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The Hungarian service of Radio Free Europe, known as Szabad Európa, permanently ceased operations following funding cuts by the US government under Donald Trump's administration. Kari Lake stated that supporting Szabad Európa no longer aligned with US national interests as it undermined the Hungarian government led by Viktor Orbán, who expressed gratitude for the funding cut.

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Nothing has started rolling out its Android 16-powered update, Nothing OS 4.0, beginning with the Nothing Phone 3. This update features redesigned app transitions, a new "extra dark mode," enhanced Glyph Interface...

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Germany

At the "Neustart Berlin" conference at the EUREF Campus in Schöneberg, innovative ideas were presented to enhance Berlin's livability, addressing challenges such as the delayed Berlin airport, complicated voter...

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Hungary

The Hungarian service of Radio Free Europe, known as Szabad Európa, permanently ceased operations following funding cuts by the US government under Donald Trump's administration. Kari Lake stated that supporting Szabad...

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Germany

Dirk Stettner, CDU parliamentary group leader, confirmed that only one new refugee shelter will open in Hasenheide, Berlin, with ten other planned sites suspended amid declining arrivals. The coalition of CDU and SPD...

1h
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Germany

The planned Christmas tree for the Berlin House of Representatives was a ten-meter blue fir from Brandenburg that broke at the top during transport and setup. Workers initially reattached the broken top with a metal...

3h
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Belgium

Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida criticized the jarred carbonara sauce sold in the European Parliament's store, which uses smoked pancetta instead of traditional guanciale. Politicians from the...

4h
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UK

Nathan Lee Gill was sentenced to ten and a half years in prison at London's Central Criminal Court for accepting tens of thousands of pounds in bribes from Russia to promote pro-Russian views in the European Parliament....

7h/3h
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Italy

Italy will reopen applications for its electric car and commercial electric vehicle bonus program, offering vouchers between €9,000 and €11,000 for eligible purchases. The reopening includes recycled unused vouchers...

7h
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Slovakia

The EU Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Slovakia due to a constitutional amendment passed in September that challenges the primacy of EU law. This amendment grants Slovak authorities power to...

8h
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Germany

An elderly woman was fatally struck by a truck at the intersection of Buschallee and Sulzfelder Straße near the Taut-Siedlung. Police report that the truck driver hit the woman while she was crossing at a pedestrian...

8h
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Sweden

The European Commission has taken legal action against Sweden, Bulgaria, Portugal, and Latvia due to insufficient efforts to reduce harmful emissions. The Commission emphasized that measures taken by these countries so...

8h
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Greece

Anastasios Kasparidis found three of his sheep killed by a bear in the village of Levea, prompting him to pen the rest for protection. Brown bear and wolf populations have increased in northern Greece due to hunting...

9h/8h
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Sweden

Jon Arnell, investment manager at Von Euler & Partners, emphasized the markets' preference for "cheap money" and noted ongoing debate about an AI bubble as stock markets in the USA and Stockholm showed volatility driven...

9h/1h
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France

Ubisoft resumed trading on the Paris stock market after a suspension due to an accounting error affecting its leverage covenant ratio. The company announced a €1.16 billion investment from Tencent for a 25% stake in a...

9h/3h
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Sweden

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reports that immunisation rates against the flu were far below target levels last season across Europe, with vaccination rates among older adults ranging...

9h
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Italy

A fatal car accident occurred near Castelfiorentino involving three vehicles and resulting in the death of a 26-year-old man of Moroccan origin. Emergency responders freed the injured couple and another driver sustained...

10h
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Germany

The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) reported a record rise in domestic violence cases in 2024, with nearly 266,000 victims marking a 3.8% increase from the previous year. Politically motivated misogynistic crimes...

10h/7m
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Italy

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by the director of the agency where she was to intern during a job search trip. The investigation is now being handled by the prosecutor's office with jurisdiction...

10h
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Germany

Hertha BSC has won six of their last seven matches and achieved four consecutive clean sheets, a defensive streak not seen in a decade. Their defensive stability, enhanced by goalkeeper Tjark Ernst and defenders Márton...

