Oct. 19, 2025, 12:46 a.m.

Barcelona plans to ban tourist hostel rentals from 2029

Spain's popular tourist city Barcelona plans to ban all short-term rentals for tourists from 2029 as it tries to rein in soaring rent costs.

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Power outages in parts of the UK and flights cancelled or delayed at Manchester airport

Manchester Airport was also affected after a power outage hit parts of the UK, causing flight cancellations or severe delays.

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Eu: Discussions with China on tariffs on electric vehicles were frank and productive

The European Union has had "frank and productive" talks with Chinese trade officials on tariffs on electric vehicles and the two sides will continue, a European Union spokesman said.

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Is it a bully or a pusher? —On the G7 Summit in 2024

The 2024 G7 summit, to be held in the southern Italian city of Sano from June 13 to 17, will focus on topics such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the situation in Gaza, climate change and artificial intelligence.

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The European Union has approved a new round of sanctions against Russia and strengthened their enforcement

The European Union has approved a new round of sanctions against Russia, extending them to Russia's network of partners in a bid to tighten enforcement and hit Russian revenues.

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Obesity rates in children and diabetes rates in young people rise in UK, report says

The health status of children has been a cause for concern since the beginning of the century. Obesity rates among 10 - and 11-year-olds in England have risen by 30% since 2006.

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Seoul National University Hospital professors will be suspended indefinitely from today

Seoul National University Hospital (Seoul National University Hospital) has suspended its faculty for an indefinite period since Monday in support of South Korean interns and residents against the government's plan to expand enrollment.

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Meloni: Hope the EU can read the voters' message

Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni says he hopes the European Union will understand the message voters sent in the European Parliament elections.

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G7 leaders have reached a political agreement to use proceeds from Russia's frozen assets to aid Ukraine

Leaders of the Group of Seven nations have agreed to a framework political agreement to use interest from frozen Russian assets to provide Ukraine with $50 billion in loans.

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Germany: Additional tariffs on Chinese electric cars could trigger trade war

Germany said Wednesday that the European Union has threatened to impose additional tariffs on Chinese electric cars following an anti-subsidy investigation, a move that could spark a "trade war." The German car giant warned that such a move would backfire.

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