Today: October 25, 2026
Today: October 25, 2026

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Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel despite US blockade, data shows

Iran has managed to export some liquefied petroleum gas and jet fuel since July, despite a US naval blockade, shipping

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Bulgaria seeks NATO anti-drone systems, says defence minister

Bulgaria has formally asked NATO to deploy combat aircraft and anti-drone systems to bolster its defences after a series of drone attacks on commercial shipping in the Black

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European shares close out best week since June as earnings soften blow from tech selloff

European shares rose on Friday to wrap up their best week since late June, during which strong earnings helped cushion the blow from a global selloff

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Russia takes over more EU companies' assets over Ukraine support

Russia has seized control of the local assets of four companies from France, Germany, Sweden and Belgium, according to a decree by President Vladimir Putin,

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Romania resumes search for seven missing sailors from drone-hit ship

Romania resumed a search on Friday for seven sailors missing from a chemical tanker hit by a drone near its Black Sea coast, the latest in a series of attacks

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Chinese automakers make tech-led pitch for Europe's premium car market

China's automakers are betting European drivers will embrace a new form of premium motoring centred on technology rather than heritage, with

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Stablecoin issuer Circle to push into 40 new markets, CEO says

Stablecoin issuer Circle is making a major push to enter about 40 emerging and developing countries around the world as blockchain adoption is expected to

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EU will probably have to give new loan to Ukraine, Estonian PM Michal says

The European Union will probably have to provide a new loan to Ukraine to help cover a budget gap for next year and keep up Kyiv's fight against Russia's

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Schneider Electric raises 2026 targets again on booming data centre demand

Schneider Electric raised its 2026 core profit and revenue targets for the second time this year on Friday, as the French industrial group

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PetroChina set for record trading profit as war upends market, sources say

PetroChina is poised for a record year in trading profits, five trading executives said, with its refineries outside China reaping bumper margins amid tight

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Hedge funds' role comes into focus following European bonds turmoil

A sharp sell-off in European government bonds this month shows how hedge funds' growing role is making a systemically important market more

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Trump administration sues California to block state from counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots

The Trump administration has sued California election officials

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Car registered to man accused of planning mass shooting was at Hindu temple he targeted, police say

Illinois authorities believe a 19-year-old man charged with planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in suburban Chicago entered the building’s parking lot on Sunday, hours before police arrested him near his home after receiving a tip about the alleged attack plan

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Malaysia's economy grows 5.3% on year in Q3, official advance estimate shows

Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% from a year earlier in the third quarter, slowing from the previous three-month period, official advance estimates showed on Friday.

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China targets practical action from global governance forum next week

China is aiming to spur more effective and accessible global governance solutions at a forum next week, convened under its push for an alternative governance system for the

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Yemen's Houthis hit palace in Aden, coalition details attacks on Saudi infrastructure

Yemen's Houthis fired missiles at the presidential palace complex in the southern city of Aden on Thursday,

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Custodian sentenced for role in audacious New Orleans jailbreak of 10 inmates

A New Orleans jail worker received a 2.5-year prison sentence Thursday for enabling 10 inmates to escape through a hole behind a toilet after he turned off its water

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Trump admin files ‘long shot’ lawsuit after California wouldn’t open a thumb drive of alleged non-citizens

Trump admin files ‘long shot’ lawsuit after California wouldn’t open a thumb drive of alleged non-citizens

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FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back

FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Florida estate are suing to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of “political retribution.”

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UK's Streeting says he and Hegseth welcomed Starlink restoration in Ukraine

Britain's defense minister said he and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed the restoration of the Starlink service in Ukraine in talks on Thursday, and he

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Crucial to give Ukraine all means needed to defend population, infrastructure, France's Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that it was crucial to give Ukraine all the means it needs to defend and protect its civilian population and its

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Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO's response

Drone attacks on cargo ships in the Black Sea this month have raised concerns among NATO members

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US businessman whose firm invested in European soccer clubs pleads guilty to fraud

An American businessman whose firm invested in several European soccer clubs that struggled under its ownership has pleaded guilty to fraud charges in New York

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Youths clash with police for a 3rd day in Albania’s anti-government protests

Student-led demonstrators have clashed with Albanian police in Tirana for a third day, joining a broader anti-government movement

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US plan to ease shadow fleet sanctions unlikely to free up many tankers, analysts say

A potential Trump administration plan to ease sanctions on vessels that have transported sanctioned oil and fuel would likely have limited impact on

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UBS exploring options abroad in case Swiss rules prove intolerable, sources say

UBS is working on possible scenarios including shifting its headquarters, or a merger with another bank, if Switzerland introduces new banking rules it deems

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Italy's UniCredit wins ECB approval to control Germany's Commerzbank

UniCredit, Italy's second-largest bank, said on Thursday that the European Central Bank had authorised it to take control of Commerzbank, after a hostile

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Diesel's surge is starting to push other prices around. Here's how

The skyrocketing price of diesel is plain for Americans to see anytime they fuel up their cars, SUVs and pickup trucks, though only a fraction of US drivers own a

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Progress toward a US-Mexico tariff deal has stalled, WSJ reports

Progress toward a US-Mexico tariff deal has stalled after opposition from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar

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Drone strike and fire on ship in Romanian waters raise fears that war in Ukraine is spreading

Romanian authorities have launched search and rescue operations off the Black Sea coast after a drone struck a ship, causing it to catch fire

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Israel says commercial goods no longer entering Gaza after merchants suspend coordination

Israel said commercial goods were no longer entering Gaza over what it said was a dispute over taxes between local merchants and Hamas, shutting off a vital source of

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Brent steady as US weighs easing sanctions on global 'shadow fleet'

Brent crude was little changed on Thursday as investors weighed possible US steps to ease restrictions on the world’s "shadow fleet" of tankers, while

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Berlin Philharmonic planning to vacate Philharmonie for renovation from 2032-40

Kirill Petrenko and the Berlin Philharmonic face a big challenge

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At showdown FIFA meeting, Infantino apologizes for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy

Gianni Infantino has given an apology to his toughest critics at a showdown meeting in Zurich but no new details or documents on FIFA issues that most concern them

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World Gymnastics regrets 'confusion' after 3 top Russians refused visas for world championships

World Gymnastics says it regrets “confusion” ahead of the world championships starting on Saturday after three top Russians were denied visas to enter the Netherlands for the event

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Albania's leader defies calls to resign as student protesters rampage in capital

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Thursday rejected calls to resign as thousands of student-led protesters smashed windows and fought

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Suspect in fatal Atlanta Beltline stabbing not competent to stand trial, judge rules

Suspect in fatal Atlanta Beltline stabbing not competent to stand trial, judge rules

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Why are credit default swaps unnerving AI investors?

