EUROPE

FRENCH RESEARCHER SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS IN RUSSIAN PENAL COLONY FOR VIOLATING FOREIGN AGENT LAWS

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Amidst the heightened tensions between Russia and the West, a Moscow court on Monday sentenced French researcher Laurent Vinatier to three years in a penal colony for violating Russia's contentious "foreign agent" law. The 48-year-old conflict mediation expert was arrested in June while gathering information that prosecutors claim pertained to Russia's military activities.

GERMANY SET TO SEE ECONOMIC DECLINE AGAIN IN 2024 AMID STRUCTURAL ISSUES

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The German government announced on Wednesday that Europe's largest economy is expected to contract by 0.2% in 2024, marking an unprecedented second consecutive year of decline among G7 nations. This significant downgrade from the previously projected 0.3% growth reflects deepening concerns about Germany's economic resilience.

UK ECONOMY REBOUNDS IN AUGUST, BOOSTING NEW GOVERNMENT

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Official data released on Friday revealed that Britain's economy rebounded in August, giving a lift to the new Labour government as it prepares for its first budget later this month.

FRANCE EXPELS OSAMA BIN LADEN'S SON OVER SECURITY CONCERNS

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To reinforce France's stance against extremism, authorities have expelled Omar Bin Laden, the 43-year-old son of former Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, from French territory. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced on Tuesday that Omar, who had resided in Normandy since 2016, has been banned from re-entering France due to national security concerns.

JAPANESE ATOMIC BOMB SURVIVORS ORGANIZATION NIHON HIDANKYO AWARDED 2024 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE FOR NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT EFFORTS

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The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, for their unwavering efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons globally. The announcement comes at a critical time when nuclear tensions are escalating in various global conflicts.

BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER'S CHIEF OF STAFF SUE GRAY QUITS AMID SALARY REPORTS AND INTERNAL TENSIONS

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Sue Gray, the chief of staff to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, resigned from her position on Sunday. The departure comes amid growing scrutiny over her £170,000 salary and reported tensions within Downing Street's inner circle.

CHINESE EV COMPANIES COPE WITH EUROPEAN TARIFFS

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MG Motor, BYD, and several other Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers have announced that they will keep their competitive prices in Europe, despite facing significant tariffs this month.

DATA WATCHDOG PROBES RYANAIR'S FACIAL RECOGNITION PRACTICES

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Ireland's data watchdog has launched an investigation into Ryanair, probing whether their use of facial recognition for third-party bookings breaks EU privacy regulations.