11h/1h
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Sweden

SvD Mat&dryck highlights six extraordinary Christmas buffet venues across Sweden featuring traditional and contemporary dishes created by chefs including Mathias Dahlgren and Irene Kucher. A new Christmas market in...

11h
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Sweden

A regional public bus in Malmö skidded on icy roads near the Sydsvenskan building, crashing into a bridge pillar and causing road closures and severe traffic jams. Four people, including the bus driver and three...

11h/2h
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Sweden

Black Week in Sweden is expected to generate 10.2 billion SEK in consumer spending this year, increasing 0.5 billion SEK from last year. Consumer habits vary by age, with 60 percent of young adults planning to shop...

11h/6h
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Germany

A 250-kilogram World War II bomb with a Soviet fuse was discovered during construction of a new ICE maintenance facility near the Cottbus main station. Train services will be suspended for several hours as around 500...

13h
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Germany

Several lines of the Berlin S-Bahn experienced delays and service disruptions due to repair works affecting a signal near Treptower Park. The S42 line operates every ten minutes, the S85 line is canceled, and passengers...

13h
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Germany

Janine Wolter has been nominated as the top candidate for mayor of Berlin-Neukölln by the Neukölln SPD after Martin Hikel unexpectedly withdrew from the race. Wolter, currently the district councilor for Education,...

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Germany

A BerlinTrend survey reveals that 75% of Berlin residents support a ban on private fireworks for New Year's Eve, with the backing spanning multiple political parties including the Greens, Left Party, SPD, and AfD...

14h/13h
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Italy

The Italian Parliament is debating key amendments to the 2026 budget law focusing on social welfare, pensions, police benefits, and taxation. Brothers of Italy (FdI) proposed a "Young People’s Pension Fund" within INPS,...

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UK

The UK National Crime Agency uncovered a money-laundering network tying drug and firearm sales to financing Russia’s military using cryptocurrency. The network, involving groups TGR and Smart, moves billions through...

19h/14h
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Germany

Dieter Herzog, the former football World Champion, has died at the age of 79, as confirmed by Bayer Leverkusen, the club where he ended his professional career. Fortuna Düsseldorf and Bayer Leverkusen mourned Herzog's...

20h
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Belgium

Brussels hosted a significant donor conference focused on support for the Palestinian Authority and the reconstruction and governance of Gaza. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa emphasized the need to reunify...

21h/8h
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Germany

German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz is participating in the nationwide Federal Reading Day by visiting the Robert-Reinick Elementary School to emphasize the importance of literacy and the government's support for...

21h
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Germany

The Füchse Berlin handball team has maintained an undefeated record in the Handball Champions League by defeating Sporting CP 33:29 at the Max-Schmeling-Halle. Key contributions from players Lasse Andersson, Mathias...

21h
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Sweden

Georgi Ganev is stepping down as CEO of Kinnevik after eight years leading the firm. Cristina Stenbeck returned as chairman of the board about six months ago, coinciding with several board changes including new...

22h/11h
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Italy

Angelo Fanizza, the Secretary General of the Italian Data Protection Authority, resigned amid controversy involving the authority. The controversy centers on board member Agostino Ghiglia, linked to Fratelli d'Italia,...

23h
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Italy

The Court of Assizes in Bologna sentenced Giampiero Gualandi to life imprisonment for the aggravated voluntary murder of Sofia Stefani, a former local police officer. The killing happened inside Gualandi's office at the...

23h
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UK

An independent public inquiry has strongly condemned former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, describing the response as "toxic," "chaotic," and "too little, too late."...

25h/23h
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Italy

Michelangelo Mammoliti has recently earned three Michelin stars for his restaurant "La Rei Natura" in Serralunga d'Alba, placing it among Italy's top 15 restaurants. Mammoliti attributes the success to his pursuit of...

25h
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Italy

Aurelio De Laurentiis, the president of Napoli football club, has been ordered to stand trial in Rome on charges of accounting fraud related to football transfers during the financial years 2019, 2020, and 2021. The...

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Spain

A commercial court in Madrid has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, to pay over 542 million euros in compensation to 87 Spanish media outlets for violating the EU's GDPR and engaging...

