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Netherlands : Far right and centrists neck and neck in tight parliamentary race

The far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) of Geert Wilders and the centrist pro-European Democrats 66 (D66) led by Rob Jetten are neck and neck in the Dutch parliamentary elections, according to a projection by the ANP news agency released Thursday. Both parties would secure 26 seats each out of the 150......

Violent protests erupt in Dar es Salaam Amid Presidential elections

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, expressing anger against President Samia Suluhu Hassan as Tanzania held presidential and legislative elections. Demonstrations turned violent, with a police station set on fire and gunshots reported in several neighborhoods. Internet......

Germany implements highest minimum wage increase in a decade

The German government has approved the largest increase in the minimum wage since its creation ten years ago. The wage, currently €12.82 gross per hour, will rise to €13.90 at the start of 2026, and then to €14.60 on January 1, 2027, representing a total......

Nvidia becomes the first company to surpass $5 trillion in market value

A historic milestone for Nvidia: the American chipmaking giant has become the first company in history to reach a $5 trillion market capitalization, driven by the relentless boom in artificial intelligence. On Wednesday, October 29, Nvidia’s stock surged by 5% at the opening of......

Rio de Jeneiro: Over 40 bodies found after city’s deadliest police raid

In the aftermath of Rio de Janeiro’s deadliest police raid, residents of a northern favela aligned more than 40 bodies on a public square early Wednesday, according to AFP reporters on the scene. The grim discovery followed a massive security operation on Tuesday, which mobilized......

French online advertising leader Criteo plans to relocate its legal domicile to Luxembourg

Criteo, the French leader in online advertising listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has announced plans to move its legal domicile from France to Luxembourg. This relocation marks a preliminary step toward a potential transfer of its global headquarters to the United States. According to Frederik......

Marseille: Retired jeweler couple victims of a violent €500,000 burglary

A retired couple of jewelers, aged 86 and 95, were brutally assaulted and robbed at their home in Marseille’s 8th district. The burglars made off with an estimated €500,000 worth of jewelry and luxury watches before fleeing the scene. The incident took place on October 24, when two masked......

Barcelona introduces EU entry-exit system passport checks at El Prat airport

Barcelona-El Prat airport has officially implemented the European Union's Entry-Exit System (EES), joining other major Spanish airports like Madrid Barajas and Málaga in the move to strengthen border security and streamline traveler processing. The new automated kiosks require passengers to......

Norwegian sovereign wealth fund surpasses €1.75 trillion Amid strong quarterly gains

The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, recorded a profit of €88 billion in the third quarter, driven by strong stock market returns in commodities, telecommunications, and financial sectors. At the end of September, the fund—financed by Norway’s petroleum revenues......

Near Lyon: 450 kg of cannabis seized in bust of Spanish import network

French authorities have seized 450 kilograms of cannabis during a major police operation targeting a network importing drugs from Spain to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The investigation, led by the Lyon branch of OFAST and the Saint-Étienne prosecutor’s office, began in late summer......

United Kingdom: Ethiopian Asylum seeker wrongfully released from prison deported to home country

An Ethiopian asylum seeker, who was mistakenly released from prison while serving a sentence for sexual assaults, has been deported back to Ethiopia, the UK Home Office confirmed. The release had previously sparked protests against immigration across the country. Hadush Kebatu, 38, had been sentenced......

Peru: Drug lord arrested, faces extradition to the United States

LIMA — Peruvian police, with support from U.S. authorities, have arrested a major drug trafficker accused of running an extensive international cocaine network operating between Peru, the United States, and Europe, officials announced Tuesday. The suspect, Brucelee Bermudo, 42,......

Five things Beijing wants from the Trump–Xi meeting

BUSAN, South Korea — Suspense is mounting ahead of Thursday’s meeting between U.S. President Donald Trumpand Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the leaders of the world’s two largest economies seek to defuse growing tensions and revive trade cooperation. Trump, en route......