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The archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, resigned on Tuesday after a damning report concluded that he had failed to pursue a proper investigation into claims of widespread abuse of boys and young men decades ago at Christian summer camps. Pressure had mounted rapidly on Mr. Welby, who serves as the spiritual leader … Read more
Le Monde, Le Figaro and others accuse X of not paying for content distribution and seek legal redress. Several major French newspapers have decided to take legal action against social media giant X, accusing the platform of using their content without paying. The joint action on Tuesday includes Le Monde, Le Figaro, Les Echos, Le … Read more
The outlook for Europe’s economy has been disappointing. Last week — after Donald J. Trump’s presidential election — it got worse. Deep uncertainty about the Trump administration’s policies on trade, technology, Ukraine, climate change and more is expected to chill investment and hamstring growth. The launch of a possible tariff war by the United States, … Read more
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has gained more than 30 percent since the US presidential election. Bitcoin is closing in on $90,000 as crypto enthusiasts bet on United States President-elect Donald Trump taking a hands-off approach to digital currencies. The world’s most popular cryptocurrency hit a record high of $89,637 on Tuesday, continuing its explosive … Read more
The Netherlands will impose controls on its land borders, all of which are with fellow countries in the EU’s Schengen border-free zone, and some flights from within the Schengen zone from Dec. 9, the Migration Ministry said in a statement on Friday. The controls are set to last six months, part of a wider … Read more
Delegates gather in Azerbaijan for UN climate conference. Leaders from around the world are meeting to address the climate crisis. Azerbaijan is hosting this year’s United Nations COP29 conference with delegates tackling ways to curb global warming. Scientists warn progress is not on track and inaction could cause irreversible damage to our planet. Funding is also … Read more
Dutch police detained dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam on Sunday after they defied a demonstration ban put in place in the wake of violence instigated by Israeli football supporters. Earlier in the day, the Amsterdam District Court upheld a decision by the mayor to ban protests, three days after it was rocked by violence … Read more
British celebrity chef says he is ‘devastated’ his fantasy book caused offence. British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has pulled his latest children’s book from sale after complaints that it contributed to the stereotyping of Indigenous Australians. Oliver, who is in Australia promoting his latest recipe book, said he was “devastated” that his fantasy novel Billy … Read more
In a move that has sent ripples through the South China Sea, the Philippines has enacted two new laws aimed at clarifying maritime routes. Officials insist these measures are not about expanding territory, but observers warn that foreign vessels may soon face “stresses” as they adapt to Manila’s newly defined sea lanes. The Maritime Zones … Read more
An Israeli strike on a residential building in the Sayeda Zainab district south of the Syrian capital Damascus killed seven civilians on Sunday, the Syrian defense ministry said, in the second such attack in less than a week. The fatalities included women and children, with 20 people also injured, the ministry said in a … Read more