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In the town of Grazalema, in Cádiz province, more than 470 litres of rain have already fallen, overwhelming underground channels and pushing river water into the streets. About 60 residents from low-lying neighbourhoods were evacuated, with the mayor warning that homes further uphill could be affected later on 5 February. The region remains under red alert, with up to 150 litres per square metre still expected and winds reaching 80 km/h. Classes are suspended and travel is discouraged. Emergency services have logged hundreds of incidents nationwide, from road closures to power risks. After weeks of storms, soaked ground can no…
Published on 05/02/2026 – 7:01 GMT+1 Women working in finance and tech could be at greater risk of artificial intelligence-driven job losses than their male counterparts, according to a new report by the City of London Corporation. Meanwhile, in Europe, between 42 percent to 66 percent of workers are worried about AI potentially negatively affecting their jobs, according to research agency Verian. The City of London Corporation report estimates that in the United Kingdom, around 119,000 administrative roles in financial and professional services, as well as tech, mainly carried out by women currently, could be slashed due to automation in…
At last some good news from the Louvre. Empress Eugénie’s crown, which was dropped by thieves on 19 October last year during the notorious theft from the Galerie d’Apollon, is now safe. After being held for a few hours by the criminal investigation police, it was handed over to the museum’s Objets d’Art department. Since then, there has been no news. But in a statement published in French on Wednesday, the Louvre said that this emblematic work “has retained its near-integrity, allowing it to be fully restored”. “While the shape of the crown has been altered, its component parts are…
Während Friedrich Merz in Riad und Katar wieder in die Rolle des „Außenkanzlers“ schlüpft, herrscht in Berlin politische Windstille. Doch hinter dem „Winteridyll“ an der Spree brodelt es: Landtagswahlkämpfe und aufgeschobene Reformen setzen die Koalition unter Druck. Rasmus Buchsteiner analysiert, ob die Regierung gerade wirklich arbeitet oder nur eine riskante Pause einlegt, bevor das „Reformfenster“ im Sommer endgültig zuschlägt. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview geht Juso-Chef Philipp Türmer zum Angriff auf die CDU über und warnt vor einem „Großangriff auf das soziale Sicherungssystem“. Er stellt klar, warum die SPD keinen „dänischen Weg“ einschlagen sollte, während die eigene Partei am Wochenende den Prozess zum…
Von der Leyen has seen off four no-confidence votes since the start of her second term on Dec. 1, 2024 while the EPP has been boosted since May by the return of a German chancellor from its ranks. But the group’s traditional Brussels allies from the center left and liberal center have distanced themselves from some EPP policies, especially those supported by the far right such as the rollback of EU green rules, including cuts to corporate sustainability and deforestation legislation. The Ljubljana meeting is another example of how Manfred Weber, chair of the EPP and head of its European…
Published on 05/02/2026 – 5:44 GMT+1 US President Donald Trump said that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation in Iran on Wednesday in a wide-ranging phone call, as Washington continues to push Beijing and others to further isolate Tehran. Trump shared that he and his Chinese counterpart also talked about a range of other critical issues to the US-China relationship, including trade, Taiwan and his plans to visit Beijing in April. “The relationship with China, and my personal relationship with President Xi, is an extremely good one, and we both realise how important it is to keep…
The EU’s elite recruitment competition opens Thursday for the first time in seven years. But would you pass it? The assessment is meant to inject new blood into Brussels’ corridors of power, with successful applicants eligible for roles at grade “AD-5,” which come with a monthly pay packet of between €5,973 and €6,758, as well as the chance to progress through the bureaucracy and take up influential roles. Tens of thousands of people are expected to take the exam. So take our version of the test and find out if you’d make the grade. Some are based on actual questions…
Greenlandic organizations said Saturday they had mobilized thousands of demonstrators across Denmark and Greenland to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to take over the Arctic island, … Jan 17 2 mins read
PARIS — Mardi 3 février, des enquêteurs des services français, accompagnés d’Europol, lancent une opération inédite : une perquisition au sein des locaux parisiens de la plateforme X. Un tournant dans cette enquête contre le réseau social ouverte il y a presque un an, après les signalements du député Eric Bothorel (affilié Ensemble pour la République) et d’un responsable public tricolore. Depuis, le dossier est devenu tentaculaire. Aux griefs initiaux d’“administration d’une plateforme en ligne illicite en bande organisée” et de “falsification” du fonctionnement des algorithmes, le parquet de Paris a ajouté des infractions liées aux récentes dérives de l’IA…
The dour pessimism in those and similar comments is striking coming from a leader who had vowed to fight what she framed as politically motivated hit job. Le Pen even held a Stop-the-Steal-type rally last year after she and her codefendants were found guilty of misappropriating €4 million of European Parliament funds. But as the months have dragged on, Le Pen has seemed increasingly resigned, recognizing that her shot at the French presidency is slipping away just as her party, the National Rally, is enjoying an historic surge in popularity. Nonetheless, it’s possible the doom and gloom are all part of her strategy to express more contrition to get a more favorable verdict. Whatever it is, Le Pen has presented…