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Ursula von der Leyen attends EPP leaders summit in Berlin

Europe • 5:40 PM

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made her first appearance in Berlin following her recovery from severe pneumonia.

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Travelling to Greece this summer? Your hotel swimming pool could be filled with seawater

As tourism puts pressure on freshwater resources, Greece is considering other options to keep hotel pools filled.

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TikTok ban to go ahead unless it's sold by Chinese parent company after US Supreme Court upholds law

Business • 5:01 PM

TikTok is facing a ban in the United States on Sunday after the country's Supreme Court upheld a federal law to shut it down or force its sale.

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Latest news bulletin | January 17th – 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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Australian mullets, Thai rain and quiet New Zealanders: The biggest culture shocks for Brits abroad

Expanding your horizons may come with some social and culinary surprises in these popular countries.

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Which countries have banned TikTok and why?

Business • 4:48 PM

While the United States will likely become the first country to ban TikTok outright, many others are concerned about the platform's ties to China.

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French patrol plane target of Russian intimidation, minister says

France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the aircraft was targeted as it monitored vessels during a NATO observation mission off Sweden,

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Russia and Iran sign cooperation treaty days before Trump's inauguration

Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian, the Russian and Iranian presidents, announced closer ties between their nations at an event in Moscow.

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Commission claims slashing of foreign offices still under negotiation

Europe • 4:39 PM

The European Commission said that ‘reflections are ongoing’ over the downsizing of the international hubs under the department for international partnerships.

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'He will not buy us': Greenlanders defiant over Trump's desire to take over their island

US President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments have put Greenland in the global media spotlight, but what do islanders make of his interest?

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Which Spanish and Latin American leaders will attend Donald Trump's inauguration?

Europe • 4:09 PM

Next Monday Donald Trump takes office as the 47th President of the United States.

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Fires, Horrors and Gaga: The most anticipated music arriving in 2025

Culture • 3:43 PM

From Central Cee to Mogwai, via Lady Gaga and Lana Del Rey, the already announced releases of 2025 sound mighty promising. Here are the 10 albums we can't wait to hear the most in the first half of the year.

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World Pizza Day: How an Italian food favourite conquered the world

Culture • 3:19 PM

From its origins in the Roman world to its global popularity, not least in the United States, pizza has been recognised on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list since 2017. Today, it remains one of the most consumed foods worldwide.

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SpaceX’s Starship Test Flight Ends in Destruction After Successful Booster Catch

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on a test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed after losing engine power.

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European Commission seeks more information from X on algorithms

Business • 3:00 PM

The European executive requested further information to the DSA's X ongoing proceedings regarding its recommendation system. The Commission is examining recent algorithm changes, the prominence given to certain accounts, and how content is moderated.

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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'A Real Pain' - A Holocaust tour full of laughs and heart

Culture • 2:01 PM

Jesse Eisenberg writes, directs and stars alongside a scene-stealing Kieran Culkin in this smart and deceptively profound exploration of generational trauma.

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Fact-check: Exclusion of EU leaders from Trump inauguration is in line with tradition

Europe • 1:47 PM

Social media users have misleadingly attached importance to the fact that European heads of state and government have been excluded from Trump’s guest list.

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Madrid pet owners bring animals to Saint Anthony Church for annual blessing

Pet owners in Madrid had their animals blessed at Saint Anthony Church, a tradition believed to bring health and protection, celebrating St. Anthony’s feast day.

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MEPs urge Commission to act on Musk's interventions

Business • 1:42 PM

In a letter sent to the President of the European Commission, a number of MEPs express their concern at alleged abuses committed by X’s owner Elon Musk and call on the European executive to apply the DSA.

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Israel's security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage return agreement

The deal, which has been held back after several delays, now passes to the country's full cabinet for signoff.

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Pompeii archaeologists find 'once-in-a-century' private spa complex alongside banquet hall

Culture • 1:31 PM

The extraordinary discovery reveals how elite Roman homes were much more than just private residences - they were grand stages for art, culture, and political networking.

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Aliens, evil clowns and Demogorgons: What we'll be watching on TV in 2025

Culture • 11:38 AM

From Robert De Niro as a former US President to a new season of 'Stranger Things', and another Game of Thrones spin-off, 2025 is going to have us glued to the small-screen.

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Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in jail for corruption

The 72-year-old, who has been imprisoned since 2023, says the latest ruling is politically motivated and that he will appeal the decision.

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Germany's Scholz under fire for blocking extra €3 billion aid package for Ukraine

Europe • 11:17 AM

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and other lawmakers have criticised Chancellor Olaf Scholz for refusing further military aid to Kyiv.

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Remembering the wonderful and strange (and quiche-loving) David Lynch

Culture • 11:16 AM

Euronews Culture's resident film critic remembers David Lynch and how he nearly got fired after meeting the American director during a French film festival.

