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Greta Ruffino

Markets

Apple tops Nvidia as world's most valuable company

Apple, which does not develop its own large language models, has gone from being seen as a laggard in the AI race to being rewarded by investors for its cautious approach and strong iPhone sales.

Europe News

France and Germany to take part in joint military nuclear exercise

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the Noervenich air base near Cologne on Friday for the 26th Franco-German ministerial council.

World News

Tsunami alert in Mexico and Guatemala after 7.3 magnitude quake

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala on Friday, its epicentre off Chiapas at about 15 km deep.

USA

World Cup organisers 'monitoring' wildfire smoke ahead of final

Officials in many cities urged residents to stay indoors or wear masks outside as air quality reached unhealthy to hazardous levels, meaning it posed a health risk to everyone,

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China

China rejects Trump's election interference accusations

At a daily briefing in Beijing, a spokesperson called on the US to stop making what it described as 'groundless accusations' against China.

Europe News

Poland's President blocks civil partnerships bill

The president's veto can be overridden, but it would take a three-fifths majority vote in the lower house of parliament, a rarity in Poland.

USA

Trump teleprompter operator suspended over speech betting allegations

US media had reported that Gabriel Perez, who has been operating Trump’s teleprompter since 2016, used his inside knowledge to win more than $100,000 (€85,900) betting on what the president would say in big speeches.

Europe News

Italian police conduct raids on luxury brands in labour abuse probe

At issue is the near-ubiquitous practice of brands subcontracting work to suppliers that in turn contract to others, ending up with firms who employ Chinese workers in exploitative conditions.

Algeria

Deadly orphanage fire kills 11 children in Algeria

Algerian authorities did not say what caused the deadly blaze, which occured amid a heatwave that has sparked nearly 1,000 fires.

Europe News

EU orders Google to open Android to rival AI services

Brussels said Google must start sharing search data from January 2027 and users would start benefitting from the changes to Android from July 2027.

Europe News

Ex-CEO among 32 convicted over deadly Genoa bridge collapse

Dozens of family members of the victims packed the courtroom as Chief Judge Paolo Lepri read the verdicts against 57 defendants. Many relatives broke down in tears as the sentences were read.

Europe News

Young British hackers jailed over TfL cyberattack

TfL, which had to reset the passwords of around 27,000 employees, estimated the attack cost the organisation around £29 million (€34 million) in damages and a further £10 million (€11.7 million) in lost income.

Europe News

UK calls for FIFA probe into Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner

During post-match celebrations Wednesday in Atlanta, Argentine players held a banner handed over by fans, reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” — “The Malvinas are Argentine.”

Europe News

French parliament adopts assisted dying bill

After years of debate, French MPs have voted to adopt a bill to establish a right to assisted dying for some adults suffering from an incurable condition.

Europe News

Greenland institute halts new collaborations with the US

The Trump administration has cut billions of dollars in public research funding and fired government scientists.

Europe News

Hungarian ex-foreign minister Szijjártó takes job with China's BYD

Péter Szijjártó announced his resignation and details of his new position with the world's largest electric carmaker, China's BYD, on his Facebook page on Wednesday, detailing that he'll be filling an "international executive position".

Europe News

Baltic presidents warn of Russian infrastructure attack plans

The warnings are the latest in a series of alarms from leaders along NATO's eastern flank who suggest Russia may be trying to test the alliance as the Ukraine war drags on after more than four years.

Europe News

Starmer bids farewell to MPs, backs successor Burnham

Andy Burnham is to replace Starmer on Monday, shortly after he is expected to meet King Charles III to be asked to form the next government.

Culture news

Biden to publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after US midterms

The memoir will be released two weeks after the US midterm elections, a timing that could spark debate among Democrats, who remain divided over Biden's legacy and his decision to seek a second White House term.

Tech News

UK plans voluntary overnight social media curfew for teens

The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, but not messaging services such as WhatsApp and Signal.

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