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A significant political debate in Sweden saw Lawen Redar of the Social Democratic Party challenge Ulf Kristersson's accusations regarding the party's integration policy, which seeks to break residential segregation without forced population mixing.Simultaneously, Hyresgästföreningen and Sveriges Allmännytta have collaborated to establish new guidelines for digital locks in rental properties, aiming to ensure tenant safety and data protection alongside practical benefits for property owners.
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Switzerland

Lindsey Vonn achieved a historic comeback victory in a World Cup downhill race in St. Moritz, becoming the oldest skier, at 41, to win a World Cup event and securing her 83rd career triumph. This remarkable win, her...

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Belgium

EU finance ministers approved a 3 € fixed customs duty on small packages valued under 150 € imported from outside the bloc, set to take effect on July 1, 2026. This temporary levy aims to combat unfair competition and...

3h/2h
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France

French authorities expanded the Contagious Nodular Dermatitis (DND) vaccination zone following farmer protests and clashes over mandatory culling of infected cattle. Police used tear gas and arrested four individuals at...

2h/8m
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Germany

Germany is preparing countermeasures against Russia following confirmed cyberattacks and election interference targeting its 2025 Bundestag elections and political figures. The German Foreign Ministry summoned Russian...

2h/55m
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UK

Stanley Baxter, the acclaimed Scottish actor and comedian, passed away at 99, prompting tributes from John Swinney and the King's Theatre in Glasgow. Baxter was celebrated for his unique impersonations, extravagant TV...

1h
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Germany

A German World War II bomb, initially misidentified as an incendiary device but containing explosives, was safely detonated in Hanau, causing less damage than initially feared. City officials, including Claus Kaminsky...

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Italy

Italy's government approved a reform package for its armed forces, aiming to increase personnel to 160,000 by 2033 with an operational start date of January 1, 2027. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto emphasized the need...

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UK

The beauty industry is experiencing a "skinification" trend in haircare, treating the scalp like facial skin, which has led to a 4.2% growth in scalp-targeting products and a scientific approach championed by brands...

1h
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Italy

Italy celebrated the recognition of its national cuisine as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, a historic achievement championed by Giorgia Meloni for "Made in Italy". Concurrently, the nation addressed...

1h
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UK

Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool FC is highly uncertain following a public outburst, recent benching by coach Arne Slot, and exclusion from a Champions League squad. Salah expressed frustration, stating, "I don't...

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Finland

Sarah Dzafce, Miss Finland 2025, was stripped of her title by the Miss Finland Organization following widespread social media backlash over a racist gesture shared online. The organization publicly apologized for the...

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Germany

Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General, delivered a stark warning in Berlin, cautioning that Russia could attack a NATO member within five years and urging allies to rapidly increase defense efforts and spending. Rutte...

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Belgium

The EU plans to use €210 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets, primarily held by Euroclear in Belgium, to collateralize a substantial loan for Ukraine's financial and military needs. Russia's central bank has...

6h/2h
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Bulgaria

Rosen Zhelyazkov's Bulgarian coalition government resigned following widespread anti-corruption and anti-tax-rise protests across the nation, marking a significant episode of political instability. The protests, drawing...

8h/3h
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UK

Avon and Somerset Police are investigating the theft of over 600 high-value artifacts from the Bristol Museum's British Empire and Commonwealth Collection on September 25. Detective Constable Dan Burgan stated that the...

27h/25h
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Austria

The Austrian Parliament approved a law prohibiting girls under 14 from wearing headscarves in schools, a measure set to fully take effect in September 2026 after an initial explanatory phase beginning in February. The...

27h/26h
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Norway

María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, arrived in Oslo to address the Venezuelan crisis, asserting that Nicolás Maduro will inevitably leave power through negotiation or otherwise. She expressed strong...

13h/12m
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Sweden

A planned punk and hard rock festival in Karlskoga, Sweden, faces opposition from municipal administrations, which cite concerns over protecting children from offensive and sexually explicit content in the genre's...

25h
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Switzerland

Alain-Fabien Delon is pursuing a legal battle in Swiss courts to challenge his late father Alain Delon's will, aiming to disinherit his sister Anouchka Delon. This action follows a prior legal step in France and focuses...