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Tony Award-winning British actress Dame Joan Plowright dies aged 95

Culture • 11:06 AM

One of the UK’s most celebrated stage and screen stars, and the widow of Sir Laurence Olivier, has died aged 95.

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Latest news bulletin | January 17th – 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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‘Undignified and awful’: Patients dying in overcrowded UK hospital corridors, nurses warn

Business • 10:57 AM

The British nursing union demanded transparency from the government on how many patients are being treated in ‘unsafe’ conditions.

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Germany funds partnership with Interpol, WWF to tackle environmental crime

Europe • 10:54 AM

With environmentally destructive activities such as illegal logging and waste disposal among the largest areas of organised crime worldwide, Berlin is bankrolling a collaboration between civil society and the international police body Interpol.

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Can Donald Trump put an end to the war in Ukraine?

Europe • 10:48 AM

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, questions are being asked about arguably his most ambitious campaign promise: to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. Since then, it seems like Trump might have given it another thought and a new timeline. Could

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Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish among artists to perform at benefit concert for LA wildfire victims

Culture • 10:48 AM

Described as an “evening of music and solidarity", FireAid will take place later this month. Many of the performers have been announced...

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Trust issues? These are the professions Europeans trust the most and the least

Europe • 10:44 AM

Across 21 different professions, Europeans trust doctors and scientists the most. Meanwhile, politicians are the least trusted, despite a gradual increase since reaching a low in 2018.

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American Express agrees million-dollar deal to settle sales and marketing probe

Business • 10:41 AM

The New York-based financial giant provided inaccurate tax advice to customers and potential customers on wire products mainly aimed at small and mid-size businesses, New York tax officials said.

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Love, Clones and Bloodsuckers: The 25 most anticipated movies of 2025

Culture • 10:30 AM

Welcome to your moviegoing guide for 2025! Here are our picks for the unmissable movies coming to a cinema near you soon.

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Popes, Nobel Prizes and surprise sequels: Euronews Culture's guide to the books of 2025

Culture • 9:46 AM

Whether you want to start or can't stop reading there's sure to be a title that tickles your fancy in our carefully curated guide to books due out in 2025.

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Castlecore, mocha mousse and aliens: The biggest fashion trends for 2025

Culture • 9:38 AM

From "rocket heels" to chainmail tops - and a hefty dose of nostalgia, the fashion of 2025 is all about playful curiosity and comfort.

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Scientists find most microplastics in drinking water smaller than EU detection limits

Business • 9:00 AM

Scientists say that most microplastics found in drinking water are very fine and thus more likely to pass from the human intestine into the blood and organs.

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Will TikTok shut down in the US this weekend? Official says app's fate will be left to Trump

Business • 8:36 AM

Outgoing US President Joe Biden last April signed a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by January 19 or face a nationwide ban.

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Donald Trump appoints Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight as 'special envoys' to Hollywood

Culture • 7:46 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of actors Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone as ambassadors to help make Hollywood "bigger, better and stronger".

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Scientists find obese children diagnosed with cancer face worse health outcomes

Business • 7:41 AM

In two cancerous conditions, obesity was strongly linked to poorer outcomes such as relapse or death.

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European luxury stocks rally as Richemont posts record quarterly sales

Business • 7:40 AM

Richemont reported strong quarterly results, driven by festival sales, despite ongoing weak demand in China. The robust earnings lifted rival share prices, buoying the European luxury sector on Thursday.

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Lift EU sanctions on Syria for 'a very good start', says Syria expert | Radio Schuman

Europe • 7:29 AM

In ten days, EU foreign affairs ministers will gather in Brussels to discuss relaxing the bloc’s sanctions against Syria. The lifting of sanctions was under consideration since the Islamic militia faction HTS toppled Syria’ former president Bashar al-Assa

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New GDPR complaints against Chinese Big Tech question use of European citizens' data

Business • 6:57 AM

Online privacy NGO noyb has filed GDPR complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat and Xiaomi for illegal transfer of Europeans’ data to China.

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Chemnitz prepares to celebrate year as European Capital of Culture 2025

Culture • 6:51 AM

Chemnitz officially begins its year as European Capital of Culture 2025 this weekend with a grand opening celebration, while later this year, Gorizia and Nova Gorica will also make history as Europe’s first ‘borderless’ Capitals of Culture.

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Misinformation is the biggest short-term risk to the world, says WEF

Europe • 6:45 AM

A number of countries in Europe ranked misinformation as one of its top five risks, due its ability to influence voter intentions and harm the wider geopolitical environment.

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Exclusive: EU plans to slash 80 development offices abroad amid refocus

Europe • 6:26 AM

The European Commission's department for international partnerships is undergoing a strategic downsizing of its worldwide offices in a shift of focus under the new mandate of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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CEO earnings in Europe's top 100 companies: How much do they make?

