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European Banks Beat Profit Forecasts, but Brazil Weighs on Santander

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European banks including Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered and Santander reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter profits, easing investor concerns about slowing earnings growth. UBS also reported results broadly in line with market expectations and accelerated its share buyback programme. The results come as European banking stocks face pressure from

Critics Slam French Bill That Could Make Rioters Pay for Protest Damage

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France’s proposed law requiring rioters to pay up to €10,000 for damage caused during demonstrations has drawn criticism from human rights groups and legal experts. The bill, debated in parliament this week, aims to compensate victims of vandalism and looting amid growing social unrest. However, critics warn that its wording could expose peaceful protesters who […]

Thousands Protest in Portugal Over Housing Crisis and Police Actions

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Thousands of people gathered outside Portugal’s parliament in Lisbon on October 27 to protest rising housing costs and recent police operations against housing activists. The demonstration took place as lawmakers debated the government’s proposed 2027 budget. Housing affordability has become a major concern in Portugal, with property prices more than doubling since 2017

Nordic Leaders Hold Talks with Putin and Zelensky on Ukraine Peace Efforts

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Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday. According to Stubb’s office, the discussion with Putin focused on upcoming meetings in Abu Dhabi, where Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators are expected to hold