Today: November 03, 2026
Today: November 03, 2026

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Arts|Europe

Spanish minister refuses to resign over second major train crash on his watch

Spain's transport minister on Friday rejected calls for his resignation over the second train accident on his watch to cause mass

Asia|Europe|Political|World

Swiss foreign minister discusses security issues with North Korea

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said on Friday that he had discussed security challenges affecting European and Asian nations with North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe

Europe|Health|Travel|World

Two men dead, baby critically ill after migrant boat reaches Spain's El Hierro island

Two men were found dead aboard a migrant boat that reached Spain's Canary Islands early on Friday after departing from Gambia, and a baby was airlifted to hospital in a

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Vote Republican, or else: How Trump is dangling government help on the campaign trail

President Donald Trump is signaling to states that his administration may be far less likely to help if their voters put Democrats in power on Election Day

Europe|Travel

‘This can’t keep happening’: How divorced military spouses get trapped in foreign countries

‘This can’t keep happening’: How divorced military spouses get trapped in foreign countries

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When US midterm results are contested, Congress has final say

Some of Tuesday’s US midterm races may take weeks to clear recounts and court challenges, but ultimately the Senate and House of Representatives decide

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China's Xi, Swiss president praise trade deal that boosts access

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Swiss President Guy Parmelin hailed an upgraded trade agreement between the two countries on Friday, which bucks a broader global shift

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Europe's economy brushes off energy shock from Iran war, shows moderate growth in Q3

Europe’s economy persevered with moderate growth in the third quarter despite higher oil prices from the US-Iran war, as gross domestic product increased by 0.4% over the quarter before

Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB policymakers bring rate hike debate into the open

The European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates further to counter high inflation and prevent it from spiralling into wages, ECB policymakers said on Friday,

Europe|Political|World

Irish government to scope out possibility of unity with Northern Ireland for first time

Ireland will set up a government body that would for the first time undertake research and preparations for the possibility of future unity with British-run Northern Ireland

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro zone growth beats projections but headwinds mount

The euro zone economy grew faster than predicted last quarter, displaying exceptional resilience to headwinds from expensive energy, even as surging

Crime|Europe

Slovak prosecutor reopens probe into fighter jet donation to Ukraine

Slovakia's top prosecutor ordered on Friday a new probe into the donation of MiG-29 fighter jets and air defence systems to Ukraine by the country's previous government, restarting

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Hong Kong fire exposes entrenched triad networks in building renovation industry

A deadly fire at a Hong Kong housing estate has exposed how bid-rigging networks linked to criminal gangs exploited weaknesses in the city's lucrative

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‘We just have to bother the crap out of these people’: How the GOP is confronting its voter enthusiasm deficit

‘We just have to bother the crap out of these people’: How the GOP is confronting its voter enthusiasm deficit

Europe|World

Russia, Ukraine say Oleshky demining operations complete, humanitarian operation to proceed

Russia and Ukraine said on Thursday that demining operations around the Russian-held town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine had been completed and that an operation to bring aid and

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Germany's Merz to relay Asian partners' protectionism concerns to Brussels

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday he would relay to Brussels concerns voiced by key Asian trading partners that the EU's "Made in Europe" initiatives risk

Economy|Europe

Inflation dips in key German states in October, pointing to national fall

Inflation fell in several key German states in October, preliminary data showed on Friday, suggesting Germany's national inflation rate could also decrease this month.

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Yemen's Houthis deny launching drone after coalition reports interception in Mecca region

Yemen's Houthis denied launching any attack towards Saudi Arabia on Friday, after the Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by the group over

Arts|Election|Europe|Opinion

French centrists' feuding increases odds of Le Pen-Melenchon runoff

Infighting has broken out among centrist candidates for France's presidential race, splitting the

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Capgemini raises 2026 guidance as AI push brings work to IT consultants

French IT consulting firm Capgemini raised its 2026 guidance for the second time this year after its third-quarter revenue grew 12%, in the strongest signal yet that the rush to

Business|Economy|Europe

Earnings give European auto stocks respite as China reshapes the industry

Shares in Europe's traditional automakers got a boost from earnings this week, but a full recovery remains elusive as

Arts|Economy|Europe

UK house price growth slows to lowest since January 2024

British annual house price growth slowed to its weakest since January 2024 in October, as the impact of rising market interest rates dampened appetite from buyers, monthly

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French output shrinks and inflation accelerates, leaving economy at standstill, minister says

The French economy unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter, while October inflation accelerated to the highest level since late 2023, due to what Economy Minister Roland Lescure

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Pentagon tells Europeans to cool their rhetoric on Russia, sources say

