.

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TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat’s video recommendations probed by European Commission

Business • 12:09 AM

The EU executive has started an investigation into social media network practices, given fears that vulnerable people are being fed fake news and content promoting self-harm.

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Wildfires in southern Greece continue to rage for third day

Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain the wildfire raging in Greece's Corinthia region, which has killed two people and injured dozens more.

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Netanyahu warns Iran will pay for its 'big mistake' after huge missile strike on Israel

The Israeli military has vowed to retaliate to a missile attack from Iran, which Iran said was a "rational and legitimate response" to previous Israeli fire.

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Seven people killed in a shooting in Tel Aviv

Haim Sargarov, the police commander of the Tel Aviv district, told reporters that the attackers were “not Israelis.”

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X has lost 75% of its value since Elon Musk took over

Business • 4:19 PM

A disclosure from an investment company with equity in the company indicates that X's value has significantly declined since 2022.

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Von der Leyen should focus on implementation of EU's deforestation law, not its rollback

Europe • 4:17 PM

The EUDR requires stringent due diligence that sheds light on long supply chains that often obscure human rights violations. Voluntary pledges cannot substitute for this regulation. Luciana Téllez Chávez writes.

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Latest news bulletin | October 1st – 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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Russia's autumn conscription: How many of the 133,000 draftees will end up in Ukraine?

Europe • 3:51 PM

Tuesday marks the beginning of Russia's latest conscription campaign after President Vladimir Putin signed a decree calling up tens of thousands for military service. How many of them will end up joining the war against Ukraine?

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NGOs target new Commission with launch of ‘Blue Manifesto’

Business • 3:37 PM

With a European Oceans Pact in the pipeline and a new Fisheries and Oceans Commissioner set to take office later this year, green groups have set out their demands for the next EU executive.

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Three children injured after knife attack in Switzerland

Europe • 3:27 PM

Police said the children were on their way to kindergarten when they were suddenly attacked.

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Czech Republic blocks joint EU statement urging 'immediate ceasefire' in Lebanon

Europe • 3:18 PM

The EU fears that "any further military intervention would dramatically aggravate the situation" in the Middle East, Josep Borrell has said.

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Tsikhanouskaya praises Lithuania's bid to prosecute Lukashenko at ICC

Europe • 3:11 PM

Belarusian president and other officials are accused of crimes against humanity, including the mass forced deportations of refugees.

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IDF vows to retaliate after Iran launches barrage of missiles on Israel

Israel said hundreds of missiles hit the country in an attack which Iran said was a "legitimate" response to previous Israeli fire.

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Essential workers of Europe converge on Brussels for demo over labour conditions

Europe • 1:42 PM

A thousand European workers from cleaning, security and catering services are protesting in Brussels to demand that the €2 trillion public procurement market (14% of EU GDP) funds good working conditions and environmental targets.

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UK Eurovision winner Martin Lee, singer of Brotherhood Of Man, dies aged 77

Culture • 1:40 PM

The singer and songwriter Martin Lee was best known for his work as part of the pop group Brotherhood Of Man, which won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1976.

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Muhammad Ali's most famous boxing glove goes to auction

Culture • 1:27 PM

Ali's glove, iconic for its history split, is expected to sell for a price in the millions.

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Bardella and Patriots face uphill struggle in legal cordon sanitaire challenge

Europe • 1:24 PM

The far-right political group is suing the Parliament over the cordon sanitaire which has excluded its MEPs from top jobs. However, experts say time and judges might not be on the Patriots' side.

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British handbag maker Mulberry turns down takeover bid from Frasers

Business • 11:41 AM

Mulberry has recently rejected a takeover proposal from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group as too low. It insists that its own fundraising measures will be enough to stabilise the company.

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German authorities arrest AfD-linked Chinese spy for allegedly leaking military flight details

The Chinese national is accused of conveying sensitive information to an ex-AfD staffer who is also facing espionage charges.

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From London to Berlin: Monet’s Impressionist cityscapes shine in new exhibitions across Europe

Culture • 11:25 AM

Two major exhibitions on Claude Monet have opened in Europe, with London’s Courtauld Gallery showcasing his iconic Thames series and Berlin’s Alte Nationalgalerie focusing on his rare Paris cityscapes.

