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Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas detained at Istanbul airport
Turkish stand-up comedian Deniz Goktas was detained on his return to Turkey, days after a video he posted online gained traction. …
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Is it actually any cheaper in Norway to shop at duty-free in airports?
Many Norwegians and international residents planning summer holidays count on grabbing bargains at airport duty-free shops. But is…
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EU car industry clashes over strategy to fight Chinese competitors
With thousands of jobs are at stake, EU car suppliers and manufacturers disagree over the local content requirement set by the Eur…
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Keir Starmer issues state apology for decades of forced adoptions practices in UK
Previously, the then-Conservative government declined to apologise, arguing that the state had not supported these practices. Star…
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Top EU court dismisses Google appeal of $4.5 billion antitrust fine
Judges at the European Union's top court have dismissed Google's appeal against a 4.1 billion euro antitrust fine
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Almost 1.2 million of Spain's undocumented migrants apply for regularisation
Almost 1.2 million undocumented migrants have applied for legal status in Spain, with more than 600,000 requests already being pro…
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US job growth plummets as eurozone unemployment holds at record low
New labour market data highlights a growing transatlantic divide, with US payroll additions slowing drastically, while the Eurozon…
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What is the SSPX? Everything we know as Vatican excommunicates priests in bitter row
The Vatican said priests and lay Catholics who are part of the society were in schism with the wider Church
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Germany's Merz announces sweeping reforms: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
After seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, a breakthrough aimed at …
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Meet the etiquette coach who believes good manners are the key to professional success
Jamila Musayeva is an international UK certified etiquette consultant, helping professionals build confidence, trust and stronger …
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What Austria’s reform deal could change for health care, schools and bureaucracy
Austria’s federal government, provinces and municipalities have agreed on the outlines of a major state reform. Here is what it co…
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Flavoured noodles linked to more than 100 Salmonella infections in Europe
European health authorities have identified flavoured instant noodles as the likely source of a salmonella outbreak that has sicke…
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Ukraine's attacks forcing 'Russians to realise the war is really happening'
Ukraine has stepped up long-range drone attacks inside Russia in recent weeks, targeting energy infrastructure and military target…
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Explosion heard in Damascus, Syrian state TV reports
The state news agency SANA said authorities were working on determining the source of the blast.
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Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats
Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.
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Ukraine calls for air defences as Russia threatens more strikes on Kyiv after overnight attack
After an overnight assault that killed at least 20 people in Ukraine, the Kremlin stated it will increase the pace of its attacks …
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OpenAI offers the US government a 5% ownership stake
Sam Altman reportedly wants to hand the US government a stake in OpenAI worth tens of billions, and he wants Silicon Valley's othe…
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Death threats and presidential condemnation: Explaining the anger over South Korea’s World Cup exit
South Korea's World Cup came to an end last weekend, but the nation's anger continues to boil over, threatening to bring the cultu…
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La Bella Vita: Italy's hot summers and the appeal of Puglia's 'trulli' homes
From exploring the growing popularity of Puglia's distinctive dry-stone houses to discovering why Italian summers feel hotter than…
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German workers banned from taking sick leave without a medical note in tough reforms
Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveils far-reaching economic reforms in a bid to boost the German economy
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11-year-old boy dies from rabies in Canada after waking up to a bat on his face
Rabies is a rare but deadly infection usually spread by a bite or scratch from an infected animal. It is almost always fatal after…
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What's behind the viral claims of child trafficking on Vinted?
Millions have viewed videos claiming that children are being sold through coded advertisements on the popular second-hand online m…
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This is how to get cheap last-minute flights, according to Skyscanner
The flight comparison website has shared seven top tips for nabbing a deal.
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Sweden's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it will now use 'Kyjiv' for the Ukrainian capital
The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it will stop using the name 'Kiev' for the capital of the Ukraine.