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Thousands rally in Vienna against the far right in coalition talks

The protest comes after the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), led by its controversial, eurosceptic leader Hebert Kickl, won with 29% of the vote last Sunday.

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Georgia ratifies law curbing LGBTQ+ rights despite president's dissent

The law, which includes bans on same-sex marriages, was approved by parliament before being opposed by pro-European President Salome Zourabichvili.

Israel

Netanyahu warns Iran will 'pay' for its huge missile attack on Israel

The Israeli military has vowed to retaliate to a missile attack from Iran, which Iran said was a "rational and legitimate response" to previous Israeli fire.

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Tibetans protest outside China's embassy in India

Tibetans in India staged a protest outside China’s embassy in New Delhi, calling for an end to "genocide" in Tibet.

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Far right leads as Austrians head to polls in pivotal vote on Sunday

The anti-immigrant Freedom Party (FPÖ) is leading in the polls — although it's unlikely to secure an absolute majority.

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Georgians fear rise in LGBTQ+ hate crime after trans model murdered

Kesaria Abramidze was murdered inside her apartment last Wednesday, a day after the government passed a sweeping measure severely restricting LGBTQ+ rights.

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Austrians struck by flooding reel from ruin left in its wake

Authorities have reported 23 deaths in Central Europe, as record rainfall has caused devastation to infrastructure in small towns.

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Not-so-well-liked: Who are Europe's most unpopular leaders?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's approval rating has hit a new low of just 18%, according to a recent survey. In Europe, he is not alone.

Russia

Russia's birth rate drops to its lowest in 25 years, data shows

In July, Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the country's low birth rate was "catastrophic" for Russia's future.

Libya

Libya detain militia leader over killing of wanted human trafficker

Abdel-Rahman Milad, a former leader of Libya's coastguard who was accused by the UN of running a trafficking organisation, was shot dead in Tripoli.

Business

Possible drug shortages in Germany as China tightens espionage laws

Several German states have suspended trips by their quality-control inspectors to Chinese pharmaceutical companies over tightened espionage laws.

Greece

Greek opposition accuses government of botching wildfire response

On Wednesday, firefighters in the Greek capital were working to contain the remaining hotspots of the wildfire, destroying some 400 square kilometres of land.

Sport

Which European countries are the best at which sport?

France leads the way in swimming, with Germany coming out on top in equestrian after 16 eventful days.

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Putin vows to 'drive enemy' from Kursk as Zelenskyy backs incursion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed Ukraine's incursion into Russian soil, the largest since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

Brazil

Plane crash in Brazil's São Paulo state kills all 62 on board

Brazilian airline Voepass confirmed the plane was headed for the state capital's international airport.

Culture news

Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts cancelled after police foil terror plot

Earlier on Wednesday, Austrian police apprehended a 19-year-old suspect who had reportedly pledged his allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) group.

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Leaders react to 'unique' opening ceremony in Paris

World leaders expressed their appreciation for the hours-long ceremony held on the river Seine, but reviews elsewhere were more critical.

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Germany moves to reinforce constitutional court against extremism

The plan aims to prevent the country's highest court from potential future constitutional changes by extremist politicians.

USA

Biden insists on running despite confusing Zelenskyy and Putin

Biden used the press conference to deliver a forceful defence of his foreign and domestic policies, however his night was marred by simple yet embarrassing mistakes.

USA

European leaders stand by NATO amid US election uncertainty

The threat of Trump's potential return to the White House has increasingly raised questions in Brussels about Washington's continued commitment to the alliance.

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