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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
Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Business|Crime|Europe|World

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
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

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
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

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
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
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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
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

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
Europe|Science|World

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
Business|Europe|Sports|Technology

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
Crime|Europe|Political|Travel|World

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
Economy|Europe|World

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
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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
Europe|Political|Technology|World

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
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

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
Europe|Technology|World

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
Crime|Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Americas|Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|US|World

'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
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's PKK peace law brings hope to mothers, anguish to veterans

Longing to be reunited with her son, Ayten Elhaman was glued to the television

Turkey's PKK peace law brings hope to mothers, anguish to veterans
Crime|Europe|World

Kosovo begins excavations at newly found mass graves tied to 1998-99 war missing

Erblin Ademi has long lost hope that his father, who went missing nearly 30 years ago, could still be alive

Kosovo begins excavations at newly found mass graves tied to 1998-99 war missing
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

UK PM Burnham promises business help within 'difficult' financial outlook - BBC

Britain's government will do what it can to help lower costs for business but against the backdrop of a "difficult financial outlook", Prime

UK PM Burnham promises business help within 'difficult' financial outlook - BBC
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Hot spots sizzle, CPI looms

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift Global flash points tried hard to steal the spotlight from a U.S. inflation report that could set the tone for September's Fed

Hot spots sizzle, CPI looms
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine halts strikes on tankers using Russian port at US request, FT says

Ukraine has paused drone strikes on oil tankers using Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk after a request from U.S.

Ukraine halts strikes on tankers using Russian port at US request, FT says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

ABN Amro lifts annual guidance as central bank rates drive growth

ABN Amro lifted the guidance for its commercial net interest income after beating quarterly expectations on Wednesday, joining other major

ABN Amro lifts annual guidance as central bank rates drive growth
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last year that he had “no cards" in the fight against Russia

Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to Russia
Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey amid security concerns, official says

Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey amid security concerns, official says

Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey amid security concerns, official says
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey’s Kurdish region greets a conditional PKK pardon with relief, joy and doubt

Turkey's parliament has approved a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants, aiming to advance peace efforts with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK

Turkey’s Kurdish region greets a conditional PKK pardon with relief, joy and doubt
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

After Trump plane ruse, WHCA presses White House on press pool safeguards

After Trump plane ruse, WHCA presses White House on press pool safeguards

After Trump plane ruse, WHCA presses White House on press pool safeguards
Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy: Ukraine has given US negotiators proposals for ending the war with Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukraine had handed proposals to U.S. negotiators for a plan to end the war with Moscow and suggested that Russia would use its

Zelenskiy: Ukraine has given US negotiators proposals for ending the war with Russia
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez tie the knot after 10 years

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are husband and wife

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez tie the knot after 10 years
Europe|World

Russia says it struck military-related warehouses and steel works in overnight Ukraine strikes

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday that its forces had carried out overnight strikes on military-related transport and logistics centres in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv

Russia says it struck military-related warehouses and steel works in overnight Ukraine strikes
Americas|Environment|Europe|Health|Science

Flesh-eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself

Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition called necrotizing fasciitis.

Flesh-eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Ash cloud from Sicily’s Mount Etna volcano disrupts Malta flights

An ash cloud from Sicily's Mount Etna volcano drifted over Malta on Tuesday, forcing airlines to cancel some flights to the Mediterranean island at the height of the

Ash cloud from Sicily’s Mount Etna volcano disrupts Malta flights
Crime|Europe|World

Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Moscow is getting more North Korean missiles

Officials in Ukraine say Russian aerial attacks killed at least 10 civilians

Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Moscow is getting more North Korean missiles
Crime|Europe|World

Russian strike kills seven at Ukraine steel plant, Kyiv says Moscow used North Korean missiles

Seven workers were killed at a Ukrainian steel plant on Tuesday during a Russian attack on the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia in which President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Moscow

Russian strike kills seven at Ukraine steel plant, Kyiv says Moscow used North Korean missiles
Crime|Europe|World

Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco’s border and at least 9 die

Spain will deploy its military to Ceuta to help restore order at its border with Morocco after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with at least nine dying in the attempt

Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco’s border and at least 9 die
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iran's Araqchi presses European counterparts over use of bases in US operations

