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Crowds demand justice for 59 killed in North Macedonia nightclub fire

Sporadic violence broke out in North Macedonia on Monday as thousands of people demanded justice for 59 people killed in a nightclub blaze and called

Crowds demand justice for 59 killed in North Macedonia nightclub fire
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Crowds pack Dublin's streets for national St. Patrick's Day parade

Hundreds of thousands of people have packed the streets of Dublin to watch Ireland’s national St. Patrick’s Day parade

Crowds pack Dublin's streets for national St. Patrick's Day parade
Crime|Europe|Health

Lawyers who say British nurse was wrongly convicted of killing babies ask to halt hospital inquiry

Lawyers for convicted baby killer Lucy Letby and former executives at the hospital where she worked have asked a judge to halt an inquiry into the deaths after a panel of medical experts found no evidence of a crime

Lawyers who say British nurse was wrongly convicted of killing babies ask to halt hospital inquiry
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says

The Belgian actor who won a top Cannes prize for her breakout role in “Rosetta,” Émilie Dequenne has died at 43

Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says
Business|Europe|Sports

This small-town team in Sweden was a women’s soccer powerhouse. Then Europe’s big clubs took over

A transformation of women’s soccer in Europe is well under way

This small-town team in Sweden was a women’s soccer powerhouse. Then Europe’s big clubs took over
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Defence firm QinetiQ warns of US, UK contract award delays, shares fall

British defence and security company QinetiQ warned on Monday of delays in short-term contracts being awarded in the U.S. and UK, where new policies are being implemented after changes in

Defence firm QinetiQ warns of US, UK contract award delays, shares fall
Economy|Europe|Food|Political

Hungary's Orban launches food price controls as inflation rebounds

Food price controls launched by Prime Minister Viktor Orban went into effect in Hungary on Monday after inflation hit the highest level in

Hungary's Orban launches food price controls as inflation rebounds
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Stellantis invests $41 million in Italy to make EV engine parts

Automaker Stellantis is investing 38 million euros ($41 million) in its Verrone plant in Northern Italy to manufacture parts for electric engines for its upcoming small-size models,

Stellantis invests $41 million in Italy to make EV engine parts
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

German court throws out new challenges against Merz's borrowing plans

Germany's constitutional court on Monday threw out new challenges by opposition parties against a plan by the prospective coalition government

German court throws out new challenges against Merz's borrowing plans
Business|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Peruvian farmer takes Germany's RWE to court in landmark climate case

A Peruvian farmer who says German energy giant RWE's emissions have contributed to the melting of Andean glaciers, increasing the flood risk to his home,

Peruvian farmer takes Germany's RWE to court in landmark climate case
Europe|Political|World

UK says a 'significant number' of nations ready to provide troops for Ukraine peace

A "significant number" of countries are willing to provide peacekeeping troops in Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir

UK says a 'significant number' of nations ready to provide troops for Ukraine peace
Europe|Political|US|World

Radio Free Europe at risk after Trump cuts, EU searches for help

EU powers said on Monday they would try to save Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty - the U.S.-funded news outlet set up to reach people under communism during the

Radio Free Europe at risk after Trump cuts, EU searches for help
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Only one tank containing jet fuel damaged in ship crash off Britain

Only one tank filled with jet fuel was damaged after the U.S. military-contracted tanker that was transporting a shipment was struck by a cargo ship off England's

Only one tank containing jet fuel damaged in ship crash off Britain
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

KKR-Warburg Pincus group submit non-binding bid for Gerresheimer, sources say

A consortium including KKR and Warburg Pincus has submitted a non-binding bid for Gerresheimer AG, which makes pens used to inject

KKR-Warburg Pincus group submit non-binding bid for Gerresheimer, sources say
Business|Environment|Europe|Political|World

A Peruvian farmer takes German energy giant RWE to court in a fight to hold polluters accountable

A German court has started hearing a Peruvian farmer’s case against major energy company RWE

A Peruvian farmer takes German energy giant RWE to court in a fight to hold polluters accountable
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Canada’s Carney sends a message to Trump as he chooses Europe for first foreign trip as PM

Canada’s Carney sends a message to Trump as he chooses Europe for first foreign trip as PM

Canada’s Carney sends a message to Trump as he chooses Europe for first foreign trip as PM
Business|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Another Italian town gears up to sell dollar homes

Another Italian town gears up to sell dollar homes

Another Italian town gears up to sell dollar homes
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Georgia ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili's prison terms now total over 12 years after latest verdict

A court in Georgia has handed another prison sentence to imprisoned former President Mikheil Saakashvili

Georgia ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili's prison terms now total over 12 years after latest verdict
Europe|Political|World

A new anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Hungary would ban Pride event and allow use of facial recognition software

