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Austria lifts long-held veto on the Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria

Europe • 11:51 AM

Budapest was the stage of a major breakthrough in Schengen after Austria agreed to lifts its veto on Romania and Bulgaria's accession.

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From Bundesliga to LeBron James: The X-odus continues from the 'hate machine'

Culture • 11:35 AM

St. Pauli has become first major football club to quit X, followed by a second Bundesliga club this week. Elon Musk’s platform has been labelled "a hate machine" - and now, even NBA superstar LeBron James has left X. How long will other major European spo

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Endometriosis history linked to a slightly higher chance of death before 70 - study

Business • 11:34 AM

Endometriosis and fibroids were both linked to an increased risk of early death from gynaecological cancers.

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'Not our job to please Elon Musk': Australia rejects claims it wants to restrict Internet access

Business • 11:18 AM

"Our job is to put in place the necessary protection for kids online," Australia's treasurer said after the billionaire criticised its new social media age limit bill.

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Northvolt files for bankruptcy in major blow to European EV sector

Business • 11:11 AM

The Swedish battery developer and manufacturer, Northvolt, has filed for bankruptcy in the US, as the company struggles with mounting debt, after it was unable to secure rescue funding and was left with only one week of cash reserves.

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Malian musician Rokia Traoré to be extradited to Belgium over child custody case

Culture • 11:00 AM

After their split in 2018, Malian Rokia Traoré has withheld her nine-year-old daughter from her Belgian partner.

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Latest news bulletin | November 22nd – 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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Governments ask EU Commission to beef up cybersecurity agency Enisa

Business • 10:49 AM

The extra financial and human resources would come as the Cybersecurity Act is up for a review.

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Most Britons support permanent British Museum exhibit on transatlantic slave trade, poll finds

Culture • 10:31 AM

A new poll reveals that 53% of British people back a permanent exhibition at the British Museum focused on Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade.

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Eurozone business activity contracts: Euro tumbles to 2-year lows

Business • 10:12 AM

Eurozone business activity fell sharply in November, with services joining manufacturing in contraction. The Composite PMI hit 48.1, signalling the steepest decline since January. The euro and bond yields weakened, while equities turned red, with banks wi

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One meal a day: UN warns of 'severe hunger' in Gaza

Israel denies placing restrictions on aid entering Gaza and instead blames UN agencies for failing to retrieve it, while its own figures show a significant drop in the number of daily truck deliveries.

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Modern, stubborn and on the streets: Dutch EU ombudsman hopeful sets out his stall

Europe • 10:07 AM

Reinier van Zutphen is one of six candidates from Estonia to Portugal vying to replace Emily O'Reilly, who's responsible for probing maladministration among EU bureaucrats for over a decade.

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Senior Chinese official warns that any future US tariff hikes will backfire

Business • 10:02 AM

Higher tariffs on Chinese exports will backfire - and China can manage the impact of such "external shocks", a senior Commerce Ministry official said on Friday in Beijing.

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South Korea says Russia supplied anti-air missiles to North Korea

Seoul says the missiles have been given to North Korea by Russia in exchange for thousands of troops to help Moscow in its war against Ukraine.

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US intelligence warns defence companies of Russian sabotage threat

Business • 9:42 AM

US intelligence officials warned American defence companies on Thursday to increase security precautions following several acts of sabotage in Europe that officials have blamed on Russia.

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Zelenksyy hopes Ukraine war will end in 2025 through diplomacy not fighting

Europe • 9:37 AM

Zelenskyy claimed that Ukraine's military has become one of the most powerful in the world but the country's military is bolstered by millions of euros in aid packages from Western allies.

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Katy vs Katie: Katy Perry wins trademark battle against Aussie fashion designer

Culture • 9:32 AM

Katy Perry wins appeal in trademark legal case against Sydney fashion label Katie Perry, leaving the designer “devastated.”