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi urged Bulgaria to reconsider its decision to allow the temporary deployment of U.S. military aircraft at the Bezmer air base, Iranian

Iran's Araqchi presses European counterparts over use of bases in US operations
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine strikes two more warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries

Ukrainian drones struck two more warehouses belonging to Russian online retailer Wildberries overnight, sparking fires at both sites, the company and a regional official

Ukraine strikes two more warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries
Europe|World

Migrants break through border into Spain's Ceuta, military called in

The Spanish government said it will deploy military units to reinforce police in the North African enclave of Ceuta after migrants broke through the

Migrants break through border into Spain's Ceuta, military called in
Europe|Political|World

Poland blames Russia for firing missile into its territory as Moscow unleashes deadly attack on Ukraine

Poland blames Russia for firing missile into its territory as Moscow unleashes deadly attack on Ukraine

Poland blames Russia for firing missile into its territory as Moscow unleashes deadly attack on Ukraine
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 10 and NATO scrambles jets after a missile falls in Poland

Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine killed at least 10 people and injured over 50 others

Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 10 and NATO scrambles jets after a missile falls in Poland
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|World

Wildfires force George Clooney's family to evacuate their home in southern France

George Clooney says his family has been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France due to a nearby wildfire

Wildfires force George Clooney's family to evacuate their home in southern France
Europe|Political|World

Russia used N.Korean missile for deadly strike on Ukrainian village, Zelenskiy says

Russia used a North Korean missile for a strike on a village that killed five members of the same family, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on

Russia used N.Korean missile for deadly strike on Ukrainian village, Zelenskiy says
Europe|Political|World

Russia pounds Ukraine in new air attack, killing 9, including children

Russia pounded Ukraine with dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones in overnight attacks on Thursday that killed nine people, and

Russia pounds Ukraine in new air attack, killing 9, including children
Crime|Europe|Political|World

PM Tusk says Russian missile appears to have come down in eastern Poland

An object that came down in eastern Poland overnight appears to be a Russian missile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday,

PM Tusk says Russian missile appears to have come down in eastern Poland
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Russia detains billionaire, executives, drone official in fraud case, media reports say

Russian billionaire Valery Kustov, executives of his Efko company and a government official responsible for drone development have all been detained in a major fraud

Russia detains billionaire, executives, drone official in fraud case, media reports say
Business|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain's ban on Palestine Action group to be considered by top court

The United Kingdom's Supreme Court has said it will hear an appeal against a lower court ruling that Britain's decision to ban campaign group Palestine Action as a

Britain's ban on Palestine Action group to be considered by top court
Environment|Europe|World

As France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe

France has allowed 84,000 evacuees to return home after a massive wildfire, signaling progress in battling the flames

As France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe
Europe|Political|US|World

Pope Leo says his ancestors were both ‘slaves and slave owners’

Pope Leo says his ancestors were both ‘slaves and slave owners’

Pope Leo says his ancestors were both ‘slaves and slave owners’
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

A Russian missile slammed into a house in Ukraine. Four children are among the dead

A Russian missile slammed into a house in Ukraine. Four children are among the dead

A Russian missile slammed into a house in Ukraine. Four children are among the dead
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

German inflation accelerates to 2.8% in July

German inflation rose in July on higher energy prices caused by the Iran conflict, while core inflation fell slightly.

German inflation accelerates to 2.8% in July
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Stellantis CEO warns turnaround will take time after quarterly profit disappoint investors

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa cautioned that a major strategic overhaul would take time to bear fruit after the world's No. 4 automaker reported weaker-

Stellantis CEO warns turnaround will take time after quarterly profit disappoint investors
Americas|Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

4-year-old French bulldog dies while staying with sitter booked through Rover, family says

4-year-old French bulldog dies while staying with sitter booked through Rover, family says

4-year-old French bulldog dies while staying with sitter booked through Rover, family says
Environment|Europe|Science|World

France and Spain win some respite, as wildfire battles rage across Europe

France, Spain and Greece battled major wildfires on Thursday, with Spain bringing one blaze under

France and Spain win some respite, as wildfire battles rage across Europe
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits

Prague Zoo has provided tons of ice to help animals beat the heat as Europe swelters in a summer heat wave

Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits
Europe|Food|Travel|World

The Michelin Guide has awarded stars for 100 years. These dishes tell its story

The Michelin Guide has awarded stars for 100 years. These dishes tell its story

The Michelin Guide has awarded stars for 100 years. These dishes tell its story
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German inflation rises in July, economy grows more than expected in Q2

German inflation rose in July on higher energy prices due to the Iran conflict, threatening the long-awaited recovery of Europe's biggest economy.