Hungary’s ruling coalition is continuing its crackdown on the country’s LBGTQ+ community

A new anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Hungary would ban Pride event and allow use of facial recognition software
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Lithuania blames Russia for IKEA arson, notes store logo matches Ukraine's colours

Lithuanian prosecutors accused Russia's military intelligence on Monday of orchestrating an arson attack on an IKEA store in Vilnius in May, and suggested it may

Lithuania blames Russia for IKEA arson, notes store logo matches Ukraine's colours
Europe|Political

Hungary's ruling party submits bill to ban Pride march

Hungary's ruling party submitted a bill to parliament on Monday that would ban the Pride march by LGBTQ+ communities and impose fines on organisers and people attending the event

Hungary's ruling party submits bill to ban Pride march
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Olympics-Race for IOC presidency enters home stretch with election this week

The battle for the most powerful job in world sport is hurtling toward its climax as International Olympic Committee members descend on Greece this week

Olympics-Race for IOC presidency enters home stretch with election this week
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Moody's downgrades Volkswagen on sector headwinds, competition in China

Global ratings agency Moody's on Monday downgraded Volkswagen by one notch to Baa1 from A3, citing sector headwinds, structural challenges, ongoing need for investment

Moody's downgrades Volkswagen on sector headwinds, competition in China
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Stada plans to launch IPO as soon as Wednesday, sources say

German pharma firm Stada plans to launch its initial public offering (IPO) as soon as Wednesday, two people familiar with the matter said, in a test for

Stada plans to launch IPO as soon as Wednesday, sources say
Election|Europe|Sports|World

Olympics-Profiles of IOC presidential candidates

The following candidates will stand for election to replace Thomas Bach as the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the IOC session which will be held from March 18-21

Olympics-Profiles of IOC presidential candidates
Business|Europe|Finance

UBS's auditor warns over bank's financial reporting controls

UBS's auditors have expressed an "adverse opinion" on the bank's internal controls over its financial reporting for 2024 after it

UBS's auditor warns over bank's financial reporting controls
Crime|Europe|Technology

Tech firms must start protecting UK users from illegal content

Tech companies must start putting in place measures to protect users from child sexual abuse images and other illegal content in Britain from Monday as enforcement of its online

Tech firms must start protecting UK users from illegal content
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Rwanda and Belgium expel each other's diplomats over Congo conflict

Belgium and Rwanda announced the expulsion of each other's diplomats, as relations deteriorated over allegations about their respective roles in the conflict in eastern Democratic

Rwanda and Belgium expel each other's diplomats over Congo conflict
Europe|Sports|World

Olympics-IOC recommends inclusion of boxing in Los Angeles 2028 Games, says IOC's Bach

The International Olympic Committee executive board on Monday recommended the inclusion of boxing in the Los Angeles 2028 summer Olympics, ending a years-

Olympics-IOC recommends inclusion of boxing in Los Angeles 2028 Games, says IOC's Bach
Crime|Europe|Political

Saakashvili, ex-president of Georgia, gets 4 1/2 years more in jail, Interpress reports

Former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili was sentenced on Monday to four-and-a-half more years in jail after being found guilty of illegally crossing the state border, Georgian

Saakashvili, ex-president of Georgia, gets 4 1/2 years more in jail, Interpress reports
Election|Europe|Political

Romanian hard-right candidate seen winning first round of presidential poll

A hard-right candidate is seen leading in the first round of Romania's presidential election rerun in May, according to a survey on Monday, in a vote that will

Romanian hard-right candidate seen winning first round of presidential poll
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance

UK's FCA fines and bans Crispin Odey for lack of integrity

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said on Monday it has fined Crispin Odey, founder of the now defunct hedge fund Odey Asset Management, 1.8

UK's FCA fines and bans Crispin Odey for lack of integrity
Crime|Europe|Health|Political

Judge to hear arguments to pause inquiry into British killer nurse Letby

A judge looking into the murder of newborn babies by British nurse Lucy Letby said on Monday she would hear arguments why the inquiry should be paused, after requests from hospital

Judge to hear arguments to pause inquiry into British killer nurse Letby
Europe|Sports

Soccer match in France postponed after fans throw flares and start fire in stands

Soccer match in France postponed after fans throw flares and start fire in stands

Soccer match in France postponed after fans throw flares and start fire in stands
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Technology

Telegram's CEO Durov in Dubai as France continues to investigate criminal activity on messaging app

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says that he has travelled from France to Dubai, even as the French authorities continue to investigate criminal activity on his messaging app

Telegram's CEO Durov in Dubai as France continues to investigate criminal activity on messaging app
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace talks looking at ‘dividing up certain assets’

Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace talks looking at ‘dividing up certain assets’

Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace talks looking at ‘dividing up certain assets’
Asia|Crime|Europe|World

Fire at packed North Macedonia nightclub kills 59

Fire ripped through a packed and unlicensed nightclub early on Sunday in the North Macedonian town of Kocani, killing 59 people and injuring more than

Fire at packed North Macedonia nightclub kills 59
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

German spending plans could stabilise expectations, says economy ministry

Germany's economic weakness carried over into the start of 2025, but fiscal policy plans by the country's future government could help stabilise expectations and provide planning

German spending plans could stabilise expectations, says economy ministry
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

Germany's Ifo institute cuts 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.2%

Germany's Ifo institute cut its forecast for economic growth in Europe's largest economy to 0.2% on Monday, citing subdued consumer sentiment and companies' reluctance to invest.

Germany's Ifo institute cuts 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.2%
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

OECD cuts UK growth forecasts as Reeves readies budget update

Britain's economy will grow more slowly than previously expected in 2025 and 2026 as global growth is hit by uncertainty, the OECD said on Monday, underscoring the challenge facing

OECD cuts UK growth forecasts as Reeves readies budget update
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

European shares end higher on hopes of German reforms, Ukraine ceasefire

European shares closed higher for a second day on Monday, supported by energy and healthcare stocks, with the focus on Germany's debt reform plans and the

European shares end higher on hopes of German reforms, Ukraine ceasefire
Asia|Europe|Political|World

South Korea, Ukraine discuss handling of N.Korean prisoners of war

South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul sought Kyiv's cooperation in the handling of North Korean prisoners of war during a telephone call on Monday with his Ukrainian counterpart

South Korea, Ukraine discuss handling of N.Korean prisoners of war
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Technology|World

Telegram's Durov: I am back in Dubai

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder and CEO of Telegram, said on Monday that he had returned to Dubai.

Telegram's Durov: I am back in Dubai
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Trump funding cut for Radio Free Europe is a US internal matter

A decision by U.S.

Kremlin says Trump funding cut for Radio Free Europe is a US internal matter
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Rapid euro zone house market recovery raises affordability concerns, ECB says

The euro zone housing market has already recovered from its recent slump and prices are likely to rise further, challenging affordability in a potentially unhealthy development,

Rapid euro zone house market recovery raises affordability concerns, ECB says
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

BYD considers Germany for third plant in Europe

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is considering Germany for a possible third assembly plant in Europe, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, after

BYD considers Germany for third plant in Europe
Economy|Europe|Political|US

ECB's de Guindos: Trump tariffs making monterary policy decisions harder

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy has made the European Central Bank's monetary policy decisions more difficult, its Vice President Luis de Guindos said on Monday.

ECB's de Guindos: Trump tariffs making monterary policy decisions harder
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

UBS keeps CEO Ermotti's pay in check amid regulation tussle

UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti's total pay was 14.9 million Swiss francs ($16.9 million) last year, with the bank keeping his remuneration in check as it navigates a tense

UBS keeps CEO Ermotti's pay in check amid regulation tussle
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

UBS says "ill-informed" Swiss debate feeding uncertainty

UBS on Monday said frequently "ill-informed" public debate about potential risks from its business activities and size has created uncertainties going into 2025 as Switzerland

UBS says "ill-informed" Swiss debate feeding uncertainty
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

LVMH brand Loewe announces departure of creative director Jonathan Anderson

LVMH label Loewe said on Monday that creative director Jonathan Anderson was leaving the Spanish luxury house after 11 years in the role.

LVMH brand Loewe announces departure of creative director Jonathan Anderson
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany pledges 300 million euros in aid for Syrians at EU conference

Germany is pledging a further 300 million euros ($326 million) in aid for Syrians through the United Nations and select organisations, said Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on

Germany pledges 300 million euros in aid for Syrians at EU conference
Europe|Food|Health

Is Guinness really ‘good for you’?

Is Guinness really ‘good for you’?

Is Guinness really ‘good for you’?
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Bank of England set to keep rates on hold as global uncertainty mounts

The Bank of England is likely to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday and stick to its mantra of only gradual moves ahead as it grapples with the fallout from U.S.

Bank of England set to keep rates on hold as global uncertainty mounts
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says will speak with Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending Ukraine war

U.S.

