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StanChart CEO apologises for 'upset caused' by AI comments

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologised for the upset caused to staff by his remarks about artificial intelligence replacing "lower value" human workers, but stopped

StanChart CEO apologises for 'upset caused' by AI comments
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Germany's residential construction drops to 13-year low

Residential construction in Germany dropped to a 13-year low in 2025, hurt by higher building costs and interest rates, putting pressure on the government to step up

Germany's residential construction drops to 13-year low
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Explosion at MOL's Tiszaujvaros petrochemical plant in Hungary kills one

A pipeline explosion at Hungarian oil and gas group MOL's petrochemical plant in Tiszaujvaros that killed one person and

Explosion at MOL's Tiszaujvaros petrochemical plant in Hungary kills one
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU in stagflationary trend, must not risk fiscal crisis, ministers say

Europe's economy is in a stagflationary trend due to the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, but governments must be

EU in stagflationary trend, must not risk fiscal crisis, ministers say
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Mother of Greek train crash victim launches political party

Maria Karystianou, a doctor whose daughter died in Greece's worst train crash in 2023, launched a political party on Thursday as she

Mother of Greek train crash victim launches political party
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation could examine sexual misconduct allegations

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation could examine sexual misconduct allegations

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation could examine sexual misconduct allegations
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Giant inflatable artworks have taken over The Hague

A giant stew pot is floating in a small lake in The Hague as part of an open-air art exhibition

Giant inflatable artworks have taken over The Hague
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Italy busts €300 million streaming piracy ring

Italy's financial police said on Friday they had busted a sophisticated streaming piracy network that caused roughly €300 million ($348 million) in damages to rights holders

Italy busts €300 million streaming piracy ring
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German Ifo business sentiment unexpectedly rises but outlook stays weak

German business morale unexpectedly improved in May, a survey showed on Friday, but economists warn that the outlook for Europe's biggest economy remains

German Ifo business sentiment unexpectedly rises but outlook stays weak
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JPMorgan sees Turkey central bank lift interest rates to 40% imminently

Investment bank JPMorgan said on Friday that Turkey's central bank was likely to hike its key interest rate to 40% and could even do so before its next planned meeting in

JPMorgan sees Turkey central bank lift interest rates to 40% imminently
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Pound softens as UK consumers cut spending, public finances worsen

The pound edged lower on Friday as uncertainty over the status of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran prompted investors to buy the dollar and after UK

Pound softens as UK consumers cut spending, public finances worsen
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Four killed, 35 children injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Luhansk, Russian officials say

At least four people were killed and 35 children were wounded in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on a student dormitory in Russian-controlled Luhansk in eastern Ukraine,

Four killed, 35 children injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Luhansk, Russian officials say
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NATO alliance has to be good for all involved, Rubio says

NATO has to be good for all those involved, U.S.

NATO alliance has to be good for all involved, Rubio says
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UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew

British police are appealing for witnesses as they expand their investigation into potential offenses by the former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew
Europe|Political|World

Polish president thanks Trump for additional US troops

Polish President Karol Nawrocki thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his decision to send additional U.S. troops to Poland.

Polish president thanks Trump for additional US troops
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German consumer sentiment recovers heading into June, survey finds

German consumer sentiment recovered heading into June, as households' income expectations improved, a survey found on Friday.

German consumer sentiment recovers heading into June, survey finds
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German economy grows by 0.3% in Q1, driven by exports

The German economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter, the statistics office said on Friday, confirming its

German economy grows by 0.3% in Q1, driven by exports
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Investigation into King Charles' brother Andrew will be lengthy, UK police say

The British police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be long and complex, senior officers said on Friday, after his arrest earlier this

Investigation into King Charles' brother Andrew will be lengthy, UK police say
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

In Spain's greenhouses, migrant amnesty brings hope of better conditions

After seven years living as an undocumented migrant in Spain, doing day jobs and staying in shanty towns, Moroccan Abdelmoujoud Erra

In Spain's greenhouses, migrant amnesty brings hope of better conditions
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ECB, banks rift hampers Europe's efforts to loosen reliance on US payments giants