Pentagon officials have in recent weeks asked several NATO countries to tone down their rhetoric regarding the threat posed by

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ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar minister, discusses civil war and aid access

The Southeast Asian bloc's special envoy met Myanmar's foreign minister during a visit to the country and discussed its civil war and humanitarian access, according to official

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Germany's Merz says EU to shape better offer as global trade order comes under pressure

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that the European Union will take the lead in shaping a better offer when free trade and the rules-based trading order come

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China trade accord with Swiss bucks wider trend towards protectionism

When Chinese President Xi Jinping meets his Swiss counterpart, Guy Parmelin, on Friday, the two will be marking one of the most favourable

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Tokyo core inflation exceeds BOJ target in October

Annual core inflation in Japan's capital well exceeded the central bank's 2% target in October, data showed on Friday, highlighting mounting price pressure

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Justice Department subpoenas California officials in escalation of its scrutiny of elections

The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas to California officials in an escalation of its scrutiny of local election administration

Arts|Europe|MidEast|Political

Putin says Moscow seeks better European ties, conflict will produce no winners

Russia supports any steps aimed at restoring relations with European countries, President Vladimir Putin said late on Thursday, adding the outbreak of any conflict would

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Judge presses the Trump administration for details on its campaign to stop noncitizens from voting

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to identify any state or local officials who received letters seeking their compliance with the government’s efforts to prevent non-U.S. citizens from voting in the midterm election

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ST LNG to decide on US offshore LNG facility by late 2027, company says

ST LNG aims to reach a final investment decision on its $8.2 billion LNG export project by mid- to late 2027, the company's president said on Thursday,

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US promises tariff relief in talks with Audi on Georgia plant, sources say

US President Donald Trump's administration has promised tariff relief to Volkswagen's luxury unit Audi to help secure its $4

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

Russian drone strike kills 14 on Ukrainian rail platform, 6 die in other attacks

A Russian drone strike killed at least 14 people on a crowded rail platform in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday, while

Business|Europe|Finance|Travel

EU pressure on Antigua's 'golden passport' trade threatens budget cushion

Antigua and Barbuda's likely move to end its citizenship-by-investment program under European Union pressure threatens a vital revenue stream for

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French interior minister to deploy 70,000 police for Halloween protests

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said that this Saturday was looking like "a very high risk" day for public order and that he would again deploy 70,000 security forces

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Four killed in crash of Italian helicopter on EU mission in Bosnia

An Italian military helicopter operating with the EU peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina crashed on Thursday, killing four people and injuring 11 others,

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European Central Bank head resigns, allowing EU leaders to choose successor before French election

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign nine months before her term ends

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Police chief says shooting outside Virginia GOP offices has nothing to do with election

Police say a shooting outside the Republican Party of Virginia offices in Richmond Thursday is unrelated to the upcoming midterm elections

Americas|Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Machado pushes for new elections in first news conference since returning to Venezuela

Machado pushes for new elections in first news conference since returning to Venezuela

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Families hold out hope for loved ones missing after deadly Spain train crash

Families are desperately searching for missing loved ones after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain

Asia|Economy|Europe|Political

Spain reckons with second deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election

Spain faces fresh concerns about rail safety after a second high-speed train crash this year killed 69 people

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Yemen's hospitals buckle as fighting escalates

In a hospital in Yemen's Taiz, a 25-year-old pregnant mother of two lay immobilised after a bullet lodged in her spine while she was trapped inside her home without food or

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro edges up versus dollar after ECB holds rates

The euro edged higher on Thursday after the European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged, while the dollar eased against

Business|Europe|Science|Technology

Meta loses appeals against interim measures imposed by French regulators

Meta Platforms has lost its appeals against interim measures imposed by French regulators over media organisations' publishing rights in the Paris Court of

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Mastercard caps strong quarter for card giants as consumer spending holds up

Mastercard on Thursday rounded out a strong quarter for payment networks with a profit beat, as consumer spending held up despite worries over

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Universal Music Q3 subscription revenue growth tops expectations

Universal Music Group reported on Thursday a pick-up in subscription streaming revenue in the third quarter and said pressures on

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Exxon, Chevron cancel executive trips to UAE's ADIPEC, sources say

US oil firms ExxonMobil and Chevron have cancelled plans for their executives to travel to the United Arab Emirates' biggest oil show next week, citing security concerns, two

Election|Europe|Science|Technology

Spanish train crash yet another blow to Sánchez’s government ahead of elections in November

Spanish train crash yet another blow to Sánchez’s government ahead of elections in November

