Environment · 18 October 2026
Saturday’s cost‑of‑living demonstrations in France erupted into clashes with riot police, resulting in dozens of detentions and drawing attention as a key indicator of the political climate ahead of the elections t…
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Environment · 16 October 2026
The heaviest rainfall in eight decades has turned Istanbul’s streets into rivers, killing three and leaving five missing. While emergency crews work to clear wreckage, Brussels’ climate office is drafting a “Wet‑…
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Politics · 16 October 2026
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control warns that this is the worst West Nile virus season on record, with cases now reported in the Netherlands and Belgium – the most northern occurrences yet in the EU…
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Business · 15 October 2026
Chinese brands are sprinting ahead of their Western rivals in everything from EVs to robot vacuums, while EU regulators scramble over privacy and security worries.
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Politics · 15 October 2026
EU heads meet at a Thursday summit to strike a deal on the bloc’s €2 trillion 2028‑2034 budget before Christmas, amid deep divisions and fears that France’s upcoming election could boost eurosceptic forces.
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Politics · 13 October 2026
Pope Leo XIV, 71, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital to have a small lung nodule removed – the first time a pope has publicly disclosed a personal medical operation. The Vatican says the growth was found early…
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Business · 13 October 2026
Facing mounting import pressure from China, Germany is urging the EU to grant stronger trade‑defence powers to safeguard its key industries.
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Politics · 13 October 2026
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joined a blockaded high‑school demonstration in France, where students were rallying against teacher shortages, dilapidated buildings and overcrowded timetables. The unexpected a…
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Business · 13 October 2026
The 2026 Paris Motor Show sees Chinese manufacturers dominate the floor, leaving Western brands to wonder if they should have brought a translator.
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