German inflation rises in July, economy grows more than expected in Q2
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Leader of Spain's Ceuta warns of emergency as 1,500 migrants arrive in one week

Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta is experiencing a humanitarian and security emergency after 1,500 migrants reached the city by swimming across from Morocco over the

Leader of Spain's Ceuta warns of emergency as 1,500 migrants arrive in one week
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

FACTBOX-Bank of England sets out economic scenarios in July meeting

The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday after a split 6-3 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee.

FACTBOX-Bank of England sets out economic scenarios in July meeting
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

EU aims for seven AI gigafactories with €10 billion plan in race with US, China

The European Union will fund seven artificial intelligence gigafactories across the bloc with €10 billion ($11.5 billion), the European Commission said on

EU aims for seven AI gigafactories with €10 billion plan in race with US, China
Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China

The European Union plans to invest 10 billion euros to build seven AI gigafactories, aiming to catch up with the U.S. and China

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Italy's economy weathering Iran war better than expected, data suggests

The Italian economy grew by 0.2% in the second quarter from the previous three months, preliminary data showed on Thursday, a slightly stronger reading

Italy's economy weathering Iran war better than expected, data suggests
Crime|Europe|World

Russia says its big overnight strikes on Ukraine hit military factories and three ships

Russia said on Thursday that its forces had carried out big overnight strikes on military factories across Ukraine, including in the capital Kyiv and in the western city of

Russia says its big overnight strikes on Ukraine hit military factories and three ships
Economy|Europe|World

Inflation accelerates in four German states in July, pointing to national rise

Inflation rose in four key German states in July, according to preliminary data published on Thursday, suggesting the national inflation rate could also increase this month

Inflation accelerates in four German states in July, pointing to national rise
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

L'Oreal to launch first Gucci beauty products as early as 2028, CEO says

L'Oreal plans to launch its first Gucci beauty products as early as 2028, the company's Chief Executive Nicolas Hieronimus said on Thursday, adding he was "super ambitious"

L'Oreal to launch first Gucci beauty products as early as 2028, CEO says
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Political|World

Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount

Tetiana Lishchynska was overcome with emotion when dozens of residents in one of Kyiv's districts hardest-hit by Russian strikes gathered this month to press

Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro zone economy grows faster than expected on AI spending, confident consumers

The euro zone economy grew faster than expected last quarter as surging investment in AI, ample government spending and several one-off factors more

Euro zone economy grows faster than expected on AI spending, confident consumers
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Shell more than doubles its profit in Q2, beating expectations

Shell's adjusted earnings, its definition of net profit, reached $9.84 billion in the second quarter, it said on Thursday, beating

Shell more than doubles its profit in Q2, beating expectations
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain's economic growth accelerates to 0.7% in second quarter

Spain's economic growth edged up to 0.7% in the second quarter after a 0.6% expansion in the previous three-month period, preliminary data from the National Statistics Institute

Spain's economic growth accelerates to 0.7% in second quarter
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French economy expands 0.2% helped by household spending and exports

The French economy grew by 0.2% in the second quarter from the first, official data showed on Thursday, helped by a recovery in household spending and exports.

French economy expands 0.2% helped by household spending and exports
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe

As wildfires and successive heatwaves in France and Spain highlight climate change's impact, a severe drought is causing record low water levels on the Danube River, affecting tourism and industry

Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street

Voters in Manchester are electing a new mayor Thursday to replace Andy Burnham, who left the job to become Britain’s prime minister

Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street
Environment|Europe|World

Southern Europe burns as 3 firefighters die and France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris

Fire crews in southwest France are battling a massive blaze four times the size of Paris, while two firefighters were killed fighting a wind-driven blaze on the Greek island of Crete

Southern Europe burns as 3 firefighters die and France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's ex-defence minister says changes to military procurements behind his dismissal

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, in an interview published on Wednesday, said his efforts to overhaul the military's procurement system were the main reason

Ukraine's ex-defence minister says changes to military procurements behind his dismissal
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy, Poland's Tusk talk about defence, history

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Wednesday discussed defence cooperation as well as historical issues and the well-being of

Ukraine's Zelenskiy, Poland's Tusk talk about defence, history
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French media regulator issues €200,000 fine against CNews for on-air remarks about immigration, culture

French media regulator Arcom said on Wednesday it had issued a €200,000 fine against CNews for comments made about people who were Muslim and the descendants of immigrants.