Europe's push to curb its dependence on U.S. payments giants Visa and Mastercard has driven a wedge between the European Central Bank

ECB, banks rift hampers Europe's efforts to loosen reliance on US payments giants
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InPost says FedEx-led $9 billion buyout offer to run from May 26 to July 27

Polish parcel locker company Inpost said on Friday that the €7.8 billion ($9 billion) buyout offer from a consortium made up of FedEx, Advent International and other InPost

InPost says FedEx-led $9 billion buyout offer to run from May 26 to July 27
Crime|Europe|World

Power outages recorded in Ukraine's Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region, media say

The Russia-controlled part of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region was experiencing emergency power blackouts on Friday, Russia-installed governor Yevgeny Balitsky was quoted as

Power outages recorded in Ukraine's Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region, media say
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Europe's AI stocks shine through gloom of Iran war

A strong rally in tech stocks has largely gone under the radar against a darkening backdrop for European equity markets as the energy shock triggered by

Europe's AI stocks shine through gloom of Iran war
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The game's afoot as armchair detectives mark Sherlock Holmes Day

From 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall in the Swiss Alps, generations of armchair detectives are celebrating International Sherlock Holmes Day

The game's afoot as armchair detectives mark Sherlock Holmes Day
Education|Europe|Political|World

Serbia's protesting students renew pressure on Vucic with a big weekend rally

Serbia’s university students are gearing up for a major rally this weekend, pushing for political changes under President Aleksandar Vucic

Serbia's protesting students renew pressure on Vucic with a big weekend rally
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Health|Lifestyle|World

Cannes' amfAR Gala raises millions for AIDS research with sales of artwork, jewelry and lavish goods

The Cannes Film Festival's amfAR Gala has dazzled attendees with performances by Robbie Williams, Zara Larsson, and Lizzo

Cannes' amfAR Gala raises millions for AIDS research with sales of artwork, jewelry and lavish goods
Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate

The U.S. opening of a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence

Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate
Europe|Political|World

China's top diplomat touts Moldova ties after Putin visit despite differences over Ukraine war

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told visiting Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi that Beijing "cherishes" ties with the Eastern European country and aims to

China's top diplomat touts Moldova ties after Putin visit despite differences over Ukraine war
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says US will send additional 5,000 troops to Poland

The United States will be sending an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday.

Trump says US will send additional 5,000 troops to Poland
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Estée Lauder ditches Puig deal, lifting shares as turnaround takes priority

U.S. cosmetics maker Estée Lauder and Spanish perfumery Puig ended merger talks that would have created a premium beauty

Estée Lauder ditches Puig deal, lifting shares as turnaround takes priority
Crime|Europe|World

Mastermind of Greek guerilla group's assassination campaign freed from jail

The mastermind of defunct Greek guerilla group November 17, which carried out a 27-year campaign of assassinations, has been released from jail, two police sources said on

Mastermind of Greek guerilla group's assassination campaign freed from jail
Europe|Political|World

Lukashenko says Belarus will not be dragged into Ukraine war, but will defend itself with Russia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday dismissed any notion that Belarus would be dragged into the Ukraine war, but said Russia and Belarus would jointly

Lukashenko says Belarus will not be dragged into Ukraine war, but will defend itself with Russia
Crime|Europe|World

Brazilian grieving father says justice still missing after Airbus, Air France guilty verdict

A Paris appeals court has found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter in the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris

Brazilian grieving father says justice still missing after Airbus, Air France guilty verdict
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Stellantis unveils $70 billion strategy pivot under Filosa, with blitz of 60 new products

Stellantis on Thursday laid out a 60 billion euro ($70 billion) strategy that marks a shift under new

Stellantis unveils $70 billion strategy pivot under Filosa, with blitz of 60 new products
Crime|Europe|World

Protesters condemn Ireland's 'George Floyd moment' after death of Congolese-born man

Hundreds of people protested outside Ireland's parliament on Thursday to express outrage at the death of a Congolese-born man after he was restrained

Protesters condemn Ireland's 'George Floyd moment' after death of Congolese-born man
Europe|Health|Science|World

