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Reeves is reopening Casino UK, where the workers cover the losses

YOUR VIEW: Letters to the editor: our readers share their views. Please send your letters to letters@independent.co.uk

The Independent UK

Le Pen allies decry witch-hunt as prosecutors threaten presidential hopes

Allies of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen have accused the judiciary of a witch hunt and undue meddling in democracy after prosecutors requested she face an obligatory five-year ban from public office if convicted of misusing European Union funds.

Radio France Internationale

Putin, Xi, Trump… The barbarians are at the gate but Europe’s leaders are too busy infighting to notice

Amid threats to its ‘reason for being’, the EU must stop squabbling and take a stand

The Guardian - UK

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How French laws on plastic packaging are changing an industry

France’s push to cut down on single-use plastics is reshaping the packaging industry, with companies having to adapt to meet rising demand for eco-friendly materials, as new regulations take effect. While items such as plastic straws and takeaway containers are less prevalent now, non-food packaging remains heavily plastic-based – forcing…

Radio France Internationale

Voices: If Donald Trump demands that Britain chooses between EU and US, there is only one answer we can give

COMMENT: Keir Starmer will try to fudge it but if the president-elect means it, he will only drive us closer to Brussels, writes John Rentoul

The Independent UK

Georgia's Divisive Election Results Spark Protests And Allegations

Georgia's parliamentary elections marred by fraud allegations, black paint attack, and international concerns. President Zourabichvili seeks US and EU support.

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Georgia election body confirms ruling party’s disputed win amid protests

Head of Central Electoral Commission is doused with black paint during unruly session as protesters gathered outside.

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Will ‘full-blown Trump’ tariffs drive Britain back into the arms of Europe?

The president-elect’s unpredictability on trade has experts guessing about his impact on the UK economy – but some find glimmers of hope in the gloom

The Guardian - UK

UK must pick between US economic model or EU’s ‘socialism’, says Trump adviser

Stephen Moore suggests taking a ‘more socialist’ European outlook may harm future transatlantic trade negotiations

The Guardian - UK

Don’t take Trump bullying ‘on the chin’, Starmer warned after senior adviser issues EU Brexit trade threat

A top trade adviser for Donald Trump has demanded that the UK ditches the ‘socialist’ EU in favour of US ‘freedom’ and a trade deal or suffer the consequences with tariffs

The Independent UK

UK turning away from EU ‘socialism’ would spur Trump on trade deal, adviser says

Stephen Moore, who is advising the president-elect, said the UK ‘has to choose’ between the European Union and US economic models.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump advisor warns UK to prioritise US above 'socialist' European Union if it wants trade deal

Britain urged to align with America as president elect threatens global trade war

Evening Standard

Call for investigation into far-right EU politicians’ flights to Trump gala

Transparency International writes to EU requesting inquiry into potential failure to declare travel and ticket expenses

The Guardian - UK

EU Fines Meta Platforms 0 Million Over Antitrust Violations

EU fines Meta Platforms €798 million for antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace. Meta intends to appeal but has committed to complying with t...

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Austria Secures Alternative Gas Supplies Amid Gazprom Cutoff

Austria's OMV faces gas cutoff by Gazprom over payment dispute, impacting Russia's economy. European countries seek alternative gas sources amid Ukraine tr...

Barchart

Coffee Prices Consolidate After This Week's Sharp Rally

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) Friday closed up +2.85 (+1.02%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF25 ) closed down -4 (-0.08%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Friday as prices consolidated this week's sharp rally. Coffee prices surged this week, with arabica posting a 13-year nearest-futures high Thursday and robusta posting...

Radio France Internationale

Macron seeks to stall Mercosur deal on visit to South America

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a week-long visit to South America on Saturday, starting with the G20 summit in Brazil and continuing with stops in Argentina and Chile. Officially aimed at "relaunching cooperation" with the region, the trip also seeks to stall the unpopular Mercosur trade deal.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on UN climate talks: rich and poor nations can strike a win-win deal

Editorial: At Cop29 the global south needs to unite for sustainable growth, leveraging resources and negotiating transformative climate finance pacts

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The Guardian - US

Fears grow that Milei will withdraw Argentina from Paris climate accord

Far-right president may announce country’s departure from agreement after meeting Donald Trump

TechRadar

Chinese hackers are using this open-source VPN to mask spying activities

The target list also includes an EU diplomatic organization for the first time, ESET researchers can reveal. Here's all you need to know.

Barchart

Coffee Prices Underpinned by Global Supply Concerns

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is up +3.30 (+1.18%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF25 ) is up +72 (+1.51%). Coffee prices today are moderately higher, with robusta climbing to a 1-month high. Coffee prices have rallied sharply this week, with arabica posting a 13-year nearest-futures high Thursday on...

Android Central

Google to stop showing political ads, paid YouTube promotions in the EU next year

Google says the requirements coming with the regulation on Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) are challenging.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Did Andrew Bailey's Brexit comments overstep the mark?

Andrew Bailey is a walking market mover. Every time the Governor of the Bank of England opens his mouth, he knows it could impact the cost of UK government borrowing, or the price of sterling, or any number of things. Consequently, his public statements are rarely made off the cuff.

The Guardian - UK

Shrinking GDP forecast adds to German woes after coalition collapse

European Commission figures predict German economy, usually the engine of the EU, will contract O.1% this year

The Conversation

Brazilian presidency of the G20 is likely to end with limited results

The G20 Leaders’ Summit takes place on November 18 and 19, in Rio de Janeiro, with the presence of leaders of the member countries, plus the African Union and the European Union. The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, will not attend. Putin faces arrest if he travels abroad on a warrant…

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