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Environmental activists worried about the potential impact of deep-sea mining protested outside of Norway's parliament as lawmakers debated and approved a measure that allows exploration to begin

Norway Greenlights Deep-sea Mining Exploration

Norway's parliament on Tuesday adopted a government plan to open up parts of its seabed to mining exploration, despite protests from activists and scientists' warnings about the uncertain environmental impact.
Trade flows between the world's two largest economies are becoming more complex

Between China And The US, Trade Takes A Different Route

Are the US and Chinese economies on the verge of decoupling? On the face of it, there can be no doubt the divergence of the US and Chinese economies is underway; in absolute terms, Chinese imports have not fallen particularly sharply, but regarding market share the decline is significant.
In her resignation letter,  Elisabeth Borne indicated she had been unwilling to leave

Gabriel Attal Picked As France's Youngest PM

French leader Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday picked Gabriel Attal as prime minister in a bid to give new momentum to his presidency, with the 34-year-old becoming France's youngest and first openly gay head of government.
Bhutan held elections for the first time in 2008 after political reforms established a bicameral parliament soon after the start of the reign of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, seen here in 2023

Bhutan Votes As Economic Strife Hits 'National Happiness'

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan began voting Tuesday in general elections with parties vowing to tackle serious economic challenges, calling into question its longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth.
Macron enjoys playing his cards close to his chest, sources close to him say

French PM At Risk As Macron To Unveil Reshuffle

French President Emmanuel Macron was on Monday preparing a long-awaited cabinet reshuffle with the prime minister's job on the line but uncertainty remaining to the last minute over the head of state's intentions.
Farmers blocked several city centres, registering up to 2,000 tractors for each protest

Angry Farmers Stage Germany-wide Tractor Blockades

Furious farmers opposed to Berlin's plans to cut tax breaks for agriculture used tractors to block roads across Germany on Monday, kicking off a series of crippling strikes sinking the country deeper into a winter of discontent.

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