Category: 3. Europe
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Oscars 2025 predictions: Who will, could and should win?
Who will take home the biggest awards of the night on Sunday and which film will nab Best Picture in one of the most unpredictable Oscar races in recent memory? Continue Reading
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This is how many more soldiers and investments Europe needs to protect itself without the US
A new report says Europe could face a new aggression within the next decade. Here’s what it needs to defend itself without the Americans. Continue Reading
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French researchers sentenced for throwing explosives at Russian consulate in Marseille
While there was no damage or injuries, the Russian consulate’s avenue was cordoned off for several hours on Monday to allow bomb disposal experts to intervene. ADVERTISEMENT Two researchers employed at France’s main state research agency were handed an eight-month sentence on… Continue Reading
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High-end UK restaurants making minimum spend standard in face of no-shows
Multiple high-end London restaurants have adopted minimum spend requirements for reservations. How will this impact the dining experience? ADVERTISEMENT Anyone who’s spent their youth living in a big city will have a similar story. You and your friends no doubt cobbled together… Continue Reading
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AI-generated child abuse global hit leads to dozens of arrests
At least 25 arrests have been made during a worldwide operation against child abuse images generated by artificial intelligence (AI), the European Union’s law enforcement organisation Europol has said. The suspects were part of a criminal group whose members engaged in distributing fully… Continue Reading
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Video. ‘Xoves de Comadres’ in Verín kicks off Spanish Carnival season
Updated: 28/02/2025 – 12:49 GMT+1 In Spain’s Verín, thousands celebrated ‘Xoves de Comadres,’ marking the start of the Spanish Carnival with restaurant dinners, charanga bands and elaborate costumes. … More Thousands gathered in Spain’s northwestern town… Continue Reading
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Greeks hold mass protests demanding justice after Tempi train tragedy
Kostas Koukoumakas In Athens Reuters Protesters in Athens held up placards with numbers to remember the 57 who died Greeks are holding their biggest protests for years and taking part in a general strike to mark the second anniversary of a rail disaster that left 57 dead and dozens more injured. “I… Continue Reading
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Foreign workers help Spain’s economic growth outpace the rest of Europe
How foreign workers are helping to boost Spain’s economy and outpace the rest of Europe. ADVERTISEMENT Inside a cavernous production plant in Spain, people from 62 nationalities work side by side to keep a food company humming as millions of legs of ham travel on hooks along… Continue Reading
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Ukraine-US minerals deal the first diplomatic balancing act for Kyiv
After weeks of intense negotiations, Kyiv and Washington have agreed on a deal to jointly develop Ukraine’s natural resources. While a final agreement still has a long way to go, the diplomacy around it matters as much as the agreement itself. Continue Reading
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Nothing lost in translation as Duolingo sees robust growth in 2024
Duolingo has continued to make significant investments in improving user engagement through new artificial intelligence features in 2024, while also having more courses lined up for 2025. Continue Reading