The cost of insuring against the risk of potential US tech defaults has hit record levels, in the latest sign of credit stress building in the so-called AI

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UK comedian Russell Brand's accuser tells jurors: 'I know he raped me'

A woman who alleges British actor and comedian Russell Brand raped her more than 25 years ago told jurors on Thursday that she found him "frightening", angrily

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Russian investigators question Novaya Gazeta editor over colleague's case

The editor-in-chief of Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta was questioned by investigators in Moscow on Thursday in connection with a criminal case against a colleague, the

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Seven sailors missing after drones hit two ships near Romania

Rescuers searched on Thursday for seven missing sailors after drones struck two chemical tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast, setting them ablaze and raising fresh

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Ukraine passes key laws to help unlock billions in aid from EU, IMF

Ukraine's parliament passed a package of legislation on Thursday to advance the implementation of key demands from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund to

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Estonia fears Russia will erode Western support for Ukraine, minister says

The risk that Russia could erode Western support for Ukraine through hybrid attacks, sabotage and disinformation campaigns is a key concern for Estonia, the Baltic nation's

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Northern Ireland's Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in jail for child sex offences

The former leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party, Jeffrey Donaldson, was sentenced to 15 years in jail on Thursday for

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Italy to raise almost €11 billion from financial sector in next three years

Italy plans to raise an additional €10.7 billion ($12.00 billion) from the financial sector to help fund its budget over the 2027-2029 period, a government

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US wants Senegal debt restructuring wrapped up in less than a year

The United States views Senegal's request for debt restructuring as a "great example" of progress on the Group of 20 Common Framework, and wants to see

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Questions swirl about pope's future and what he knew when praying at a French shrine famed for cures

Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis raises questions about the future of his pontificate

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Russia arrests Swedish man it says planned 'terrorist acts' for Ukraine

Russia's FSB security service said on Thursday it had detained a Swedish man it suspects of planning attacks and sabotage on behalf of Ukraine after entering Russia on the

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European shares hit more than two-week high as sturdy earnings lift sentiment

European shares hit their highest in more than two weeks on Thursday, helped by solid earnings and a surge in healthcare stocks which have emerged as

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Setback for TikTok as EU court adviser backs gatekeeper label

An adviser to Europe's highest court recommended on Thursday that TikTok lose its challenge to its "gatekeeper" status under landmark EU rules, backing

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Germany warns against bringing Russia back into G20 fold

Germany warned on Thursday against efforts to bring Russia back on to the international stage, while Britain called for tighter

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For Chinese automakers, the road to survival runs through Europe

The record 20 Chinese brands vying for attention at this week's Paris car show reflect a stark reality: as a slowdown at home pushes China's overcrowded auto

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Merz says frozen Russian assets must stay in Europe amid reported US proposal

Billions of euros' worth of Russian assets frozen in Europe after the invasion of Ukraine should stay under the region's control, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on

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Police seize robot that groped 16-year-old girl, investigate whether young men were at the controls

German authorities have opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment involving a robot

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Central Ukrainian region hit by vast drone attack, killing three

The central Ukrainian region of Kirovohrad was hit by the largest Russian attack on its territory during the war, killing three people and wounding another six overnight, the

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French inflation rises to 3.4% in September, highest since January 2024

Consumer prices in France rose 3.4% year-on-year in September on an EU-harmonised basis, statistics office INSEE said on Thursday, in line with a preliminary reading from late

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Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides

A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation

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China opens a joint airfield in Laos with construction ongoing and eyes on its military role

China’s newly opened joint military airfield in Laos is Beijing’s first overseas facility focused on air power

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Flavio Bolsonaro slightly leads Lula in Brazil runoff, Quaest poll shows

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro was seen slightly ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva heading into the October 25 presidential runoff, a Quaest poll showed on

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Costa Rica opens mega-prison as organized crime fight intensifies

Costa Rica inaugurated a maximum-security prison on Wednesday as it stepped up its fight against organized crime after a surge in killings in what was

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Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem, restores free trade deal with Israel

Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the 10th government to do so, as new President Abelardo De La Espriella reversed his predecessor's break

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Ukraine says Starlink restriction disrupting military as Musk claims US controls those systems

Ukraine says Starlink restriction disrupting military as Musk claims US controls those systems

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Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House

A federal judge has extended an order blocking the Trump administration from banning reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House

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Ukrainian drones are forced to slow down by sudden restrictions on use of Starlink

Ukrainian drones lost some speed after restrictions were suddenly imposed on battlefield use of the country’s U.S.-made Starlink communication terminals

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Ukrainian ex-army officer's lawyers seek dismissal as Nord Stream pipeline blast trial opens

Defense lawyers for a former Ukrainian army officer charged with damaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines in blasts four years ago have called for the dismissal of charges in the first day of his trial

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Russian strikes kill three, damage dozens of power facilities

Russian strikes killed three people in Kyiv and plunged hundreds of thousands into darkness overnight, authorities said on Wednesday, in an attack President

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No signs of new EU debt crisis, but prudent fiscal policy is needed - Dombrovskis

There are no signs of a new euro zone sovereign debt crisis, but governments need to be prudent as debt costs rise on higher sovereign and corporate borrowing and inflation

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Saudi Aramco headquarters suffered extensive damage in Houthi attack, sources say

Oil giant Saudi Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran suffered extensive damage in an attack on Tuesday, with a fire spreading across several floors, three people with direct knowledge

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Europe leads the world on AI rules. So why is it missing from the AI safety debate?

Europe leads the world on AI rules. So why is it missing from the AI safety debate?

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A trial over one of the biggest acts of sabotage in decades is getting underway. Here’s a refresher

A trial over one of the biggest acts of sabotage in decades is getting underway. Here’s a refresher

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China buys 8-10 US soybean cargoes in first deals since Trump-Xi summit, sources say

Chinese state buyers purchased 8-10 Panamax cargoes of US soybeans this week, the first such deals since the September summit between Presidents Donald

Europe|Technology

Stripchat loses legal fight against EU tech label

Adult content platform Stripchat, a subsidiary of Cyprus's Technius, on Thursday lost its legal challenge against EU tech regulators' decision to include it in a list of

Europe|Political|World

U.S.-Russia deal on diesel is 'very risky choice,' Italy PM Meloni says

The deal between the United States and Russia over diesel supply is a "very risky choice" that runs counter to efforts to force Vladimir Putin to sit at a

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Taiwan cites progress on Alaska LNG after Trump says it will buy 30% of output

Taiwan said on Wednesday it was making progress in talks to buy liquefied natural gas from Alaska LNG and

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Poland's Sikorski asks 'big man' Musk if he is playing politics with Starlink in Ukraine

Poland's foreign minister asked Elon Musk if he was "playing politics" with Starlink in Ukraine on Wednesday, after Kyiv said Space X had introduced a limit on some services

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UK media regulator says concerns persist over X's handling of illegal content

Britain's media regulator Ofcom said on Wednesday it remained concerned about Elon Musk-owned X's handling of illegal hate and terrorism-related content

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Barbados joins push for global panel to tackle inequality

Barbados is joining a group of countries calling for the establishment of an international panel to address inequality, at a time when heightened geopolitical

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LSEG taps Nvidia for faster historical market data processing

The London Stock Exchange Group said on Wednesday it has partnered with Nvidia to help financial institutions process and analyse large volumes of historical market data faster and

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Spain's inflation rises at fastest pace in more than three years

Spain's inflation rose in September at its fastest pace since February 2023, mostly due to an increase in the price of fuel and air travel, the National Statistics Institute (INE)

