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Culture clash: How Orcel's profit-boosting recipe could prove a bitter pill for Commerzbank

UniCredit's CEO Andrea Orcel has a blueprint for Commerzbank: slash costs, strip out management layers and push harder for revenue growth,

Culture clash: How Orcel's profit-boosting recipe could prove a bitter pill for Commerzbank
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Spain removes remains of 11th century kings from monastery as wildfire rages

Spanish authorities on Thursday removed the remains of three kings who ruled the Aragón region in the 11th century from a monastery threatened by a wildfire.

Spain removes remains of 11th century kings from monastery as wildfire rages
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Civilian deaths in Ukraine jumped in July as Russia hit cities, UN says

Civilian casualties from the war in Ukraine rose by nearly a third month-on-month in July, to the highest level since May 2022, as Russia struck towns and

Civilian deaths in Ukraine jumped in July as Russia hit cities, UN says
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European shares snap 4-week rally as higher oil prices temper strong earnings 

European shares finished lower on Friday and snapped a four-week winning streak, as rising crude prices and renewed

European shares snap 4-week rally as higher oil prices temper strong earnings 
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France evacuates 525 as new wildfire hits pine woods in the southwest

French authorities have evacuated 525 people from the village of Luglon after a wildfire broke out in the southwestern Landes region, not far

France evacuates 525 as new wildfire hits pine woods in the southwest
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Low water in Rome’s drought-hit Tiber river exposes ancient ruins of Nero’s Bridge

Low water in Rome’s drought-hit Tiber river exposes ancient ruins of Nero’s Bridge

Low water in Rome’s drought-hit Tiber river exposes ancient ruins of Nero’s Bridge
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Person fined $5,000 for using foghorn to disturb sleeping polar bear

Person fined $5,000 for using foghorn to disturb sleeping polar bear

Person fined $5,000 for using foghorn to disturb sleeping polar bear
Crime|Europe|World

A second passenger train derails in England in 2 days

A passenger train has derailed near London, marking the second such incident in two days

A second passenger train derails in England in 2 days
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Live animals and baking bread feature in Messiaen's `Saint François d’Assise' at Salzburg Festival

Philippe Sly has taken on the challenging title role in “Saint François d’Assise” at the Salzburg Festival

Live animals and baking bread feature in Messiaen's `Saint François d’Assise' at Salzburg Festival
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone struck the destroyed nuclear power plant at Chernobyl near Ukraine’s border with Belarus. Russia has denied the allegation. Zelensky also said radiation levels appear normal and will continue to be monitored. Video released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service shows the alleged moment of attack.

Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl
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Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee

Thousands have rallied all across Slovakia to mark the seventh anniversary of the slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee

Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee
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CIA director says US has paused intelligence support to Ukraine

CIA director John Ratcliffe said the US paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a contentious White House meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh analyzes the impact cutting off intelligence sharing could have on Ukraine's fight against Russia.

CIA director says US has paused intelligence support to Ukraine
Economy|Europe|Political

Czech Republic to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, PM says

The Czech government has decided to gradually raise its defence spending to 3% of gross domestic product by 2030, from around 2% now, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Wednesday.

Czech Republic to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, PM says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the sixth time in nine months on Thursday, sticking to its easing plan in the face of economic upheaval from an

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
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French inflation below 1% for first time in 4 years in February

French inflation dropped below 1% for the first time in four years in February, final data from statistics office INSEE showed on Friday.

French inflation below 1% for first time in 4 years in February
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Berlin on measures against U.S. tech giants: 'Nothing is off the table'

A German government spokesperson said on Friday that "nothing is off the table" with regards to punitive measures in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs.

Berlin on measures against U.S. tech giants: 'Nothing is off the table'
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Apple hit with $162 million French antitrust fine over privacy tool

Apple was hit with a 150 million euro ($162.4 million) fine by French antitrust regulators on Monday for abusing its dominant position in mobile app

Apple hit with $162 million French antitrust fine over privacy tool
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Who are the Americans still in Russian custody?

Russia has released a Russian American imprisoned on treason charges that Washington has dismissed as ludicrous

Who are the Americans still in Russian custody?
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting

Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.

TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting
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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year on Thursday, looking to prop up an already struggling euro zone economy that will take a large hit from

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
Europe|Political

Bulgarian government survives no confidence vote

The Bulgarian government, led by Rosen Zhelyazkov, survived a vote of no confidence on Thursday, launched over what the opposition says was its failure to fight against widespread

Bulgarian government survives no confidence vote
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Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says there has been no need to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that such a scenario will not arise

Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each

Russia and Ukraine swapped 205 prisoners of war each in an exchange mediated by the United Arab Emirates, both sides said on Tuesday.

Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each
Environment|Europe|World

Several homes affected by central England wildfire, fire service says

A major grass fire in Stourbridge, central England, has affected six properties and left two people suffering from the effects of heat and smoke, emergency services said on

Several homes affected by central England wildfire, fire service says
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Israel intercepts two missiles launched from Yemen, military says

Israel's military said it intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen and that sirens had sounded twice across the country including in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank on Thursday, as

Israel intercepts two missiles launched from Yemen, military says
Economy|Europe|World

Criteria to adopt the euro currency

The European Commission said on Wednesday Bulgaria can enter the euro zone and become the bloc's 21st member from 2026.

Criteria to adopt the euro currency
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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and kept all options on the table for its next meetings even as the case grows for a summer pause in

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
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Soccer fan dies after fall during Nations League final between Spain and Portugal

A soccer fan has died during the Nations League final after falling from an overhead level onto the media area below

Soccer fan dies after fall during Nations League final between Spain and Portugal
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US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in UK court

US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in UK court

US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in UK court
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Venice protests target Bezos over mounting grievances

Mass tourism, impossibly high rents, worker exploitation, inequality and elitism: Venice, Italy's protests in recent days against Jeff Bezos and Lauren

Venice protests target Bezos over mounting grievances
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TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting

Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.

TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting
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Zelensky speaks to CNN in Kyiv about recent surge of Russian ballistic attacks and the need for more interceptors missiles

Ukraine has only a tenth of the interceptor missiles it urgently needs from the United States to stop surging Russian ballistic missile attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN in an interview, adding his days are spent in “millions” of phone calls, in opaque deal-making with allies for more.

Zelensky speaks to CNN in Kyiv about recent surge of Russian ballistic attacks and the need for more interceptors missiles
Arts|Europe|Interview|Lifestyle|Travel

Three sisters posed for a photo on a beach in the 1980s. Over 40 years later they recreated it

Three sisters posed for a photo on a beach in the 1980s. Over 40 years later they recreated it

Three sisters posed for a photo on a beach in the 1980s. Over 40 years later they recreated it
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Google hit with $3.45 billion EU antitrust fine over adtech practices

Alphabet's Google was hit with a 2.95-billion-euro ($3.45 billion) European Union antitrust fine on Friday for anti-competitive practices in its lucrative adtech

Google hit with $3.45 billion EU antitrust fine over adtech practices
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Technology

Ferrari evokes spirit of 1980s with new 849 Testarossa hybrid

Ferrari on Tuesday completed a refresh of its hybrid range with the new 849 Testarossa sportscar, a tribute to the famous original Testarossa model of the 1980s.

Ferrari evokes spirit of 1980s with new 849 Testarossa hybrid
Business|Economy|Europe|World

TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting

Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.

TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting
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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday as expected but offered no clues about its next move, even as investors continue to bet that more

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
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Euro zone current account surplus narrows

The current account surplus of the 20 nations sharing the euro narrowed in July on a lower surplus for services and a smaller primary income, which typically includes the flow of

Euro zone current account surplus narrows
Europe|World

Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia launches strikes on Ukraine

Polish and allied aircraft were deployed early on Saturday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia launched airstrikes targeting western Ukraine near the border with Poland,

Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia launches strikes on Ukraine
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A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say

A Jamaican man who was among five migrants deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa has been repatriated to his home country

A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say
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German unemployment rises more than expected in September

The number of people out of work in Germany rose more than expected in September, labour office figures showed on Tuesday, as the job market

German unemployment rises more than expected in September
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Kyrgyzstan criticises EU sanctions on its banks over Russia links, calls for dialogue

Kyrgyzstan voiced regret on Friday over the inclusion of several Kyrgyz entities in the European Union's latest Russia sanctions list, a move it called "one-sided sanctions pressure

Kyrgyzstan criticises EU sanctions on its banks over Russia links, calls for dialogue
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Suspects in Louvre Museum heist arrested

Police have arrested suspects as part of the investigation into the theft of jewels worth tens of millions of dollars from the Louvre Museum, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. CNN's Melissa Bell reports.

