2025-11-19

Economy

Dutch government suspends takeover of Chinese-owned Nexperia

In a major u-turn, the Dutch government has backed away from the chip supplier, which plays a strategic role in Europe’s automotive industry.

19/11/2025

Poland

Poland to shut last Russian consulate after weekend railway sabotage

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has described the weekend explosion on a line linking Warsaw to the border with Ukraine as an "unprecedented act of sabotage."

19/11/2025

Health news

Eating disorders may raise long-term health risks, study finds

A range of health risks remained elevated both five and 10 years after patients were diagnosed with eating disorders.

19/11/2025

Tech News

EU's tech at ‘crossroads’. AI, defence, climate key to future, report

Europe will have to invest in climate tech, artificial intelligence and defence to keep developing its tech ecosystem.

19/11/2025

Travel News

France targets unruly air passengers with hefty fines and travel bans

France is taking "decisive and effective” action to tackle unruly behaviour on flights with a new set of sanctions.

19/11/2025

Business

FlyDubai orders 75 Boeing aircrafts in deal worth $13 billion

FlyDubai and Emirates have made major investments in Boeing and Airbus to accomodate booming passenger growth at Dubai's International Airport.

19/11/2025

Europe News

Amazon loses legal challenge to EU's strictest digital rules

The EU's highest court has ruled that US tech giant will remain subject to the toughest measures of the Digital Services Act.

19/11/2025

Markets

Europe’s markets mixed, easing crash fears ahead of Nvidia report

This year’s AI-driven market rally is showing signs of instability as analysts warn of overvaluations. Even so, pockets of strength in Europe on Wednesday offered some reassurance that the recent sell-off may be losing momentum.

19/11/2025

Europe News

Denmark plans final effort to break EU privacy chief deadlock

An impasse between EU lawmakers and national governments has held up the Data Protection Supervisor selection process for nearly a year.

19/11/2025

Culture news

‘Quiet, piggy’: Donald Trump outburst at female journalist goes viral

While hardly surprising coming from a man who has a documented history of making personal attacks on female journalists, one recent outburst from Donald Trump has been trending online...

19/11/2025

Germany

German Chancellor Merz blasts Belém, rattling Brazilians

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked outrage with a derogatory comment about his visit to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, saying that the delegation was happy to be back in Berlin from "this place".

19/11/2025

Destinations

These are the best places to visit in Türkiye for every season

In partnership with GoTürkiye

With its diverse landscapes, rich history and vibrant culture, Turkey is a year-round destination. However, timing your visit right can elevate your experience from memorable to unforgettable.

19/11/2025

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Solid gold toilet sells for $12 million at auction

Maurizio Cattelan’s fully functional gold toilet titled “America” sold for $12.1 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York.

19/11/2025

Europe News

UN warns Afghanistan unfit for returns as EU tries to deport Afghans

A UN agency report has detailed how Afghanistan is struggling to absorb the refugees already returning home, but EU member states are still seeking to deport rejected Afghan asylum seekers.

19/11/2025

Economy

Uncertainties over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

A December rate cut is far from certain as inflation continues to run above the Fed's target. At the same time, risks to the US job market remain.

19/11/2025

Green News

EU farmer takes oil giant TotalEnergies to court over climate damages

The climate change-related lawsuit begins its hearings, just days after TotalEnergies announced its climate investment at COP30.

19/11/2025

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Cristiano Ronaldo attends White House dinner hosted by Trump and Saudi Crown Prince

Cristiano Ronaldo made a rare visit to the White House as President Donald Trump hosted a formal dinner honoring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

19/11/2025

Ukraine

Poland shuts airports as Russia launches hundreds of drones at Ukraine

Russian drones struck the Kharkiv region for a third night in a row, and also targeted the western cities of Lviv and Ternopil, prompting Poland to close two airports and deploy jets to secure Polish airspace.

19/11/2025

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Lviv and Kharkiv hit by Russian drones and missiles

Lviv was struck by missiles and drones on 19 November, damaging key sites but with no casualties. In Kharkiv, 40 were injured by explosive drones.

19/11/2025

Tech News

Which European country spends the most on defence R&D?

Defence research and development spending in the EU has risen by 90% over the past five years. Experts link this surge to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

19/11/2025

Green News

Why Denmark is the most climate ambitious country

Denmark announces incredibly ambitious climate targets at this year’s COP30

19/11/2025

Business

Meta wins historic FTC antitrust trial focused on WhatsApp, Instagram

Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp don't violate US antitrust law, ruled district judge James Boasberg on Tuesday.

19/11/2025

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German Armed Forces special unit trains in Berlin underground

A total of 35 soldiers in combat gear and armed with assault rifles are rehearsing in the middle of the night a defence scenario at the Jungfernheide underground and suburban railway station in Berlin-Charlottenburg.

19/11/2025

Health news

Listening to music most days may lower dementia risks, study suggests

Dementia risks may be lower among ageing music fans, new research suggests.

19/11/2025

Art

Gustav Klimt portrait breaks modern art record at auction

Klimt's “Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer” helped save the life of its Jewish subject during the Holocaust. It broke a record at auction previously set by an Andy Warhol potrait of Marilyn Monroe.

19/11/2025

Lebanon

Israeli airstrike on Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13

The attack marks the deadliest strike on Lebanon since a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect last year.

19/11/2025

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White House Christmas tree: Michigan fir wins national contest

A 25-foot concolor fir from Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan will be the White House Christmas tree, arriving Monday. The farm won a nationwide contest.

19/11/2025

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Fire in Japan burns 170 homes and forces mass evacuations

Firefighters in Oita, Japan, were battling an out-of-control fire Wednesday morning that has burned through a neighborhood.

19/11/2025

Green News

Ukraine to claim €37 billion in climate compensation from Russia

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created global heating emissions equivalent to 236.8 million tonnes of CO².

19/11/2025

Health news

Ultra-processed foods fuelling global health crisis, experts warn

Experts have linked high UPF consumption to higher risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and early death.

19/11/2025