Dutch government suspends takeover of Chinese-owned Nexperia
In a major u-turn, the Dutch government has backed away from the chip supplier, which plays a strategic role in Europe’s automotive industry.
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Poland to shut last Russian consulate after railway sabotage, foreign minister says
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has described the weekend explosion on a line linking Warsaw to the border with Ukraine as an "unprecedented act of sabotage."
Eating disorders may raise health risks up to a decade after diagnosis, study finds
A range of health risks remained elevated both five and 10 years after patients were diagnosed with eating disorders.
Travel bans and €20,000 fines: How France is cracking down on disruptive air passengers
France is taking "decisive and effective” action to tackle unruly behaviour on flights with a new set of sanctions.
FlyDubai orders 75 Boeing aircrafts in deal worth $13 billion
FlyDubai and Emirates have made major investments in Boeing and Airbus to accomodate booming passenger growth at Dubai's International Airport.
Amazon loses legal challenge to imposition of EU's strictest digital rules
The EU's highest court has ruled that US tech giant will remain subject to the toughest measures of the Digital Services Act.
Europe’s markets mixed, easing crash fears ahead of Nvidia report
This year’s AI-driven market rally is showing signs of instability as analysts warn of overvaluations. Even so, pockets of strength in Europe on Wednesday offered some reassurance that the recent sell-off may be losing momentum.
Denmark aims to break EU privacy chief deadlock before year's end
An impasse between EU lawmakers and national governments has held up the Data Protection Supervisor selection process for nearly a year.
‘Quiet, piggy’: Donald Trump's sexist outburst at female journalist goes viral
While hardly surprising coming from a man who has a documented history of making personal attacks on female journalists, one recent outburst from Donald Trump has been trending online...
Corruption allegations put Bangladesh’s future in doubt
This past September, the Assistant Director of Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission in Dhaka was suspended following allegations that he had taken bribes. Now, in a worrying development reported online, the top post on Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) was
German Chancellor Merz blasts Belém, rattling Brazilians
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked outrage with a derogatory comment about his visit to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, saying that the delegation was happy to be back in Berlin from "this place".
From İstanbul’s tulips to Kars’ winter magic: Discover the best region in Türkiye for every season
With its diverse landscapes, rich history and vibrant culture, Turkey is a year-round destination. However, timing your visit right can elevate your experience from memorable to unforgettable.
Solid gold toilet sells for $12 million at auction
Maurizio Cattelan’s fully functional gold toilet titled “America” sold for $12.1 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York.
UN agency warns Afghanistan unfit for returns as EU attempts to deport rejected asylum seekers
A UN agency report has detailed how Afghanistan is struggling to absorb the refugees already returning home, but EU member states are still seeking to deport rejected Afghan asylum seekers.
Uncertainties over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut
A December rate cut is far from certain as inflation continues to run above the Fed's target. At the same time, risks to the US job market remain.
EU farmer takes oil giant TotalEnergies to court in groundbreaking hearing over climate damages
The climate change-related lawsuit begins its hearings, just days after TotalEnergies announced its climate investment at COP30.
Klimt painting second most expensive artwork sold at auction
The portrait of Austrian heiress Elisabeth Lederer was looted by the Nazis and almost destroyed.
Cristiano Ronaldo attends White House dinner hosted by Trump and Saudi Crown Prince
Cristiano Ronaldo made a rare visit to the White House as President Donald Trump hosted a formal dinner honoring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Poland closes airports after Russia launches hundreds of drones at Ukraine
Russian drones struck the Kharkiv region for a third night in a row, and also targeted the western cities of Lviv and Ternopil, prompting Poland to close two airports and deploy jets to secure Polish airspace.
Lviv and Kharkiv hit by Russian drones and missiles
Lviv was struck by missiles and drones on 19 November, damaging key sites but with no casualties. In Kharkiv, 40 were injured by explosive drones.
Europe’s R&D defence spending surges amid Ukraine war. Which EU country splurges the most?
Defence research and development spending in the EU has risen by 90% over the past five years. Experts link this surge to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Denmark tops ranking of most ambitious countries on climate with 85% emission reduction target
Denmark announces incredibly ambitious climate targets at this year’s COP30
Meta wins historic FTC antitrust trial focused on WhatsApp, Instagram
Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp don't violate US antitrust law, ruled district judge James Boasberg on Tuesday.
German Armed Forces special unit trains in Berlin underground
A total of 35 soldiers in combat gear and armed with assault rifles are rehearsing in the middle of the night a defence scenario at the Jungfernheide underground and suburban railway station in Berlin-Charlottenburg.
Listening to music most days could lower dementia risks for older adults, study suggests
Dementia risks may be lower among ageing music fans, new research suggests.