Suspects in Louvre Museum heist arrested
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IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal

The International Monetary Fund and Serbia have reached a staff-level agreement on the second review under a 36-month arrangement to help support economic reforms in the Balkan

IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal
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Thousands gather at pro-government rally in Serbia

More than 10,000 of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's supporters rallied in the capital Belgrade on Wednesday to back the populist's policies after a year of anti-government

Thousands gather at pro-government rally in Serbia
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Top Italian court approves handover of Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany

Italy's top court has approved the handover to Germany of a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, his lawyer Nicola Canestrini

Top Italian court approves handover of Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany
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Tourists flee as Greek wildfire hits resort; Croatia also fights blaze

Tourists and residents fled villages in the Halkidiki region of northern Greece by land and sea on Thursday as a wildfire

Tourists flee as Greek wildfire hits resort; Croatia also fights blaze
Europe|Political|World

Russia says before talks with US it has fully captured city of Pokrovsk, Ukraine denies it

President Vladimir Putin hailed what his commanders said was Russia's full capture of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as an important victory, but the Ukrainian

Russia says before talks with US it has fully captured city of Pokrovsk, Ukraine denies it
Crime|Europe|World

Passengers tell of ‘terrifying experience’ after train derails in UK

Passengers tell of ‘terrifying experience’ after train derails in UK

Passengers tell of ‘terrifying experience’ after train derails in UK
Europe|Sports|World

Man United player suspended for making homophobic insult

Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has been suspended for six games for making a homophobic insult about an opponent

Man United player suspended for making homophobic insult
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Stella McCartney lets horses steal the show — and makes her point in Paris without saying a word

Ten horses — five black, five white — entered the sand ring first

Stella McCartney lets horses steal the show — and makes her point in Paris without saying a word
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Curling rocked again as 2 stones are stolen at the Milan Cortina Paralympics

It’s another scandal for curling, this time at the Paralympics

Curling rocked again as 2 stones are stolen at the Milan Cortina Paralympics
Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA

UEFA says it still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs

War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Czech lawmakers reject motion to lift immunity for populist leader Babiš over EU fraud case

Czech lawmakers have rejected a motion to lift Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’ immunity so prosecutors can press a fraud case

Czech lawmakers reject motion to lift immunity for populist leader Babiš over EU fraud case
Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|World

A grim list: Some notable attacks on houses of worship around the world in recent years

An attack on a major synagogue in Michigan has resurrected fears about violence at houses of worship

A grim list: Some notable attacks on houses of worship around the world in recent years
Europe|World

Italy summons Israeli ambassador after shots fired at UN in Lebanon

Italy summoned the Israeli ambassador on Wednesday to demand an explanation over shots fired at an Italian convoy in

Italy summons Israeli ambassador after shots fired at UN in Lebanon
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says

An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
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Attack on Russian drone pilot training camp kills at least 66, Ukraine says

At least 65 Russian drone pilot cadets and an instructor were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on their training camp in the Russian-occupied town of Snizhne, Donetsk Oblast on Wednesday night, according to the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces. CNN has contacted the Russian Ministry of Defense for comment.

Attack on Russian drone pilot training camp kills at least 66, Ukraine says
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Reactions to drone incident in Romania

Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, an incident likely to increase tensions on

Reactions to drone incident in Romania
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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday, by a quarter point to 2.25%, to try and curb inflation before a

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday, by a quarter point to 2.25%, to try and curb inflation before a

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
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Russian central bank trims rate by 25 bps to 14.25% amid fuel supply, budget risks

The Russian central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 14.25% on Friday, a smaller move than the 50 bps that

Russian central bank trims rate by 25 bps to 14.25% amid fuel supply, budget risks
Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World

European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?

European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?

European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Skydiving plane crashes in France

Eleven people were killed ‌on Sunday when a skydiving plane crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine, according to a regional official.