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US Senate: Pennsylvania Democrat concedes year's final seat after ultra-close race

David McCormick's razor-thin victory over Bob Casey gives the Republicans a 53rd seat in the upper chamber of Congress.

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Mercedes reveals plans to cut costs by several billion euros per year

Business • 9:04 AM

Mercedes has revealed plans for substantial cost cuts of several billion euros in the coming years. However, specific details on how these costs will be reduced and which locations will be affected has not yet been detailed.

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Cary Grant to be honoured in his home city of Bristol

Culture • 8:46 AM

The working-class boy from Bristol, born Archie Leach, became Hollywood legend Cary Grant. Now, Historic England is honouring him with a blue plaque.

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Weekly recap: Geopolitical tensions weigh on European market sentiment

Business • 7:58 AM

The European stock markets rebounded on Thursday but remained in negative territory for the week as rising geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment.

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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Wicked' - 'You’re not being told the whole story!'

Culture • 7:15 AM

The big screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway show is here... And it only casts half a spell.

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European leaders give mixed reactions on Netanyahu's war crimes arrest warrant

Europe's top diplomat Josep Borrell has insisted that the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and his former defence secretary should be respected, but European countries are not so sure.

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Will Trump steal the EU’s crypto crown?

Europe • 7:00 AM

Some hope a long-awaited new EU law will help the bloc attract innovative digital businesses — but it may have trouble competing with a new pro-crypto administration in the US.

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Why has the EU deforestation law become so politicised? | Radio Schuman

Europe • 7:00 AM

Germany's national elections are influencing the negotiations of EU deforestation law, which entered interinstitutional negotiations on 21 November, according to campaigner.

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Lost in time: Newly discovered potential Chopin manuscript discovered in NYC library

Culture • 6:46 AM

A previously unknown manuscript in Frederic Chopin’s handwriting, potentially his first "lost" work since 1930, has been discovered at New York's Morgan Library & Museum.

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Did Spain's government use a false helicopter crash tweet to distract from the Valencia floods?

Europe • 6:46 AM

Spain's leading news agency EFE has been under fire over the past week for accidentally publishing misinformation on two separate occasions.

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Latest news bulletin | November 22nd – 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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Plagued by pollution and violence, is the COP30 host city ready to take over from Baku?

Due to a lack of hotels in host city Belem, delegates will have to sleep on cruise ships.

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Putin says new 'Oreshnik' missile test on Ukraine a response to NATO aggression

Europe • 3:57 AM

In a national television address, the Russian leader said Moscow was conducting “combat tests” of the new missile system after Ukrainian strikes earlier this week using US and British missiles.

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'This is a destruction of years of work': Thieves steal €200,000 worth of festive ham in Spain

Culture • 12:35 AM

A robbery of a prized Christmas staple in Spain has led to ham heartbreak for one family-run business.

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Record number of aid workers killed worldwide in 2024, UN says

According to the United Nations, at least 281 humanitarian workers have died so far this year, with most of them killed in the war in Gaza.

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Pistorius says he won't run for chancellor candidate in February's snap elections

Europe • 12:23 AM

The announcement, which Boris Pistorius made in a video posted to SDP social media channels, clears the way for incumbent chancellor Olaf Scholz to run for a second term.

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Iceland volcano erupts for seventh time in a year but experts say activity has peaked

Europe • 11:24 PM

The volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula Lying had been dormant for around 800 years before the geological systems suddenly sprang back into life in 2021.

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Gaetz withdraws name from consideration as Trump's pick for Attorney General

The Republican's announcement follows continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer.

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Sanchez reiterates support for a Palestinian state and signs cooperation agreements amid ongoing Gaza war

The Spanish Prime Minister received Mohammad Mustafa at the Moncloa Palace along with several of his ministers. They signed agreements on labour, education, youth and agriculture.

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Espionage: Two Italian entrepreneurs investigated for obtaining information on behalf of Russia

Starting in early 2023, two men are being investigated for working with Russian intelligence services to provide information of a sensitive nature, such as mapping video surveillance systems in the cities of Milan and Rome.