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Austrian court grants former property tycoon Benko's request for house arrest

An Austrian court on Wednesday granted former property tycoon Rene Benko's request to be released from prison to house arrest with an ankle monitor after he served two-

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Italian growth outlook brightens but slowdown ahead, business lobby says

Italy's economy will grow by 1% this year, the country's main business lobby Confindustria forecast on Wednesday, hiking a previous 0.5% estimate made in March but warning

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Pressured at home, EU leaders weigh China trade steps

European leaders gather in Brussels on Thursday to weigh up the future of trading ties with China, whose surging exports of cars and other

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VinFast-linked taxi operator GSM launches US service in Los Angeles

Vietnamese electric taxi operator Green and Smart Mobility (GSM), a partner of VinFast said on Wednesday it launched its all-electric ride-hailing and taxi service in Los

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Vietnam says trade talks with US nearly completed; US officials more cautious

Vietnam and the US have nearly completed negotiations covering a trade deal, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc said on

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ECB President Christine Lagarde signals no intervention in France’s fiscal crisis

ECB President Christine Lagarde signals no intervention in France’s fiscal crisis

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Trump admin silent as Russia hits American businesses with ‘drones and missiles’ in Ukraine

Trump admin silent as Russia hits American businesses with ‘drones and missiles’ in Ukraine

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Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before US vote, officials say

Iran is deploying new tactics to target ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz as it seeks to keep oil

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In first visit to Ceuta, Spain's king asks for 'good faith' from Morocco after migration crisis

Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia have visited Ceuta to show solidarity with residents facing a migration crisis

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Trump says US still sharing intel, even as Ukraine reports attacks with no warnings

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington was still sharing intelligence with Ukraine, even as Kyiv reported new Russian

Education|Europe

Albanian students protest over education, jobs, clash with police

Student protesters hurled bricks and concrete blocks at Albania's Education Ministry in Tirana on Tuesday and police fired tear gas and water cannons in response, as a nationwide

Europe|Political|US

Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct

President Donald Trump says he didn't like what he was reading about Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle before asking for and getting her resignation as she faces allegations she engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct

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Trump debates calling off livestream of firing squad execution after learning Fort Hood shooter was paralyzed

Trump debates calling off livestream of firing squad execution after learning Fort Hood shooter was paralyzed

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Washington resident charged with conspiracy in Canada shool shooting is ordered detained

A Washington state resident charged with conspiracy in one of the worst school shootings in Canada’s history has been ordered detained pending further hearings in the case

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AI limiting European workers' bargaining power, ECB's Lane says

The increased use of AI by euro zone companies could curb workers' ability to demand higher wages while heavy investment into the new technology may be materially

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Eleven sailors missing after drone sinks ship off Bulgaria

Eleven sailors were missing at sea on Tuesday from a ship sunk by a drone attack off the coast of Bulgaria, possibly the second deadly sinking of a cargo

Europe|Political

White House ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece

White House ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece

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MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is 'not unique’

The head of MI5 says Iran is trying to hit military sites in the U.K. and the suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in September is not unique

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Cyberattacks hit European supermarket chains and disrupt refrigeration systems

Cyberattacks have disrupted European supermarket chains, causing refrigeration systems to overheat at hundreds of stores in France

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Trump says Houthis trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterm elections

President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Yemen's Houthi militants of deliberately trying to drive up oil prices ahead of the US midterm

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Oil prices settle mixed, focus on US-Russia diesel deal, Saudi Yemen attacks

Oil prices were mixed on Tuesday as hopes the US-Russia diesel deal could free up more supplies from Moscow offset attacks in Saudi Arabia and Yemen that could

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Trump fires ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle after reports of misconduct

The White House said on Tuesday it had asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign after a

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CVS agrees to pay $315 million to settle Justice Department case over opioid prescriptions

CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve a Justice Department case alleging it unlawfully dispensed medically unnecessary prescriptions of highly addictive opioids

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As EU debates local-content rules, Chinese automakers are already adapting

As Europe debates new local-content rules aimed at boosting

Education|Environment|Europe

Greta Thunberg backs French high school protests over run-down schools

Greta Thunberg has thrown her support behind high school protesters in France

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Dollar retreats from 18-month high as oil prices fall, inflation data in focus

The dollar slipped from an 18-month high on Tuesday as oil prices retreated and investors reassessed the AI-fueled rally that has supported demand for US

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Why billions spent on defense haven’t shielded Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

Why billions spent on defense haven’t shielded Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

Europe|MidEast|Political

EU expands migration cooperation with eastern Libya through new funding

The European Union has signed an additional €25 million ($29 million) in funding to expand migration cooperation into eastern Libya, according to a letter from European

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Iran and Russia are stepping up hybrid campaigns in Britain, UK spy chief says

Iran is stepping up attempts to hit harder targets such as military sites in Britain and Russia is increasing its hybrid warfare against Ukraine's allies,

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FBI, police to use luminol to search for blood in Olney "house of horrors"

FBI, police to use luminol to search for blood in Olney "house of horrors"

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Saudi leads jump in OPEC+ oil output in September, despite Iran war disruption

By Alex Lawler and Olesya Astakhova LONDON, Oct 13 - Oil producer group OPEC+ posted a sharp gain in production in September, OPEC said on Tuesday, driven by an increase from Saudi Arabia despite

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European automakers urge support as VW warns of 'enormous pressure'

European automakers urged policymakers on Tuesday to do more to help them cope with Chinese competition and the shift to electric

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South Korean police detain man over stabbing of eight people at shopping mall

South Korean police said they had detained a man suspected of stabbing eight people on Tuesday at a shopping mall in the city of Incheon, and the Yonhap news agency said one

Asia|Europe

Taiwan warns Europe of dangers of dependence on China

Taiwan's foreign minister warned the European Union that dependence on Chinese suppliers poses a risk to the bloc's freedom during a speech in Poland on Tuesday ahead of a

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Trump says he does not believe China and Russia help Iran, contradicting US intelligence

President Donald Trump said on Monday he did not believe that China and Russia were helping Iran "at all," even as US

Economy|Europe

Tensions flare over the EU’s next long-term budget ahead of unpredictable elections in 2027

Political tensions are rising over the European Union's next long-term budget

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China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe

Chinese automakers are expanding in Europe, betting on their competitive pricing and advanced technology to break into a market traditionally dominated by European and American

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Poland blames Starlink sabotage on Russia

Poland blames Russia for an arson attack on a Starlink satellite station in September and two Turkish citizens have been arrested in connection with the sabotage

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BMW deliveries fall 6.3% in third quarter as China sales slump

BMW reported on Tuesday a year-on-year 6.3% decline in global vehicle deliveries in the third quarter, as sales in China fell by a quarter.