Skydiving plane crashes in France
Europe|Health|World

The legal status of assisted dying in different countries

France's National Assembly on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill allowing adults with an incurable illness to receive lethal medication, bringing France in line with

The legal status of assisted dying in different countries
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German investor morale rises more than expected in July, ZEW finds

German investor morale rose much more than expected in July as a government reform package brightened the mood despite uncertainty

German investor morale rises more than expected in July, ZEW finds
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Greek crews fight wildfire northwest of Athens for fourth day

Hundreds of Greek firefighters battled a wildfire northwest of Athens for a fourth day on Monday after strong

Greek crews fight wildfire northwest of Athens for fourth day
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German exports, industrial production rise more than expected

German exports and industrial production beat expectations in June, adding to signs that Europe's largest economy gained momentum in the second quarter,

German exports, industrial production rise more than expected
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Broken engine parts shattered the Ryanair plane window that a man's head got sucked into: NTSB

Investigators say broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair plane shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, causing a man’s head to be sucked into the hole in the fuselage before his fellow passengers pulled him to safety

Broken engine parts shattered the Ryanair plane window that a man's head got sucked into: NTSB
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year

Firefighters are tackling multiple fires in central England on a day that the U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year as an intense stretch of hot weather continued to grip Europe

UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine says Russian elections in occupied areas are illegal

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the results of Russian parliament elections next month in occupied areas of Ukraine would be invalid because the polls are illegal.

Ukraine says Russian elections in occupied areas are illegal
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Why officials decided to smuggle Trump out of Turkey with a catering truck and a secret plane

Why officials decided to smuggle Trump out of Turkey with a catering truck and a secret plane

Why officials decided to smuggle Trump out of Turkey with a catering truck and a secret plane
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Nero’s Bridge emerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis

Rome’s ancient Nero’s Bridge has reemerged from the Tiber River as exceptionally low water levels expose parts of the historic structure near St. Peter’s Basilica

Nero’s Bridge emerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis
Crime|Europe|Political|World

This anti-war politician just fled Russia. He believes Putin knows the war is costing him support

This anti-war politician just fled Russia. He believes Putin knows the war is costing him support

This anti-war politician just fled Russia. He believes Putin knows the war is costing him support
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European shares subdued ahead of euro zone employment data; focus on Middle East (August 13)

(Corrects headline and paragraphs 1 and 9 in August 13 story to say euro zone employment data, not inflation data, is due on Friday) By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi, Ragini Mathur and Utkarsh Hathi Aug 13 (

European shares subdued ahead of euro zone employment data; focus on Middle East (August 13)
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Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea as food supply fears mount, source says

Ukraine has sent Russia an offer suggesting they both halt attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, a source said, after mounting strikes

Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea as food supply fears mount, source says
Crime|Europe|World

Crimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia

Crimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia

Crimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Poland says it thwarted a Russian plot to kill an American citizen in Warsaw

Poland's prime minister says authorities have arrested a Russian citizen allegedly recruited by Russian secret services

Poland says it thwarted a Russian plot to kill an American citizen in Warsaw
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Etna ash keeps Catania airport shut until Friday, disrupting summer travel

Flights at Catania airport in Sicily will remain suspended until early Friday because of ash from Mount Etna's ongoing volcanic activity, which has forced hundreds

Etna ash keeps Catania airport shut until Friday, disrupting summer travel
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Ukrainian drones strike a major refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze

Ukrainian drones have struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, marking the fourth attack in three days

Ukrainian drones strike a major refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|World

Drugmakers curb Swiss reimbursement applications over US pricing concerns

Drugmakers are holding back applications for health insurance coverage in Switzerland over concerns that lower prices there could affect their U.S.

Drugmakers curb Swiss reimbursement applications over US pricing concerns
Crime|Europe|World

Blast at Rotterdam port energy facility kills one person

A blast at a storage facility for petroleum products at the Netherlands' Rotterdam port killed one person and wounded six

Blast at Rotterdam port energy facility kills one person
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Sweden's IF Metall ends Tesla strike after carmaker buys out union members

Swedish trade union IF Metall said on Thursday it was calling off its three-year-long industrial action against Tesla after the carmaker bought out all the union's

Sweden's IF Metall ends Tesla strike after carmaker buys out union members
Business|Economy|Europe|Stock Markets|World

Europe Inc heads for one of its strongest earnings seasons in years

Second-quarter profit expectations for Europe's blue-chip companies have risen for an eighth consecutive week, putting the region on track for one of its strongest earnings seasons

Europe Inc heads for one of its strongest earnings seasons in years
Europe|Sports|World

'I want it all': British sprinter Amy Hunt hits high notes in medal charge at European championships