French media regulator issues €200,000 fine against CNews for on-air remarks about immigration, culture
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Italy’s highest court strengthens citizenship claims by descendants of Italian emigrants

Italy’s highest court has ruled that children born with both Italian and another citizenship do not automatically lose their Italian citizenship if a parent naturalizes abroad

Italy’s highest court strengthens citizenship claims by descendants of Italian emigrants
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Italian diaspora wins a major battle in the fight for citizenship

Italian diaspora wins a major battle in the fight for citizenship

Italian diaspora wins a major battle in the fight for citizenship
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for 'Once,' dies in motorcycle crash

Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash

Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for 'Once,' dies in motorcycle crash
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Renault swings to profit in first half despite intense Chinese competition

Renault swung back to a profit in the first half of 2026 versus a large one-off loss in the same period last year, with electric vehicle sales up sharply despite intense

Renault swings to profit in first half despite intense Chinese competition
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Airbus upbeat on deliveries after strong Q2, softens tone in engine dispute

Airbus voiced increasing confidence in its critical jet delivery target and maintained other 2026 goals as it unveiled stronger-than-

Airbus upbeat on deliveries after strong Q2, softens tone in engine dispute
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Renault swings to profit on EVs despite rise of Chinese rivals

Renault posted a 9.4% rise in first-half revenue on Wednesday and swung back to profit thanks to strong electric vehicle sales, as it withstood growing

Renault swings to profit on EVs despite rise of Chinese rivals
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Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe

Three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on the island of

Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe
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L'Oreal sales rise on haircare boom and 'lipstick effect'

The world's largest cosmetics company L'Oreal reported better-than-expected quarterly sales on Wednesday, boosted by strong demand for new hair products

L'Oreal sales rise on haircare boom and 'lipstick effect'
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US mulls scuppering France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat

The United States is considering delaying, or even blocking, President Emmanuel Macron's

US mulls scuppering France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat
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Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France's wine industry

Wildfires near Bordeaux are hurting the wine region's economy

Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France's wine industry
Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

F1 chief says season finale could shift to Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi races are affected by war

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the current world championship could end in Europe if the war in the Middle East affects races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi

F1 chief says season finale could shift to Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi races are affected by war
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The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures

Firefighters in southwest France are battling a mega-fire four times the size of Paris

The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures
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'There's nothing left': French wildfire survivors return to burnt homes

When Raphael Fohanno saw what was left of his parents' home after the wildfires that have wreaked havoc across

'There's nothing left': French wildfire survivors return to burnt homes
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Germany's ruling party appoints Merz ally as new faction leader

Germany's ruling conservatives voted on Wednesday to appoint an ally of Chancellor Friedrich Merz as the new parliamentary faction

Germany's ruling party appoints Merz ally as new faction leader
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Ferrari has already hit 2026 sales target for Luce EV, FT says

Ferrari has hit its annual sales target for its first-ever electric vehicle on the back of strong demand from China, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people

Ferrari has already hit 2026 sales target for Luce EV, FT says
Economy|Europe|Interview|Lifestyle|Travel

‘I have a lot more life here’: She couldn’t afford retirement in the US, so she relocated from California to Portugal

‘I have a lot more life here’: She couldn’t afford retirement in the US, so she relocated from California to Portugal

‘I have a lot more life here’: She couldn’t afford retirement in the US, so she relocated from California to Portugal
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdown

Russian authorities have charged Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list

Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdown
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Unilever agrees two-year worker protection after $65 billion McCormick merger, memo shows

Unilever has agreed to protect employment terms of workers in its European and British food business for two years after the planned 2027 completion of its $

Unilever agrees two-year worker protection after $65 billion McCormick merger, memo shows
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Rheinmetall Q2 profit beats forecasts as revenue jumps nearly 70%

German defence contractor Rheinmetall reported a stronger-than-expected second-quarter operating profit on Wednesday as booming demand for military equipment helped drive a