25h
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Sweden

A significant political debate in Sweden saw Lawen Redar of the Social Democratic Party challenge Ulf Kristersson's accusations regarding the party's integration policy, which seeks to break residential segregation...

10h
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Italy

A 44-year-old Egyptian man was arrested in Italy on charges including domestic abuse, serious injuries, and sexual violence after allegedly subjecting his wife to severe physical and psychological torment. The victim,...

27h
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Germany

Germany's far-right AfD party is strengthening ties with Donald Trump's "America First" movement and its Republican allies, with leaders like Markus Frohnmaier and Anna Rathert meeting US officials and seeing Trump's...

28h
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Bulgaria

Rosen Zhelyazkov resigned as Bulgarian Prime Minister, less than a year in office, following widespread protests in Sofia over alleged economic mismanagement and corruption. His departure plunges Bulgaria into political...

13h
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Sweden

Veronica Maggio, a celebrated singer, garnered two Guldbagge Award nominations for "Sju steg", including Best Lead Actress and Best Screenplay which she co-wrote. Her acting debut and nominations are particularly...

30h/27h
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Italy

Milan prosecutors widened a corruption inquiry into the city’s urban-building program, leading to the seizure of the Unico-Brera construction project with 30 people under investigation for alleged building violations...

30h
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UK

Sharon Osbourne revealed in a "Piers Morgan Uncensored" interview the previous day that she considered sending Roger Waters a "Tiffany box" filled with feces, reacting to his critical comments about Ozzy Osbourne and...

13h
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UK

Timothée Chalamet addressed persistent rumors that he is the masked UK rapper EsDeeKid during a Heart Breakfast radio interview. Chalamet responded with a playful "no comment" when pressed by hosts Jamie Theakston and...

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Italy

Journalists at Italian newspapers "La Stampa" and "La Repubblica" initiated strikes and suspended non-essential activities in protest against the Gedi Group's planned sale to the Greek Antenna group. The potential...

18h/2h
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Sweden

Johan Ekström emerged victorious in the recent season of "Robinson", securing the 500,000 kr prize after a dramatic finale against Matteo Pasero and Samuel Stenman. The 36-year-old winner, whose triumph was sealed in a...

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Italy

Christmas decorations and traditions are sparking widespread disputes across Italy, with a condo in Senigallia experiencing a formal removal order for "birthday-like" Christmas balls. National debates also encompass...

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Sweden

Sweden's consumer price inflation (CPI) significantly dropped to 0.3 percent in November from 0.9 percent, driven by cheaper package holidays, lodging, and lower interest costs. Economists Susanne Spector and Jens...

31h
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Germany

A 16-year-old boy was found with life-threatening stab wounds near the Christmas market in Herford, prompting a large police operation. Initial investigations by the Bielefeld police suggest the victim and his unknown...

15h
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Italy

Diana Canevarolo, 49, was found fatally injured in her Torri di Quartesolo home courtyard last week and died days later, with an autopsy confirming her death as a homicide. Investigators are reviewing surveillance...

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Belgium

The EU is advancing two key automotive policies: provisionally agreeing on new rules requiring at least 25% recycled plastics in new vehicles and reconsidering its 2035 ban on new fossil fuel cars. The plastics deal,...

23h/3h
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Switzerland

Nemo, the Swiss winner of the "Eurovision Song Contest" 2024, returned their winner’s trophy in protest of Israel’s continued participation in the competition. The artist criticized the EBU for a perceived conflict...

46h/22h
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Italy

Generali and BPCE-Natixis have officially ended their proposed asset-management partnership, an alliance that would have managed approximately €1.9 trillion and consolidated significant Italian savings under a single...

18h
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Sweden

Swedes anticipate spending an average of 3,350 SEK on Christmas gifts this year, contributing to a total forecast of 24.5 billion SEK for holiday shopping amidst inflationary pressures. While financial experts like...

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UK

Early Neanderthals in eastern Britain deliberately made fire 400,000 years ago, a significant discovery at the Barnham site that pushes back the timeline for human mastery of fire. Archaeologists uncovered evidence...

