Today: November 05, 2026
Today: November 05, 2026

Europe

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Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international soccer

Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international soccer

Economy|Education|Europe

French unions unite for nationwide strikes, piling more pressure on Macron's government

French trade unions are joining forces for more nationwide strikes and demonstrations for higher wages and in support of the high school protest movement

Arts|Europe

Multiple flights in Europe diverted because of bomb threats

Authorities say multiple flights in Europe have been diverted because of bomb threats

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German chamber of commerce raises 2026 growth outlook to 1%

The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday raised its 2026 growth outlook for Europe's largest economy to 1% from 0.3%

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Housebuilding slump drags down UK construction activity, PMI shows

Britain's construction sector shrank last month at its fastest pace since June as housebuilding suffered its worst month of the year, a survey showed on Thursday.

Asia|Crime|Europe|World

Death toll from Russian strike on Ukrainian aid centre reaches 42, police say

The death toll from a Russian bombing of an aid distribution point in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Monday has risen to 42, police said on Thursday, making it

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan says he wants to discuss ending Russia-Ukraine war with Putin after talks with Zelenskiy

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he wanted to speak to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine, after talks with Ukrainian

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

German industrial orders rise slower than expected

German industrial orders rose less than expected in September, increasing by 4.4% from the previous month on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis, the federal statistics office

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In a frontline Lebanese orphanage, girls strive for a normal life

Deep in war-ravaged southern Lebanon, just a few hundred metres from territory occupied by Israeli troops, Inaya

Arts|Europe|Interview|Opinion

High debt, rise of non-banks risk tying ECB's hands, Schnabel says

Rising public debt and the rapid expansion of non-bank finance could curb the European Central Bank's ability to set the appropriate monetary policy, ECB board member

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World shares mostly gain after US midterm elections as AI-related stocks sink

World shares are mostly higher though heavy selling of artificial intelligence-related stocks offset gains for some markets following the U.S. midterm elections

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Goldilocks or gridlock?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Investors are wagering that gridlock in Washington after the stunning sweep by Democrats in the US midterm elections will be

Europe|Political

German police investigate death of Bavaria deputy premier, found in hotel room

German police said they were investigating the sudden death of Hubert Aiwanger, deputy premier of the state of Bavaria and leader of a small conservative party, whose body

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Florida authorities say 2 dead at Tampa office complex, including gunman shot by security guard

Florida authorities say a gunman opened fire at Citibank's business complex in suburban Tampa and killed a woman before a security guard fatally shot him

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1 killed and 2 others injured when a helicopter crashes into bay near Miami, officials say

Officials say one man was killed and two others were critically injured on Wednesday when their helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Miami

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US slaps sanctions on Indian, Turkish firms and people for aiding Iran

The US Treasury issued fresh sanctions on Wednesday against companies and individuals based in India and Turkey for their support of Iran, warning that

Arts|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Technology

Saudi, Syrian defence ministries sign cooperation agreement, SPA reports

Saudi Arabia and Syria signed a cooperation agreement between the two countries' defense ministries on Wednesday, Saudi state news agency SPA reported, as Yemen's Iran-aligned

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Conservative US Supreme Court justices Thomas and Alito in spotlight after Democratic landslide

The US midterm election landslide that gives Democrats control of Congress starting in January is fueling questions about the longevity of the Supreme

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Serbia detains police officers over alleged use of force against protesters

Serbian authorities detained nine active police officers and one former officer on Wednesday for allegedly using excessive force against detainees during anti-corruption

Arts|Economy|Election|Europe|MidEast

Politics of fear failed to stop El-Sayed's historic US Senate win

The US president repeatedly branded him a jihadist. His Republican opponent questioned his loyalty to America.

Europe|Science|Technology

Europe to invest €525 million in chip startups to catch up with US and China

The European Union will invest €525 million ($590 million) in chip startups to help them scale up faster, EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen said on Wednesday,

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Seven numbers that explain Democrats' US midterm triumph

Republicans suffered a sweeping midterm rout on Tuesday, losing control of Congress as voters abandoned President Donald Trump’s party

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London police make arrests outside court hearing Palestine Action ban appeal

Supporters of Palestine Action were arrested outside the U.K. Supreme Court as justices heard the group’s challenge to its designation as a terrorist organization

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What are the main issues and policies in New Zealand's election?

New Zealanders vote on November 7 in an election dominated by the cost of living, housing, jobs, public services and how to deal with a more uncertain world.