Crime|Election|Europe|Interview|MidEast|Political

Macron accuses French far right of fomenting spread of racism

President Emmanuel Macron has accused far-right politicians including in Marine Le Pen's National Rally of fostering an "atmosphere of

Arts|Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast

Central banks take a breather, though more hikes are to come

Major central banks took a break from interest rate rises this week, but they are by no means done, with energy prices near multi-

Africa|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Travel|World

Fairy chimney rockfall kills two at Turkey's Cappadocia tourist attraction after heavy rain

Two people were killed and one other injured when rocks from a fairy chimney, a volcanic geological formation, fell after heavy rainfall in the popular Turkish resort of 

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Orange unit signs deal to Mistral's latest AI cybersecurity model

French telecom group Orange's digital security arm on Thursday announced a partnership with Mistral AI to equip its products with a cybersecurity variant of the startup's latest AI

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ECB's Lagarde resigns early so she can speak freely on topics beyond monetary policy

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday she had decided to step down eight months before her term was due to expire so that she can speak more

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ECB flags December hike but sees yield rise hitting growth

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged in a well-telegraphed move on Thursday but clearly hinted at another hike

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ECB governors see December hike likely followed by pause, sources say

European Central Bank policymakers expect to increase interest rates in December to fight high, energy-led inflation and then pause as a rise in bond yields is set to

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Swiss assess potential UBS relocation, highlight difficulties

The Swiss government has analysed how UBS would fare if it relocated abroad to escape stricter new capital rules, underlining how seriously officials are

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Spanish train crash death toll rises to 69 in grim search for victims

Rescuers picked through mangled carriages on Thursday in a search for victims of Spain's second fatal high-speed train

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ECB keeps rates unchanged; euro and bond yields fall

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged in a well-telegraphed move on Thursday, and said inflation risks were on the rise from surging energy costs, which

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB's Lagarde steps down, saying she can't remain neutral on world events

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday she would step down early from her position in order to have the

Election|Europe|Political

Serbia's students demand resignations in police, judiciary as they prepare to take power

Serbia's student movement has demanded the resignations from top officials in the police, intelligence and judiciary after their historic election win against Aleksandar Vucic

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Hong Kong's housing minister resigns after fire investigation finds inadequate oversight

Hong Kong leader John Lee apologized Thursday and said his housing secretary resigned after an investigation into the city’s deadliest fire in decades found inadequate regulatory oversight

Europe

Serbia's victorious students call for key state officials to resign, graft probes

The student-led protest movement that unseated Serbia's longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic in a weekend election called on Thursday for the resignation of leading public figures and

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Trump touts projects and payouts on the campaign trail. Many are uncertain

US President Donald Trump has touted billions of dollars in new factories, energy projects and jobs while campaigning for Republicans

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As criminal networks spread in Latin America, Quito is new battleground

For years, the neighborhood watch group in the working-class area of Solanda in Ecuadorean capital Quito had patrolled their nighttime streets armed

Economy|Europe|Finance

Christine Lagarde: The outsider who led the ECB her way

Christine Lagarde's decision to step down early as European Central Bank president ends an eventful seven years at an institution she

Arts|Europe|MidEast|World

In Lebanese village near Israeli troops, farmers brave danger to harvest their olives

In a field overlooking a lush valley in southern Lebanon, residents of the village of Zibqin balanced on branches

Election|Europe|Political

Spain's deadly train crash adds new complication to Sanchez reelection campaign

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez had hoped to ride a wave of public anger over the eviction of an octogenarian, who later died

Crime|Europe|Health|World

Girl, 8, injured in wolf attack at German zoo

Girl, 8, injured in wolf attack at German zoo

Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB President Lagarde resigns effective Feb 7

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde had resigned and will step down on February 7, the ECB said in a statement on Thursday.

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Ship sinks off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast after being hit by drones

A Liberian-flagged vessel that was hit by drones off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast has sunk, the local maritime administration said on Thursday

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance

Volkswagen posts $6.5 billion quarterly loss as China slump, Porsche writedown weigh on bottom line

Volkswagen has posted a $6.5 billion after-tax loss for the July-September quarter

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Renault Q3 revenue beats forecast as EV demand lifts shares

Renault Group beat third-quarter revenue expectations on Thursday, boosting its shares as higher sales of its popular electric models

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Germany's Steinmeier says China must avoid one-sided benefits in economic ties

In its pursuit of economic self-sufficiency, China must not create one-sided dependence in other markets, Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged in an

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Carlsberg holds profit guidance despite weak China sales

Danish brewer Carlsberg held its full-year profit guidance on Thursday after third-quarter sales matched expectations, though China remained a

Arts|Business|Europe|Finance

Shell and Total post highest quarterly profit since 2022

Shell and TotalEnergies reported on Thursday sharply higher third-quarter profits and raised share buybacks, as war-

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|World

Brewers start to feel the costs of prolonged war in Iran

Top European brewers including Anheuser-Busch InBev warned this week that higher costs related to conflict in the Middle East were

Europe

Spain's deadliest train disasters

At least 69 people were killed when two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday, regional authorities said.