Economy|Europe|Finance

Germany's Merz: I will prioritise welfare reform over popularity

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he was ready to sacrifice his popularity in opinion polls to push through long-overdue welfare system reforms that

Europe|Science|Technology|World

NATO fund targets drone defence technologies as Ukraine reshapes priorities

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is reshaping NATO's defence technology priorities, with counter-drone systems and space-based surveillance emerging as

Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|Technology

The fragile AI trade 

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee A steep rout in AI stocks on signs that China is swiftly closing the tech gap has cast a shadow over

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Europe's carmakers turn back time to rival Chinese EVs

As Chinese electric vehicle makers challenge Europe's auto industry with cheaper cars and increasingly sophisticated technology,

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Passenger train derails in central Pakistan, killing at least 4 people and injuring 30

Officials in Pakistan say a passenger train has derailed, killing four people and injuring 30 others

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US says it opposes Chinese 'coercion', after Belize, Paraguay ministers sanctioned

The Trump administration opposes "coercion and aggression" by China against countries for exercising their sovereign rights, the US State Department said,

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IMF cuts Latin America, Caribbean growth forecasts on energy shock, little AI boost

The International Monetary Fund trimmed its growth forecasts for Latin America and the Caribbean for this year and next and said most of the region was getting little lift

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Kyiv says Russia hits energy targets despite Trump ceasefire announcement

Russia hit at least six energy targets during deadly airstrikes across Ukraine, showing it had no interest in an energy ceasefire announced

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Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal

Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed execution last month

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Russia says its diesel exports may exceed volumes announced by Trump

Russia will be able to return diesel exports to levels above those US President Donald Trump has outlined under a deal with Moscow

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Moroccan centrist party agrees to form coalition government with three other parties

Morocco's centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), who topped last month's parliamentary election vote, will form a coalition government with

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US hopes diesel deal can 'soften' Moscow on peace talks, sources say

President Donald Trump's envoys told Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel

Europe|World

Zelenskyy says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump claim of an energy ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is still striking Ukraine's energy facilities despite U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of an energy ceasefire

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Likely unexploded ordnance kills teenager in northern Israel

A 14-year-old Israeli boy was killed and 24 people were injured when what was most likely an unexploded ordnance went off during a school hiking trip near the border with

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UK PM Burnham says Iran's IRGC likely behind RAF Fairford incident

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that a suspected plot targeting the RAF Fairford air base in Britain was "highly likely" to have been

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Model blitz at Paris motor show as Europe-China rivalry heats up

Europe's car industry fought back against rising Chinese competition at the Paris car show on Monday with a wave of new model launches and

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Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food

Hackers raised the temperature of refrigerators and freezers at hundreds of French supermarkets to as high as 50 degrees Celsius (

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Oil rallies, sending dollar higher on expectations of higher US rates

Oil prices climbed on Monday as attacks on Saudi Arabia overshadowed hopes for supply improvements, and expectations for higher US

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Sixty countries back declaration opposing strait tolls

Sixty countries supported a declaration on Monday pledging to work to preserve freedom of navigation and opposing the introduction of tolls through straits used for

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Moroccan navy vessels entered Spanish waters during Ceuta crisis, Sanchez says

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday that Moroccan naval vessels entered Spanish waters off Ceuta without permission after late July's mass migrant crossing

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China gloom hits LVMH, dims hopes of luxury revival

Luxury bellwether LVMH on Monday reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter sales as a sharp deterioration in Chinese consumer mood

Europe

Burnham says Russian meddling in Europe shows need for closer UK-EU ties as he seeks a Brexit reset

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russia's attempts to meddle in European politics highlight why Britain must strengthen ties with the European Union

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European tour says anyone signing with LIV Golf need not apply to play both circuits

The European tour is sending an ultimatum to LIV Golf players — us or them

Europe

NATO general sets out tough military response to any 'foolish' Russian attack

NATO's top commander warned Russia on Monday that his forces would destroy "anything and everything" involved in any attack if

Asia|Europe|US

Europe set for another year of high gas prices as reserves hit lows

European households and industries face at least another year of high gas prices, even if the Iran war is resolved and winter proves mild, as the continent will

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Germany's debt-to-GDP ratio expected to rise to 78.25% in 2030

Germany's debt is expected to rise to reach 78.25% of gross domestic product in 2030, the country's stability council, which coordinates federal and state finances, said on

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Indian opposition marches to Supreme Court, seeks suspension of voter list changes

Thousands of opposition demonstrators marched to India's Supreme Court on Monday and petitioned it against a

Arts|Europe

NATO commander says the alliance does not want war but is 'ready to fight tonight'

NATO's top military commander says the alliance is "ready to fight tonight" if attacked

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Ukraine says EU set to open next accession stages after Kyiv passes minority rights law

Ukraine expects the European Union to approve opening the second and third stages of its accession talks on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Monday.

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Germany's fragile coalition hit by labour minister's resignation

Germany's labour minister and co-head of the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) quit unexpectedly on Monday, adding to uncertainty around

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Police swooped on Renoir theft suspects fearing second museum heist, prosecutor says

French police accelerated the arrest of suspects in a theft of two Renoir paintings after one of the alleged thieves visited another museum, raising fears of an

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French police detain student suspected of shooting the principal and a teacher at his school

French police have detained a 14-year-old suspected of shooting his middle school principal and a teacher

Arts|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

China's carmakers export more as EU caps hybrid vehicle imports at 350,000 a year

China's passenger car exports have surged 64% in September compared to the same month in 2025, according to an industry association

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DNA and vehicle-tracking help French investigators recover stolen Renoirs and makes arrests

DNA left on a painting cover has helped investigators recover two stolen Renoirs and uncover plans for another heist, according to a French prosecutor

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US threatens to suspend intel sharing, weapons purchases if Ukraine continues Russia energy strikes, sources say

US threatens to suspend intel sharing, weapons purchases if Ukraine continues Russia energy strikes, sources say

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South Africa police deputy chief quits amid corruption and sex offense claims

South Africa's suspended deputy police head, Shadrack Sibiya, has resigned amid allegations of corruption and sexual offenses

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Fire destroys French capital's 'Enfants Rouges' covered food market

A fire tore through Paris' oldest covered food market in the early hours of Monday, authorities said, destroying the historic site popular with tourists.

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Germany faces 'shadow war' that goes beyond Cold War threats, minister warns

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt warned on Monday that Germany faced a "shadow war" more far-reaching than the Cold War, and said the threat underscored the need

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China's $7.5 billion EU hybrid boom faces new curbs under China-EU deal

China's deal to curb hybrid vehicle exports to the European Union is set to deal a fresh blow to electric vehicle makers that ramped up hybrid shipments exempt

Europe|Political|World

NATO commander Grynkewich warns Russia attack would be 'utterly futile'

NATO's top commander bluntly warned Russia on Monday that his forces would destroy "anything and everything" involved in any attack if Moscow was "foolish enough" to launch

Europe

Patriot interceptor deliveries to Poland will be delayed, top general says

Deliveries of some US weapons systems to Poland are set to be delayed, including interceptors for the Patriot air defence system, Polish army operational commander General

Business|Economy|Europe

EU eyes December trade initiatives after China car import deal

The European Commission is set to lay out potential trade defence measures in December designed to rein in its trade deficit with China and reduce its reliance on the

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EU sanctions nearly 1,600 Russian people and firms linked to drone and missile parts

The European Union has imposed sanctions on nearly 1,600 Russian individuals and companies linked to Russia’s arms industry

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Heavy police presence calms tensions after Poland school attacks, Tusk says

A mass deployment of police to Polish schools has helped calm tensions, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, after three stabbing attacks in four days