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Large crowds queue to buy bread amid severe food shortages in Gaza

The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported on Thursday, 21 November 21 that large crowds queued to buy bread from a bakery in central Gaza’s city of Deir al-Balah amid severe food shortages.

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Workers put up a 20-meter tall Christmas tree in Grand Place in Brussels

The Christmas tree was installed this morning and will remain in Grand Place until January 5. The 20-meter tall Nordmann tree was cut down in Rixensart on Wednesday morning. It was planted 32 years ago in front of a private home in Rixensart (Walloon Brab

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In Moldova's path towards the EU, political prisoners in Transnistria face challenges

When pro-European forces won in Moldova in November, their victory only passed by the slimmest of margins. A concerted Russian influence campaign was potentially behind it.

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Russia has tested a new intermediate range missile in strike on Ukraine, says Putin

Europe • 7:19 PM

Putin’s announcement came hours after Ukraine claimed that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight at the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

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French trade minister flags defensive trade tools for Trump presidency

Business • 6:19 PM

As the 27 trade ministers gathered for the first time since Donald Trump's re-election, the use of defensive trade tools against the US could be an option in case of Trump's aggressive trade policy, according to French minister Sophie Primas.

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Australia is proposing a social media age limit. Which other countries are considering restrictions?

Business • 5:53 PM

Australia's communications minister has introduced a new bill to ban social media for minors under the age of 16. Will other countries follow suit?

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COP29: First draft text draws widespread criticism but presidency confident of imminent breakthrough

The leader of the European Parliament's delegation to COP29 tells Euronews that mitigation efforts must be stepped up in an ambitious way.

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Russia stops selling gas to OMF, Austria's main provider

Europe • 5:32 PM

Russia's state-owned oil and gas company Gazprom stopped selling gas to OMF, Austria's main provider on Saturday.

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US signals progress on Lebanon ceasefire, but critics voice scepticism from all sides

Middle East experts from across the spectrum told Euronews they all see the proposals as unworkable, but for very different reasons.

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What are Storm Shadow and ATACMS, the UK and US-made missiles being used by Ukraine?

Business • 5:00 PM

Ukraine is firing foreign-made missiles directly into Russian territory for the first time. We take a look at what these weapons can do

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Latest news bulletin | November 21st – 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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'Putin told me he did not want Ukraine to exist' - Former EU Commission chief, José Manuel Barroso

Europe • 4:40 PM

Former EU Commission José Manuel Barroso said Putin told him he didn't want Ukraine to exist as an independent state. He said he told him his goals during the twenty five meetings he had with him during his tenure.

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Jeff Goldblum celebrates the upcoming release of 'Wicked' with a surprise performance in London

Culture • 4:38 PM

To celebrate the upcoming release of 'Wicked' in cinemas, actor Jeff Goldblum surprised commuters in London with a Christmas piano performance. Stay tuned to Euronews Culture for our film review!

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Primavera Sound sells out: Why festivals are more expensive and popular than ever

Culture • 4:23 PM

Europe's biggest festivals are pricier than ever but tickets are still selling like hotcakes. What's the deal?

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Finnish police detain five over violence in Nigeria

Europe • 4:22 PM

Authorities allege the prime suspect promoted violence through social media while living in Finland.

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Pianist Tom Yun reveals Chopin’s hidden creation

An unknown musical work attributed to European composer Frédéric Chopin was performed by pianist Tony Siqi Yun.

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At least 38 killed in gun attack on Shiite Muslims in northwest Pakistan

Sectarian clashes have killed dozens of people in the region in recent years, with Thursday's attack one of the deadliest.

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EU plans to boost air and missile defence with 18 member states

Europe • 3:50 PM

Nearly 20 EU member states have signed a letter of intent to step up cooperation and share the costs of developing common defence systems.

