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‘Forever chemical’ found in mineral water from several European countries

Contamination thought to stem from the heavy application of pesticides containing TFA, a type of PFAS. Mineral water from several European nations has been found for the first time to be ...

The Guardian - 2h

FirstFT: Nato’s European members discuss raising defence spending targets

Also in today’s newsletter, emerging-market currencies sell off, and Nasdaq board diversity rules thrown out

Financial Times - 2h

South Korea’s parliament says six opposition parties have submitted a new motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol

ABC News - 4h

European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates as the Economy Weakens

The bank has been lowering rates since June as inflation slowed, but other risks are growing, including the threat of higher tariffs promised by President-elect Donald J. Trump.

The New York Times - 59m

South Korea's Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to 'fight to the end'

South Korea’s president has defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges, vowing to “fight to the end” in response to attempts to impeach him and ...

ABC News - 2h

A rare interview with Juliette Binoche - the new President of the European Film Academy

Euronews Culture sits down with award-winning actress Juliette Binoche, in her first year as President of the European Film Academy, to talk about cinema and the importance of choosing your ...

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Nato’s European members discuss 3% target for defence spending

Increased military expenditure could be agreed at next year’s summit, intensifying pressure on national budgets

Financial Times - 9h

Brazil’s President Lula to undergo a new procedure after initial surgery for brain bleed

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will undergo a new procedure on Thursday following up on an unplanned surgery earlier this week for a brain bleed

ABC News - 13h

EU countries may limit right to asylum, European Commission says

Yahoo News - 21h

More jobs and no 'nuisance taxes' - Ghanaians' great expectations

Yahoo News - 23h

Romanian pro-European parties agree to form coalition government

Parties may field single candidate in rerun of annulled presidential election next year. Romania’s pro-EU parties have committed to forming a coalition government and, in a concerted attempt to ...

The Guardian - 1d

Yonhap news agency says police are searching President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office

ABC News - 1d

European countries urged not to abandon Syrians applying for asylum

UN agency and charities call on governments not to leave refugees in limbo after UK and Germany suspend claims. The UN’s refugee agency and the UK’s biggest refugee charity have urged European ...

The Guardian - 1d

China’s CATL to build $4.3bn battery factory with Stellantis in European expansion

Deal for Spanish plant comes despite EU efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese technology

Financial Times - 2d

Italy joins other European nations, suspends Syrians' asylum claims

Yahoo News - 2d

Europeans need to learn some lessons about power — and fast

The world has changed, but the EU’s worldview hasn’t changed with it

Financial Times - 3d

Yonhap news agency reports police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

ABC News - 3d

President-elect Trump speaks exclusively with NBC News’ Kristen Welker

In his first broadcast TV interview since winning re-election, President-elect Trump walked through his plans for his first day in office and beyond. He spoke exclusively with Meet The Press ...

NBC News - 3d

European football: Bayern go six clear in Germany, Real close on Barcelona

Jamal Musiala scores twice in 4-2 win over Heidenheim Betis level late to draw 2-2 with Barça; Real Madrid beat Girona 3-0 Two second-half goals from the substitute Jamal Musiala put Bayern ...

The Guardian - 4d

Vote counting begins in Ghana as new president awaits

The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms.

BBC News - 4d

Pope Francis presides over ceremony for new cardinals with wide bruise on his chin

Pope Francis appeared with a significant bruise on his chin Saturday, but presided over a ceremony to install new cardinals without apparent problems

ABC News - 4d

Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in Damascus

ABC News - 4d

Ghana chooses new president amid hopes for economic revival

Yahoo News - 5d

First Presidency creates new Canada Area of the Church

Yahoo News - 5d

European football: Lookman’s late winner sends Atalanta top of Serie A

Atalanta beat Milan 2-1 to leapfrog Napoli at summit Inter third after comfortable win over Parma A late goal from Ademola Lookman secured Atalanta a hard-fought 2-1 win over Milan on ...

The Guardian - 5d

German stock rally counters European gloom

Dax has enjoyed an unexpectedly strong market performance since the US elections

Financial Times - 5d

European satellites launched to create artificial solar eclipses in a tech demo

A pair of European satellites has rocketed into orbit on a mission to create artificial solar eclipses

ABC News - 6d

The Latest: French President Macron will name a new prime minister 'in coming days'

French President Emmanuel Macron is accusing political opponents of trying to create “disorder” and vows to stay in office until his term expires in 2027

ABC News - 6d

Emmanuel Macron vows to stay on as French president and will name new PM within days – live

French president says he intends to stay on until his term ends in 2027 in televised address to the nation. After a day of frenzied speculation, Macron declined to name a new prime minister, saying ...

The Guardian - 6d