Moment of relief as Romania and Bulgaria join EU border-free zone
Seventeen years after joining the EU, the two countries are given the green light to join the Schengen zone.
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UK and EU leaders want a reset after Trump’s win — and now voters want it too
As U.K. and EU leaders seek to reset relations ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, public sentiment also appears to be shifting.
UK financial watchdog delays Shein listing amid supply chain scrutiny
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Swiss National Bank takes leap with 50-basis-point interest rate cut amid franc strength
The Swiss National Bank on Thursday cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points, exceeding expectations of a smaller trim.
Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco
The singer and actress wrote “forever begins now” as she posted an engagement ring picture on Instagram.
Investors were already wary of Korean stocks. Then the country descended into chaos
The ‘Korea discount’ refers to South Korean securities trading at lower valuations relative to regional peers due to investors’ concerns over issues such as corporate governance.
Middle East crisis live: Syria’s rebel leader vows retribution against Assad officials; Blinken heads to the region
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani says those behind the country’s notorious prison system will not evade justice No pardons for prison torturers, says Syrian rebel leader Uncertainty in Golan Heights as Israeli troops drive deeper into Syria Hello, welcome to our live coverage of events in Syria and around the Middle East. It’s a little after 10am…
British energy firms told to offer ‘zero’ standing charge tariff by next winter
Ofgem aims to provide choice as Martin Lewis describes daily fees as a ‘poll tax’ on gas and electricity bills Energy suppliers will have to offer customers a “zero” standing charge tariff by next winter to address criticism of the daily fees described by the consumer champion Martin Lewis as a “poll tax” on gas…
‘Not a hope in hell’ nuclear power can replace Australian coal-fired power by 2040, inquiry hears
Energy industry group calls for policy push on faster renewables rollout as ACTU energy adviser says Coalition’s proposal won’t create ‘a single job’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s industry group for electricity retailers and generators told a nuclear inquiry…
Live Briefing: Blinken to press U.S. vision for Syrian transition on Jordan and Turkey visits
The top U.S. diplomat will meet with regional leaders to emphasize U.S. support for a Syrian-led transition to “an accountable and representative government.”