Rheinmetall Q2 profit beats forecasts as revenue jumps nearly 70%
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Hermes shares dive as sales and Chinese weakness disappoint

Hermes shares sank 11% on Wednesday after the Birkin bag maker posted second-quarter sales growth in line with expectations but said buying in China, its

Hermes shares dive as sales and Chinese weakness disappoint
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Thousands of Audi workers protest over threatened plant closure

Thousands of Audi workers demonstrated on Wednesday against the possible closure of the German automaker's Neckarsulm plant

Thousands of Audi workers protest over threatened plant closure
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Electrolux beats profit forecast as savings pay off, but US demand weakens

Electrolux reported a surprise rise in core profits on Wednesday, but said market conditions weakened in North America, a key region for the home

Electrolux beats profit forecast as savings pay off, but US demand weakens
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump

Ukraine says its forces have hit two of Russia’s major oil refineries in their latest long-range strikes

Ukraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts
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Kavinsky, French DJ behind hit track ‘Nightcall,’ found dead at home in Paris

Kavinsky, French DJ behind hit track ‘Nightcall,’ found dead at home in Paris

Kavinsky, French DJ behind hit track ‘Nightcall,’ found dead at home in Paris
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Lamborghini's operating profit falls as geopolitical turmoil shakes luxury car sector

Italian luxury sports carmaker Lamborghini reported an over 8% drop in its half-year operating profit on Wednesday, reflecting sector-wide fragility spurred by tariffs and the

Lamborghini's operating profit falls as geopolitical turmoil shakes luxury car sector
Europe|Political|World

Guterres plans Cyprus meeting to define way forward

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday he planned to convene a multi-party meeting on the division of Cyprus to define the way forward on

Guterres plans Cyprus meeting to define way forward
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European shares fall as mixed luxury company earnings weigh

European shares edged lower on Wednesday, as diverging results from French luxury groups weighed on the broader sector, while

European shares fall as mixed luxury company earnings weigh
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Porsche restructuring starting to pay off, says CEO

Porsche's restructuring measures have begun to pay off, it said on Wednesday, allowing Volkswagen's embattled luxury brand to keep its profit guidance

Porsche restructuring starting to pay off, says CEO
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Aston Martin keeps forecast, bets on Valhalla after wider-than-expected loss

Aston Martin kept its annual forecasts on Wednesday despite a wider-than-expected second-quarter loss, as the debt-laden luxury carmaker bets on

Aston Martin keeps forecast, bets on Valhalla after wider-than-expected loss
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BMW to cut several thousand jobs in latest blow to German auto sector

BMW said on Wednesday it will cut several thousand jobs in Germany by the end of 2027 under a voluntary redundancy programme, the latest

BMW to cut several thousand jobs in latest blow to German auto sector
Economy|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Fire crews keep blazes near Bordeaux under control as heatwave picks up

French firefighters kept a major blaze west of Bordeaux that had prompted mass evacuations under control overnight, ahead of

Fire crews keep blazes near Bordeaux under control as heatwave picks up
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Ukrainian drones strike across Russia, hitting refineries, Wildberries warehouse

Ukrainian drones hit oil refineries and logistics facilities in the Russian cities of Perm, Ryazan and Taganrog, as well as the Crimean peninsula overnight, with the country's top

Ukrainian drones strike across Russia, hitting refineries, Wildberries warehouse
Business|Economy|Europe

UBS posts forecast-beating quarterly profit, flags $3 billion in new buybacks

UBS on Wednesday booked a 17% jump in second-quarter profit that beat expectations, and said it plans to buy back shares worth $3 billion by the middle of

UBS posts forecast-beating quarterly profit, flags $3 billion in new buybacks
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Wildfire response must evolve to keep pace with climate change, EU says

The European Union's response to wildfires needs more funding, greater focus on forest management and enhanced education about fire risk as the climate

Wildfire response must evolve to keep pace with climate change, EU says
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats

For generations, support for Israel united Washington.

Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats
Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

A 2:47 a.m. alert, a rabbit and 220,000 evacuees as France’s wildfire rages on

A massive wildfire in southwest France has forced over 220,000 people to evacuate

A 2:47 a.m. alert, a rabbit and 220,000 evacuees as France’s wildfire rages on
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest Europe

French authorities have ordered nearly 4,000 more people to evacuate from Atlantic coast tourist sites because of wildfires

France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest Europe
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met to discuss Ukraine producing its own weapons amid its ongoing war with Russia

Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK's NIESR nudges up growth forecast, warns of persistent inflation

Britain's economy has been more resilient than anticipated after the energy price shock caused by the Iran war, but inflation will stay above the Bank of England's target

UK's NIESR nudges up growth forecast, warns of persistent inflation
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia says Romanian drone complaints are groundless

Moscow's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that Romanian complaints that Russian drones have violated its airspace were groundless and vowed to respond to Bucharest's expulsion of a

Russia says Romanian drone complaints are groundless
Americas|Asia|Europe|Political|World

Trump's irritation with Netanyahu highlights strains as leaders meet

U.S.

Trump's irritation with Netanyahu highlights strains as leaders meet
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Wildfires darken the clouds over France's Bordeaux wine industry

Wildfires burning outside Bordeaux are underscoring the climate challenges facing France's largest wine region, where producers are grappling with

Wildfires darken the clouds over France's Bordeaux wine industry
Crime|Europe|World

Berlin Pride attacker recorded pledge of allegiance to IS, prosecutors say

The man believed to be behind a deadly vehicle attack near Berlin's Pride celebration over the weekend left a video on his phone pledging allegiance to militant group

Berlin Pride attacker recorded pledge of allegiance to IS, prosecutors say
Environment|Europe|Science|World

France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms

Firefighters raced on Tuesday to subdue huge wildfires that have forced unprecedented evacuations of tens of

France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Three Russian Black Sea terminals restrict grain intake by truck amid shipping risks, sources say

Three major Russian Black Sea grain export terminals have restricted grain deliveries by truck amid rising shipping risks in the Black Sea and increased flows following

Three Russian Black Sea terminals restrict grain intake by truck amid shipping risks, sources say
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Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica beats estimates as tariff refunds boost profit

Franco-Italian eyewear group EssilorLuxottica reported a 15% rise in first-half adjusted operating profit on Tuesday, comfortably

Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica beats estimates as tariff refunds boost profit
Africa|Business|Europe|Political|World

South African army chief visits Moscow, agrees to strengthen military ties

Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, the chief of the South African Army, held talks with Russian counterparts on Tuesday during a visit to Moscow which his hosts said

South African army chief visits Moscow, agrees to strengthen military ties
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Germany deports Afghan without criminal record for first time since Taliban takeover

Germany has deported an Afghan national without a criminal record for the first time since the Taliban returned to power, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on

Germany deports Afghan without criminal record for first time since Taliban takeover
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian prosecutor to weigh criminal case against Belarus' leader Lukashenko

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office has asked Ukraine's top prosecutor to consider launching criminal proceedings against Belarusian President

Ukrainian prosecutor to weigh criminal case against Belarus' leader Lukashenko
Asia|Crime|Europe|World

UN says human trafficking into Asian scam centres is surging

The U.N. migration agency on Tuesday warned of a dramatic increase in the number of people forced into working in Asian scam compounds, saying people from

UN says human trafficking into Asian scam centres is surging
Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|World

France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it?

France is grappling with an unprecedented fire season that has led to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people and dealt a blow to the economy during

France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it?
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

The future of the UK's renowned Lovell radio telescope is in question after a funding cut

Scientists are alarmed by the British government's decision to cut funding for the Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory

The future of the UK's renowned Lovell radio telescope is in question after a funding cut
Crime|Europe|Sports

Amateur cricket match goes viral after cheating allegation

An amateur cricket match in England has become a viral sensation after allegations of cheating were shared on social media

Amateur cricket match goes viral after cheating allegation
Europe|Sports|World

Euro 2020 winning coach Roberto Mancini returns to rescue Italy after third straight World Cup miss

Roberto Mancini has once again been tasked with revitalizing an Italy team in crisis

Euro 2020 winning coach Roberto Mancini returns to rescue Italy after third straight World Cup miss
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijan court convicts 9 journalists and activists in a case seen as an attack on media freedom

An Azerbaijan court has convicted nine journalists and founders of a top independent news outlet on financial crime charges and sentenced them to prison

