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French opposition submits no-confidence motion against government

French opposition submits no-confidence motion against government

Far-left group slams government for failing to block trade deal with South American trade bloc, condemns US operation in Venezuela

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Storm Goretti leaves tens of thousands without power, disrupts transport across UK amid new warnings
09.01.2026

Storm Goretti leaves tens of thousands without power, disrupts transport across UK amid new warnings

Nearly 57,000 households, most in southwest England including 43,400 in Cornwall, are without power early Friday, National Grid says

European farmers protest as EU moves to approve Mercosur trade deal
09.01.2026

European farmers protest as EU moves to approve Mercosur trade deal

Road blockades and tractor convoys disrupt traffic across Belgium, France and Greece amid fears over free trade impact on agriculture

Italy welcomes release of 'political prisoners' in Venezuela
09.01.2026

Italy welcomes release of 'political prisoners' in Venezuela

'I hope that with President Delcy Rodriguez a new season of constructive relations between Rome and Caracas will open,' says Giorgia Meloni

German industrial output rises 0.8% in November, defying expectations
09.01.2026

German industrial output rises 0.8% in November, defying expectations

Automotive sector leads monthly gains as energy production declines

Europe to fully support Syria's recovery, reconstruction, says EU Commission chief
09.01.2026

Europe to fully support Syria's recovery, reconstruction, says EU Commission chief

'After decades of fear, silence, Syrians began long journey toward hope, renewal,' Ursula von der Leyen says after meeting with Syrian President Sharaa