New EU initiatives to foster water resilience across Europe
On 12 November, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) selected the tenth Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) in the field of water, marine and maritime sectors and ecosystems. The KIC will develop an integrated approach in line with the source-to-sea
EU economy greenhouse gas emissions: -0.4% in Q2 2025
The EU economy’s greenhouse gas emissions in the second quarter of 2025 were estimated at 772 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq, a 0.4% decrease compared with the same quarter of 2024 (775 million tonnes of CO2-eq). At the same time, the EU’s gross domestic product
Gustav Klimt portrait breaks modern art record at auction
Klimt's “Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer” helped save the life of its Jewish subject during the Holocaust. It broke a record at auction previously set by an Andy Warhol potrait of Marilyn Monroe.
At least 20 killed in one of Russia's deadliest strikes on western Ukraine
Among the victims were two children in the attack on the western city of Ternopil.
Israeli airstrike on Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13, government officials say
The attack marks the deadliest strike on Lebanon since a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect last year.
Commission publishes guidelines to help EU countries support small-scale fishers and enhance transparency in the allocation of fishing opportunities
The European Commission has published guidelines seeking to help EU countries in supporting small-scale fishers and enhancing transparency and good governance in the allocation of fishing opportunities by EU countries. The Commission has observed that some of the reported
White House Christmas tree: Michigan fir wins national contest
A 25-foot concolor fir from Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan will be the White House Christmas tree, arriving Monday. The farm won a nationwide contest.
Fire in Japan burns 170 homes and forces mass evacuations
Firefighters in Oita, Japan, were battling an out-of-control fire Wednesday morning that has burned through a neighborhood.
The cost of ‘conflict carbon’: Russia faces €37 billion climate reparations bill for war in Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created global heating emissions equivalent to 236.8 million tonnes of CO².
EU opens last accession negotiating cluster with Albania on resources, agriculture and cohesion
The seventh meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania marked the opening of negotiations on the so-called cluster 5: resources, agriculture and cohesion. This cluster is the last remaining and covers notably: agriculture and fisheries, food safety and cohesion
Cristiano Ronaldo attends White House dinner alongside Saudi crown prince
The Portuguese player is being paid hundreds of millions to be part of the gulf state's modernisation plan.
Ultra-processed foods fuelling global health crisis and experts urge worldwide policy reform
Experts have linked high UPF consumption to higher risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and early death.
Islamist groups ignite terror in India, unleashing a Pandora’s Box
On 10 November, a high-intensity explosion occurred near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 people and injuring more than twenty. The explosion originated from a Hyundai i20 vehicle, which detonated at a traffic light near Gate No. 1 of
Zelenskyy and no stop in Italy on whirlwind EU tour: Deliberate snub or tight schedule?
While speculation has been rife in some Italian papers about the reasons behind Zelenskyy not making a stop in Italy, one senior researcher in comments to Euronews said the reason was probably far more mundane.
EU states to have three days to allow troop transit under new 'Military Schengen' system
If an EU country is attacked, how long should it take for other member states to allow troops and equipment to cross through their borders to provide reinforcements? A new plan could limit how long one EU member can hold another's military up.
Cristiano Ronaldo attends White House dinner in honour of Saudi crown prince
The Portuguese football superstar attended a White House state dinner with global leaders as US President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington.
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‘Morally required to hate Jews’: Scholar warns European Parliament of a new era of normalized antisemitism
Europe’s universities are becoming “morally required” to hate Jews, warned Dr. Charles Asher Small, Founding Director and President of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP), in a blistering address to the European Parliament last week. Speaking
Epstein files cast long shadow over global business elite
Newly released emails show top finance and business figures maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein years after his initial conviction, raising questions over judgement and corporate governance.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy to meet Erdoğan in Turkey to push for peace negotiations
Ukraine’s president is to go to Ankara in hopes of rebooting talks with Russia and putting an end to Moscow’s full-scale invasion. Yet the Kremlin said no Russian representatives will participate in the meeting.
Europe is rolling out AI in health care without sufficient patient protections, WHO warns
Just four out of 50 surveyed countries have national strategies for AI in health care.
On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet
With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.
The Kessler Twins: The German dancer sisters who ended their lives in a 'joint suicide'
Twin dancers Alice and Ellen Kessler, who rose to global fame in the 1950s and performed with Hollywood’s greatest stars, have died together at age 89 in what German police described as a “joint suicide.”
US House and Senate agree to pass bill to force release of Epstein files
US House of Representatives and Senate have voted overwhelmingly in favour of making evidence against the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein public. The bill is now set to go to Trump for final approval.
German dancing duo, The Kessler Twins, die aged 89 by 'joint assisted suicide'
Widely known in Germany as the 'legs of the nation', twins Alice and Ellen Kessler were found dead in their flat near Munich on Monday. Police have now revealed that the 89-year-old sisters died by 'joint assisted suicide.'