What to expect from the new EU top team's first 100 days
Ursula von der Leyen's new European Commission is expected to officially start its work next week, with the European Parliament set to give it the all-clear in Strasbourg on Wednesday.
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New EU commission to get all clear as daunting task awaits
The European Parliament is set Wednesday to give the final greenlight for EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's new executive to start work, as the bloc faces mounting challenges.
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German family winery taps into zero-alcohol trend
Alcohol-free drinks are becoming ever more popular, especially with health-conscious younger people -- a trend cheered by a small German winery based in a Rhine Valley castle.
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World leaders react to Lebanon war ceasefire
World leaders have welcomed a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which came into force on Wednesday morning (0200 GMT).
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Paddington: the affable bear who became a lucrative business
Paddington, the affable clumsy bear from British children's books, has transformed into an international sensation over the past decade, thanks to a clever film strategy and with the help of the royal family.
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Hand-built fantasy tower brings value to Tokyo, creator says
Passers-by stop and stare at the ramshackle, hand-built concrete tower that looks like it has been lifted right out of a Japanese animation and dropped onto a real-life Tokyo street.
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Asian markets mixed as traders eye fresh trade tensions
Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as traders tried to gauge the economic outlook after Donald Trump picked a tough-negotiating hawk as his trade envoy the day after saying he would hit China, Canada and Mexico with hefty tariffs.
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Ceasefire begins in Israel-Hezbollah war
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took effect on Wednesday after more than a year of fighting that has killed thousands of people.
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Banned Ryan Garcia eyes New Year's Eve exhibition in Japan
Banned boxer Ryan Garcia is to fight in Japan on New Year's Eve, organisers said Wednesday, but the American's management immediately cast doubt on whether the exhibition bout would take place.
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In US, a guitar trademark feud gets political
A guitar company touting an endorsement by Donald Trump has become embroiled in a trademark dispute, accused of imitating an iconic instrument, US media reported Tuesday.
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