46h/16h
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Sweden

Annika Strandhäll, chair of S-kvinnor, announced plans to leave politics after the 2026 election, criticizing the Social Democrats for shifting to the right on issues like crime policy and for failing to prioritize...

19h
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Belgium

The EU recently paused a controversial proposal to ban meat-related terms like "sausage" and "burger" from vegan food product labels. Negotiations stalled last week after French politician Celine Imart introduced new...

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UK

Sophie Kinsella, the renowned British author celebrated for her "Shopaholic" series, passed away at 55 after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer diagnosed in 2022. Her family, including...

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Sweden

The annual Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm welcomed 1,300 guests, including laureates like Omar M. Yaghi and members of the Swedish Royal Family, while Edward Blom attended the lively afterparty with his wife. Chefs...

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Italy

An off-duty local police officer successfully located a 74-year-old woman, reported missing by her relatives, about 15 kilometers from her home near the border of Rome and Pomezia. The officer recognized the disoriented...

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Portugal

Luis Montenegro's government faced a nationwide general strike, Portugal's first in over a decade, as workers protested proposed labor reforms including easier firing rules and restricted strike rights. The stoppage,...

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Italy

UNESCO officially designated Italian cuisine as Intangible Cultural Heritage, a decision celebrated by Giorgia Meloni, Francesco Lollobrigida, and Antonio Tajani, marking the first national gastronomic style to achieve...

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UK

Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, died at age 76 in July from cardiac arrest after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease and other health issues. His wife, Sharon Osbourne, shared on "Piers...

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UK

The UEFA Champions League group stage saw key results unfold on the sixth match day, with Arsenal securing a dominant 3-0 victory over Club Brugge to near automatic qualification, while Manchester City overcame Real...

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Germany

An estimated 200,000 liters of crude oil spilled from a PCK refinery pipeline near Gramzow, Brandenburg, during maintenance, erupting in a 25-meter fountain. The incident occurred on the Rostock–Schwedt pipeline, which...

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Sweden

This year's Nobel Prize ceremony highlighted sustainable fashion, with attendees like Victoria, Silvia, and Madeleine showcasing a significant upcycling trend. Victoria notably re-wore a couture gown last seen on Silvia...

Wed/41h
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Germany

Bayer Leverkusen secured a late 2-2 home draw against Newcastle United in a Champions League group match, with Alejandro Grimaldo netting an 88th-minute equalizer after the visitors had taken the lead. The match at...

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UK

SAS Connect cabin crew in London announced a four-day Christmas strike, starting December 22, threatening to disrupt flights to and from Scandinavia during the holiday period. Over 130 Unite the Union members demand a...

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Belgium

The European Commission introduced a "Grids Package" to revamp the EU's energy infrastructure law, aiming to accelerate permits and strengthen interconnections across member states. The initiative, which follows a major...

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Italy

A 20-year-old man was charged with aggravated theft in Reggio Emilia, Italy, after allegedly using Face ID to unlock his sleeping ex-girlfriend's phone and transfer €25,000 to his account. The victim reported the theft...

Wed
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Germany

Christine Lagarde stated that the eurozone economy is performing better than expected but faces an "existential crisis" due to internal trade barriers and a fragmented financial market, hindering competitiveness....

Wed/38h
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Italy

The Italian government plans to introduce an economic aid package in 2026, offering a 55 euro yearly electricity bill bonus to approximately 4.5 million vulnerable families. This initiative, funded by 1 billion euros...

Wed
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France

Sébastien Lecornu secured a significant political victory by passing his government's social security budget through the National Assembly with a 247-234 vote. This marks the first time since 2022 that a minority...

Wed
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Norway

María Corina Machado arrived in Oslo, Norway, making her first public appearance after her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf. Her clandestine journey from Venezuela, which defied a travel ban and...

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UK

Jordan Bardella met with Nigel Farage in London to discuss a "patriotic alliance" focused on radical immigration reforms and reshaping Europe. Bardella proposed joint French-British Channel patrols, allowing Border...

Wed
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Italy

Flavio Filoni, Mayor of Galatone, discovered a 38-year-old man from Ghana hiding within a Nativity scene in the town square. The individual, identified as a fugitive wanted in Bologna for resisting arrest and aggravated...