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UK reports highest growth rate in permanent migration among OECD countries

Europe • 3:32 PM

In 2023, Britain was first in terms of the number of migrants that settled to the country permanently relative to its population. In terms of the total number of new arrivals in OECD countries, it was second only to the US.

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French farmers continue protests against EU-Mercosur free trade agreement

Europe • 3:30 PM

Proponents of the EU-Mercosur deal argue it would boost economic ties between Europe and South America by removing tariffs on exports, notably for machinery, chemicals and cars. However, the deal is widely seen as not beneficial for the agricultural secto

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How centrist party pact enables European Parliament's new ‘Venezuela majority’

Europe • 3:25 PM

Approval of Commissioners and recent votes in the European Parliament signal new power balance, as the centre-right European People's Party teams up with right wing forces, giving itself more choices for finding majorities.

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Who's who in the new European Commission?

Europe • 3:22 PM

Meet the new European Commission.

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Lawmakers seek Amazon visit and hearing before restoring lobby access to Parliament

Business • 3:04 PM

Amazon seeks to restore relations with the European Parliament after being denied access earlier in the year for failure to cooperate.

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Airbnb seeks to ‘reinvent’ itself with higher quality listings and offerings ‘beyond accommodation’

The holiday letting giant is rethinking its strategy by refining properties on offer and introducing new experiences.

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France celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 release

Beaujolais Nouveau was officially uncorked at midnight on 20-21 November 2024, continuing a cherished tradition that dates back to the 1950s and gained global popularity in the 1980s.

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Study cautions radiologists not to over-rely on AI tools for diagnosis

Business • 2:40 PM

Researchers also found that physicians were more likely to trust an AI explanation if it pinpointed a specific area on an X-ray.

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Serbia arrests 11 people over deadly awning collapse at train station

Europe • 2:35 PM

Demonstrations against the government are ongoing in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, with protestors denouncing corruption and a lack of transparency.

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Sun, sea and the ‘love of the Filipino people’: Why you should visit the Philippines

Dive right into a holiday in the Philippines that’s packed with immersive wellness and foodie experiences.

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Eastern Europe needs new defences against attacks on its democracies

From Warsaw to Tbilisi, ordinary citizens and forward-thinking leaders show that resilience is possible. If governments can muster the courage to support this democratic innovation, they may find that the best way to defend democracy is by empowering the

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Russia gifts North Korea over 70 zoo animals

A statement released by the Kremlin on Wednesday confirmed the transfer of the animals, in a display of the two countries' growing ties.

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Massive overnight attacks on Gaza raise death toll to over 44,000

Israeli air strikes on northern and central Gaza killed at least 88 people on Wednesday night.

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Four tourists die of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Multiple backpackers have fallen critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in a Laotian town popular with backpackers in southeast Asia.

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NATO holds its first artillery drills in Finland since joining alliance

Europe • 11:47 AM

Thousands of NATO troops are training with artillery in Finland, just 100 kilometres from the Russian border.

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Google should sell its Chrome browser to stop its search monopoly, US regulators say

Business • 11:45 AM

US regulators are seeking to break up Google as a punishment for the company's search monopoly.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman received a paycheck of just over €70,000 last year

Business • 11:29 AM

Altman’s OpenAI salary isn’t the bulk of his estimated wealth.

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BBVA-Sabadell merger: Can new commitments ease antitrust fears?

Business • 11:16 AM

BBVA has pledged key measures, including branch retention and SME credit guarantees, to ease antitrust concerns over its merger with Sabadell. While regulators cite risks to competition and rural access, the deal could reshape Spain's banking sector if ap

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Robbers steal diamond-encrusted snuffboxes in raid on Paris museum

Culture • 11:13 AM

The 18th century snuffboxes were on loan from the Louvre and part of an estimated €1 million haul stolen by the robbers in a 'very violent raid'.

