EU Hopes Iceland Vote Could Boost Enlargement Support

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Iceland will hold a referendum on August 29 on whether to restart negotiations to join the European Union, a move EU officials believe could strengthen public support for further enlargement. Iceland already has access to the EU single market through the European Economic Area, and diplomats say its potential return to membership talks could improve […]

Migrant Women Report Sexual Harassment in Spain’s Ceuta

By admin August 19, 2026 No comment

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Women staying in makeshift camps in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta say they are facing sexual harassment and fear of assault while waiting to be registered by authorities. More than a dozen women are sleeping outdoors near an overcrowded migrant reception centre, which is currently sheltering around 700 people despite having capacity for about […]

Russia Protests Japan Over Takaichi’s Remarks on Disputed Islands

By admin August 18, 2026 No comment

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Russia has summoned Japan’s ambassador to Moscow and issued a strong protest over comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to the disputed Kuril Islands. Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told Ambassador Akira Muto that Moscow objected to what it described as “anti-Russian” remarks by Takaichi and

Madison Air Solutions to Acquire German Fan Maker ebm-papst for $5.4 Billion

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U.S.-based Madison Air Solutions has agreed to acquire German fan and ventilation equipment maker ebm-papst in a $5.4 billion deal. The transaction will see ebm-papst’s three shareholder families transfer their stakes to Madison Air, part of billionaire Larry Gies’ Madison Industries. The acquisition is aimed at expanding Madison Air’s presence in Europe and strengthening

Nestle Develops New Products for Weight-Loss Drug Users

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Nestle is looking to turn the rapid growth of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs into a new business opportunity by developing products specifically for people taking medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy. The company is using artificial intelligence and nutritional science to study the effects of rapid weight loss and identify products that could support users’ nutritional […]

Rainfall Helps Fight Belgium’s Biggest Wildfire as Blazes Sweep Europe

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Rainfall brought relief to firefighters battling Belgium’s largest wildfire on record in the High Fens nature reserve. The fire, which has burned around 3,000 hectares, was partly contained on Monday and was no longer spreading towards the German border as cooler temperatures and increased humidity helped slow its advance. The wildfire is part of a […]

Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Retirement After Glittering Career

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Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested that the 2026-27 season could be his final year as a professional footballer. The 41-year-old Portugal captain, who recently married Georgina Rodriguez, said he wants to leave behind a “spectacular legacy” after more than two decades at the highest level. Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards and five Champions League […]

Europe’s Heatwaves Expose Insurance Gap as Business Losses Mount

By admin August 17, 2026 No comment

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Europe’s increasingly frequent heatwaves are causing major financial losses for businesses, while traditional business interruption insurance often fails to cover the disruption. In Italy’s Padua, hospitality businesses have seen customers avoid outdoor dining during peak heat, with more than 80% of surveyed businesses reporting turnover declines of around 20%. The

Italy Recovers Stolen Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse Paintings

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Italian police have recovered three paintings by renowned French artists Paul Cezanne, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Henri Matisse, around five months after they were stolen from a museum near Parma. Italy’s Carabinieri cultural heritage protection unit said the artworks were found following a complex investigation, with further details expected to be released. The

Person Fined for Waking Sleeping Polar Bear With Foghorn

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A person in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago has been fined 50,000 kroner (£3,890) for using a ship’s foghorn to wake a sleeping polar bear. The incident took place earlier this month as a vessel was sailing through a fjord in north-western Svalbard, around 1,000 km (620 miles) from the North Pole. According to Svalbard Governor Lars […]