German Auto Industry Faces Crisis as Investments and Jobs Move Abroad

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Germany’s automotive sector is facing a serious downturn, with investments and jobs increasingly relocating overseas, according to the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). Survey results show that 72% of small- and medium-sized companies in the auto supply chain plan to reduce investments in Germany, either by moving them abroad, postponing, or canceling

Macron Urges Europe to Assert Global Power

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French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to step up as a global power, warning that the continent faces a “wake-up call” amid rising challenges from China, Russia, and the United States. Speaking to European media ahead of an EU summit in Brussels, Macron emphasized the need for the EU to strengthen its economy, […]

Kering Sees Early but Fragile Turnaround as Gucci Sales Fall Less Than Expected

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Kering reported a smaller-than-expected decline in fourth-quarter sales, offering early signs of stabilisation under new CEO Luca de Meo, even as the luxury group cautioned that recovery remains fragile. Group revenue fell 3% year-on-year to 3.9 billion euros, beating forecasts for a steeper drop, helped by improving trends toward the end of the year. De […]

Identical Twin Brothers’ Shared DNA Complicates French Murder Trial

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A murder trial in France has been complicated by the involvement of identical twin brothers whose shared DNA has made it impossible for forensic experts to determine which one pulled the trigger. The 33-year-old twins are among five defendants standing trial near Paris over a double murder and several attempted killings that took place in […]

Spanish Train Drivers Announce Nationwide Strike Over Rail Safety After Deadly Crashes

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Train drivers in Spain will begin a three-day nationwide strike on Monday, protesting what they describe as serious safety lapses across the country’s rail network. The strike follows two fatal train accidents in January that have shaken public confidence in Spain’s rail system and caused widespread travel disruption. The deadliest crash occurred on 18 January […]

Sweden to Tighten Citizenship Rules Amid Immigration Push

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Sweden’s government announced plans to tighten citizenship rules, extending the required residency period from five to eight years, introducing a minimum monthly income threshold of 20,000 Swedish crowns ($2,225), and requiring applicants to pass a language and cultural knowledge test. Migration Minister Johan Forssell said the stricter measures aim to ensure applicants

Storm Marta Batters Spain and Portugal, Farmers Warn of Severe Crop Losses

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Farmers in Spain have reported catastrophic damage to crops as Storm Marta swept across the Iberian Peninsula, bringing torrential rain, strong winds and flooding. Large swathes of farmland have been submerged, particularly in southern regions such as Andalusia, where growers warned that vegetables including broccoli, carrots and cauliflower have been destroyed. The storm

Milan Protests Turn Violent as Police Arrest Demonstrators During Winter Olympics

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Italian police arrested six people after clashes erupted between security forces and protesters in Milan during demonstrations against the Winter Olympic Games. Thousands gathered in the city on Saturday to oppose the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics and protest rising living costs. While most marched peacefully, some demonstrators threw stones and fireworks at police,

US Pushes for Ukraine-Russia Peace by June Amid Ongoing Attacks

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the US aims to end the war with Russia by June, inviting both sides to hold talks in the United States next week, likely in Miami. Zelensky confirmed Ukraine’s participation but noted that difficult issues, including territorial concessions, remain unresolved. For the first time, leaders may be involved in […]

Europe and NW Africa Hit by Floods and Freezing Cold

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Weeks of persistent wet and cold weather have caused widespread disruption across Europe and north-west Africa. Storm Leonardo forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with emergency services and the military assisting residents. In Portugal, the government extended a state of emergency as heavy rain continues, while Storm