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Norway

Ukraine 'cannot win without help' Zelenskyy tells Nordic leaders

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's surprise visit to Norway, hosted by Prime Minister Støre, focuses on 'safeguarding' Ukraine and Norway's freedom.

Netherlands

Dutch counterterror agency raises national threat alert

The ongoing conflict in Israel, Quran desecrations in Europe, and increased threats from jihadism, along with recent attacks in nearby countries, have made the Netherlands counterterrorism agency raise its security level.

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak gets respite as UK MPs back Rwanda migration bill

The result averts a defeat that would have left Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s authority shredded and his government teetering. But it tees up further wrangling in the coming weeks, with the bill facing opposition from both left and right.

Tech News

Fortnite maker Epic Games wins case against Google

Epic Games sued Google, accusing it of unlawfully making its app store dominant over rivals.

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Health news

EU gives green light to new drug to treat endometrial cancer

The new drug treatment for uterine cancer, which is already in use in France on an early access scheme, will be used in combination with chemotherapy.

Georgia

Georgians rally for EU candidacy amidst political tensions

Georgians march in Tbilisi to support EU candidacy amid President Zourabichvili's call for closer ties, as the nation grapples with opposition accusations of pro-Russia policies and navigates complex relations with Moscow.

Albania

Why is Albania's opposition party protesting in parliament?

Flares ignite dissent as the opposition battles against allegations of corruption, risking the nation's political future in a high-stakes clash with the ruling Socialists.

United Kingdom

UK paid £240m for blocked Rwanda asylum deal amid more party divisions

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has doubled down in efforts to implement his governments blocked plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, despite deep divisions and steep financial cost.

Greece

Turkish President Erdogan meets with PM Mitsotakis in Athens visit

The pair will focus on economic cooperation and addressing issues such as migration, aiming for a "win-win" approach and improved ties with the European Union.

United Arab Emirates

Vladimir Putin visits UAE and Saudi Arabia during COP28

As UN police patrol Dubai, Putin sits down to one-on-one talks with Emirati leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Economy

Will German manufacturers have to reduce production with orders down?

The latest industrial data from Germany has been released and shows a decline in manufacturing orders.

Travel News

Bedbug hoax aims to drive tourists out of Athens apartments

Fed up with holiday apartments driving up rent, locals in Athens have put up fraudulent bedbug evacuation notices.

Economy

French banks ploughing billions into green and sustainable loans

French banks have doubled the amount of green and sustainable loans given out in 2022, reaching a total of €216 billion, as announced by the Banque Populaire Caisses d'épargne (BPCE) Chairman Nicolas Namias.

Business

Want to work at Disney Land Paris? They're hiring

Disneyland Paris launches a major hiring campaign, aiming to recruit 8,500 employees, with a focus on filling critical maintenance roles.

Business

What's gone wrong for Metro Bank and will Barclays save it?

Metro Bank shareholders have voted to back a rescue deal aimed at securing its future as Barclays engages in exclusive negotiations to acquire the group's residential mortgage book.

Markets

France senate implements stricter taxation measures on Airbnb

The French Senate has approved measures to subject Airbnb and similar platforms to VAT in an effort to address competition imbalances with the hotel sector.

Business

Turkey faces scrutiny as exports to Russia surge

Turkey's significant increase in exports of critical goods to Russia sparks fears of sanctions evasion, leading to urgent diplomatic discussions and potential ramifications for Turkey's relations with NATO.

Germany

Berlin's zoo starts festive fun with a jungle-themed Christmas garden

The holiday season has begun in Berlin, and this year the zoo is celebrating by turning itself into a jungle-themed Christmas garden.

Business

Denmark's Novo Nordisk invests €2.1 billion in France

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has announced major investment in a French production site to expand the capacity and manufacturing of its blockbuster anti-obesity drug.

Business

Nissan invests over €1 billion in its UK electric cars

Nissan's £1.12 billion investment in its northeast England factory heralds a shift to electric vehicles, boosting the British economy and signalling a pivotal moment in the nation's automotive industry.

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