Trump says will speak with Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending Ukraine war
Business|Europe|Political|Technology

Airbus leads call for Europe to create sovereign infrastructure fund, buy European

Airbus, Dassault Systemes and more than 90 smaller European technology firms and lobby groups have urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to

Airbus leads call for Europe to create sovereign infrastructure fund, buy European
Business|Europe|Finance

Julius Baer pays interim CEO $6.6 million in 2024

Swiss private bank Julius Baer delivered a total pay package to its ad interim chief executive officer Nic Dreckmann of 5.8 million Swiss francs ($6.56 million) in 2024, the firm said in

Julius Baer pays interim CEO $6.6 million in 2024
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Britain's growth risks put bond investors on high alert

Britain's public finances, strained by growing debt and sluggish growth, face a crucial test this month that investors say could prompt another

Britain's growth risks put bond investors on high alert
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political

US-EU tariff clash imperils $9.5 trillion of business, AmCham warns

The U.S.-European tariff conflict is jeopardising transatlantic business worth $9.5 trillion annually, the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU warned on

US-EU tariff clash imperils $9.5 trillion of business, AmCham warns
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Europe, China shine as US exceptionalism fades

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Market movement on Monday continued the narrative of investors falling out of love with U.S. stocks and flocking to European and

Europe, China shine as US exceptionalism fades
Europe|Political|World

Russia demands 'ironclad' guarantees in peace treaty with Ukraine

Russia will seek "ironclad" guarantees in any peace deal on Ukraine that NATO nations will exclude Kyiv from membership and that Ukraine will remain neutral, a Russian deputy

Russia demands 'ironclad' guarantees in peace treaty with Ukraine
Europe|Political

Serbian officials deny illegal sonic weapon attack on peaceful protesters

Serbian officials are denying that security forces illegally used a military-grade sonic weapon to disperse and scare protesters at a huge anti-government rally

Serbian officials deny illegal sonic weapon attack on peaceful protesters
Europe|Political|US|World

To many in Europe, Trump has punched holes in NATO’s nuclear umbrella

To many in Europe, Trump has punched holes in NATO’s nuclear umbrella

To many in Europe, Trump has punched holes in NATO’s nuclear umbrella
Election|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Going for gold: A look at the political and sporting challenges facing the next IOC president

An in tray of Olympic challenges spanning political, social, sporting and operational issues awaits the next International Olympic Committee president

Going for gold: A look at the political and sporting challenges facing the next IOC president
Europe|Sports

Newcastle wins the English League Cup and secures its first major domestic trophy in 70 years

Newcastle has ended its 70-year-wait for a major domestic trophy by beating Liverpool 2-1 in the English League Cup final

Newcastle wins the English League Cup and secures its first major domestic trophy in 70 years
Asia|Europe|Sports

Mirra Andreeva beats Aryna Sabalenka at Indian Wells. Jack Draper wins the men's title

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva has come back to beat No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the BNP Paribas Open

Mirra Andreeva beats Aryna Sabalenka at Indian Wells. Jack Draper wins the men's title
Europe|Health|World

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis in hospital

The Vatican on Sunday released the first image of Pope Francis in hospital since he began treatment for double pneumonia, in which the 88-year-old pontiff

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis in hospital
Europe|Political|World

Lithuania backs plan to double EU military aid for Ukraine

Lithuania on Sunday backed an EU proposal to pledge up to 40 billion euros ($43.5 billion) in military aid for Ukraine this year and said a similar

Lithuania backs plan to double EU military aid for Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy names new chief of general staff to enhance Ukraine's combat effectiveness

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Andrii Hnatov as the new chief of the general staff of Ukraine’s military, replacing Anatoliy Barhylevych

Zelenskyy names new chief of general staff to enhance Ukraine's combat effectiveness
Europe|Health|World

First photo of Pope emerges since hospitalization

First photo of Pope emerges since hospitalization

First photo of Pope emerges since hospitalization
Europe|Health|World

Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel

The Vatican has released the first photograph of the pope in more than a month, showing Pope Francis wearing a purple Lenten liturgical vestments sitting in a wheelchair in front of an altar in the hospital chapel

Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Fire rips through overcrowded nightclub in North Macedonia, leaving dozens dead in panicked escape

A fire has torn through an overcrowded nightclub in North Macedonia, killing 59 and injuring 155 during a concert

Fire rips through overcrowded nightclub in North Macedonia, leaving dozens dead in panicked escape
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Budget committee approves Germany's massive borrowing plans

Germany's parliamentary budget committee on Sunday approved plans for a massive increase in state borrowing aimed at bolstering defence and reviving growth in Europe's biggest

Budget committee approves Germany's massive borrowing plans
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy appoints new chief of general staff to speed up reforms

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday appointed Major-General Andriy Hnatov as Ukraine's chief of the general staff as Kyiv seeks to speed up army reform.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy appoints new chief of general staff to speed up reforms
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Rubio says US could engage in new trade deals after tariffs imposed

Once the United States has imposed tariffs on its major trading partners it could engage in bilateral talks with countries on new trade arrangements, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on

Rubio says US could engage in new trade deals after tariffs imposed

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