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The races that will decide control of the US Senate

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Germany's Social Democrats to re-elect full leadership after labour minister's resignation

Germany's Social Democrats will re-elect their entire leadership at a party congress around the turn of the year after labour minister and co-chair Baerbel Bas resigned, co-

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INWIT investors line up financing for possible take-private, sources say

The leading shareholders in INWIT are arranging the financing for a potential take-private deal of Italy's largest

Europe|Political|World

EU adopts nearly 1,600 new sanctions listings targeting Russia

European Union foreign ministers have adopted nearly 1,600 new sanctions listings targeting Russia's military-industrial complex, the bloc's foreign policy chief, Kaja

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Volkswagen deliveries post steepest drop in more than four years as China weakness deepens

German automaker Volkswagen reported a 14.3% decline in global deliveries in the third quarter on Monday, its sharpest drop in more than four years, as weakness in China, its

Europe|Political

Germany's SPD party names Alexander Schweitzer new labour minister

Alexander Schweitzer, head of the Social Democrats' parliamentary group in the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate, will become federal labour minister, succeeding Baerbel

Europe|Political|World

UK PM Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote, although his office later stated that Moscow failed to influence the

Asia|Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

German finance minister cancels India trip amid Berlin turmoil

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has canceled the India leg of his Asia trip this week, his ministry said on Monday, citing "current developments" in an emailed

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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, adding to streak of weapons tests

South Korea’s military says North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, adding to a recent streak in weapons demonstrations

Economy|Environment|Europe|Science

EU eyes COP31 climate deal to accelerate CO2 cuts, document shows

The European Union will use next month's COP31 climate summit to push for agreement on a "package" of efforts to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions heating

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance

China home car sales downturn continues, exports retain momentum

China's domestic car sales extended their decline for a 12th successive month, while exports remained a key growth driver as automakers looked overseas to cushion the

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Hurricane Simon pounds resorts and vulnerable towns along Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Simon pounds Mexico’s Pacific coast as a Category 3 storm

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139 migrants, including children, die after boat capsizes off Djibouti

At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died after a boat with 305 on board capsized off the coast of Djibouti in east Africa, the International Organization for Migration said

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Man injured after being struck by ICE vehicle while fleeing on foot during enforcement operation, officials say

Man injured after being struck by ICE vehicle while fleeing on foot during enforcement operation, officials say

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Polish police detain man over threat to PM and defence minister

Polish police have detained a man suspected of planning an attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, the Interior Minister said on

Business|Europe|Technology

Stellantis bets on small affordable EVs for European comeback

Stellantis heads into Paris Motor Show with a message it hopes customers, investors and dealers are ready to hear: after

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After oil increasingly left the Gulf, Iran is trying to regain its stranglehold on shipping

After oil increasingly left the Gulf, Iran is trying to regain its stranglehold on shipping

Election|Europe|Political

UK prime minister say it is 'clear' Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it's clear that Russia interfered with Britain’s vote to leave the European Union

Europe|World

Trump announces Ukraine energy ceasefire with Russia, surprising Zelenskiy

US President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Sunday that he said

Crime|Europe|Political

Polish police arrest a man suspected of planning to attack Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Polish authorities have arrested a man suspected of threatening and planning to attack Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Business|Economy|Europe

Volkswagen CEO says transformation is 'shared responsibility' in appeal to EU

Volkswagen chief Oliver Blume expects European policymakers to create the framework needed to make the German automaker's restructuring a success, he said on

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What’s next for the investigation into sexual assault allegations at Cornell

What’s next for the investigation into sexual assault allegations at Cornell

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Trump sticks with tariffs even as US voters turn against them before the midterms

President Donald Trump shows no signs of budging from a trade policy that many Americans don't like as the midterm elections loom

Election|Europe|Political

Czech opposition outpaced the ruling party in first round of Senate election

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's political group is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in the Czech Republic’s Senate elections

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Trump says Ukraine should get a new leader as he spars with Zelensky over US-Russia diesel deal

Trump says Ukraine should get a new leader as he spars with Zelensky over US-Russia diesel deal

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Environment|Europe|MidEast

Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide, 5 missing

Nepali authorities urged villagers on Sunday to move to safer places after a flood in a river in the central part of the country swept away several houses

Europe|Sports

Wild 11-goal second half in Swedish soccer league game that was scoreless at halftime

One of the wildest second halves of a game in soccer history hardly seemed likely with the score 0-0 at halftime between two midtable teams in the Swedish league

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Polish leader says school attacks were fueled by online glorification of violence

Prime Minister Donald Tusk says recent attacks at Polish schools are “spontaneous acts” fueled by the online glorification of violence

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US military says it disabled cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockade

The US military said on Saturday it had disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the ship's crew ignored warnings and attempted to run a naval blockade against

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Houthi strike on Saudi airport kills 12, worst attack on kingdom in a decade

At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 wounded in an attack on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday, the deadliest in the

Europe|Political|World

Trump calls for replacing Ukraine's Zelenskiy in tussle over diesel deal with Russia

US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Ukraine to replace its leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy and railed against Ukraine's attacks on Russian

Arts|Crime|Europe|US

Shooting leaves 9 dead including suspect in Erie, Pennsylvania, police say

Authorities say a man killed eight people including a pregnant woman, children and other relatives at his home in Erie, Pennsylvania

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Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at UK wildlife park

Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at UK wildlife park

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Multiple people killed, including 2 children, in reported mass shooting in northern Pennsylvania

Multiple people killed, including 2 children, in reported mass shooting in northern Pennsylvania

Celebrity|Europe|Sports

Portugal suspends Ronaldo and initiates disciplinary proceedings after walkout

The Portuguese soccer federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for walking out on the team and initiated disciplinary proceedings

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A third school attack in less than a week shakes Poland

Police say a woman wounded three people at a school in Warsaw, Poland

Arts|Education|Europe|Health

Three injured in Poland's third youth stabbing attack in four days

Three people were injured in a stabbing attack at a further education college in Warsaw on Saturday, police said, the latest in a series of incidents that have stoked

Arts|Business|Europe|Finance|World

Major Saudi conferences to proceed, organisers say, despite deadly airport attack

The organisers of two major Saudi energy and investment conferences said their events will go ahead this month and reassured

Economy|Europe|Political

EU's Irish presidency wants 8% cut to proposed 2028-2034 budget plan

The Irish EU presidency proposed on Saturday an 8% cut in the European Commission's budget plan for the period 2028 to 2034 to €1.6

Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Germany sticks to Russia sanctions after Trump announcement on diesel

Germany said on Saturday it would maintain sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine following US President Donald Trump's announcement that his administration had

Economy|Europe|Political

Germany's firewall against the far-right AfD feels the heat

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's warning this week that extremism was entering Germany's parliamentary system was the latest in a series of

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Trump takes suit against Hillary Clinton over 2016 election to Supreme Court

President Donald Trump asked the US Supreme Court on Friday to revive his dismissed lawsuit against his 2016 Democratic rival Hillary Clinton accusing her of

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Hegseth wants America to watch a firing squad execution. It’s drawing backlash