Wed
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Sweden

The iconic band Roxette, now featuring Per Gessle and new vocalist Lena Philipsson, has successfully revived its tour following the passing of original singer Marie Fredriksson. The tour, which began in 2025, has been...

Wed
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Belgium

The EU recently provisionally agreed to a landmark climate target, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, with Denmark's climate minister Lars Aagaard playing a key...

Wed
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France

A new report from the World Inequality Lab reveals the wealthiest 0.001% of the global population, approximately 56,000 individuals, now control three times the wealth of the poorest 2.8 billion adults. Co-directed by...

Wed
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UK

The "Abba Voyage" show in London has generated over 25 billion Swedish kronor for the British economy since its May 2022 premiere, attracting more than three million attendees. Featuring hologram versions of ABBA...

Wed
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Sweden

Marcus Carlsson's drama "Biodlaren", starring Adam Lundgren and Hedvig Nilsson, will open the Göteborg Film Festival on January 23, 2026, marking its world premiere. The film, set in Åmotfors, depicts beekeeper Olof...

Wed
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Netherlands

Europol's Operation Grimm has led to 193 arrests across Europe, significantly advancing efforts against "violence as a service" (VaaS), a phenomenon where criminal networks outsource violent acts. The six-month...

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Italy

Italy's complex tax system includes various deadlines, with the second installment of the Imposta Municipale Unica (IMU) property tax for 2025 due on December 16, primarily affecting owners of second homes and luxury...

Wed
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UK

Donald Trump expressed deep skepticism about a proposed European summit on Ukraine and a US peace plan, engaging in "strong words" with European leaders including Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Friedrich Merz. This...

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France

Benjamin Haddad, France's Minister Delegate for Europe, has urged the European Commission to investigate allegations that EU funds for NGOs in Palestinian territories may have been diverted to the Palestinian Islamist...

Wed
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Italy

Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly agreed to a transfer to Roma, with the Italian club now accelerating negotiations with Manchester United to finalize the deal. Roma aims to secure Zirkzee as a January...

Wed
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Italy

The Villa Silvestri Rivaldi, a 16th-century Renaissance complex in Rome, is set to reopen after decades of neglect following an agreement between the Lazio Region and the Ministry of Culture, with Minister Alessandro...

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Belgium

The German research institute Kiel Institute warned that military aid to Ukraine could reach its lowest level in 2025, as European efforts struggle to compensate for the cessation of US aid following Donald Trump's...

Wed
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Italy

A major anti-mafia operation in Palermo, led by Chief Prosecutor Maurizio De Lucia, resulted in 50 precautionary measures against individuals linked to Cosa Nostra clans and extensive drug trafficking networks,...

Wed
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Denmark

Denmark's military intelligence, DDIS, identified the USA as a security threat for the first time in its annual assessment. The report, released today, indicates a shift from viewing the US as an "ideal of democracy" to...

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Italy

Charles De Ketelaere played a pivotal role in Atalanta's dramatic 2-1 Champions League comeback win against Chelsea in Bergamo. Coach Raffaele Palladino, who was unemployed a month prior, guided his team to a "historic...

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UK

Nnena Kalu, a 59-year-old artist with autism and limited verbal communication, made history by becoming the first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize, receiving the $25,000 award in...

Tue/Wed
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Greece

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's trip to Santorini, Greece, is fraught with high tensions and interpersonal conflicts, primarily an ongoing rift between Heather Gay and Meredith Marks over the "plane-gate"...

Wed
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Sweden

Telia experienced widespread technical disruptions across Sweden, commencing after a power failure that impacted thousands of customers and critical public services. The outage significantly affected mobile access,...

Tue/28h
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Ireland

Fabio Panetta, Governor of the Bank of Italy, emphasized Europe's need to act decisively to strengthen its international monetary role. Panetta highlighted Europe's potential to play a larger role in the international...

Wed
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Sweden

A man arrested in connection with the deaths of a woman and her 10-year-old son in Hörby has been released after suspicions against him significantly weakened. Josefin Sävlund stated that extensive investigations by the...