Business • 6:20 AM

CEOs earn 110 times more than the average worker in Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at how much CEOs earn, comparing their pay to average annual salaries across the EU.

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Latest news bulletin | January 17th – 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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PIA says flights to France ad campaign not meant to be evocative of 9/11 terror attacks

A spokesperson for PIA said the ad, which has more than 21.2 million views on X, was only ever meant to celebrate that the airline was resuming flights to Europe.

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Japan opens independent mission to NATO as tensions with Russia, North Korea rise

NATO has deepened its links with Japan and three other Indo-Pacific partners, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, though not as part of the military alliance.

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EU migration chief visits Greece, says returns are 'something we have to deliver'

Europe • 4:47 AM

Greece, a major entry point for migrants into the EU, has advocated for stricter immigration controls.

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Senior UN officials discuss $3.32 billion humanitarian support package for Ukraine

Europe • 4:18 AM

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has engaged in a flurry of diplomatic activity in the run-up to Donald Trump’s inauguration next Monday, which is expected to bring a departure from the outgoing US administration’s pledge to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes

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Israeli hostages to be released Sunday if cabinet approves ceasefire deal, Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has paved the way for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas pending his cabinet's approval.

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US sanctions against key Orbán ally have 'strengthened' him, Hungary's PM says

Europe • 12:50 AM

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's close ally and minister Antal Rogán was sanctioned by the US Treasury last week for alleged corruption.

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Lithuania vows to raise defence spending to 5-6% of GDP to combat threat from Russia

Europe • 12:40 AM

The Baltic nation's announcement comes weeks after US President-elect Donald Trump said NATO allies should spend at least 5% of GDP on defence.

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Russia jails three Navalny lawyers for 'extremism' in a crackdown of dissent

Europe • 12:37 AM

Three lawyers who represented late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were sentenced to up to 5,5 years in prison. A verdict that reflects escalating Kremlin repression.

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French President Emmanuel Macron in Beirut to discuss support for Lebanon under new leadership

Europe • 12:27 AM

Emmanuel Macron’s trip to Lebanon, his first in more than four years, follows a 60-day ceasefire deal that aims to end the Israel-Hezbollah war.

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Yesterday

Yamê wins the Music Moves Europe Award 2025

Culture • 7:47 PM

The pick of the future crop of European musicians were crowned as the winners of the Music Moves Europe award are revealed.

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Twin Peaks and 'Muholland Drive' director David Lynch dies aged 78

Culture • 6:42 PM

The maverick US director was well-known for his dark, surrealistic artistic visions and his successful mainstream career.

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Italy and Starlink: What's at stake if a deal goes ahead?

Europe • 6:17 PM

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said her government is in talks with several private companies including Elon Musk's SpaceX over the country's telecoms security system. What consequences would a deal have if it went ahead?

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Heavy rain triggers widespread flooding across southern Brazil

Heavy overnight rain caused floods to wreak havoc in Brazil's Balneário Camboriú, Itajaí, and Camboriú regions.

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Hero mum dog rushes unconscious puppy to vets in Turkey

On a cold and rainy day in Istanbul, a mother dog stunned veterinarians with her determination and trust by carrying her unconscious, hypothermic puppy to their clinic, a moment captured on CCTV that has since gone viral in Turkey.

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Planning a road trip in Europe in 2025? Make sure to check out these countries

Europe • 5:06 PM

The Mediterranean dominates the chart, with a few surprises from central and northern Europe and some notable absences in the top spots.

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New French Prime Minister François Bayrou survives no-confidence vote

Europe • 5:04 PM

In a surprising turn of events, the Socialist Party announced they will not support the no-confidence motion put forward by the other left-wing parties in their coalition

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Latest news bulletin | January 16th – 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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Lazio's far-right falconer protests dismissal for sharing photos of penis implant

Europe • 4:51 PM

Spaniard Juan Bernabé was fired by Lazio football club for posting photos of his penis on social media after undergoing enhancement surgery.

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Bulgarian parliament approves centre-right coalition government

Rosen Zhelyazkov of the GERB party was officially elected prime minister on Thursday after three months of discussion.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy and British leader Keir Starmer honour fallen heroes in Kyiv

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Ukraine to strengthen ties and pledge additional military aid to the war-torn country.

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More than 1,000 attend Jean-Marie Le Pen's memorial service in Paris

Europe • 4:23 PM

Held at Notre-Dame du Val-de-Grâce, the service brought together the far-right leader's family and National Rally officials — all protected by tight security.

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Through the flames: AP photojournalists reflect on capturing LA’s fiery devastation

Culture • 4:06 PM

AP photojournalists share their experiences documenting the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, revealing powerful images and the stories behind them.

