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  Germany values strong civil ties with Ghana – President Steinmeier
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Ghana beyond political and economic relations, highlighting the importance of deep-rooted civil...
    
  Politicians are happy to use AI. Are they willing to regulate it?
It’s increasingly part of everyday life for many of us, and our elected members are no different. But are there laws in place if things go wrong? In the video, a teenager is playing on a PlayStation next to a cartoon figure with the “Labour” logo...
    
  Tesla faces falling sales in Europe
Tesla's sales plunged in October in a number of European countries including Spain, the Netherlands and Nordic markets in the latest sign that the US electric vehicle maker's struggles on the continent continue. Tesla had seen sales rise in a...
Prime Minister Pashinyan Should be Excommunicated and Arrested. By Harut Sassounian
With each passing day, the situation in Armenia becomes more disastrous. The country is under attack from enemies both outside and within. Instead of addressing the multiple existential problems facing the country, Pashinyan has gone to great...
    
  Daily on Energy: U.S. to skip COP30, a rare earths bill, and Exxon threatens EU exit
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Monday, readers! We hope you enjoyed that extra hour of sleep yesterday as we all turned our clocks backward for Daylight Saving. We are one week away from the United Nations’ annual climate change...
    
  Future Czech Prime Minister Babiš Supported Sanctions Against The Head Of The Russian Orthodox Church In The Country
6 Metropolitan Hilarion Metropolitan Hilarion may have been linked to Russian intelligence services. The head of the Russian Orthodox Church in the Czech Republic Hilarion may be put on the national sanctions list, likely future prime minister...
    
  EU to pay Ukraine extra €600m for ARMA law but will impose penalty for delayed reforms
When the European Union pays out the fifth Ukraine Facility tranche of €1.35 billion, it will also pay Ukraine almost €600 million for a reform that was meant to have been completed earlier. On 4 November, the EU Council will approve the fifth...
    
  Zelensky says he's seen no European peace plan yet, several proposals under discussion
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he has not seen a clear European peace plan, noting that several proposals are on the table, Ukrinform reported on Nov. 3. The comments follow reporting that Kyiv and its European partners are drafting a...
    
  EU greenlights €985M funding for Madrid-Lisbon high-speed rail revolution
High-speed passenger train. Credit: bearfotos - Freepik The European Commission has officially adopted a monumental implementing decision to fast-track the high-speed rail link between Madrid and Lisbon and so unlocks nearly €1 billion in EU...
Rochdale grooming ringleader banned from returning to Britain
A Rochdale grooming gang leader faces a lifetime ban from Britain after secretly leaving the country. Adil Khan, a “vile” child rapist who impregnated a 13-year-old, has been subjected to a Home Office deportation order that bars him from ever...
    
  Guest editorial: Government debt is a global problem
Finance ministers and central bankers, who recently gathered in Washington for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund, face a global trading system in disarray, uncertainty over the dollar’s standing and the likely course of...
    
  Nation-State, Cyber and Hacktivist Threats Pummel Europe
Cybercrime , Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Identity and Cloud Stacks Targeted as Adversaries Seek New Ways In, Experts Warn Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 3, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Cyberattacks...
China’s rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, a possible successor to "panda diplomacy"
International News GOLDEN DIPLOMACY. A golden snub-nosed monkey is seen in Shennongjia National Park in Shennongjia, in central China’s Hubei province, in this June 18, 2025 file photo. The rare and charismatic monkeys, unique to the frigid...
    
  Ukraine committed to EU accession but should do more on rule of law, Commission draft says
By Lili Bayer BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Ukraine is showing “remarkable commitment” to joining the EU, but must reverse recent negative trends in the fight against corruption and accelerate rule of law reforms, the European Commission said in a draft...
    
  UK registers biggest increase in asylum claims in Europe amid record-busting surge
Britain has topped the list of asylum claims in Europe, as record numbers of migrants made attempts to settle in the UK last year. New data reveals that asylum applications reached an unprecedented 108,000 in 2024, eclipsing those seen across the...
    
  Europe’s Ransomware Attacks Surge to Record Highs in 2024
In the heart of Europe’s bustling digital economy, a shadowy threat is escalating at an unprecedented pace. Ransomware attacks have surged to record levels, ensnaring thousands of organizations across the continent and exposing vulnerabilities...
Türkiye to 'swiftly' move defense projects, boost 'win-win' defense cooperation with European allies: President Erdogan
ISTANBUL Türkiye will "swiftly" advance its national defense projects, and strengthen "win-win" defense cooperation with its European allies, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in his addressing to the nation on Monday after chairing a Cabinet...
    
  Politician gives savage 5-word response about Andrew chaos while meeting Prince William
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro has made a blunt, five-word comment regarding the latest royal drama involving Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, just minutes after welcoming Prince William to Brazil. The Prince of Wales was welcomed to Rio de Janeiro with...
    
  Pro-Palestine protesters to ‘blockade’ NSW Government-sponsored arms expo in Darling Harbour
Pro-Palestine protesters have gathered in an attempt to “blockade” an arms expo at a Sydney convention centre. Protesters gathered outside the IMAX theatre around 6.30am before marching on the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Darling...
    
  UK’s Baltic frontline against Putin propaganda under threat from aid budget cuts
British work countering Russian propaganda on the Baltic frontline is facing the axe as a result of cuts to the aid budget. The British Council, which is one of the UK’s leading cultural and educational organisations overseas, is under severe...