Hegseth wants America to watch a firing squad execution. It’s drawing backlash

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Justice Department won't enforce registration rules on silencers and certain guns after court ruling

The Justice Department has moved to allow more people to purchase firearm suppressors — known as silencers — short-barreled rifles and other certain guns without registering them with the federal government following a court ruling that struck down provisions of a key law

Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court, hours after former judge wins Nobel

US President Donald Trump's administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court on Friday, hours after one of its

Africa|Europe

Moroccan king says migration cooperation model with Spain hit limit

King Mohammed VI said on Friday that Morocco's efforts to curb irregular migration had produced "concrete results," but that the current cooperation model

Europe|Technology

Moldova to change laws to produce arms for itself, parliament head says

Moldova's pro-European government intends to press for changes in legislation to allow for the production of weapons, but needs them for its own defence

Europe|Finance|Science|Technology

EU tech chief says bloc 'well equipped' to fend off rogue AI risk

European Union rules setting guardrails on AI use adopted by the bloc two years ago are more than capable of tackling rogue agents, EU tech chief Henna

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Opinion|World

Israel's scorn of Nobel Peace Prize laureate highlights its combative relationship with UN bodies

The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay has highlighted longstanding tensions between Israel and global institutions pledged to uphold international law

Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast

UAE says Omani flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv flight

An Omani flydubai co-pilot had intended to seize a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and crash it into a terminal at Israel's

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Republicans once raced to embrace Trump. Their debate answers tell a different story now

Republican nominees for Senate, the U.S. House and governor’s offices across the country are sidestepping President Trump or openly distancing themselves as they debate Democratic opponents before Election Day

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EU and China strike interim trade deal that could cut Chinese hybrid exports, EU envoy says

China and the European Union have reached a broad initial agreement to ease trade tensions

Europe|Political|World

ICC urges members to make sure it can continue despite US sanctions

The International Criminal Court on Friday strongly rejected the sanctions imposed on it by the US government and called on its member states to make sure it can continue

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro falls, set for fifth straight weekly drop as oil prices rise

The euro was poised for a fifth straight weekly drop on Friday, with early gains fading as oil prices erased earlier declines, but recent selling

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Friend of suspected FBI data thief says he warned 'crazy' teen not to hack bureau

A friend of the suspected thief of a massive cache of personal data from the FBI says he begged the teenager not to do it.

Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Two men arrested at UK airbase used by US released on bail

British counter-terrorism police said on Friday that two Latvian men who were arrested on Thursday inside a Royal Air Force base in eastern England that is used by US forces

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FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau's jobs portal

The FBI has arrested an accused co-conspirator of the hacking group ShinyHunters

Arts|Europe|Interview

Who’s afraid of a 6-hour documentary about exiled Russian journalists?

Julia Loktev has released a new documentary, “My Undesirable Friends: Part II — Exile,” capturing the lives of Russian journalists who fled the country after Russia invaded Ukraine

Europe|Travel

EU aviation body widens Saudi airspace warning after Houthi strikes

Europe's EASA aviation safety body said on Friday it had expanded the area of Saudi Arabian airspace where it recommended airlines not to operate, after Yemen's

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EU commissioner says recent Turkish actions widen gap with its EU membership goal

Turkey is moving further away from its objective of joining the European Union because of its recent efforts to crack down on the LGBTQ+ community

Education|Europe

Protesters clash with police in Brussels as unions and students march

A small group of protesters clashed with police in Brussels on Friday as union members, joined by hundreds of students, marched as part

Business|Economy|Europe

China, EU strike deal to halve Chinese hybrid exports

China and the European Union have reached a deal that could cut Chinese exports of hybrid cars to the bloc by more than half, European Trade Commissioner Maros

Europe|Science|Technology

Russian satellite activity raises concerns for Starlink, German space commander says

The shadowing of a Western satellite supporting Ukraine by a cluster of Russian military satellites earlier this year demonstrates

Business|Economy|Europe

EU antitrust regulators to decide on UniCredit's Commerzbank deal by November 16

Italian bank UniCredit has sought EU antitrust approval for its takeover of German peer Commerzbank, with regulators setting a November 16 deadline for

Europe|Political|Technology

Berlin rejects claim it dropped Franco-German tank project

Germany on Friday dismissed remarks by the head of the French armed forces who said Berlin had decided to quit a troubled Franco-German tank project.

Arts|Europe

Renoir paintings stolen from Riviera museum recovered, six people arrested

Two Renoir paintings worth millions of dollars that were stolen from a museum on the French Riviera a month ago have been recovered and six suspects have been arrested, the

Economy|Environment|Europe|Science

In parched Hungary, volunteers build their own dams to hold onto vanishing water

In a bone-dry valley in Hungary, forest workers and volunteers piled up terraces of logs and deadwood, hoping to catch any

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How Texas landowners are fighting back against Trump's border wall

The Trump administration is pushing forward with a $46 billion border wall from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico

Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology

What is the International Criminal Court?

South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, who was awarded the Nobel peace prize on Friday, has been a judge on several international courts,

Economy|Europe|Political

Polish parliamentary committee says central bank chief should face State Tribunal

A Polish parliamentary committee has recommended that central bank governor Adam Glapinski be brought before the State Tribunal to answer accusations of constitutional

Economy|Education|Europe

French student protesters vow to keep up their fight after scoring first win

French student unions vowed on Friday to keep up protests after scoring what they called their first win in a campaign that is

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UK's King Charles pays for younger brother Andrew's mansion repairs

Britain's King Charles provided £1.5 million ($1.98 million) to help settle repair costs on the mansion where his younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, lived before he

Asia|Education|Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo approves Tagle as first Asian dean of Catholic cardinals

Pope Leo approved Filipino Cardinal Luis Tagle's election as the dean of the Catholic Church's college of cardinals, the Vatican said on Friday, in

Arts|Education|Europe

UN's Turk calls Nobel award 'collective win' for human rights and justice

The UN human rights chief said on Friday that Navi Pillay's Nobel Prize was a collective win for human rights and for all those seeking justice and accountability, including

Business|Crime|Europe|Food

Tuscan winemaker Antinori sees red after $6 million theft

Thieves stole around 30,000 bottles of premium wine worth about €5 million ($5.8 million) from a Marchesi Antinori warehouse in Tuscany, Italy's largest family-run winemaker

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Baltimore anti-violence official advocated for early release of man charged in child's killing

Baltimore anti-violence official advocated for early release of man charged in child's killing

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King Charles III paid $2 million to cover cost of ex-Prince Andrew's departure from Windsor estate

King Charles III has paid 1.5 million pounds to cover costs owed by his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, after Andrew was forced to leave a crown-owned home near Windsor Castle

Business|Europe|Sports

NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander takes stake in Spanish soccer giant Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid says NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the Spanish top-flight club's ownership group

Arts|Crime|Europe

2 Renoir paintings stolen from a French museum have been found, 6 arrested

Two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France have been found

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Carlyle drops out of race for Lukoil international assets

US private equity firm Carlyle Group said on Friday it was no longer actively pursuing a deal to acquire international assets of Russia's second-largest oil producer Lukoil,

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Europe Inc heads for another quarter of strong profits, defying global gloom

