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IAEA head says tower at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia station requires demolition after fire

The head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog said a cooling tower at Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant had been badly damaged in a fire last month and would probably

IAEA head says tower at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia station requires demolition after fire
Business|Environment|Europe|News

UK aims to stop water pollution with tougher penalties, stronger regulation

Britain will on Thursday set out new legislation to stop water companies leaking sewage into rivers and seas by bringing in tougher penalties including imprisonment for bosses, and

UK aims to stop water pollution with tougher penalties, stronger regulation
Europe|Political|World

Surprise Ukrainian resignations include the nation's top diplomat

A spate of resignations from the Ukrainian government came with one major surprise: the departure of the highly regarded foreign minster

Surprise Ukrainian resignations include the nation's top diplomat
Business|Europe|News

Daimler Truck appoints board member Karin Radstrom as new CEO

Germany's Daimler Truck Holding AG said on Wednesday it had appointed Karin Radstrom as its new CEO, effective Oct. 1.

Daimler Truck appoints board member Karin Radstrom as new CEO
Business|Europe|Technology

EU regulators to seek feedback on Google's compliance proposals to avert charges

European Union antitrust regulators will seek feedback next week on Google's proposals to comply with tech rules aimed at promoting fair competition, people with

EU regulators to seek feedback on Google's compliance proposals to avert charges
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Dolce & Gabbana's operating loss widens to 13 million euros in 2023-24

Dolce & Gabbana Holding posted a wider operating loss of 13 million euros ($14.4 million) in the fiscal year through March after stepping up investments in its shop network and its

Dolce & Gabbana's operating loss widens to 13 million euros in 2023-24
Europe|News|World

About 20 migrants are reported missing after their boat capsized off Italy

About 20 migrants are believed to be missing after their boat capsized in the Mediterranean this week

About 20 migrants are reported missing after their boat capsized off Italy
Europe|News

Spanish PM defends central banker pick as opposition decries lack of independence

The Spanish government defended on Wednesday its pick to helm the central bank - a minister in the Socialist-led administration - countering the opposition's protest that the

Spanish PM defends central banker pick as opposition decries lack of independence
Europe|News|Political

Swedish foreign minister Billstrom steps down

Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said on Wednesday he will step down next week after almost two years in office, during which his traditionally non-aligned country joined

Swedish foreign minister Billstrom steps down
Europe

London firefighters dealt with tower block blaze

The London Fire Brigade said it had tackled a blaze at a residential tower block in the south east of the capital on Wednesday, adding that there were no reports of any injuries.

London firefighters dealt with tower block blaze
Europe|Travel

Dutch government scales back previous plans to reduce flights at Schiphol Airport

The Netherlands' Schiphol Airport, one of Europe's main aviation hubs, is likely to be allowed 475,000 to 480,000 flights annually, up from the previous target of 460,000 to

Dutch government scales back previous plans to reduce flights at Schiphol Airport
Europe|News|World

Lightning strike damages Rome’s ancient Arch of Constantine

Lightning strike damages Rome’s ancient Arch of Constantine

Lightning strike damages Rome’s ancient Arch of Constantine
Europe|Travel

This airport was once the gateway to Europe. Now no one’s heard of it

This airport was once the gateway to Europe. Now no one’s heard of it

This airport was once the gateway to Europe. Now no one’s heard of it
Crime|Europe|News

Man, 50 others go on trial in France for rape of drugged wife

A 71-year-old man is on trial in France accused of drugging his wife and inviting dozens of strangers to rape her in their home over nearly a decade in a case that has shocked the

Man, 50 others go on trial in France for rape of drugged wife
Economy|Europe|Finance

Romania to waive outstanding debt penalties to help tax compliance

Romania's coalition government approved a series of measures on Wednesday to improve revenue collection and curb a widening budget deficit, including a partial debt amnesty and

Romania to waive outstanding debt penalties to help tax compliance
Europe|News|Political|World

Germany won't let up in military aid to Ukraine, Scholz says

Germany will not slacken in its military support for Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday, trying to dispel fears Berlin might disappoint Kyiv amid a

Germany won't let up in military aid to Ukraine, Scholz says
Business|Europe

Moscow approves Unilever deal to offload Russian assets, RBC cites sources

Consumer goods giant Unilever has received Russian government approval to sell its assets in Russia, the RBC business daily reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources familiar

Moscow approves Unilever deal to offload Russian assets, RBC cites sources
Business|Economy|Europe|News

Putin to discuss gas supply contract with Serbian deputy PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he intended to discuss a gas supply contract with Serbia that expires in March 2025 with Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin.

Putin to discuss gas supply contract with Serbian deputy PM
Environment|Europe|News

EU manages record number of responses to extreme weather

The European Union has coordinated a record number of emergency responses to extreme weather this year, as climate change fuels wildfires and other disasters in

EU manages record number of responses to extreme weather
Europe|News|Political|World

Lavrov warns US not to mock Russia's 'red lines'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, responding to a question about the potential delivery of long-range U.S. missiles to Ukraine, warned the

Lavrov warns US not to mock Russia's 'red lines'
Crime|Europe

Teenager shot and wounded at Swedish school, suspect apprehended, police say

Swedish police said on Wednesday a teenager had been shot in an attempted murder at a school in Stockholm but that a suspect had been apprehended and the

Teenager shot and wounded at Swedish school, suspect apprehended, police say
Europe

Timeline of events surrounding the 2017 fire at Grenfell Tower in West London that killed 72

The inquiry into Britain’s worst residential fire since World War II is releasing its final report on failings that led to deaths of 72 people at a high-rise apartment building in west London more than seven years ago

Timeline of events surrounding the 2017 fire at Grenfell Tower in West London that killed 72
Europe|News|Opinion|Political

UK PM Starmer apologises to Grenfell fire victims on behalf of British state

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday apologised on behalf of the state to victims of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people.

UK PM Starmer apologises to Grenfell fire victims on behalf of British state
Europe|News|World

Far-right's victory in German state election puts migrants on edge

Syrian doctor Humam Razok felt relief when he arrived in Germany nine years ago after fleeing Damascus, where he had been jailed twice for his political beliefs.

Far-right's victory in German state election puts migrants on edge
Europe|Political

Wanted: Pliable French PM who will not torpedo Macron's legislative legacy

Nearly three months after plunging France into political crisis by calling a snap election, President Emmanuel Macron is struggling to name a new

Wanted: Pliable French PM who will not torpedo Macron's legislative legacy

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