Luis Rubiales has told a court he is “absolutely sure” Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso gave her consent before he kissed her at the Women’s World Cup final in 2023. The…
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UK: Harry Potter book saved from bin sells for £21,000
A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, set to be thrown away, has been sold at auction for more than £21,000. The item went under the…
UK: New writing needs protection from AI-Makar
Scottish writers and publishers are considering innovative ways to tackle challenges they face from artificial intelligence (AI). Scotland’s Makar Peter Mackay said he had “huge concerns” about the technology in…
Germany: Young men are turning to the far right
The AfD – which has long been accused of anti-migrant rhetoric – is celebrating endorsements from tech billionaire, Elon Musk, who owns the social media site X. He has hosted…
Spain: An economy fast becoming the envy of Europe
It’s a chilly mid-winter afternoon in Segovia, in central Spain, and tourists are gathered at the foot of the city’s Roman aqueduct, gazing up at its famous arches and taking…
Kosovo: PM Albin Kurti’s party leading but short of majority – partial results
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti has claimed victory for his party in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, although partial results suggest he is short of a majority. Kurti’s ruling Vetevendosje party has…
Norway: Oil giant Equinor cuts green investment in half
Norwegian energy giant Equinor is halving investment in renewable energy over the next two years while increasing oil and gas production. Chief executive Anders Opedal said that the transition to…
Kosovo: PM Albin Kurti’s leadership to be evaluated in parliamentary elections
À have opened in Kosovo’s parliamentary election, seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Albin Kurti, who has been at odds with his Western allies over relations with neighbouring Serbia. Voting…
UK: Cheaper China e-bikes ‘kick in teeth’ for UK firms
A government decision to scrap tariffs on Chinese e-bikes coming into the UK has been described as a “kick in the teeth for British manufacturing”. Border taxes were imposed on…
UK: Prince Andrew aide asks court to withhold testimony on alleged spy
A top aide to Prince Andrew is urging a court to withhold his account of the prince’s relationship with an alleged Chinese spy because he did not realise it could…