26h/22h
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Germany

The Medical University of Lausitz - Carl Thiem (MUL-CT) will welcome its first class of 36 medical students in the winter semester 2026/27. The Brandenburg Ministry of Science, Research and Culture confirmed the program...

27h
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Germany

The German automotive sector cut approximately 48,700 jobs by the end of the third quarter, marking a 6.3% decline and its lowest employment level since 2011. Economist Sebastian Dullien warned that the drop reflects...

28h
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UK

Gary "Mani" Mounfield, the acclaimed British bassist known for his work with The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has died at age 63. His passing prompted tributes from musicians including Liam Gallagher, Ian Brown, Shaun...

28h/23h
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France

General Fabien Mandon warned about the increasing threat from Russia, possibly leading to conflict with France within three to four years. He highlighted Russia's military growth, hybrid warfare tactics, and the need...

28h/27h
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Italy

The Florence Court of Appeal convicted five police officers in the Shalabayeva case related to the 2013 deportation of Alma Shalabayeva and her daughter Alua from Rome. Renato Cortese, Maurizio Improta, Luca Armeni,...

29h
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Germany

Germany accepted 52 more Afghan refugees arriving from Islamabad under a federal resettlement program. The program prioritizes vulnerable Afghans, including former local German employees and those persecuted by the...

29h/21h
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Germany

Emine Demirbüken-Wegner, district mayor of Reinickendorf, launched Berlin's first document dispensing box at the Eichborndamm citizen's office. The box allows residents to pick up and return identity cards and passports...

30h
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Sweden

The Swedish National Audit Office released a critical report highlighting operational shortcomings in immigrant detention centers run by the Swedish Migration Agency across six locations. Auditor General Christina...

30h
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UK

Northern Ireland will face Italy in the World Cup playoff semifinals, recalling a history where Northern Ireland lost 7 of their 11 previous encounters with Italy. Northern Ireland notably eliminated Italy twice in...

31h
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Denmark

Novo Nordisk drove Denmark's GDP growth in Q3 with a 2.3% quarterly increase mainly due to strong pharmaceutical exports. The company's reduced US drug prices followed a deal with the Trump administration, while its...

31h
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France

The electricity grid operator Enedis and the transmission system operator RTE reported a technical incident at the RTE substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux caused a blackout affecting approximately 170,000 households...

31h
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Italy

Alessandro Chiani and Ahmed Atia, along with three minors, were arrested for a brutal attack on a 22-year-old university student in Milan, which left the victim permanently injured and disabled. The suspects face...

31h
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Sweden

Sanna Lundell confirmed in her podcast "Inte din morsa" that she is currently single but denied any breakup with Mikael Persbrandt, stating "Nothing is true. Everything is denied. And it should remain so." She revealed...

33h
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Belgium

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard sharply criticized the EU for paying Russia more for gas and oil than it provides in aid to Ukraine, calling the situation "completely disgraceful." She highlighted that...

33h/29h
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Belgium

During a Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, European and Ukrainian officials including Jean-Noël Barrot, David van Weel, Oana Toiu, and Kaja Kallas strongly criticized a US peace plan demanding Ukraine cede...

33h/27h
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UK

The Labour government has proposed new asylum policies that include removing automatic state support and increasing the waiting period for permanent residence from 5 to 20 years. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called...

33h
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Germany

European airspace and airports have faced a significant surge in drone incursions and disruptions linked to tensions with Russia. Multiple European NATO countries saw increasing drone threats since September 2025, with...

34h/30h
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Italy

The Italian League party proposed reducing the Rai television license fee from €90 to €70 as part of their budget plan, aiming to extend tax benefits related to tax release at a cost of €365 million. Prime Minister...

34h
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Germany

Leo Yannick Wild from TIN Anti-Violence Counseling in Berlin emphasizes the critical need for community visibility and solidarity on Transgender Day of Remembrance. Advocates report that at least 27 trans and nonbinary...

34h
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Italy

Rodolfo Ronconi, head of the mobile team of the Rome police in 1994, passed away while excavations at the Casa del Jazz may find Judge Paolo Adinolfi's remains. Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi expressed condolences,...

