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In Brussels, Blinken pledges support for Ukraine ahead of Trump transition
Brussels — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured Ukraine and its NATO allies on Wednesday that Washington remains committed to putting Ukraine “in the strongest possible position” in the final months of President Joe Biden’s administration, before President-elect Donald… Continue Reading
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Niger expels French aid group as ties with the West deteriorate
Niger expels French aid group as ties with the West deteriorate Continue Reading
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Brace yourself for travel disruption in France: Winter will be the season of strikes
Strikes in France have been unusually quiet this year, but that’s all set to change in November and December. Continue Reading
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‘Dreams reduced to memories’: COP29 world leaders lay out first-hand experiences of climate change
At the UN climate talks, nations big and small have had the chance to bear witness to climate change. Continue Reading
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WTM 2024 highlights global tourism rebound, industry innovation, and sustainability
Global tourism is making a striking comeback surpassing pre-pandemic levels. But as international travel surges, sustainability challenges have come into sharp focus. At this year’s World Travel Market in London, industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of travel and the challenges ahead. Continue Reading
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BBVA’s bid for Banco Sabadell hit by lengthened competition review
Spanish bank BBVA is experiencing yet another delay in its hostile takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, following increased requirements put forward by Spain’s antitrust regulator. Continue Reading
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Five members of Dovbush film crew killed in action on Ukrainian battlefield, seven missing
Five members of the team that worked on the action movie Dovbush were killed in action as part of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, and another seven went missing at the front. Film director Oles Sanin reported this in an interview with Detector Media, Ukrinform… Continue Reading
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Spain floods: Thousands of people evacuated in Málaga as country braces for new storms
Several regions of Spain are under orange or red weather alerts for heavy rain and storms just weeks after deadly flooding killed at least 220 people. ADVERTISEMENT Thousands of people in southern Spain have been evacuated from their homes due to a red weather alert for heavy rain… Continue Reading
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From golden beaches to snow-capped mountains: Is Bulgaria Europe’s best year-round destination?
Bulgaria is teaming up with other Balkan countries to encourage multi-country trips. ADVERTISEMENT A country at the centre of ancient civilisations, whose historic sites sit amongst world-ranked Black Sea coastlines and snow-capped World Cup ski resorts, Bulgaria packs a lot of… Continue Reading
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Ex-deputy mayor of Popasna sentenced in absentia for siding with enemy
The former deputy mayor of Popasna, the town in Luhansk region, was sentenced to eight years in prison for aiding and abetting the enemy. That’s according to the SBU security agency, Ukrinform reports. “The former deputy mayor of Popasna was handed down a court… Continue Reading
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