Category: 3. Europe
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Dominique Pelicot questioned over murder and attempted rape during 1990s
Dominique Pelicot, who drugged and raped his then wife Gisèle and recruited dozens of men to abuse her over almost a decade, has been questioned over two other attacks dating back to the 1990s. The 72-year-old Frenchman, who was jailed for 20 years in December, is being investigated over the… Continue Reading
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Norwegian finance minister blames EU energy policy for government collapse
Norway’s prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre is left heading a minority government after coalition partner pulls out over EU market rules it says make it impossible to shield citizens from high electricity prices. Continue Reading
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Barca and Real Madrid: ‘El Clasico’ – football’s iconic rivalry
Matches between Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are highly anticipated by fans worldwide. Different philosophies, politics, and regional pride make El Clasico a must-watch. Continue Reading
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DR Congo conflict: Why is the EU under pressure to reconsider its minerals partnership with Rwanda?
Diplomatic sources say the bloc is facing calls to suspend its wide-ranging minerals agreement with Rwanda amid fears it is inflaming the escalating conflict in eastern DRC. Continue Reading
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Cate Blanchett launches €100,000 grant for refugee filmmakers amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
The funding project, backed by the International Film Festival Rotterdam and UNHCR, aims to amplify personal stories of forced displacement within the industry. Continue Reading
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French rapist Dominique Pelicot questioned over 1990s cold cases of rape and murder
Dominique Pelicot, who was jailed in December for repeatedly drugging and raping his then-wife Gisèle, is a suspect in other cases of rape and murder. Continue Reading
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ESA lead astronaut – Europe on front seat to the moon
The former head of the International Space Station looks forward to European astronauts heading to the moon. Continue Reading
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‘We still miss you’ – POLITICO
A former top Brussels politician has a message for the United Kingdom: You’re still in our hearts. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who was president of the European Council from 2014 and 2019 during much of the Brexit negotiations, made the wistful declaration in a post… Continue Reading
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Shell still reviewing moving listing away from London amid profit miss
Shell said it is still reviewing whether to move its listing away from London as the company’s latest earnings failed to cheer investors. Continue Reading
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Russian drone strike on Sumy residential building kills four, including a child
In Sumy, a Russian drone strike killed four people, including a child, and injured nine. Over 100 residents were evacuated. Continue Reading