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“There’s an obvious democratic deficit in it, but pragmatically, all [Norwegian] Parliaments since 1995 have said this is a reasonable way of doing it,” Støre said. “I don’t see Britain do that. I don’t see Canada do that.” The U.K. and Canada are both in the process of seeking closer ties to the bloc of 27 countries, which the U.K. voted to leave a decade ago. Burnham has said in the long term he wants to see the U.K. rejoin — and is aiming to scope ideas for better trade terms later this month at a summit with EU leaders.…
Published on 9 November 2026 – 11:27 GMT+1•Updated 12:00 Tents located near an elevated soil mound were crushed reportedly due to the storm’s heavy rains, killing five people in the central Gaza Strip. “A sandy embankment collapsed onto tents housing displaced people at a shelter centre south of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip,” said Mahmud Bassal, spokesperson for Gaza’s civil defence. “Rescue teams are continuing to search for missing people,” he said. A video circulating on social media showed dozens of men at the scene, some trying to lift a large stone slab while others dug beneath it…
Published on 9 November 2026 – 10:47 GMT+1•Updated 13:27 The tenth edition of the Web Summit (source in Portuguese) in Portugal, which begins today and runs until next Thursday, once again brings the tech world together in Lisbon, but 2026 marks a new era in the event’s history, with a shift towards physical artificial intelligence (AI). For the first time, humanoid robots will act as official speakers, showcasing China’s cutting-edge role. The country built these machines and is bringing the largest delegation it has ever sent to this tech conference. On the back of Chinese companies, the focus is no…
Published on 9 November 2026 – 12:58 GMT+1 As Donald Trump continues his search for a new White House press secretary, following rumours of Nicki Minaj and offering the job to UFC boss Dana White, one former press secretary is going viral for some embarrassing reasons. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the current Governor of Arkansas who was Trump’s PS from 2017 to 2019, has been promoting her new book online. “My faith doesn’t just influence me – it defines me,” wrote Huckabee Sanders on her social media accounts, adding: “My new book UNAPOLOGETIC is about how our identity in Christ and…
“France will no longer accept that the Commission exercises diplomatic competences, and even less military or intelligence competencies,” she told reporters. This shrinking of EU institutions would include snipping the wings of the EEAS, according to the four National Rally officials, who were granted anonymity to speak freely. The move would put the National Rally on a collision course with pro-European parties, which see the EU’s diplomatic arm as an essential tool as the global stage becomes more competitive and more aggressive. Marine Le Pen greets the audience after a campaign rally in Orléans, France on Oct. 25, 2026. |…
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The Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu wanted to respond to social anger while also taking account of employers’ concerns. At the end of a conference held on Monday morning at Matignon with representatives of employees and employers, the head of government announced several measures aimed at improving purchasing power and encouraging wage increases. The main announcement concerns the minimum wage, which will be increased by 1.6% from 1 December instead of 1 January 2027. It will thereby reach around 1,502 euros net per month, an increase of 24 euros net a month. A decree will be published shortly. “This is the…
Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman also known as Huang Le, is at the centre of an alleged Chinese intelligence operation targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. US intelligence agencies believe she was recruited by Beijing to gather information on the head of one of the world’s most valuable companies. The two share a surname but are not related. Little is known about Alice Huang’s background. She held a senior position at Megaspeed International, a Singapore-based data centre company that rents computing power to businesses developing and running AI systems. Megaspeed describes itself as a key business partner of Nvidia’s cloud computing…
Published on 9 November 2026 – 14:03 GMT+1 Paris’s iconic Crazy Horse cabaret is preparing to make its debut in Dubai, bringing its signature choreography and lighting to the United Arab Emirates in a more covered-up version of its famous show. The production, staged at the luxury Jumeirah Zabeel Saray hotel, has been adapted to meet local cultural expectations. Dancers will wear more costumes than in Paris, while retaining the cabaret’s distinctive style. Andree Deissenberg, Chief Creative and Brand Officer of Crazy Horse Paris, said the decision to continue with the project reflected the importance of carrying on with life…
Riner, who was born on the French-administered Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, told Le Parisien that he did not see himself as a candidate either on the left or the right of the political spectrum, but rather as someone well-suited to combat what he called a rising sense of dread and resignation among people both young and old. “France is a great country. It has allowed me to become the person I am today and has given me the opportunity to dream big. Today, that’s what’s missing. That ambition is gone; that hope is gone,” he told Le Parisien. The 37-year-old…