British sprinter Amy Hunt has stormed into the spotlight at the European championships

'I want it all': British sprinter Amy Hunt hits high notes in medal charge at European championships
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Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves 1 dead, several injured

At least one person has been killed and several injured in an explosion at the Dutch port of Rotterdam

Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves 1 dead, several injured
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24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes
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Judge postpones hearing over whether Tate brothers should stay in custody as they fight extradition

A federal judge in Miami has postponed a hearing on whether social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody

Judge postpones hearing over whether Tate brothers should stay in custody as they fight extradition
Europe|Political|World

Russia attacks Ukrainian port on Danube, Zelenskiy urges US to send Patriots

Russia struck Ukraine's largest grain export port on the Danube on Thursday, causing damage and starting a fire, authorities said, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned that

Russia attacks Ukrainian port on Danube, Zelenskiy urges US to send Patriots
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Antwerp diamond sector rejects link between Trump ring and tariff exemption

The Antwerp diamond sector has rejected allegations there was a link between an 18-carat gold ring encrusted with 321 diamonds recently gifted to U.S.

Antwerp diamond sector rejects link between Trump ring and tariff exemption
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

AI boom is starting to show in UK economy's performance

Britain's economy is showing the clearest signs yet that it is benefitting from the global artificial intelligence boom, with data on Thursday

AI boom is starting to show in UK economy's performance
Election|Europe|Political|World

Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election that's been denounced as a stunt

A special election is taking place Thursday in the seaside town of Clacton, just east of London

Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election that's been denounced as a stunt
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Eurovision music contest will take place in Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Burgas next year

Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria

Eurovision music contest will take place in Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Burgas next year
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Swiss government urges parliament to reject initiative opposing EU deal

The Swiss government on Thursday recommended that parliament reject an initiative aimed at blocking a new agreement between Switzerland and the European Union that would

Swiss government urges parliament to reject initiative opposing EU deal
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB set to deliver final rate hike next month in shortest tightening drive since 2011: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank will raise interest rates once more next month, as high energy prices push inflation further from the bank's 2% target, and

ECB set to deliver final rate hike next month in shortest tightening drive since 2011: Reuters poll
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu joins new opposition party amid political turmoil

Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said on Wednesday he was joining the newly formed New Party, after a court order removed the leadership of his former Republican

Jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu joins new opposition party amid political turmoil
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Maersk raises outlook again as strong demand, freight rates lift profit

Danish shipping group Maersk on Thursday raised its full-year earnings guidance for a second time this year and smashed profit forecasts as global

Maersk raises outlook again as strong demand, freight rates lift profit
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Container shipper Hapag-Lloyd takes $600 million hit from Middle East crisis

Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world's top container shipping companies, said on Thursday that the conflict in the Middle East, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, cost the

Container shipper Hapag-Lloyd takes $600 million hit from Middle East crisis
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Why UK food inflation has yet to surge

Britain's food industry warned in February that soaring energy costs following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran could push food price inflation towards 10% by

Why UK food inflation has yet to surge
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni has a youth problem as election approaches

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government is increasingly unpopular among young voters, opinion polls show, a trend that could prove

Italy's Meloni has a youth problem as election approaches
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Sell Ukraine 10% of US Patriots and ‘we will destroy all the Russians’ ballistic missiles,’ Zelensky tells CNN

Sell Ukraine 10% of US Patriots and ‘we will destroy all the Russians’ ballistic missiles,’ Zelensky tells CNN

Sell Ukraine 10% of US Patriots and ‘we will destroy all the Russians’ ballistic missiles,’ Zelensky tells CNN
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Alpine resorts' snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires

Alpine resorts may have a new way to put their snowmaking equipment to work as Europe bakes through hot summers: helping douse forest fires

Alpine resorts' snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Global EV sales rise in July as Europe offsets weakness in China and North America

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a fifth consecutive month in July, driven by robust growth in Europe while sales weakened in China and North America,

Global EV sales rise in July as Europe offsets weakness in China and North America
Europe|Political|Travel|World

'If I go, you go, right?': Traveling on the presidential plane - without Trump

From the beginning, something didn't add up. During the closing hours of the NATO Leaders' Summit in Ankara in July, U.S.

