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UK Chinese car sales hit 285,000 as PHEV tariff gap aids push
Chinese automakers are rapidly capturing UK market share from legacy European brands by exploiting a tariff loophole on plug-in hy…
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Paris region mortality rates more than doubled during June heatwave: health authorities
The rate of deaths in the Paris region was more than double normal levels during a record-breaking heatwave last month, France's h…
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Court affirms German homeowner's right to install air conditioning
A homeowners' association can't prevent apartment owners from installing an air conditioning unit, Germany's court of justice rule…
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Dismissal of Ukraine’s defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy
Mykhailo Fedorov, celebrated by many for innovative, tech-driven approach, was sidelined for military old guard The abrupt dismiss…
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What challenges await the UK's incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham?
The UK will be getting a new prime minister on July 20. And many challenges await Andy Burnham. He will be faced with a tepid econ…
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Austrian building costs climb 5.4% as inflation squeezes developers
A 5.4 percent annual rise in Austrian construction costs is threatening to squeeze developer margins, delay projects, and upend re…
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Ukrainians 'disillusioned, outraged': Zelensky 'reshuffled entire govt' to dismiss defence minister
François Picard is pleased to welcome Daria Kaleniuk, Executive Director of the Anti-Corruption Action Center. Ukraine's latest de…
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EU unveils banking reform plan to lift national barriers and unlock investment
In a bid to reduce fragmentation in the EU banking sector and meet companies’ growing investment needs, the European Commission ha…
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2026 World Cup: How to watch the final without risking your heart
Spanish cardiologist José Abellán explains how the stress of the 2026 World Cup final can increase heart risks and which three hea…
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China rescuers race to find trapped people after landslide
China launched a large-scale rescue operation after a landslide struck Pengshui County in Chongqing municipality on 17 July, buryi…
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Italian Dolomites tighten tourist rules as visitor numbers surge
Authorities in the Italian Dolomites are deploying police and rangers to enforce new access restrictions, a regulatory shift highl…
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Saving Europe’s farmland: Agri-PV leads the way towards sustainable solar panel use
The availability of cheap solar panels has led to a massive expansion of photovoltaic systems in rural areas. But will this result…
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Incoming British prime minister Andy Burnham hopes to begin 'an era of hope'
The Labour party in the UK has a new leader. Andy Burnham is succeeding to outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer, and will be offic…
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'Whether you're Labour or not', Andy Burnham embodies a 'hope of political stability'
Andy Burnham vowed on July 17 to "give hope" back to the British people as he was confirmed as the ruling Labour party's new leade…
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Replay: Andy Burnham addresses Labour MPs as he becomes new party leader
Rewatch Andy Burnham's address to Labour as he officially becomes the new party leader, and is a few days awat from becoming the n…
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Wildfire smoke: How to protect yourself when air quality worsens
Health experts are urging people to take precautions as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets New York City. They recommend limiting…
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Vikings, Trump cards and baby fans: The 10 biggest viral moments of the World Cup 2026
From Erling Haaland's social media domination to the controversial Trump card and Lamine Yamal's little brother Keyne going viral …
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German CDU leader Spahn faces ouster over US surrogacy
The revelation that top German conservative Jens Spahn used a US surrogate to father a child has triggered calls for his resignati…
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EU secures Djibouti naval deal amid Red Sea closure threat
The EU has signed a new security agreement in Djibouti to sustain its naval missions, moving to protect a crucial shipping route f…
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Zelenskyy's dismissal of Ukraine defence minister sparks street protests
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's removal of a popular reformist defence minister has triggered sustained public protests, risking a political…
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Orange lips and a froglike roar: New monkey discovered after 18-year search in Congo rainforest
A blurry 2008 photograph led researchers on an 18-year search to confirm a new monkey species.
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EU targets 46% electrification by 2040 to slash fuel import costs
The European Commission has set a 46 percent electrification target for 2040, a push to eliminate €260 billion in annual fossil fu…
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Travel firms expect Nolan's Odyssey to drive European tourism
The release of Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey" is prompting European tour operators to launch targeted itineraries, betting that…
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The Cure’s Robert Smith lashes out at the World Cup halftime show
Not everyone is a fan of the upcoming World Cup final halftime show, with The Cure's Robert Smith posting his blunt but oddly poet…