34h
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Sweden

A 23-year-old man from Småland has been charged with multiple serious terrorism offenses related to ISIS. Prosecutor Carl Mellberg stated that the man traveled to Somalia intending to join ISIS fighting units and was...

35h/31h
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Sweden

Pernilla Wahlgren will host the special Christmas concert "Jul – Allsång på Skansen" at Sollidenscenen in Stockholm, with artists Molly Sandén, KAJ, and ADAAM performing. Tickets for the event sell starting at 10:00 on...

35h
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CzechRepublic

At least 57 people were injured after two high-speed passenger trains collided near České Budějovice. Transport Minister Martin Kupka announced that the incident is under investigation, with preliminary findings...

36h/34h
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France

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin and Justice Minister Laurent Nuñez visited Marseille following the assassination of Mehdi Kessaci, which shocked the community and raised drug-related crime fears. Paris...

36h/25h
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Italy

Italy is preparing for important regional elections in Campania, Puglia, and Veneto, with voting hours specified for Veneto on November 23 and 24. Alberto Stefani leads the center-right coalition in Veneto, while...

37h/24h
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Sweden

The latest episode of "Married at First Sight" marked the first time in the show's history that all four couples ended in divorce, including one couple that separated earlier in the season. Critic Fanny Svärd welcomed...

37h/25h
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Italy

Ukraine formally requested the Vatican to recognize its role in negotiating the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia during the conflict. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent a letter to Pope Leo XIV...

43h/30h
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France

Paris FC secured their first victory of the Women's Champions League season by defeating Benfica 2-0 at Stade Jean-Bouin during the fourth matchday. Maeline Mendy scored the opening goal assisted by Anaële Le Moguédec,...

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France

A rare example of Nazi Germany's Enigma encryption technology, the fully functional Enigma M4 machine, sold at auction in Paris for €482,600, greatly surpassing expectations. The anonymous buyer acquired the machine...

44h/36h
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UK

John Healey addressed concerns about the UK’s defense capabilities, citing a parliamentary report that states the country is "not fit to defend against an attack." The report highlights underinvestment, overreliance on...

45h
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UK

Kate Middleton and Prince William attended the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall, marking their first red carpet appearance in two years. The event featured performances by Jessie J, Sir Stephen Fry,...

46h/32h
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Italy

A 37-year-old Peruvian woman was stabbed multiple times by her 45-year-old ex-partner inside a car on the Grande Raccordo Anulare near Rome, suffering serious injuries. The attacker fled but was arrested in Fiano Romano...

47h/29h
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Italy

Carabinieri from the Roma Trastevere Company arrested a 23-year-old Romani woman during a control operation at Porta Portese in Rome. Police in Rome also conducted safety checks at Colle Oppio park, leading to 2 arrests...

47h/30h
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Germany

The record champions BR Volleys secured a decisive 3-0 victory against their city rivals VC Olympia Berlin, marking their second consecutive win under head coach Joel Banks. This clear win was critical, as VC Olympia...

47h
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Sweden

The American rock band ZZ Top will perform in Sweden next summer for two concerts, including shows at Dalhalla and Malmö Arena. Drummer Frank Beard, who left the band temporarily due to health issues earlier this...

47h
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France

French authorities have expanded a criminal investigation to include Holocaust denial and historical revisionism connected to Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok on social media platform X. The investigation intensified after...

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Sweden

Isaac Grünewald's painting "Cirkus" set a new world record by selling for 17.25 million SEK at Bukowskis. The artwork, created in 1918, was part of a suite of three circus-themed paintings displayed in the Grünewald...

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UK

Nigel Farage has denied allegations of antisemitic and racist behavior during his teenage years at Dulwich College in London. The Guardian reported claims from former classmates that Farage used derogatory language and...

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Italy

Italy's highest court has ruled that Serhiy Kuznetsov should be extradited to Germany to face charges related to the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts. Kuznetsov, a former Ukrainian military officer, was arrested while...

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Germany

The Berlin Chamber of Crafts has withdrawn from the Berlin Coalition for Training to protest against the apprenticeship levy proposed by the Berlin Senate. The coalition aims to secure 2,000 additional apprenticeship...