'If I go, you go, right?': Traveling on the presidential plane - without Trump
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says

A threat that Air Force One could be targeted by a shoulder-fired missile prompted the Secret Service to secretly move President Donald Trump onto a

Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Spain rejects discussing sovereignty of enclaves with Morocco

The status of the North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla as Spanish territories is not up for discussion, Spanish

Spain rejects discussing sovereignty of enclaves with Morocco
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Ukraine has retaken 745 sq km in 'precision' operation this year, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian forces have recaptured 745 square km (288 square miles) of Russian-occupied land this year across a swathe of the southeastern front, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Ukraine has retaken 745 sq km in 'precision' operation this year, Zelenskiy says
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Several close personal aides joined Trump on his secret flight from Turkey, source says

Several close personal aides joined Trump on his secret flight from Turkey, source says

Several close personal aides joined Trump on his secret flight from Turkey, source says
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3 found dead, including child, inside Hopkins home daycare, police say

3 found dead, including child, inside Hopkins home daycare, police say

3 found dead, including child, inside Hopkins home daycare, police say
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A rare sunset total solar eclipse dazzles the sky for millions of people

A rare sunset total solar eclipse dazzles the sky for millions of people

A rare sunset total solar eclipse dazzles the sky for millions of people
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Cadillac replaces team principal Graeme Lowdon a week before F1 season resumes

Formula 1’s newest outfit Cadillac has fired its first team principal Graeme Lowdon and replaced him with former Alpine director Marcin Budkowski

Cadillac replaces team principal Graeme Lowdon a week before F1 season resumes
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Security concerns prompted Trump to secretly change planes in Turkey, official says

While in Turkey for the NATO Summit in July, President Donald Trump flew out of the country on an alternate military plane which he boarded by hiding in a catering truck

Security concerns prompted Trump to secretly change planes in Turkey, official says
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Putin says Russia will start seizing European vessels if its ships targeted

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia will respond in kind if European countries start to seize Russian merchant vessels

Putin says Russia will start seizing European vessels if its ships targeted
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Russia publishes list of 224 Ukrainian POWs it says it is ready to swap amid dispute with Kyiv

Russia's human rights commissioner published on Wednesday a list of 224 Ukrainian prisoners of war that she said Moscow was ready to exchange but that Kyiv had rejected,

Russia publishes list of 224 Ukrainian POWs it says it is ready to swap amid dispute with Kyiv
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EU, 26 countries condemn Iran's executions of protesters

The EU and 26 countries condemned Iran's executions of protesters in a joint statement, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday.

EU, 26 countries condemn Iran's executions of protesters
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An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian missiles and drones blitzed Russia's naval base on the Black Sea coast in a nighttime operation

An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says
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Mini-Mozart heist blights anniversary tribute as thieves make off with 210 statuettes

More than 200 gold statuettes of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart have disappeared from Salzburg, officials said Wednesday

Mini-Mozart heist blights anniversary tribute as thieves make off with 210 statuettes
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FTSE 100 falls for third straight session; Balfour Beatty jumps to record high

London's FTSE 100 closed lower on Wednesday for the third straight day, as investors cautiously monitored efforts to end the war in the Middle East, while Balfour Beatty soared to a

FTSE 100 falls for third straight session; Balfour Beatty jumps to record high
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Etna ash prompts extended closure of Catania airport, disrupting peak-season travel

Flights at Sicily's Catania airport were suspended again on Wednesday as fresh ash emissions from Mount Etna forced authorities to extend airspace restrictions,

Etna ash prompts extended closure of Catania airport, disrupting peak-season travel
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German cabinet approves plan to grant more powers to spy services

Germany's cabinet approved measures on Wednesday to grant intelligence services new powers to hack communications and disrupt foreign adversaries' operations to counter what

German cabinet approves plan to grant more powers to spy services
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Exiled Myanmar ambassador on trial in UK for 'trespass' at diplomatic residence

Myanmar's former ambassador to the United Kingdom stood trial in a London court on Wednesday, charged with trespassing at a diplomatic residence that he refused

Exiled Myanmar ambassador on trial in UK for 'trespass' at diplomatic residence
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Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels, calling them "piracy."

Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels
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'Not a Marriott:' Tate brothers held in solitary confinement in Miami jail

The federal jail in Miami where social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate are being held has suffered from cooling and water problems and a confrontation between

'Not a Marriott:' Tate brothers held in solitary confinement in Miami jail