Tue/26h
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Sweden

Sofia Hellqvist, now Princess Sofia of Sweden, met Jeffrey Epstein multiple times around 2005, prompting recent clarifications from the Swedish Royal Court. Leaked emails published by Dagens Nyheter and DDoSecrets...

Tue/26h
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Italy

Liverpool secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Inter Milan in the Champions League, with Florian Wirtz converting an 88th-minute penalty after being fouled by Alessandro Bastoni. This win temporarily propelled...

Wed
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UK

The UK announced new sanctions targeting Russian media and information outlets, including the Telegram channel Rybar, along with China-based firms i-Soon and Integrity Technology Group, for their roles in information...

Wed
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UK

Tottenham Hotspur relocated its official LGBTQ+ supporters' group, Proud Lilywhites, rainbow flag at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following a request from Slavia Prague to UEFA. The decision, made on security grounds,...

Tue
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Belgium

Olympique Marseille secured a crucial 3-2 victory against Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League, with goals from Mason Greenwood and Igor Paixao. Goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli made a pivotal save in stoppage time to...

Tue
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Italy

Italy's Antitrust authority has fined Sky Italia 4.2 million euros for three unfair commercial practices, including deceptive communication about TV subscription cost increases. Sky Italia expressed surprise at the...

Tue
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Lithuania

Lithuania declared a nationwide state of emergency due to escalating security risks from high-altitude balloons and drones originating from Belarus. Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė characterized the situation as a...

Tue/Wed
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Italy

Rome police are investigating two separate sexual assault cases involving a 23-year-old student and a 20-year-old Peruvian man in different parts of the city. The student reported being assaulted by three men near the...

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Denmark

The European Sperm Bank faces a police report from Denmark's Patient Safety Authority after a donor, Kjeld, was found to unknowingly carry a TP53 gene mutation, impacting children across 14 European countries. At least...

Tue/19h
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France

Claire Tabouret has unveiled her designs for new stained glass windows for Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, a controversial project replacing 19th-century works by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc and Jean-Baptiste Lassus. The...

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France

Ford and Renault have formed a strategic alliance to co-develop and manufacture affordable electric vehicles for the European market, aiming to counter the growing threat from Chinese automakers and revive Ford's...

Tue
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Netherlands

Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman, known as Ali Kushayb, a Janjaweed militia leader, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur,...

Tue
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Sweden

American geneticist Mary Brunkow, alongside Frederick Ramsdell and Shimon Sagakuchi, received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her work identifying the Foxp3 gene mutation in mice that causes autoimmune...

Tue
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UK

Visual effects producer Tom Paton launched "Non Player Combat," a limited series where six AI-controlled contestants compete on a remote island for 500,000 coins. The show, which released its first episode, used AI for...

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Belgium

The EU, through the European Commission, recently unveiled a new "Omnibus" package aimed at significantly reducing bureaucratic burdens and streamlining environmental protection laws for businesses across Europe. Ursula...

Tue/Wed
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Italy

A new collective labor agreement for domestic workers in Italy, effective November 1, 2025, has been finalized, bringing significant financial and organizational changes for families employing over 800,000 workers. The...

Tue
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Italy

Forensic analysis by the Carabinieri's scientific department (RIS) has introduced new evidence suggesting the 2013 death of David Rossi, former head of communications for Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), was a homicide,...

Tue
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France

Miss Provence, Julie Zitouni, and Miss Aquitaine, Aïnhoa Lahitete, have been stripped of their Miss France 2026 titles following a leaked backstage video. The footage showed Zitouni making offensive remarks about other...

Tue
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Italy

An operating room assistant in Marano, near Naples, was arrested on December 9, 2025, for allegedly assaulting and drugging his partner. Responding Carabinieri found the woman bleeding and heard her screams, discovering...

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Germany

Voith, a Heidenheim-based mechanical engineering company, announced that it will eliminate approximately 2,500 jobs globally, representing about a tenth of its workforce. CEO Dirk Hoke cited underperformance compared to...

Tue
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UK

Operation Kenova concluded that MI5 excessively protected IRA agent Stakeknife, identified as Freddie Scappaticci, for 50 years, despite his involvement in abductions and murder. The final report revealed MI5 was aware...

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