EU African swine fever outbreaks jumped in 2025, EFSA says

PARIS, May 21 - African swine fever outbreaks in the European Union rose sharply in 2025, increasing by 76 % in domestic pigs and 44 % in wild boar, as the disease reemerged in Spain after more than

EU African swine fever outbreaks jumped in 2025, EFSA says
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel deports 37 French nationals on Gaza flotilla to Turkey, France says

Israeli authorities are currently deporting 37 French nationals who were part of the group of activists on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to Turkey, France's Foreign

Israel deports 37 French nationals on Gaza flotilla to Turkey, France says
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Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers

A Turkish court effectively ousted the main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel on Thursday, annulling the 2023 party congress that elected

Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scams

Alphabet's Google, Meta Platforms and TikTok were hit with complaints from European Union consumer groups on Thursday for allegedly failing to protect

Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scams
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Artist JR, the 'French Banksy' creates a 'cave' installation over Paris' oldest bridge

The oldest bridge in Paris has begun vanishing as JR — the artist known as the “French Banksy” — began inflating a giant “cave” over the Pont Neuf

Artist JR, the 'French Banksy' creates a 'cave' installation over Paris' oldest bridge
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Maika Monroe, much more than 'Scream Queen,' returns to Cannes

After years spent fleeing serial killers and worse, Maika Monroe is on the offensive

Maika Monroe, much more than 'Scream Queen,' returns to Cannes
Crime|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Bodies of Italian divers located in sea cave

The bodies of four missing Italian scuba divers who died last week have been found in the deepest part of the Maldives sea cave they were exploring. CNN's Barbie Latza Nadeau has the latest on the recovery efforts.

Bodies of Italian divers located in sea cave
Europe|Political|World

Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus

Trucks carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles rumbled over forest roads, submarines set sail from Arctic and Pacific ports, and crews scrambled into warplanes as Russia and neighboring Belarus held the final stage of their joint nuclear drills

Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus
Economy|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis

Berlin’s state parliament has given the go-ahead for the city’s bid to rehost the Olympic Games on or after the 100th anniversary of the 1936 Games staged by the Nazis

Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis
Economy|Europe|World

France faces rising fiscal risks, IMF warns

France faces mounting public finance risks as budget-tightening lags and debt remains high, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, warning that insufficient

France faces rising fiscal risks, IMF warns
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Britain looks to boost tourist spots with temporary summer tax cut

British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Thursday announced a temporary cut in value-added tax for tourist venues over the summer to reduce

Britain looks to boost tourist spots with temporary summer tax cut
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Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals

Spain's Supreme Court has struck down a national registry for short-term tourist rentals seeking to advertise on platforms such as Airbnb that was introduced by the

Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Section of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches over €450,000 at auction

A spiral segment of the Eiffel Tower's original staircase sold for more than €450,000 at auction in Paris on Thursday.

Section of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches over €450,000 at auction
Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -19.0 in May

Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.6 points in May from the April number, figures released on Thursday showed.

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -19.0 in May
Europe|Political|World

Queen Elizabeth II was eager for ex-Prince Andrew to become trade envoy, documents show

Documents reveal Queen Elizabeth II was eager for her second son, Andrew, to become Britain's trade envoy in 2001

Queen Elizabeth II was eager for ex-Prince Andrew to become trade envoy, documents show
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Interview

Rami Malek explores art, love and death in Ira Sachs' Cannes entry 'The Man I Love'

In Ira Sachs’ 1980s-set drama “The Man I Love,” Rami Malek finds the most well-tailored role since his Oscar-winning turn in “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

Rami Malek explores art, love and death in Ira Sachs' Cannes entry 'The Man I Love'
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Stellantis launches $70 billion business plan to 2030 including 60 new models

Stellantis set out a new 60 billion euro ($70 billion) business plan on Thursday that includes 60 new car models by 2030 - from combustion engine to fully

Stellantis launches $70 billion business plan to 2030 including 60 new models
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Israel faced mounting international criticism after its national security minister released a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with their

Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Queen pushed for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy, documents show

Britain's late Queen Elizabeth pressed almost three decades ago for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be made a government trade envoy,

