Category: 3. Europe
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Shein execs decline to shine light over forced labour claims
Senior managers from Shein and its rival Temu were summoned to the UK’s parliamentary business and trade committee to answer questions about their labour rights compliance and how they sourced their products. ADVERTISEMENT Executives representing fast-fashion giant Shein have refused… Continue Reading
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China's super-rich eye the exit as leaders brace for economic shock
China’s leaders are bracing for shocks to the economy from higher tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump once he takes office. Millionaires, meanwhile, are relocating. Continue Reading
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German politicians rebuke Trump over NATO defence spending demand
US President-elect Donald Trump said NATO member states should increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP and criticised Europe’s contributions. Continue Reading
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French far right’s Zemmour to attend Trump inauguration, leaving Le Pen scrambling for a way – POLITICO
French far right’s Zemmour to attend Trump inauguration, leaving Le Pen scrambling for a way – POLITICO
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Didier Deschamps to step down as France coach after 2026 World Cup
Deschamps led Les Bleus to championship glory in 2018. Continue Reading
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FM Schallenberg to be Austria’s interim chancellor as far right waits in the wings – POLITICO
Alexander Schallenberg from the center-right Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) will take over as chancellor on Friday following the resignation of Karl Nehammer over the breakdown of coalition talks among Vienna’s mainstream parties. New negotiations, led by the far-right… Continue Reading
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'Music is back': Taylor Swift drives UK music sales to 20-year high
The total 2024 UK sales of recorded music topped the 2001 record of £2.2bn and Taylor Swift is to thank for a sizeable chunk, according to new figures released by the Digital Entertainment and Retail Association (ERA). Continue Reading
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Scientists studying Arctic ice unlock link between lead pollution and lower IQs in ancient Rome
Researchers measured lead pollution and its impact on human health through Arctic ice-core samples. ADVERTISEMENT Lead pollution during the Roman Empire may have caused declines of two-and-a-half to three points in intelligence quotient (IQ) levels in the European population,… Continue Reading
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Soldier who exploded Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump hotel used ChatGPT to help plan attack
The man who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI, police say. Continue Reading
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Don't eat your Christmas tree, Belgium's food agency warns
The Belgian Federal Food Agency issued the odd warning after Ghent’s local city suggested people could reuse pine needles in recipes to avoid waste. Continue Reading