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What we know about Spain's planned crackdown on short-term let owners
A VAT hike, an end to rental loopholes, stricter anti-fraud measures, tax incentives and more - the Spanish government is preparin…
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Brookfield wants to build AI data centers in London’s answer to Wall Street
Brookfield's CEO said the firm is bringing data centers to London's Canary Wharf, as demand for AI infrastructure in the U.K. soar…
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Any deal with Tehran is 'a pause before the next war,' Reza Pahlavi tells Euronews
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Reza Pahlavi said the framework agreement would allow the Islamic Republic to regroup and…
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'Catastrophic': Germany plans stricter rules for sick leave
Sick workers in Germany could soon face more hurdles to prove they are genuinely ill. The government says it’s tackling high absen…
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Fast-moving wildfire spreads across southern France
Firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire in Aude, southern France, after flames spread from Hérault and burned more than 800 hec…
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Tavolara glamping: Government revokes special economic zone approval in Sardinia, no luxury resort
A luxury resort financed by Brazilian investors was planned, with special economic zone status to bypass landscape and environment…
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Russia’s neighbor Lithuania scraps constitutional ban on nuclear weapons. Here's why
The decision comes shortly after lawmakers in Finland voted to lift its longstanding ban on nuclear weapons.
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How will Germany's income tax reforms affect you?
A long-discussed tax reform plan for Germany is finally on the table, with coalition government leaders saying the aim is relief f…
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Voyage to the end of the world: floating lab to explore life in Arctic adrift in ice
An eight-month expedition will set off soon from Norway on a mission to find new species before the climate crisis and pollution c…
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How the Entry-Exit System is becoming a nightmare for Europe's summer travellers
The digital system for checking non-EU travellers’ documents is creating bottlenecks and glitches just as the peak of the holiday …
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FORECAST: Just how hot will the weather be in July in Switzerland?
After the torrid heatwave that hit Switzerland the second half of June and a subsequent (relative) respite, what will the month of…
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Festivals, dance and the World Cup: The best events in Denmark this July
Whether you're interested in following the football, listening to Bridgerton-inspired classical music or catching an outdoor film …
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German coalition agrees on reform package in key breakthrough
Germany's ruling coalition has agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Thursday, a brea…
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Vatican excommunicates rebel SSPX bishops
The Vatican's watchdog authority has imposed severe disciplinary measures on an ultratraditionalist Catholic group. The move comes…
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Vatican excommunicates rebel SSPX bishops, followers
The Vatican's watchdog authority has imposed severe disciplinary measures on an ultratraditionalist Catholic group. The move comes…
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AI agents will soon be able to match human traders, Robinhood CEO tells CNBC
Vlad Tenev spoke about the potential of AI agents in trading in an interview with CNBC.
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Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebels SSPX
Schism caused by ordaining of four bishops without papal consent presents first crisis for Pope Leo Europe live – latest updates T…
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'Are we serious about war?': EU defence chief calls on countries to live up to security ambitions
The Defence Commissioner warned that member states cannot bang the drum for a stronger security architecture while cutting the EU …
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Far-right French mayor causes outrage after barring staging of play about migrant
Playwright says decision is warning of what may happen if National Rally runs country amid accusations of cultural censorship In A…
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Ten new Swedish laws coming into force over the next few months
The Swedish parliament has passed many laws recently, and a lot of them enter into force in the coming months. We round up the one…
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Sweltering in tanks in 37C: Ukrainian troops prepare to battle Russia in extreme heatwave
Days after a deadly heatwave swept across Europe, troops in Ukraine tell Alex Croft that they will try to use extreme weather to t…
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Window to control AI is closing and it could widen inequality, UN experts warn
UN warns AI could widen the gap between rich and poor countries in a new report.
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Vatican excommunicates Lefebvrists over unauthorised ordinations
It comes after the controversial ordination of four new bishops carried out without papal approval.
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Breastfeeding linked to longer sleep in babies' first year, study finds
Japanese researchers found that one-year-olds who were breastfed during their first six months slept for longer than those who wer…