Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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At least 8 people have died trying to cross the English Channel

Authorities say at least eight people have died during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France

At least 8 people have died trying to cross the English Channel
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Several people have died trying to cross the English Channel from France, authorities say

Authorities say several people have during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France

Several people have died trying to cross the English Channel from France, authorities say
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British PM urged to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles -Sunday Times

British Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been urged by former defence secretaries and an ex-premier to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles inside Russian territory even

British PM urged to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles -Sunday Times
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Polish minister, visiting Kyiv, calls for end to benefits for Ukrainian men in Europe

European governments should halt welfare benefits to Ukrainian men of military age who are living in their countries, Poland's foreign minister said, a measure he

Polish minister, visiting Kyiv, calls for end to benefits for Ukrainian men in Europe
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4 people found dead in eastern Romania as rainstorms leave hundreds stranded

Emergency authorities say four people in eastern Romania have been found dead after torrential storms dumped unprecedented rain, leaving hundreds stranded in flooded areas

4 people found dead in eastern Romania as rainstorms leave hundreds stranded
Business|Europe|Finance

Axel Springer and KKR reached fundamental deal in summer, source said

German billionaire Mathias Doepfner and KKR reached a fundamental deal in summer to split up the media giant Axel Springer, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters

Axel Springer and KKR reached fundamental deal in summer, source said
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German opposition conservatives at a 3 and half year high, poll shows

Germany's opposition conservatives have achieved their highest nationwide poll rating in three and a half years, according to a weekly survey conducted by INSA for German

German opposition conservatives at a 3 and half year high, poll shows
Crime|Europe|News|Political

Italy's prosecutor seeks 6-year jail sentence for Salvini on migrant kidnapping charges

An Italian prosecutor on Saturday asked a judge to sentence right-wing League leader Matteo Salvini to six years in prison over his 2019 decision to prevent more than 100 migrants

Italy's prosecutor seeks 6-year jail sentence for Salvini on migrant kidnapping charges
Environment|Europe|News

At least 8 dead as heaviest rain in decades hits parts of central and eastern Europe

At least 8 dead as heaviest rain in decades hits parts of central and eastern Europe

At least 8 dead as heaviest rain in decades hits parts of central and eastern Europe
Crime|Europe|News

French women rally to support Gisele Pelicot, woman at the centre of a mass rape trial

Hundreds of people, mostly women, gathered in cities across France on Saturday in support of Gisele Pelicot whose husband is on trial, accused of drugging her and recruiting dozens of

French women rally to support Gisele Pelicot, woman at the centre of a mass rape trial
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Iran says it is open to talks but rejects pressure as US, EU impose sanctions

Iran's foreign minister said that Tehran was open to diplomacy to solve disputes but not "threats and pressure", state media reported on Saturday, after the U.S. and three European

Iran says it is open to talks but rejects pressure as US, EU impose sanctions
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Germany opens its doors to Kenyan workers in controlled migration deal

Germany opens its doors to Kenyan workers in controlled migration deal

Germany opens its doors to Kenyan workers in controlled migration deal
Business|Europe

Ryanair may get five fewer planes by next summer due to Boeing strike, CEO says

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary said on Saturday a prolonged Boeing workers' strike may cut the number of aircraft it receives by next summer to 20 from an anticipated 25.

Ryanair may get five fewer planes by next summer due to Boeing strike, CEO says
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Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap in two days

Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of 206 prisoners on Saturday, 103 apiece, in their second such swap in two days, following negotiations mediated by the

Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap in two days
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Russia threatens Ukraine, West as long-range strikes decision looms

Russian officials threatened the West on Saturday with an uncontrolled escalation of war and Ukraine with the destruction of Kyiv as Western leaders discussed whether to allow

Russia threatens Ukraine, West as long-range strikes decision looms
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Floods in Romania kill at least four people as rain batters central Europe

At least four people died and thousands of homes were damaged by flooding in eastern Romania on Saturday, officials said, as

Floods in Romania kill at least four people as rain batters central Europe
Crime|Europe|News

Drugged and raped, Gisèle Pélicot has become France's symbol of fight against sexual violence

The French woman who was allegedly drugged by her now ex-husband and raped by dozens of men while unconscious is becoming a symbol of the nation's fight against sexual violence

Drugged and raped, Gisèle Pélicot has become France's symbol of fight against sexual violence
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Germany's first hobby horsing championship gallops through Frankfurt

Germany’s first hobby horsing championship has got underway in Frankfurt this weekend with hundreds of young riders competing in time jumping, style jumping and dressage on their wooden stick horses

Germany's first hobby horsing championship gallops through Frankfurt
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Stoltenberg says NATO could have done more to prevent Ukraine war, FAS reports

NATO could have done more to arm Ukraine to try to prevent Russia's invasion in 2022, the outgoing head of the Western military alliance said in an interview released on Saturday.

Stoltenberg says NATO could have done more to prevent Ukraine war, FAS reports
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In Belarus, the native language is vanishing as Russian takes prominence

Belarusians are experiencing a new wave of Russification as Moscow expands its economic, political and cultural dominance to overtake the identity of its neighbor

In Belarus, the native language is vanishing as Russian takes prominence
Entertainment|Europe

TIFF 2024: Protests go on despite suspension of 'Russians at War' screenings

Ukrainian Canadians protested on Friday at the Toronto International Film Festival even after its organizers reversed course and suspended screenings of a documentary about Russian

TIFF 2024: Protests go on despite suspension of 'Russians at War' screenings
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Greece gives homeowners incentives to ditch short-term rentals

Greece said on Friday it would give a three-year tax break to homeowners who convert their short-term rentals to long ones, becoming the latest European country to clamp down on

Greece gives homeowners incentives to ditch short-term rentals
Europe|News

German police union head doubts border controls' feasibility ahead of Monday launch

The head of Germany's Federal Police Union questioned the feasibility of the government's new border control plans, citing issues with staffing and preparation two days before their

German police union head doubts border controls' feasibility ahead of Monday launch
Europe|News|Science

The search for the origin of Stonehenge’s mysterious Altar Stone intensifies

The search for the origin of Stonehenge’s mysterious Altar Stone intensifies

The search for the origin of Stonehenge’s mysterious Altar Stone intensifies
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin says West will be fighting directly with Russia if it lets Kyiv use long-range missiles

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the West would be directly fighting with Russia if it allowed Ukraine to strike Russian territory with

Putin says West will be fighting directly with Russia if it lets Kyiv use long-range missiles

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