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Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on voting

A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration request to stop California from processing the ballots of up to 20,000 people

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Vietnam sets 65% state ownership floor for major banks, to retain control of strategic groups

Vietnam has approved a plan to set the minimum state ownership level for state-run lenders at 65% by 2030, part of a broader programme to restructure state capital in major

Europe|World

Next round of Ukraine talks depends on Middle East, other factors, Kremlin aide says

The timing of the next round of three-way talks on a settlement of the Ukraine conflict is linked to the conflict in the Middle East, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri

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Judge says Trump bid to set aside California ballots would ‘wreak havoc’ on democracy

A US judge strongly rebuked the Trump administration on Wednesday by rejecting a request by the Justice Department to temporarily

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Utah charges Kalshi and its founders, escalating a fight over who can regulate prediction markets

Utah is pursuing criminal charges against prediction market operator Kalshi and two executives, after a federal judge rejected Kalshi’s effort to prevent Utah from enforcing its anti-gambling laws against the activity

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Ford’s third-quarter core profit ticks higher despite rising commodity costs

Ford Motor’s third-quarter core profit increased slightly to $2.7 billion, as the Michigan automaker overcame production struggles with its

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Young boy rescued after falling into septic pipe

Young boy rescued after falling into septic pipe

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Alvin Hellerstein, federal judge who oversaw Trump, Maduro and September 11 cases, dies at 92

Alvin Hellerstein, a senior federal judge who oversaw many high-profile cases in nearly three decades on the bench, including matters involving US

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Inmate's escape is just the latest problem for Tennessee's troubled prison system

The weekend escape of a Tennessee inmate who was convicted of murdering a co-worker was just the latest black eye for the state’s troubled prison system, coming only weeks after the failed execution of Christa Pike

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Suspects in alleged school shooting plot in Georgia had floor plan, had chosen a date, warrants say

Authorities say that the suspects in an alleged plot to carry out a shooting at a Georgia high school had a floor plan of the school and had chosen a date

Arts|Crime|Europe|Interview

In Ukraine's Kherson, brief ceasefire brings rare respite

Years of near-daily Russian drone and artillery attacks have turned the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson into a battered urban landscape where

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Meta delays indefinitely its rollout of new commercial terms after publishers' concerns

Meta announced on Wednesday that it was indefinitely delaying the rollout of its new commercial terms following concerns from publishers and digital advertisers, in a move

Economy|Europe|Finance

Italy approves 2027 budget with tax hikes on banks and energy firms

Italy will raise taxes on banks, insurers, energy firms and the gaming industry to help finance its 2027 budget, ministers said after

Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Election|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US

Police seek to identify person of interest involved in fleeing e-bike investigation, police say

Police seek to identify person of interest involved in fleeing e-bike investigation, police say

Europe

High-speed train collision kills at least 68 in Spain’s 2nd deadly rail crash this year

A high-speed train has collided with another train in Spain, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens

Economy|Europe

Canada, European Union officials drop 'associate member' from joint summit declaration

Canada and the European Union agreed to "ever closer association" but dropped the contentious idea of associate EU membership in a

Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, found guilty of harassing British journalists

The far-right British activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, who is better known by his pseudonym Tommy Robinson, has been found guilty of harassing two journalists and causing them to fear being subjected to violence

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Iran war's cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated $47.1 billion

The cost of the Iran war to American taxpayers has grown to an estimated $47.1 billion

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Spain train crash kills at least 68 as witnesses describe devastating scenes

Spain train crash kills at least 68 as witnesses describe devastating scenes

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A ceasefire in a Ukrainian city is holding, officials say, as Moscow and Kyiv await US-led talks

Officials say that a six-day ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine has held for its first day and night

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Germany set for record trade deficit with Asia-Pacific in 2026, report says

Germany's trade deficit with Asia-Pacific is set to hit a record of nearly €146 billion ($163 billion) in 2026 as falling exports to China outweigh growing

Arts|Crime|Europe|World

UK anti-Islam activist Robinson convicted of harassing two journalists

British anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, was on Wednesday convicted of harassing two journalists during nationwide rioting two

