Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a dramatic 87th-minute winner, as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona in a thrilling El Clasico encounter. Mbappe opened the scoring shortly before half-time after a deflected clearance sent the ball into the net. The French forward later struck the post as both sides created several scoring opportunities in an intense first […]
Deutsche Bank is using artificial intelligence to speed up corporate lending decisions, reducing processing times for some smaller businesses from weeks to just minutes. The technology, launched during the summer, has also shortened lending decisions for multinational corporations from months to weeks, according to Marie-Jeanne Deverdun, the bank’s technology chief.
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner has faced criticism from Germany’s leading trade union following his appearance alongside US President Donald Trump at a rally in Perry, Georgia, on October 24. The event announced plans for a $4 billion Audi assembly plant in Georgia, which is expected to produce 200,000 SUVs annually. The proposed investment still requires […]
Chinese beauty brands are increasingly expanding into international markets after achieving strong growth at home. Proya Cosmetics, China’s largest beauty brand by revenue, plans to introduce two skincare lines across 400 Ulta Beauty stores in the United States and online from November. The company has also opened a research and development centre in Paris. Other
Fresh anti-government protests erupted in Albania’s capital, Tirana, on Sunday, October 25, despite new measures announced by Prime Minister Edi Rama to curb unrest. Demonstrators gathered outside the Education Ministry before marching to the prime minister’s office, where they set fire to chairs placed there as an invitation for dialogue with the government. The
Emails from more than 420,000 hacked accounts linked to Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party appear to contradict leader Alice Weidel’s previous statements about an illegal campaign donation, according to a report by Der Spiegel. The emails, published online earlier this week, are being examined by journalists from several media organisations. According
France has mobilised around 70,000 police officers nationwide as authorities prepare for demonstrations over rising living costs and strained public services. In Paris, soldiers patrolled major landmarks, including the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe, while Interior Minister Laurent Nunez urged officers to respond swiftly to potential violence and looting following
Storm Austen brought powerful winds and heavy rainfall across France and Britain on Friday, October 23, 2026, leaving nearly 300,000 homes in France and around 12,000 homes in Britain without electricity. Winds reached 111 mph (179 km/h), bringing down trees and scattering debris across roads, disrupting traffic and transport services. France experienced significant travel
German police have detained a suspect following a fire at the historic Eagle’s Nest mountain guest house in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria. The building, officially known as the Kehlsteinhaus, was used as a retreat by Nazi officials, including Adolf Hitler. Around 200 firefighters and emergency personnel responded to the blaze, which broke out on Friday, as flames […]
Denmark has decided to end mink farming by August 2029 after reversing its earlier plan to seek an exemption from an EU-wide ban on keeping the animals. The government’s decision follows the European Union’s 2025 move to classify mink as an invasive species, restricting their breeding and ownership. Danish Nature Minister Christian Rabjerg Madsen said […]









