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Will Telegram’s legal woes and X’s Brazil saga shake up social media?

Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov was arrested and charged for how he ran his platform and in the same week, Elon Musk’s platform X was banned in Brazil.

Europe News

At least 12 migrants dead after boat sinks off northern France

Medical teams have rushed to the scene after the boat, carrying more than 50 migrants, got into trouble in the English Channel.

Economy

Why is European manufacturing still in such a critical state?

Europe's manufacturing sector continues to struggle, with August's PMI indicating a deepening downturn. Germany and France lead the decline, while rising costs pose additional challenges.

Economy

Bank of France Governor adds voice to calls for ECB September rate cut

Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau supports a September ECB rate cut, citing declining eurozone inflation. Meanwhile, analysts downplay the impact of services inflation.

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Europe News

Triathlon events at Paralympic games postponed over Seine quality

The disruption is another hiccup for Paris’s efforts to clean up the river for future public swimming, which had been one of Paris’s most ambitious promises ahead of hosting the Olympics and Paralympics this summer.

Moments

The best walking adventures in Europe this autumn

As temperatures drop and the crowds begin to thin, September and October are fantastic months for a walking holiday.

Tech News

Telegram faces 'dilemma' after France charges CEO, analysts say

Telegram has been crucial for anti-government protests but also for spreading criminal channels.

Earth News

Violence over water is on rise from Ukraine to France. Here’s why

A new study has shown that the rapid growth in water as a trigger, weapon and casualty of violence got significantly worse in 2023.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Is France becoming the sick man of Europe?

This edition of our weekly talkshow focuses on the political stalemate in France, the fallout of the latest terrorist attack in Germany and the start of the Paralympics.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Ukraine's Kursk incursion is 'changing momentum'

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the ongoing Ukrainian incursion in Russia and the latest spat between the EU and Hungary over Budapest's easing of immigration laws to include Russian and Belorussian nationals.

Culture news

National Cinema Day in the UK offers tickets for under €5

Cheap tickets will be available across all of Britain as the scheme encourages people to visit their local cinemas.

Business

EU electric car sales stall as Germany lifts its foot off the pedal

Sales of electric cars have dropped off particularly in Germany as government financial incentives for electric vehicles slowed down. Consumers are also spending less amid fears of problems with the economy.

Europe News

Serbia inks €2.7bn deal with France for 12 Rafale fighter jets

Serbia is formally seeking EU membership, but it has made little progress in the rule of law and democratic reforms, which are the main preconditions for membership in the 27-nation bloc.

Climate

Which European UNESCO sites are most at risk from extreme weather?

From prehistoric paintings to Swiss glaciers, these European World Heritage Sites are at risk from flooding and drought.

Tech News

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov indicted and banned from leaving France

In a statement, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the judge found there were grounds to formally investigate Durov on all the charges he was initially arrested for.

Tech News

Telegram: Which countries are clamping down on it and why?

Telegram is accused of promoting terrorism, selling illicit drugs, and more, but some claim it has also been essential in pro-democracy protests.

Tech News

Arrest of Telegram's Durov related to ongoing probe into 12 crimes

French prosecutors have outlined 12 alleged violations as part of an ongoing investigation opened in July.

Nature

Visitors rush to see France's largest glacier before it disappears

A new Glaciorium climate and glacier interpretation centre will show the evolution of glaciers and our relationship with them.

Europe News

Thousands of athletes go to Paris for a shot at Paralympic gold

Sports fever is not over in the French capital, and it is expected to kick into high gear with the 2024 Paralympics opening on Wednesday.

Europe News

Pavel Durov's arrest could impede Russia's war in Ukraine, experts say

Telegram is widely used by the Russian armed forces, and the platform is strictly regulated by the Kremlin.

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