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Linkin Park announce ‘From Zero’ concert film will hit cinemas in 2025

Culture • 11:12 AM

The film was recorded during their album launch show in Brazil earlier this month. Release date TBC.

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Bitcoin reaches all-time high as Trump support for crypto gathers pace

Business • 11:08 AM

The price of Bitcoin reached $97,000 on Thursday, climbing 4.54%, marking an all-time high for the cryptocurrency.

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Latest news bulletin | November 21st – 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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Nvidia: Wall Street's most valuable company - how did it get there?

Business • 10:57 AM

The company's journey to be one of the most prominent players in AI has produced some eye-popping numbers. Here's a look at some of the figures.

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Percival Everett wins National Book Award for 'James'

Culture • 10:52 AM

After disappointment at the Booker Prize, Everett has taken home one of the US's top gongs for his retelling of Mark Twain's story.

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€326 for a coffee? Scottish farm lures investors with caffeine offering and shares

Business • 10:39 AM

It's an enormous price to pay for a little cup of coffee, but the man behind the pitch promises it won't leave a bitter taste behind as it comes with the sweetener of a share of a dairy farm.

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Marine Le Pen criticises French prosecutors for seeking a 'political death sentence'

Europe • 10:21 AM

The French far-right leader says her embezzlement trial is "politicised" and denounces prosecutors for seeking to ban her from public office.

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Volkswagen workers offer to take pay cut as wage talks continue

Business • 10:19 AM

As Volkswagen’s wage negotiations enter a third round, employees have offered to accept a wage cut, in return for guarantees from the company that it will not shut down German plants, and will protect job security.

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Another major eruption hits Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes

A new volcanic eruption has occurred on Wednesday evening on the Reykjanes peninsula, just 50 km from the Icelandic capital.

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'God's influencer': First millennial to be made saint next year

Culture • 9:54 AM

Carlo Acutis, “the patron saint of the internet”, will become the first millennial to be canonised by the Catholic church.

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1,000 days of war in charts: Ukraine's resilience, Russia's gains, and the heavy toll on civilians

This week saw surpassed the 1,000th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a conflict that has caused immense human suffering and strained global weapon supplies.

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Are users leaving Elon Musk’s X en masse and where are they heading?

Europe • 9:44 AM

The limited data on X user numbers makes measuring the full extent of the reported exodus from the platform almost impossible.

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Germany on the rise as France falls back in the global ranking for AI startups

Business • 9:40 AM

Germany has shown a huge improvement this year in a new ranking for the best hotspots for AI startups. Even so, Europe's strongest economy still falls short of the top spot.

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Iceland volcano 2024: Is it safe to travel and is the eruption affecting flights?

A new 3-km fissure has opened up on the Reykjanes Peninsula and lava has reached the Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.

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Beko Europe announces 1,935 redundancies: What is the group's plan?

Europe • 8:56 AM

Beko Europe has announced the closure of two sites resulting in nearly 2,000 redundancies.

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US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire over hostage release condition

The resolution that was put to a vote demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire to be respected by all parties."

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Famous duct-taped banana sells for €5.8 million at art auction

Culture • 8:08 AM

Sotheby’s had estimated its value between $1 million and $1.5 million (€924,000 and €1.4 million). It sold for $6.2 million (€5.8 million) in NYC.

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Russia says it shot down two British-made long-range missiles fired from Ukraine

Europe • 7:39 AM

Western nations have been cautious about allowing Ukraine to use such weapons, fearing it could lead to an escalation that might involve NATO members in direct conflict with Russia.

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Russia and North Korea expand their economic ties in new agreement

The arrangement is the latest in a pattern of increased co-operation betwen the two countries, as North Korean troops have been confirmed to be fighting for Russia in the Kursk region.

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EU must maintain 'urgency' of digital euro process, says ECB project leader

Business • 7:31 AM

Evelien Witlox, project director for the digital euro at the European Central Bank, discusses how the proposal is progressing, how the currency would work in practice, and what the key concerns are at this stage.

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