Wed
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UK

Kate Winslet shared a humorous story about meeting King Charles III for the first time during the 1995 royal premiere of "Sense and Sensibility" when she was 20. She panicked when she realized her lace outfit was...

Wed
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Ireland

TikTok is testing an AI slider that allows users to adjust how much AI-generated content appears in their video feeds. This feature, accessible under 'Manage Topics,' will enable control over categories like dance,...

Wed
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Germany

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a deepened strategic partnership in Berlin, expanding cooperation to include foreign and security policy, aid, and migration. They...

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Sweden

The Södertörn District Court ruled that two luxury cars, including a Mercedes-AMG AMG GT-R and a Mercedes G63 AM, will not be returned to their owner due to suspicions of illegal purchase. Michael Johansson praised the...

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Spain

Spain commemorated the 50th anniversary of General Francisco Franco's death with a complex legacy marked by deep societal divisions and efforts to reconcile with its dictatorial past. The left-wing government led by...

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Slovakia

Porsche has unveiled the Cayenne Electric, its first fully electric SUV with 1,139 horsepower and a top speed of 162 mph. The vehicle features a 113 kWh battery supporting fast charging up to 400 kW and a range of up to...

Wed
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France

Fausto Fasulo, co-artistic director of the Angoulême International Comics Festival, denied rumors of its cancellation despite growing boycotts from authors, illustrators, and publishing houses. The festival faces...

Wed
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Italy

John Elkann announced the establishment of M-Tech Alfredo Ferrari, a new scientific and educational hub at Ferrari's headquarters in Maranello. The school aims to inspire future innovators in technology and automotive...

Wed
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Germany

The German government will require all men aged 18 to register for military service starting in 2026 amid rising defense concerns related to threats from Russia. The Left Party, led by Jan van Aken and Ines Schwerdtner,...

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Germany

Deutsche Bahn announced a delay in the opening of the Stuttgart 21 underground station beyond the originally planned date of December 2026. CEO Evelyn Palla cited technical issues, regulatory approvals, and...

Wed
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Germany

A Berlin police officer admitted to using excessive force against a homeless man who was already handcuffed during an incident at Berlin Central Station. The Tiergarten District Court dismissed the case after the...

Wed
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Germany

The Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) has reported a reliability rate of 97.6% for Berlin's subway system last week, the highest rate this year. The company plans to improve its long-term target to 99% and will receive...

Wed
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Sweden

The Swedish reality show "Spelet" features twelve well-known contestants including Hanna Friberg and Ikenna "Ike" Abika isolated in a luxury skyscraper suite under constant surveillance. Julia Franzén revealed...

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Belgium

The EU is launching a "military Schengen" initiative to speed up the movement of soldiers and military equipment during crises amid concerns about potential Russian aggression. It also approved a $20.4 billion defense...

Wed
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UK

The Russian spy ship Yantar has been recently spotted near UK waters north of Scotland, escalating Russian "gray zone warfare" activities. UK Defense Secretary John Healey reported that British forces, including a Royal...

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UK

Daniel Radcliffe reached out to Dominic McLaughlin, the young actor cast to portray Harry Potter in the rebooted HBO series currently in production in the UK. Radcliffe wrote a supportive letter to McLaughlin, who...

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Netherlands

The Dutch government announced that it is lifting state control over Nexperia after constructive discussions with Chinese authorities, marking a significant development amid Beijing's agreement to allow exports of...

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France

Boualem Sansal, an Algerian-French author, was released after nearly a year in detention following a pardon from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. He arrived in Paris after a stop in Berlin, where German President...

Wed
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Poland

Polish and allied aircraft were deployed to secure Poland's airspace amid heightened tensions following Russian airstrikes on western Ukraine. Fighter jets from several countries, including Poland, Romania, Germany,...

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UK

Matilda Brindle, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Oxford, led research that traced the origins of kissing back 21 million years, before Homo sapiens existed. The study found that Neanderthals, who...

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Germany

Ulrike Kostka, director of the Caritas Association for the Archdiocese of Berlin, highlights the urgent need to support the city's homeless amid dropping temperatures and freezing forecasts. Local organizations rely...

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