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Would Harris’ election victory bring stability to US-EU ties?

Would Harris' election victory bring stability to US-EU ties?

The EU would prefer Kamala Harris over Donald Trump as next US president due to her stance on issues from trade to support for Ukraine, analysts say. ADVERTISEMENT A victory for Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris in the US presidential election would be widely welcomed in Europe as it would likely signal transatlantic continuity on issues from support …

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Signs of Trump trade unwinding ahead of the US Election

Signs of Trump trade unwinding ahead of the US Election

Signs of Trump’s Trade positions unwinding appeared ahead of the US election. Analysts expect a Harris win could reverse current market trends. ADVERTISEMENT Risk-off sentiment continued to shape market trends, with major indices in both Europe and the US starting the week on a negative note. The pan-European Stoxx 600 dropped by 0.3%, while the S&P 500 declined by 0.28%. Meanwhile, …

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Sweden rejects applications for thirteen offshore wind farms

Sweden rejects applications for thirteen offshore wind farms

The government believes that building the projects in question in the Baltic Sea area would have unacceptable consequences for Sweden’s defence. ADVERTISEMENT Sweden has rejected plans to build 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, citing security concerns. The farms were intended to be located off the Åland Islands in the north along the entire east coast down to …

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Movember turns 21: How a viral moustache trend got old enough to drink

Movember turns 21: How a viral moustache trend got old enough to drink

Here’s our definitive guide to everything you need to know about the initiative this November. ADVERTISEMENT Happy Movember! No, that isn’t a typo. Well, it is – just an intentional one. For those unfamiliar, this is the 21st anniversary of Movember, a charity moustache growing initiative that lasts the month of November. This bristly tradition is old enough to drink …

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Halloween: The costumes that celebrate the best (and worst) of 2024

Halloween: The costumes that celebrate the best (and worst) of 2024

Halloween is nearly here, and if you’re still scrambling for the perfect costume, there’s no need to panic. We’ve got you. ADVERTISEMENT From iconic pop culture moments to cinematic deep cuts and viral references, these are Euronews Culture’s 2024 Halloween costume picks. For a cinema-themed Halloween Courtesy of Amber Bryce  2024 cinema has blessed us with many things: Glen Powell, …

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King Conker keeps the crown: World conker champion cleared of cheating

King Conker keeps the crown: World conker champion cleared of cheating

An investigation had been launched into whether “King Conker” cheated during the annual World Conker Championships by using a steel chestnut. He’s now been cleared. ADVERTISEMENT First there was a chess grandmaster cleared of using anal beads to cheat.   Now, last week’s winner of the World Conker Championships – veteran player David Jakins – will retain his title after being cleared …

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Meet the physical media collectors shunning streaming

Meet the physical media collectors shunning streaming

As frustrations grow with streaming platforms and their vanishing libraries, more people are turning to physical media for watching film and TV. We meet some of the most avid UK-based collectors. ADVERTISEMENT Dean has over 12,000 DVDS, Blu-Rays, Laserdiscs and VHS.  At the height of his collection, the 59-year-old office administrator had to rent a small storage unit to accommodate …

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Hedi Slimane steps down as Celine creative director

Hedi Slimane steps down as Celine creative director

After seven years as creative director of French luxury fashion house Celine, Hedi Slimane is moving on. ADVERTISEMENT French fashion designer Hedi Slimane has announced his departure from Celine, the luxury fashion house. Slimane joined the LVMH-owned fashion house in 2018 as the artistic director following stints as the creative director at Dior Homme and Yves Saint Laurent. “Under his …

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