Queen pushed for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy, documents show
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Iran war drags European economy down, pushes prices up

The energy shock from the Iran war is seeping ever deeper into the European economy, presenting policy-makers with a dilemma as it

Iran war drags European economy down, pushes prices up
Arts|Business|Crime|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash

A Paris appeals court on Thursday found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over

Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash
Crime|Europe|World

Georgia jails opposition figure who urged 'peaceful revolution' for 2-1/2 years

A court in Georgia sentenced a senior opposition figure to 2-1/2 years in prison on Thursday on charges of sabotage and inciting a coup at local elections last year, the

Georgia jails opposition figure who urged 'peaceful revolution' for 2-1/2 years
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Food|Travel

‘London pizza’ is now a thing — and some say it’s the best in the world

‘London pizza’ is now a thing — and some say it’s the best in the world

‘London pizza’ is now a thing — and some say it’s the best in the world
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show

Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show

Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Europe faces a Ukrainian drone problem as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports

Ukrainian drones have recently caused concern by entering Baltic airspace, leading to tensions with NATO countries

Europe faces a Ukrainian drone problem as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports
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UK factory orders contract at fastest pace since 2020, CBI says

British factory orders contracted this month at the fastest rate since September 2020 and expectations for selling prices surged, according to a survey on Thursday that illustrated

UK factory orders contract at fastest pace since 2020, CBI says
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Germany faces Q2 stagnation, rising prices due to Iran war, Bundesbank says

Inflation in Germany is trending upwards and economic growth will likely be flat during the second quarter, hit by rising fuel expenses and uncertainty due to the Iran

Germany faces Q2 stagnation, rising prices due to Iran war, Bundesbank says
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation

The euro zone economy will slow in 2026 after war in the Middle East triggered the second energy shock in less than five years with the severity of

Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation
Europe|Health|World

Family of US Ebola patient admitted to Berlin isolation ward

The family of a U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of ‌a rare strain of the virus has killed over 130 people, has been

Family of US Ebola patient admitted to Berlin isolation ward
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

UK's QinetiQ reviews US defence business, lifts 2027 forecast; shares jump

QinetiQ was reviewing all options for its struggling U.S. business, it said on Thursday, while lifting its revenue growth and operating margin forecast for the 2027 fiscal year.

UK's QinetiQ reviews US defence business, lifts 2027 forecast; shares jump
Economy|Europe|World

Italy could take economic growth lessons from Spain, stats bureau says

Italy's economy will grow by less than 1% this year for a fourth year running, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Thursday, suggesting ways the

Italy could take economic growth lessons from Spain, stats bureau says
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Look of the Week: The irony of Bella Hadid’s Jane Birkin tribute

Look of the Week: The irony of Bella Hadid’s Jane Birkin tribute

Look of the Week: The irony of Bella Hadid’s Jane Birkin tribute
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Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation

The European Union’s executive commission has cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran

Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation
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Ukraine must be precise with drones, Polish minister says

Ukraine must be very precise when using drones to avoid Russia interfering with their flight path, the Polish defence minister said on Thursday, after a series of airspace

Ukraine must be precise with drones, Polish minister says
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Europe's economy hit hard as energy price shock stifles demand

Economic activity in the euro zone shrank at its sharpest rate in more than two-and-a-half years in May as a war-driven surge in living costs hammered

Europe's economy hit hard as energy price shock stifles demand
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say

Syria will attend the G7 summit in France next month as a guest nation and be represented by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, three sources familiar with the matter said,

Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say
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German private sector contracts for second month running, PMI shows

Germany's private sector activity contracted for a second consecutive month in May as the Iran war put the brakes on the country's economic recovery,

German private sector contracts for second month running, PMI shows
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK government to release papers related to former Prince Andrew's appointment as trade envoy

The U.K. government is set to release confidential papers related to the former Prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy

UK government to release papers related to former Prince Andrew's appointment as trade envoy
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ECB's Rehn sees few signs yet of high inflation taking root

The European Central Bank may raise interest rates to preserve credibility in the face of a war-driven rise in fuel costs but there is little to

ECB's Rehn sees few signs yet of high inflation taking root