Azerbaijan court convicts 9 journalists and activists in a case seen as an attack on media freedom
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italy's League says parliament will have final say on EU defence funds

Italy's League party, a member of the ruling coalition, said on Tuesday that any decision on whether to tap a European Union scheme to

Italy's League says parliament will have final say on EU defence funds
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Moldovan businessman Platon fights extradition from UK, alleges political prosecution

Moldovan businessman Veaceslav Platon is fighting extradition from Britain on charges relating to an alleged $22 billion money laundering ring, giving evidence in a London

Moldovan businessman Platon fights extradition from UK, alleges political prosecution
Europe|Sports|World

Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his 'dream' as he takes charge of the France team

Zinedine Zidane is France’s new coach

Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his 'dream' as he takes charge of the France team
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Under pressure over China backers, Mercedes CEO pledges to defend US business

Mercedes-Benz's CEO pledged on Tuesday to shield its U.S. business from a possible sales ban, as concerns in Washington over the German carmaker's Chinese

Under pressure over China backers, Mercedes CEO pledges to defend US business
Environment|Europe|World

'No matter what you do, you can’t put it out': Spanish firefighters describe record blaze

Firefighters combating Spain's biggest wildfire on record say they have never seen a fire of such power

'No matter what you do, you can’t put it out': Spanish firefighters describe record blaze
Business|Environment|Europe

French climate lawsuit offers a window into the next round of the global legal fight

A court ruling expands the options for corporate accountability efforts against oil companies in France, and it may have repercussions in the US and elsewhere.

French climate lawsuit offers a window into the next round of the global legal fight
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

France braces for fourth major heatwave as crews tackle Bordeaux blaze

France was bracing for its fourth major heatwave of the year on Tuesday, as soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions across

France braces for fourth major heatwave as crews tackle Bordeaux blaze
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German economy likely showed some resilience to war in Q2, Bundesbank says

The German economy likely grew modestly in the second quarter, despite headwinds from the war in the Middle East, as its vast industrial sector remained relatively

German economy likely showed some resilience to war in Q2, Bundesbank says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK's Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM

Britain's governing Labour Party has caught up with, or overtaken, Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK in the polls, according to three different surveys

UK's Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Poland's Tusk calls for end to hate crimes against Ukrainians

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on Tuesday for an end to xenophobic attacks against Ukrainians in Poland, after a series of hate crimes hit the headlines in recent

Poland's Tusk calls for end to hate crimes against Ukrainians
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Cost cuts help Mercedes stabilise profit but China woes loom

Mercedes-Benz posted a higher profit in the second quarter helped by tough cost cuts, pushing its shares up on Tuesday, but intense Chinese competition

Cost cuts help Mercedes stabilise profit but China woes loom
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

NATO member Romania shoots down stray drones from Ukraine war after years of incursions

Romania is taking a new approach to drones entering its airspace by shooting them down

NATO member Romania shoots down stray drones from Ukraine war after years of incursions
Australia|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Rape and assault case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury in Australia

Lawyers are making closing addresses in the Australian trial of British entertainer Yung Filly on charges that he raped and choked a fan following a music performance two years ago

Rape and assault case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury in Australia
Arts|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Behind a haze of smoke, dreamlike portraits of queer Muslim life

Behind a haze of smoke, dreamlike portraits of queer Muslim life

Behind a haze of smoke, dreamlike portraits of queer Muslim life
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

LVMH fails to reassure on luxury recovery, shares fall

Shares in LVMH slipped 1.5% on Tuesday after the French luxury giant's second-quarter results failed to reassure investors that a broader recovery in luxury demand was firmly

LVMH fails to reassure on luxury recovery, shares fall
Economy|Europe|World

Spain's unemployment rate falls to 9.87% in Q2, lowest in 18 years

Spain's unemployment rate fell back below 10% in the second quarter of 2026, reaching its lowest level since 2008 even as the labour force rose

Spain's unemployment rate falls to 9.87% in Q2, lowest in 18 years
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

European shares rise as Unilever lifts consumer stocks

European shares rose for a third straight session on Tuesday, as strong results from Unilever helped lift consumer-focused stocks

European shares rise as Unilever lifts consumer stocks
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Google rivals line up seeking damages after record $1 billion EU fine

