Germany's SPD tax plan for estates sparks coalition conflict with CDU over fairness vs. business impact.

Volvo halted its Gothenburg battery factory and fired 75 workers after failing to find a tech partner.

A UK man was jailed for four years after recklessly transmitting HIV to a partner despite knowing his status and treatment could prevent spread.

Indie artist sombr releases piano cover of Phoebe Bridgers’ “Motion Sickness” for BBC Radio 1.

A Ryanair passenger’s joke about her exit row seat went viral after the airline jokingly replied, highlighting the perks and responsibilities of extra-legroom seats.

Portugal’s Jan. 18, 2026, presidential election likely to require a Feb. 8 runoff after no candidate surpassed 50%, marking the first such vote since 1980.

Clean energy demand is rising in the Middle East, driven by AI and data centers, making it a global energy hub.

Worldline is modernizing PSA’s payment system in Austria with a secure, cloud-based platform to boost resilience and compliance.

Octopus Energy advises UK households to run appliances between 12am and 4pm to save money on electricity.

M40 services in Beaconsfield to install 840 solar panels and expand EV charging to 21 bays, cutting 69 tonnes of CO2 yearly.