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Messi arrives in Oviedo for Princess of Asturias sports award
Tickets for the footballer’s meeting with young people and schoolchildren sold out in barely 13 minutes.
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France budgets €2.3 million for Macron’s post-presidency office
The proposed allocation includes six years of rent, service charges and security, although Macron appears not yet to have selected premises.
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AI liability divides von der Leyen’s parliamentary allies
Socialist and Green lawmakers want legislation on harm caused by AI models, while the centre-right is pressing for fewer administrative burdens.
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Barclays plans around 5,000 job cuts in AI efficiency drive
The reductions include around 1,000 jobs already removed, while the bank also announced a £500 million share buyback.
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French benchmark bond yield climbs above 5 per cent
The spread over Germany’s equivalent bond approached 160 basis points amid a parliamentary dispute over France’s 2027 budget.
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Eurozone debt reaches 88.8 per cent of GDP as Italy nears Greece
EU-wide government debt rose to 82.9 per cent of GDP in the second quarter, while France’s ratio reached 119.1 per cent.
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Seaya raises €600 million at first close for new European growth fund
Seaya Nova will invest €20 million to €50 million per company in Series B to D rounds, with backing from the European Investment Fund.
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Uliassi tops European entries in 50 Best’s extended restaurant ranking
The selection for positions 51-100 includes 20 European venues across 11 countries. The full ranking will be announced in Lima on 4 November.