A decades-long crackdown on Google's business practices in Europe is entering a costly new phase, as the loss of the first case

Google rivals line up seeking damages after record $1 billion EU fine
Asia|Business|Europe|World

China hopes for constructive role by Slovakia in ties with EU, Xinhua reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping hopes Slovakia will play a constructive role in the development of European Union's relations with China, focusing on properly handling

China hopes for constructive role by Slovakia in ties with EU, Xinhua reports
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Stellantis sells car-sharing business as CEO Filosa focuses on core auto-making

Stellantis has agreed to sell its Free2move car-sharing unit to German investment company Mutares, the automaker said on Tuesday, as CEO Antonio Filosa continues efforts to

Stellantis sells car-sharing business as CEO Filosa focuses on core auto-making
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN chief Guterres sounds out Cyprus sides on prospects for peace talks

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched a fresh effort on Tuesday to coax Cyprus' rival sides back into peace talks after nearly a decade of deadlock.

UN chief Guterres sounds out Cyprus sides on prospects for peace talks
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years

The U.N. refugee agency is marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention

6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Apartment building in Chekhov near Moscow damaged in drone attack, regional governor says

An apartment building in Chekhov near Russian capital Moscow has been hit in a drone attack, regional governor Andrei Vorobyov said in a Telegram post on Tuesday.

Apartment building in Chekhov near Moscow damaged in drone attack, regional governor says
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

French president pledges support on visit to fire zone, vows: 'We will win this battle together'

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged fire crews to “stay strong” as they battle to bring a monster wildfire under control, warning that the fight will take time

French president pledges support on visit to fire zone, vows: 'We will win this battle together'
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Irish consumer sentiment slips in July on cost-of-living concerns

Irish consumer sentiment fell slightly in July on concerns about the cost of living, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Irish consumer sentiment slips in July on cost-of-living concerns
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK shop prices rise by least since December, BRC says

Average prices at British retailers rose by an annual 0.9% this month, the smallest increase since December 2025, as the men's soccer world cup triggered supermarket

UK shop prices rise by least since December, BRC says
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says

U.S.

Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Food|Technology

Chobani fails to end Dannon parent Danone's cold-brew coffee lawsuit

A federal judge on Monday rejected Chobani's bid to dismiss a lawsuit by the parent of rival U.S. yogurt brand Dannon for allegedly copying the

Chobani fails to end Dannon parent Danone's cold-brew coffee lawsuit
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Thinking of traveling to Spain or France? Here's what to know

Thinking of traveling to Spain or France? Here's what to know

Thinking of traveling to Spain or France? Here's what to know
Americas|Europe|Political|World

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

U.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke at the United Nations after the European ally criticized the Trump administration’s human rights record

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Monte dei Paschi, Banco BPM working on deal with cash component, Bloomberg News reports

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena and Banco BPM advisers are exploring a merger that would mix cash and shares as a possible alternative to Intesa Sanpaolo's offer for Monte Paschi,

Monte dei Paschi, Banco BPM working on deal with cash component, Bloomberg News reports
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Baker Hughes flags lower spending by oil and gas producers in 2026

Baker Hughes said on Monday it expects annual global spending by oil and gas producers to decline modestly this year, with growth in Latin

Baker Hughes flags lower spending by oil and gas producers in 2026
Europe|Political|World

US, France trade barbs in fight over UN rights chief's second term

The U.S. walked out as France addressed a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine on Monday, accusing its longtime ally of "disingenuous grandstanding"

US, France trade barbs in fight over UN rights chief's second term
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Hong Kong democracy activist allowed to stay in UK for 6 months after immigration trouble

His lawyer says Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Wu Chi-wai has been granted permission to stay in the U

Hong Kong democracy activist allowed to stay in UK for 6 months after immigration trouble
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World

Prague’s rare 70 mm IMAX draws thousands of Europeans for Nolan’s 'The Odyssey'

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is drawing moviegoers to Prague for its rare 70 mm IMAX experience

Prague’s rare 70 mm IMAX draws thousands of Europeans for Nolan’s 'The Odyssey'
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Germany promises security overhaul after deadly Berlin Pride attack

Germany's interior minister announced a security overhaul on Monday after a deadly vehicle attack near Berlin's Pride celebration

Germany promises security overhaul after deadly Berlin Pride attack