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Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan 'out of danger' after attack at home in Mumbai

Culture • 4:03 PM

The 54-year-old Indian actor underwent surgery after suffering six stab wounds when an intruder entered his home in the early hours of Thursday.

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2025 holidays are selling fast: What you need to know about when to book and when to go

Travel agents have welcomed high demand in the first weeks of the year, but is January really the best time to book your 2025 travel?

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AfD's co-leader Tino Chrupalla to attend Trump's inauguration on Monday

Europe • 3:55 PM

AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla will attend Trump's inauguration, while Alice Weidel stays in Germany for the election campaign. Beatrix von Storch will also attend.

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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 72 as ceasefire delayed

Gaza's Health Ministry reports 72 dead from Israeli airstrikes despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas reportedly agreed on Wednesday.

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The EU must stand up to 'belligerence' from incoming Trump administration - analysts

Europe • 3:43 PM

Two experts have told Euronews that the EU must ready itself to stand firm in the face of belligerence from an incoming Donald Trump regime.

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Irregular migration into EU at three-year low, border agency says

Europe • 3:36 PM

Despite an overall drop in irregular migration, the number of people crossing the border in Belaurs and Russia jumped sharply.

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Student detained after two people killed in school stabbing in Slovakia

An 18-year-old suspect fled the scene but was later detained by police.

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Conan O'Brien to receive the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy

Culture • 3:21 PM

Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honours individuals who have "had an impact on American society in ways similar to" Twain.

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Want to move to Spain in 2025? Beware of new property tax, anti-tourism protests and Airbnb bans

Pressure on Spain’s housing market has been exacerbated by overtourism and the proliferation of short-term holiday rentals.

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Where's Europe's Delaware? Ex-Italian PM asks

Business • 2:59 PM

To aid Europe’s flagging economy, it should be looking to Joe Biden’s home state, Enrico Letta has told MEPs.

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Car industry leader renews plea for leniency over failure to meet CO2 standards

Europe • 2:45 PM

European auto industry’s new lobbyist-in-chief says carmakers have no chance of complying with EU environmental law this year, and renews call for emergency relief from impending fines that could run to billions of euros.

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Own a piece of rock history: Jeff Beck’s iconic guitars set for auction in London

Culture • 2:15 PM

Jeff Beck’s legendary guitar collection, including iconic instruments like 'The Oxblood' Les Paul, will be auctioned at Christie's London on 22 January 2025.

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Pope Francis hurts right arm after another fall

The ageing Catholic leader's health has been a matter of public concern for some time.

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ECB minutes show concerns over economic outlook and geopolitical risks

Europe • 2:11 PM

The European Central Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3% at its December meeting, aiming to support a weakening eurozone economy. However, minutes from the meeting reveal a sharp divide among policymakers on how aggressive the central bank sh

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Student protester hit by car at anti-government demonstration in Belgrade

The uprising of tens of thousands of young Serbs outraged at corruption and civil liberties violations is a growing challenge to Aleksandar Vučić's government.

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Renault Group sales zoom ahead after European performance boost in 2024

Business • 1:15 PM

A number of new model launches, including hybrid and all-electric vehicles, helped Renault Group deliver a rise in sales in Europe last year.

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EU pledges €120 million in aid for Gaza as Israel truce appears near

Europe • 1:09 PM

Brussels has had a limited role in brokering a fragile Middle East peace deal – but hopes are high it can help improve Gaza’s grim humanitarian situation.

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Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for depression. Here’s what that means

Business • 11:45 AM

The research was the largest and most diverse study into depression.

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How much is social media platform TikTok worth and who could buy it?

Business • 11:43 AM

The popular app TikTok could be banned on 19 January under a US federal law that would force the video sharing platform to divest itself from its China-based parent company, ByteDance, or shut down its US operations.

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Strange Donald Trump inauguration gift could reignite Coca-Cola vs Pepsi war

Culture • 11:29 AM

A welcoming gesture from Coca-Cola marks an apparent shift in relations between the soon-to-be 47th president and the company, which previously slammed Trump and the January 6 Capitol attack. Critics are already saying they will be switching to Pepsi...

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Try before you buy: What are the benefits of EV car sharing schemes and are they worth it?

Business • 11:24 AM

In the latest episode of our series The Switch, we weigh up whether electric car sharing schemes are a better bet than committing to buying an EV.

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Cuba starts freeing prisoners after US says it will remove terrorism designation

At the end of his one-term presidency, Joe Biden announced that Cuba will no longer be included on a list of state sponsors of terrorism.

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Gaza celebrates as Israel and Hamas reportedly reach ceasefire deal

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas brings hope to end 15 months of conflict, with phased release of hostages and humanitarian aid flowing into Gaza.

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Israel delays Gaza ceasefire cabinet vote over 'last minute crisis'

Under the deal reached Wednesday, 33 hostages are set to be released over the next six weeks in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, according to reports.

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