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IAEA head to visit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant then meet Zelenskiy in Kyiv

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he will meet the head of the international nuclear agency in Kyiv after the official visits the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

IAEA head to visit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant then meet Zelenskiy in Kyiv
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French finance ministry's deficit warning adds to Macron's political headache

France could see its budget deficit spiral unexpectedly higher this year and next if extra savings are not found, the finance ministry warned in a

French finance ministry's deficit warning adds to Macron's political headache
Business|Economy|Europe

Volkswagen aims to cancel a no-layoffs pledge and won't rule out closing plants in Germany

Volkswagen says it's not getting the cost reductions that it needs - and won't rule out plant closings in its home country Germany

Volkswagen aims to cancel a no-layoffs pledge and won't rule out closing plants in Germany
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‘A very serious situation’: Volkswagen could close plants in Germany for the first time in history

‘A very serious situation’: Volkswagen could close plants in Germany for the first time in history

‘A very serious situation’: Volkswagen could close plants in Germany for the first time in history
Crime|Europe

Italian teen confesses to stabbing younger brother, parents. Prosecutors say no apparent motive.

Italian prosecutors say a 17-year-old high school student, who confessed to stabbing to death his 12-year-old brother and parents, had been suffering a general sense of “malaise,” but has been unable to provide a motive for a triple homicide that has shocked Italy

Italian teen confesses to stabbing younger brother, parents. Prosecutors say no apparent motive.
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Blackstone buys stake in $1.2 billion European logistics fund

Private equity giant Blackstone has agreed to buy an 80% stake in a European warehouse portfolio run by landlord Burstone, the latest push by the U.S. investment manager into

Blackstone buys stake in $1.2 billion European logistics fund
Crime|Europe|News

Dutch seek long sentences over threats to anti-Islam politician Wilders

Dutch prosecutors said on Monday they want prison sentences of up to 14 years against two men from Pakistan over public calls for the murder of far-right anti-Muslim leader Geert

Dutch seek long sentences over threats to anti-Islam politician Wilders
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Zelenskiy says West should permit long-range attacks, supply weapons to carry them out

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday Ukraine's Western allies should not only allow their weapons to be used for strikes deep inside Russia, but also supply Kyiv with more of the

Zelenskiy says West should permit long-range attacks, supply weapons to carry them out
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Almodóvar returns to Venice with 'The Room Next Door' and gets a nearly 20 minute ovation

Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar is returning to the Venice Film Festival with stars Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore

Almodóvar returns to Venice with 'The Room Next Door' and gets a nearly 20 minute ovation
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Ethnic Greek local politician released from Albanian jail

An ethnic Greek politician in Albania who also has Greek citizenship was released from jail on Monday in a case that has sparked tensions between Albania and neighbouring Greece.

Ethnic Greek local politician released from Albanian jail
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Poland holds a state burial for more than 700 victims of Nazi Germany's World War II massacres

Poland has held a state burial of the remains of more than 700 victims of Nazi Germany’s World War II mass executions that were recently uncovered in the so-called Valley of Death in the country’s north

Poland holds a state burial for more than 700 victims of Nazi Germany's World War II massacres
Europe|News

A far-right German party's win has some fearing for the future. Others worry of a return to the past

Some Germans are worried about the future of their country after Alternative for Germany, or AfD, became the first far-right party to win a state election in post-World War II Germany

A far-right German party's win has some fearing for the future. Others worry of a return to the past
Europe|News

AfD becomes first far-right party to win German state election since 1945

AfD becomes first far-right party to win German state election since 1945

AfD becomes first far-right party to win German state election since 1945
Economy|Europe

Italy Q2 GDP confirmed at 0.2% q/q, 0.9% y/y

Italy's economy grew by 0.2% in the second quarter from the previous three months, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Monday, confirming a preliminary estimate.

Italy Q2 GDP confirmed at 0.2% q/q, 0.9% y/y
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Finland plans to ban Russians from buying property

Finland's government is proposing to ban most Russian citizens from buying property in the Nordic country in a move to protect national security, Defence Minister

Finland plans to ban Russians from buying property
Europe|News|Technology

Russia says Telegram boss Durov is a victim of his own independence

Pavel Durov, the Telegram boss arrested in France, was "too free" in his approach to running the social media platform, and this was his undoing, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei

Russia says Telegram boss Durov is a victim of his own independence
Economy|Europe

Euro zone August factory activity stuck in a rut, PMI shows

Euro zone manufacturing activity remained mired in contraction in August, a survey showed on Monday, with the data suggesting a recovery could be some way off as demand fell at its

Euro zone August factory activity stuck in a rut, PMI shows
Economy|Europe

Downturn in German manufacturing accelerates, PMI shows

The downturn in Germany's manufacturing sector, which accounts for about a fifth of Europe's biggest economy, continued to gather pace in August, a survey showed

Downturn in German manufacturing accelerates, PMI shows
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Italian manufacturing downturn eases in August, survey shows

Italian manufacturing activity contracted for a fifth month running in August but at a slower pace than the month before, a survey showed on Monday, suggesting the worst of a long-

Italian manufacturing downturn eases in August, survey shows
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French factory activity contracts in Aug at fastest pace since Jan, PMI shows

France's manufacturing activity contracted at its fastest pace since January in August, as output and new orders fell sharply, a survey showed on Monday.

French factory activity contracts in Aug at fastest pace since Jan, PMI shows
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Putin says Russia advancing fast in eastern Ukraine

Russian forces are advancing faster in eastern Ukraine than they have done for a long time, taking several square kilometres per day, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday as

Putin says Russia advancing fast in eastern Ukraine
Business|Economy|Europe

Spanish manufacturing grows in Aug at slowest pace since Jan, PMI shows

Spanish manufacturing activity grew for a seventh consecutive month in August though at the slowest pace in all those months, while business confidence was at its lowest so far this

Spanish manufacturing grows in Aug at slowest pace since Jan, PMI shows
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Far-right success in German votes piles new pressure on Scholz's government

The far-right Alternative for Germany party’s success in two state elections has piled new pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s fractious government

Far-right success in German votes piles new pressure on Scholz's government
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Ukraine's attacks on Belgorod disrupt school sessions, governor says

Some kindergartens will shut for a week in the Russian city of Belgorod near Ukraine's border while several schools will hold online classes after a Kyiv attack destroyed a child care

Ukraine's attacks on Belgorod disrupt school sessions, governor says
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Thousands of Turks protest controversial law to remove stray dogs

Thousands of demonstrators have gathered in Istanbul to protest recent legislation that critics say is leading to the killing of stray dogs across Turkey

Thousands of Turks protest controversial law to remove stray dogs

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