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A junk dealer in Pompeii keeps a Picasso painting in his living room for 50 years without knowing it

Culture • 11:15 AM

For more than 50 years, a family in Pompeii kept a real treasure inside their home without having any idea about its worth. The canvas, found in the 1960s by a junk dealer, hung in their living room before they discovered it was a masterpiece by Picasso,

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Xi warns of 'rough seas' as China celebrates 75 years of communist rule

Commemorations were also held in the former UK colony of Hong Kong and Portugal’s former territory of Macao, both of which returned to Chinese sovereignty in the late 1990s.

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Polari Prize: Shortlisted writers for LGBTQ+ literary awards announced

Culture • 10:30 AM

The Polari Prize has named its shortlisted writers for the LGBTQ+ writing awards. Munroe Bergdorf is nominated alongside Jon Ransom, one of 2023’s winners.

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Latest news bulletin | October 1st – 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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Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya to get statue in London’s Leicester Square

Culture • 9:55 AM

The actor’s statue will be unveiled as part of the "Scenes In The Square" trail this month, to coincide with the UK’s Black History Month.

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Russian strike on Kherson market kills at least seven, Ukrainian authorities say

Europe • 9:43 AM

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared images of an attack on a crowded public area, insisting that similar attacks can be prevented with international support.

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Travel chaos at Milan Bergamo airport after Ryanair plane tyres explode upon landing

All flights scheduled to depart from or land at Bergamo's airport on Tuesday were delayed, diverted or cancelled. Air traffic is expected to resume at 6pm local time.

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Banksy’s bulletproof Union Jack vest worn by Stormzy at Glastonbury on sale for €360,000

Culture • 9:06 AM

The now iconic vest, which draws attention to social and political unrest across the UK and highlights the endemic surges in knife crime in contemporary Britain, is set to go under the hammer this month.

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Why are carmakers pleading for a respite from EU climate policy?

Europe • 8:42 AM

The head of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association explains why the industry faces multi-billion euro fines next year when stricter CO2 emissions limits kick in

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Ukraine ‘at the top of the list’: NATO’s new chief takes charge

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte formally took over as secretary general of NATO from Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg at a Tuesday ceremony.

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National Rally embezzlement trial begins as party denies breaking European Parliament rules

Europe • 8:40 AM

Prosecutors say the alleged embezzlement of European funds makes French and European taxpayers victims of malfeasance.

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Deadly storms rip through US while typhoon expected in Taiwan

Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the US’ west coast, with Typhoon Krathon expected to make landfall in Taiwan on Wednesday.

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Marine Le Pen to launch legal action after father filmed singing with neo-Nazis

Jean-Marie Le Pen was serenaded by a group known to have ties to an international far-right organisation.

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EU needs long-term climate investment plan aligned with just transition, French MEP tells Euronews

Europe • 7:46 AM

French Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, 34, has been a researcher in EU energy policy for the past ten years and joined the European Parliament as a S&D lawmaker following the June elections. The Frenchman wants to stop the EU from backtracking on the green promis

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‘Race to the bottom’: Brussels airports cancel hundreds of flights as workers go on strike

Europe • 7:36 AM

Flights to and from airports Zaventem and Charleroi in Brussels will be put on hold as reportedly hundreds of security, cleaning and hospitality staff employed at the major transport hubs will strike for better wages and working conditions.

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In pictures: 81-year-old South Korean model Choi Soon-hwa almost becomes oldest Miss Universe

Culture • 7:18 AM

The 81-year-old model narrowly missed becoming the oldest Miss Universe, but did take home the prize for “best dresser.”

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Port workers from Maine to Texas go on strike risking new shortages

Business • 7:08 AM

Port workers from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks.

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Is EU's first space commissioner launched on low-orbit mission?

Europe • 7:00 AM

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's second term will see the first-ever commissioner for defence and space. But his mission and support do not match the recognition seen at the policy level, analysts and industry representatives argue.

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South Korea unveils most powerful missile which could reach North Korea underground bunkers

"If North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, it will face the resolute and overwhelming response of our military and the (South Korea)-US alliance," President Yoon Suk Yeol said.

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This is how we brew it: A cultural guide to coffee on International Coffee Day

Culture • 6:17 AM

Today of all days, it’s time to be livin’ la vida mocha...

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What would having the far right in power mean for Austria and EU migration policies? | Radio Schuman

Europe • 5:51 AM

The anti-immigration far-right party in Austria won the general elections on Sunday, and migration might shape the way the upcoming coalition is formed, according to an expert Radio Schuman spoke to.

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