Major European companies are expected to report substantially higher third-quarter earnings, defying a challenging backdrop in global markets as borrowing costs in some of the

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European stocks eke out weekly gain as oil, yields ease; SpaceX spectrum deal hits telecoms

European stocks recovered on Friday as oil prices and bond yields eased on hopes of a pause in the Middle East war, while telecom stocks slid

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Palestinians set to delay legislative elections due to worsening conditions, letter says

Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh has informed France that a Palestinian legislative election planned for November 28 will be postponed, possibly

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SpaceX spectrum deal sends Deutsche Telekom shares falling 7%

Shares of Deutsche Telekom were on track for their worst trading day in more than three years on Friday, after SpaceX on Thursday announced an agreement to buy a nationwide low-band

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UK's Prince Harry says he fell into depression as he weighed royal future

Britain's Prince Harry fell into depression when he took a break from royal duties in 2019 before he formally stepped down, he told a videocast about grief, where he also

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Trump envoy kept financial ties to firm behind $15 billion Hormuz-bypass oil pipeline plan

Thomas Barrack, a top US diplomat in the Middle East, advocated for a firm run by his business partner to take part in the development of an oil pipeline from

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There’s still one beautiful Southern European country with delicious food, great wine and no tourist crowds

There’s still one beautiful Southern European country with delicious food, great wine and no tourist crowds

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Everton up for sale after US owner says it is exploring investment options

Premier League club Everton is on the market again after U.S. owner the Friedkin Group announced it is exploring investment options and a potential sale

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Italy industrial output dives unexpectedly in August

Italian industrial output unexpectedly fell 1.3% in August from the previous month after a 0.6% rise in July, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Friday, a far weaker

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Spanish right-wing parties keep solid lead ahead of November election, polls show

Spain's centre-right People's Party and far-right Vox were on track to win a combined parliamentary majority in a snap general election called by the ruling Socialists for

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South Africa withdraws asylum directive after anti-migrant violence

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs said on Friday it had withdrawn a directive allowing the intake of asylum applications, a day after anti-migrant protests

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Record Chinese turnout puts European carmakers under pressure at Paris show

A record 20 Chinese car brands will descend on next week's Paris Motor

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Firmus $5 billion float failure deals blow to Australia's shrinking share market

The collapse of Nvidia-backed data centre operator Firmus' $5 billion IPO is a blow to Australia's capital markets which are already facing a shrinking pool

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Wealthy French quit failing state schools squeezed by pensions and austerity

Clemence Remy moved to the French city of Nantes in 2020 and enrolled her two girls in the local state school.

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Glencore sees electrification trend driving strong uptake for Australia listing

Glencore expects strong demand from investors seeking exposure to trend toward electrification when it lists in Australia next week, CEO Gary Nagle said

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Ukraine fortifies its filling stations against Russian attacks

Sand-filled blast barriers and concrete shelters are multiplying at filling stations in Ukraine in a push by retailers to fortify their networks as Russia

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Prison riot in Mexico's violence-plagued Sinaloa state kills 10 and leaves 16 injured

Mexican officials say a deadly riot broke out during family visiting hours at a prison in the violence-plagued state of Sinaloa

Europe

Former German Chancellor Schroeder celebrates Putin's birthday at president's home

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder helped celebrate Russian President Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday at the leader's home, the Kremlin said on Thursday.

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New York City man shot in car with child present by ICE agents, mayor says

US immigration agents shot and wounded a man on Thursday in his car with a child present in the Marble Hill neighborhood of New York City,

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Explosions heard in Saudi capital and Riyadh airport, and other Mideast developments

Explosions have been heard in Saudi Arabia's capital and at the Riyadh airport where flights were halted

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Trial in killings of 3 foreign surfers in Mexico nears verdict

The trial of three men accused of killing two Australian brothers and their American friend during a 2024 surfing trip to Mexico is near a verdict

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Federal budget deficit climbs to $2 trillion as fiscal jitters multiply

Federal budget deficit climbs to $2 trillion as fiscal jitters multiply

Europe

Witkoff, Kushner to meet Ukrainians for talks on the war, says US source

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet Ukrainian representatives on Friday in Miami to discuss new ideas and try to produce a unified

Education|Europe

Massive demonstrations. Injured teenagers. French students say they’re just getting started.

Massive demonstrations. Injured teenagers. French students say they’re just getting started.

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EU exec rejects Greek, Italian requests for more fiscal rules flexibility

The European Commission pushed back on Thursday against Italian and Greek requests to grant euro zone governments more fiscal leeway related to higher inflation caused by

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Man with a gun and knife is fatally shot by security at Nashville federal courthouse, police say

Police say a man armed with a pistol and a knife was fatally shot by a security officer inside the federal courthouse in Nashville, Tennessee

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Failed executions troubled other states before Christa Pike. Here's what happened

Christa Pike, who has regained consciousness and is speaking a week Tennessee failed to execute her, is believed to be the only person to survive after receiving lethal injection drugs during an execution

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French students keep up protest pressure with some demonstrations hit by violence

French teenagers blockaded some high schools and marched through cities on Thursday in the latest wave of nationwide protests

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Police fire tear gas at barricaded Paris high school as student protests show no sign of ending

Students in northeastern Paris gathered Thursday to protest outside a high school, with police responding using tear gas

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'Let's sit down, marry, let's go to the ER': Groom carries bride to altar after she suffers stroke on wedding day

'Let's sit down, marry, let's go to the ER': Groom carries bride to altar after she suffers stroke on wedding day

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Houthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital as witness reports evacuation

A witness says explosions have rocked Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, including a blast at the international airport

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Armenia, Azerbaijan discuss stepping up search for war missing

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday he had discussed with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stepping up efforts to find people missing from decades of

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Venezuela's Maduro charged in US with ordering torture of opponents, Americans

US prosecutors on Thursday charged ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiring to torture political opponents and

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US Army report cites 'systematic failures' in fatal 2025 helicopter jet collision that killed 67

A US Army investigative report into the collision of an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Nicolás Maduro and his wife face new charges over alleged torture of Americans

Nicolás Maduro and his wife face new charges over alleged torture of Americans

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NBA, FIBA reiterate plan for new Europe league whether EuroLeague merger happens or not

The NBA and FIBA are still hoping to merge with the EuroLeague despite an initial rejection this week

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Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charge man with terrorism after they say he planned to target the Mall of America

Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charge man with terrorism after they say he planned to target the Mall of America

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Turkey says Russia, Ukraine increasing attacks in Black Sea ahead of winter

Intensifying attacks by Russia and Ukraine ahead of the winter are further endangering navigational safety in the Black Sea, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan

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Rubio says war in Ukraine is at a dangerous stalemate

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that Russia's war in Ukraine is at a dangerous stalemate and the United States will keep working toward a

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Attack risks rise for tankers as Iran vows to block more Hormuz routes

Tankers are facing a higher risk of attacks and intimidation as they try to get critical shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran

Crime|Europe

European intelligence services weigh possible fallout after German ex-spy chief's arrest

European intelligence services are trying to find out whether secret information was compromised by former German spy chief August Hanning and

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Syria calls for independent probe into sinking of ship in Black Sea