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Oil prices rise on Yemen fighting, Saudi refinery attack

Oil prices edged up about 1% on Wednesday on renewed concerns about additional energy supply disruptions in the Middle East due to continued fighting in

Europe|Sports|World

Kimi Antonelli is set to end Italy's 73-year wait for an F1 champion. Here's why it's been so long

Kimi Antonelli is on the verge of becoming Formula 1’s youngest-ever champion, and the first Italian to win the title since Alberto Ascari in 1953

Crime|Europe

Italian judge frees protest suspect, prompting Meloni fury

An Italian judge has ordered the release of a university researcher accused by police of helping orchestrate violent protests this month, infuriating Prime Minister Giorgia

Europe|Political|World

Norway's premier says call with Putin was effort to present European views

Norway's prime minister defended on Wednesday a three-way call with Vladimir Putin and Finland's president, saying it was intended to ensure the Russian leader heard European

Arts|Economy|Europe

As Iran war drags on, airlines pull back on fuel hedges and warn on fares

With jet fuel prices at roughly double their levels before the Iran war, airlines are growing increasingly

Arts|Europe|Travel

Harassed by Russian drones, Ukraine's trains keep on rolling

Ukrainian beauty salon owner Antonina Viter is getting used to having her travel plans disrupted by the threat of

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European banks beat profit forecasts, Brazil overshadows Santander 

European banks went some way to easing investor concerns about slowing earnings momentum

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Policeman kills knife attacker outside Israeli embassy in Serbia

An attacker with two knives wounded a policeman guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade overnight, before the officer shot the assailant dead,

Crime|Economy|Europe

Hungary carries out dawn raids over COVID-era purchase of 17,000 ventilators

Hungary's tax authority has raided several locations and made arrests in an investigation into COVID-era medical mask and ventilator procurement by the Foreign Ministry.

Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Europe|Technology

Volkswagen, in strategy shift, plans to globalise China-developed technology

Volkswagen is bringing China-developed technologies to overseas markets including South America and South Africa, as the German automaker seeks to bolster its global

Arts|Economy|Education|Europe

'Nobody heard us' – why Gen Z are leading protests across Europe

Maya Gourdel, a 19-year-old student in Brussels, sits at a desk writing slogans

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Hegseth reassures Southeast Asia of US commitment, pledges stronger defence ties

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to reassure Southeast Asian counterparts on Wednesday of Washington’s commitment to the

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UBS lifts profit to $2.7 billion, speeds up buybacks despite capital concerns

UBS posted third-quarter net profit of $2.69 billion on Wednesday, roughly in line with expectations, and accelerated its share buyback programme despite

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BNP Paribas beats Q3 profit forecasts, unveils €1.3 billion share buyback

BNP Paribas posted a forecast-beating rise in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong performance in its investment banking division, as the lender

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StanChart shares soar after it hikes full-year targets and trounces profit estimates

Standard Chartered (StanChart) on Wednesday hiked its full-year growth and profitability targets after third-quarter income handily

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Special master could evaluate Justice Department's claims of noncitizens on California voter rolls

A federal judge says he is considering appointing a special master to evaluate claims by the Trump administration that California has some 20,000 noncitizens on its voter rolls

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Hunter Biden laptop issue resurfaces as judge scolds prosecutors over case against ex-FBI officials

A federal judge has scolded the Justice Department for its unorthodox handling of a criminal case against two former FBI officials accused of making false statements to Congress about their participation in and knowledge of investigations involving Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden

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Trump administration sued over rollback of corporate ownership reporting rules

Twenty-one US states and the District of Columbia sued President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday over its rollback of reporting requirements

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Thousands rally outside Portugal's parliament over housing crisis, police operations

Thousands rallied outside Portugal's parliament in Lisbon on Tuesday to protest against a deepening housing crisis and recent police

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says territory recaptured, forces on the offensive

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces were retaking territory through a series of offensives, including one operation previously unannounced in which

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Florida mom arrested at airport for leaving 4 kids home alone during work trip to Vegas

Florida mom arrested at airport for leaving 4 kids home alone during work trip to Vegas

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US judge blocks Trump rule cutting the time refugees have to contest end of status

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump's administration from implementing a new rule that would cut the amount of time

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US woman convicted of getting Islamic State training after becoming teen bride to a fighter

A New York woman whose father took her to Syria as a teenager and arranged her marriage to an Islamic State fighter has been convicted of receiving weapons training from the militant group

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Melania Trump says ceasefire has expanded as it takes effect around Russian-occupied city of Oleshky

Melania Trump says ceasefire has expanded as it takes effect around Russian-occupied city of Oleshky