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Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Man shot dead in broad daylight in Barcelona, 400 patients in Málaga given false positives in colon cancer screening, Huelva wildf…
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Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
New government to give tax break to commuters, signs of cooling in Copenhagen property market, and other news from Denmark on Thur…
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Swedish party leaders face off over asylum policy and climate investments, Swedish bars gear up for World Cup nights as licensing …
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Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with their children
Budget airline describes inquiry as ‘bogus’ as watchdog says it is only large carrier flying from UK to impose charge Business liv…
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French star Patrick Bruel charged with rape and sexual assault
Singer and actor has denied all charges after more than 20 women made allegations against him dating back to 1990s The French sing…
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Federal Court rules in favour of a minimum wage for two Zurich municipalities; Basel-City is first to have more foreigners and you…
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UK writer Julian Barnes wins top Spanish literature prize
Veteran British author Julian Barnes was on Wednesday named the winner of Spain's top literature prize for decades of work that "o…
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Germany's top leadership discusses reform plan with social partners, Stuttgart 21 project delayed until 2031 after major error, in…
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Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Italy fines major tobacco company over misleading claims, police to be allowed to use AI in crime prevention, and more news on Thu…
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PODCAST 🎧: 70,000 outstanding complaints: France rocked by scale of child sexual violence
The Talking France podcast is back with an episode looking at the political storm that has erupted following the death of an 11-ye…
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French pop icon Bruel charged with rape and sexual assault
French pop icon Patrick Bruel was charged with rape and sexual assault on Wednesday, after nearly two dozen women came forward to …
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‘Highway of death’: the Ukrainian drone campaign menacing Russian logistics
Remote aircraft targeting supply traffic on route connecting occupied regions to Russia Russian forces call it the “Novorossiya” r…
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The EU is inviting the Taliban to Brussels. Europe’s credibility lies in tatters
As ICE-style deportation rules come into force, the unsavoury circle the EU wants migrant deals with includes the Afghan regime. T…
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French man on trial accused of raping partner after contact with Dominique Pelicot
Man accused of sedating and filming abuse of partner had contact with Pelicot, who was jailed for drugging wife and inviting men t…
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What Albania teaches us about Kushner's real estate tactics – video explainer
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, has finalized a deal with Albanian officials to allow construction on Sazan Island in th…
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Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit
Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.
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UK watchdog warns online platforms as Belfast riots go viral
Northern Ireland braced Wednesday for a potential second night of violence directed at immigrants, following unrest that UK author…
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Has Russia given up on Kinburn Spit, its westernmost foothold in Ukraine?
At the start of the war in Ukraine, the Russian capture of Kinburn Spit – a narrow piece of land that holds the key to several Ukr…
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Polish sports drinks firm Oshee expands partnership with Spanish football league
The agreement will include promoting Oshee in Spain itself, where the company - which already operates in over 50 markets - is pla…
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Norway crown princess's son to stay in custody before rape verdict, says court
Thr ruling overturns a lower court's decision on Monday ordering the release of the crown princess's 29-year-old son.
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German Word of the Day: der Schmäh
Some Austrian words are hard to translate because they describe not only a thing, but a whole style of speaking and behaving. Der …
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German word of the day: Sommermärchen
Did you know that Germany's 'summer fairytale' got underway exactly 20 years ago? Here's what you need to know about this intrigui…
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What Austria's new heat rules mean for workers this summer
Austria’s new heat protection rules will become practically relevant for the first time this summer, as employers face clearer dut…
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When should couples file separate tax returns in Germany?
If you’re part of a couple in Germany, one of the first tax questions you’ll face is whether to file jointly or separately. In mos…