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04.11 / 15:09

Watch live: AIBA Men's World Boxing Championship semi-finals kick off in Belgrade

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04.11 / 14:20

World Health Organization Deaths Europe and Central Asia could see 500k COVID deaths by February 1, says WHO Europe chief

Europe and Central Asia are once again at the "epicentre" of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a possible 500,000 additional deaths before February 1, the World Health Organization's European regional director said at a press conference.

04.11 / 13:53

Blockchain Binance CEO Platform Binance launches $116M initiative to accelerate crypto-adoption in France

Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency platform, has been in the news for many reasons. Despite a few regulatory hiccups, the platform continues to take initiatives to accelerate the adoption of digital assets and blockchain technology.

04.11 / 13:18

Climate change CLIMATE CRISIS reports Germany reports a record number of new COVID-19 cases

Germany's public health body reported a record-high number of COVID-19 cases on Thursday.

04.11 / 12:51

business Blockchain Binance Binance to spend $115M in France to develop European crypto ecosystem

Global crypto exchange Binance is starting a 100 million euro ($115 million) initiative to develop the blockchain and crypto ecosystem in French and Europe, Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao announced in a talk with French Minister Cédric O at the French Ministry of Finance in Paris.

04.11 / 12:19

UPS Q3 Societe Generale CFO departs as Q3 profits top forecasts

Societe Generale posted profit ahead of expectations on higher revenue in the third quarter, and replaced its chief financial officer as it prepares to launch a buyback program.

04.11 / 11:59

Macron piles on the praise during Merkel's farewell visit to France

German Chancellor Angela Merkel paid a farewell visit to neighbouring France, where she was greeted by a singing and cheering public in Beaune.

04.11 / 11:59

Climate change CLIMATE CRISIS Pentagon watchdog finds no misconduct in mistaken Afghan airstrike

An independent Pentagon review has concluded that the U.S. drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children in the final days of the Afghanistan war was not caused by misconduct or negligence, and it doesn't recommend any disciplinary action.

04.11 / 11:23

Brexit: Sir David Frost due in Paris for talks over UK-France fishing dispute

British Brexit Minister David Frost is expected in Paris on Thursday to discuss the ongoing fishing dispute between the UK and France with Clément Beaune, France's Europe Minister.

03.11 / 23:21

Technology Council of Europe removes hijab diversity campaign tweets amid backlash

The Council of Europe has withdrawn images from a social media campaign promoting diversity among women and their freedom to wear the hijab.

03.11 / 23:21

week British trawler detained by France amid fishing row leaves Le Havre after a week

A Scottish trawler detained in France for a week for fishing in French waters without a licence has been released.

03.11 / 21:51

Climate change Sophie Pétronin: French aid worker slammed for returning to where she was taken hostage

France has blasted an aid worker for returning to the country where she was taken as a hostage.

03.11 / 21:47

Citi FIVE The London Whale resurfaces: Bruno Iksil speaks out

Bruno Iksil, the former City trader known as the “London Whale”, has spent the past five years at home with his family in France, about 50 miles south of Paris. He runs, cycles or swims each day. He plays card games with his kids and helps with their homework.

03.11 / 21:12

MEPs defy Chinese pressure with visit to Taiwan

In a defiant move against China, seven members of the European Parliament have landed in Taipei for a three-day official mission to discuss disinformation and foreign electoral intervention.

03.11 / 16:45

Technology Germany in midst of 'massive pandemic mainly among the unvaccinated'

The autumn break in Germany caused a new, fourth wave of the pandemic, mainly among unvaccinated Germans, with more than 20,000 new cases and 194 deaths reported on Wednesday.

03.11 / 16:05

Technology Cleo Smith: Girl, 4, missing since mid-October, found alive and well in Australia

A four-year-old girl who went missing during a camping trip with her parents 18 days ago has been found alive and well, say police in Australia.

03.11 / 12:39

Technology two dead ABBA tribute gig in Sweden: Two dead after man falls seven storeys at concert in Uppsala

Two people were killed and another injured after a man fell seven storeys at a concert in Sweden that was paying homage to the iconic pop group ABBA.

03.11 / 12:09

Technology NOT Biden criticises Russia and China for not attending COP26

US President Joe Biden criticised Russia, China, and Saudi Arabia for not showing up to the COP26 climate change conference.

03.11 / 10:39

Technology Macron to give Merkel highest French distinction on farewell visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will present the insignia of the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour to Angela Merkel on Wednesday during her last visit as German Chancellor to France.

03.11 / 10:39

Technology Ethiopia orders emergency as Tigray forces threaten capital

Ethiopia’s government declared a national state of emergency on Tuesday as rival Tigray forces threaten to move on the capital and the country’s yearlong war escalates quickly.

02.11 / 23:51

Technology Environment dutch Dutch government tightens COVID-19 measures again

Faced with sharply rising coronavirus cases, the caretaker prime minister of the Netherlands said Tuesday that the Dutch government is reinstituting an order to wear face masks in public places like stores and libraries and mandating an extension for the use of COVID-19 passes.

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