Syria called on the International Maritime Organization and Bulgarian authorities on Thursday to conduct an independent investigation into the sinking of a cargo ship in the Black

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Trump stumps for embattled Texas Senate candidate at raucous rally

Trump stumps for embattled Texas Senate candidate at raucous rally

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Poland's second school knife attack in two days kills one, raises copycat fears

A 15-year-old former pupil wearing a helmet-mounted camera killed one employee and injured two others at a Polish

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Royal Navy sailor appears in court on charges of spying for Russia

A Royal Navy sailor has appeared in a London court facing charges of spying for Russia

Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB to hike rates again in December as inflation almost doubles 2% target: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank is expected to hold its deposit rate at 2.50% this month but raise it by 25 basis points in December as inflation runs nearly

Election|Europe|Political

Key points in Italy's new electoral law

Italy's lower house of parliament on Thursday gave final approval to new voting rules ahead of a general election due next year, completing a reform championed by Prime

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UK 10-year borrowing costs rise to 19-year high after oil prices jump

British long-term borrowing costs hit fresh multi-decade highs on Thursday as part of a global bond selloff driven by a sharp rise in oil prices triggered by attacks on

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Italy launches EU-backed probe into Microsoft-owned gaming companies

Italy's antitrust authority said on Thursday it had launched a probe into several Microsoft-owned video-game makers over their use of virtual currencies. 

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Rubio says US pressure on NATO allies to boost defense spending is 'not hostile'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says U.S. pressure for NATO allies to increase defense spending isn't hostile

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain says consulate in Jerusalem to remain open as a UK mission

British foreign minister Ed Miliband said on Thursday its Consulate General building in East Jerusalem, ordered to close by Israel, would remain open as an independent and

Europe|Political

Berlin's Left Party, SPD and Greens agree exploratory coalition talks, reports say

Germany's Left Party, the centre-left SPD and the Greens have agreed on measures to address antisemitic incidents, clearing a key hurdle to the start of exploratory coalition talks

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A British man is bailed after his arrest in security incident at a US-run military base in England

Authorities have released a 22-year-old British man on bail after his arrest on suspicion of plotting a terror attack at a U.S.-run military air base in England

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Latest suspect in RAF Fairford airbase plot released on bail

British police said on Thursday a 22-year-old British man, the seventh person to be arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts as part of an investigation into a

Economy|Europe

Evicted 87-year-old who became a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis has died

Evicted 87-year-old who became a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis has died

Economy|Europe

ECB's Wunsch pushes back on proposal to increase bank charges

European Central Bank policymaker Pierre Wunsch pushed back on a proposal to increase charges on commercial banks, warning that it could hurt the credibility of future

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With inflation risks to upside, ECB may need to hike more, Dolenc says

The European Central Bank may have to keep raising interest rates given an abundance of upside inflation risks but the timing and size of any move remain

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Drones, explosions and soldiers in bulldozers: surrounded by Israelis in Lebanon's 'model town'

Dodging the broken glass carpeting her home in southern Lebanon, Mariam al-Yaghi exited onto her upper balcony

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Dutch firm uses AI to help drone systems 'talk' on Ukraine's battlefield

A high-velocity drone launched at a disused Dutch airbase by the North Sea roars through the clouds and intercepts

Economy|Europe

Le Pen lifting retirement age is key to French bond yields, RBC BlueBay strategist says

How far French borrowing costs rise will depend on whether presidential candidates, above all far-right frontrunner Marine Le Pen,

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Deloitte fined £6.05 million in UK over audits of transport operator Go-Ahead Group

Accounting firm Deloitte has been fined £6.05 million ($7.98 million) over its audits of transport operator Go-Ahead Group for the financial years between 2016 and 2020,

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What's happening with Britain's Jerusalem consulate?

Britain said on Thursday its nearly 200-year-old consulate in Jerusalem would continue operating on a smaller scale and be renamed as the "UK Mission" in the city, after Israel

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British diplomats to remain at scaled-down mission in Jerusalem

Britain and Israel announced on Thursday that the nearly 200-year-old British diplomatic mission in Jerusalem would

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Thai central bank in no rush to raise rates, governor says

Thailand's central bank chief said on Thursday there is no rush to raise interest rates and monetary policy could not address structural issues constraining economic growth.

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BYD exec says biggest challenge to expansion is geopolitics

The number one challenge to expansion for BYD is geopolitics, Stella Li, BYD's ​executive vice president, said on Thursday, months after the Chinese company's chairman

Economy|Europe|Political

German coalition affirms reform agenda amid 'historic test' for democracy

Senior members of Germany's governing coalition have vowed to quickly implement reforms, according to a message to lawmakers seen by Reuters on Thursday, as the government

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Gruesome injuries throw spotlight on France's policing of high school protests

Thousands of young people have been arrested in France during protests demanding better school funding, drawing criticism that police tactics are excessively violent and are politicizing young protesters

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German exports fall in August, pointing to weak third quarter

German exports fell unexpectedly in August due to a sharp decline in shipments to the United States, showing that momentum in the euro zone's largest economy is

Arts|Europe

People in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town risk 'road of death' to get food

Trapped and facing starvation, residents of the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine risk their lives to travel for hours by foot and

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Japanese PM Takaichi's campaign to shed reflationist image needs substance behind the speeches

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration is ramping up efforts to shed its growth and easy money image through changes in

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Disaster relief funding is creeping into Trump's midterm rhetoric. Critics say it has no place there

President Donald Trump has turned emergency relief into a campaign talking point as a major hurricane approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast

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Workers who said they were exploited while building US consulate in Milan agree to record payout

Foreign workers building the new U.S. consulate in Milan have signed agreements securing payouts for alleged labor abuses

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FBI arrests man for plotting mass shooting at Mall of America

The FBI has arrested an 18-year-old man who had been plotting to carry out a mass shooting at the Mall of America near Minneapolis in the name of

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Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died in hospital

María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Madrid home sparked protests across Spain, has died

Education|Europe|Political

French mayor caught in viral video clash says student protesters 'could be my children'

In a video that has gone viral on social media, Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of the French town of Saint-Denis, stands facing police at a march in

Business|Europe|Sports

EuroLeague teams reject NBA offer to merge into a single Europe operation

EuroLeague basketball owners have rejected a formal offer from the NBA to merge into a single European operation following a meeting in Italy, Barcelona has confirmed

Europe|Political|World

Spanish woman whose eviction ignited housing protests dies at 87

Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Spanish woman whose dramatic eviction last month sparked mass housing protests that led to an early

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Venezuela's Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, official says

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are expected to face new criminal charges in the United States over

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Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike is “angry and confused” after surviving an attempt to execute her in Tennessee

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FBI says it stopped a Mall of America terror attack by a teen after agents sold him an assault rifle

The FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teenager after agents supplied him with an assault rifle

Europe|Political|World

Rubio, in Athens, ties ancient values to 'America First'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday urged Western nations to embrace the ancient Greek values of "heroism, honor, and duty", tying the ideals to

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German F-35 jet lands at Ebbing Air National Guard Base for pilot training program

German F-35 jet lands at Ebbing Air National Guard Base for pilot training program