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Cultural exchanges beyond borders as African art gains global interest

African contemporary arts are attracting increasing interest thanks to a packed season stretching from Europe to Africa. Artists and curators from across the continent and the diaspora reflect on the impact of cultural exchanges beyond their borders – from London to Paris, Luanda to Dakar.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 1, 2024

European voters – even some on far-right – want Harris victory, poll finds

YouGov survey suggests fewer are confident that Harris will win and most expect violence if Trump is not elected

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2024

One year on, we know this: Sweden’s trade unions are more than a match for Elon Musk

The epic strike could be resolved if Tesla recognised a simple fact that I’ve uncovered in my reporting, says Swedish analyst German Bender

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2024

EU Fines Teva 0M For Misusing Patent Protection

European Commission fines Teva over 460 million euros for improper practices related to Copaxone drug and disparagement of competitor.

Top News · Oct 31, 2024

Volvo Cars to buy out Northvolt from jointly owned gigafactory in Sweden

Plans are further blow to Europe’s hopes of creating a homegrown electric car battery

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2024

Russia is meddling in politics in Georgia and Moldova – trying to do by stealth what it is doing by war in Ukraine

Recent votes in the former Soviet states of Georgia and Moldova have been dogged by interference from Russian-backed elements. Both countries had previously aspired towards closer ties with western Europe and future membership of the EU. And in both countries there is a strong suggestion of influence from Moscow that…

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024

EU Commission fines Teva $500 million for trying to stop rival's multiple sclerosis drug

The European Commission has fined Israeli generic drugmaker Teva more than 460 million euros ($500 million) for improperly seeking to protect the patent for its multiple sclerosis drug and for disparaging a rival company’s development of a competing medicine

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024

Stellantis reports slump in car sales as European demand falls

Owner of Fiat, Chrysler and Peugeot brands pushes back against rules that force sale of more electric vehicles

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2024

Keir Starmer creates new ‘Europe Hub’ as PM eyes closer ties with EU post-Brexit

Home Office officials reportedly stressed the importance of a ‘strong UK-EU alliance’

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024

Moles, birthmarks and red hair: the anatomical features used to accuse women of witchcraft in the 17th century

Throughout accounts of 17th-century witch trials in Europe and North America, physical features alone were considered undeniable proof of witchcraft. The belief was that the devil branded witches’ bodies with symbolic, material marks – such as unusual growths or blemishes. This led to routine bodily inspections in witch trials. The…

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024