Europe
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Italy, France, Spain: Travel strikes planned for December in Europe
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UK inflation rises further above BoE’s target in November
The biggest increase since March and the second rise in two months is likely to cement market expectations that the…
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Lawyer accused of being Chinese spy in the UK loses legal case
MI5 issued a security alert in 2022 that Christine Lee had engaged in “political interference” for a branch of the…
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Can Germany’s improving financial sentiment beat business pessimism?
Financial experts are more optimistic about Germany’s economy as the ZEW index rebounded more than expected in December, its highest…
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Marisa Paredes, star of numerous Pedro Almodóvar films, dies at 78
“Spanish cinema is left without one of its most iconic actresses, Marisa Paredes,” the Spanish film academy said in a…
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Germany’s business climate at near 4-year low as 2025 outlook darkens
A pessimistic outlook towards 2025 is gripping key sectors, with structural challenges and weak investment driving prolonged stagnation concerns for…
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Canal+ shares drop on London trading debut after split from Vivendi
An initial decline was to be expected, said analysts, as certain investment funds were restricted to French-listed stocks. ADVERTISEMENT The…
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Best climate fiction reads 2024: Meet the finalists of a new UK prize
The first-ever Climate Fiction prize has announced its longlist of books – and they’re all written by women. ADVERTISEMENT The…
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Billionaire Křetínský’s Royal Mail takeover bid gets stamp of approval
Parent company IDS agreed to the takeover in May, although both sides have been awaiting UK government approval. ADVERTISEMENT The…
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Are conservatives set to take back power in Germany?
On Monday, the German parliament will hold a confidence vote on Chancellor Olaf Scholz amid the rise of the far-right…
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