Europe News
EU defends appointment of US economist in top job despite backlash
The European Commission on Friday defended its decision to appoint a US professor with links to Big Tech as the chief economist of its key competition department despite opposition from lawmakers and the French government.
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Economy
EU needs to invest heavily but must keep social model: Gentiloni
European Commissioner for the Economy Paolo Gentiloni told the Brussels Economic Forum on Thursday that Europe's "social model proved to be effective" through the pandemic and must be kept despite the economic challenges facing the bloc.
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Australia rules the waves at inaugural edition of Dubai Sail Grand Prix
The inaugural Dubai Sail Grand Prix has taken place marking the first Asia-Pacific leg of the Sail GP championship. Dubbed world’s most exciting racing on water the event was presented by P&O Marinas and took place at Dubai Mina Rashid.
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US: Divers carve Halloween pumpkins underwater in Florida
An offbeat Halloween tradition took place in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary this past weekend on the US' southwestern coast. Scuba divers submerged 25 feet beneath the surface to carve jack-o’-lanterns during the annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest.
