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Europe’s most expensive Christmas markets – with £22 entry fees, £16.50 for a single potato and ‘rip off’ Birmingham’s £12.50 beer

  • Tivoli charges £22 just to enter.
  • A loaded potato in Helsinki reportedly cost £16.52.
  • Zurich’s market is free, but food and drinks add up.

The article highlights Christmas markets across Europe that may be costly for visitors, as high prices for entry, food and drink prompt some to question whether festive outings are worth the expense. It compares several markets in northern and central Europe, alongside London’s Winter Wonderland and Birmingham’s Christmas…

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German minister blames ‘migrant troublemakers’ and ‘violent Left-wing’ for weekend of riots and looting – as France braces for renewed student protest chaos

  • German protests over living costs and public policy were mostly peaceful.
  • More than 100 police officers were injured in Frankfurt.
  • French students resumed school blockades after autumn break.

Tens of thousands of people joined demonstrations in German cities over education funding, living costs, climate change and plans to restore conscription. Germany’s interior minister blamed violent left-wing groups and people from migrant communities for riots and looting, while saying police had prevented worse violence; his claims about…

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UK urged to assess autonomous vehicles’ effects on jobs and resilience

  • Driverless vehicles raise questions beyond whether they can navigate city streets.
  • The institute wants research into jobs, public services and supplier dependency.
  • London trials require a human driver to be present.

The Institute for Driverless Transport says the UK should address the wider consequences of autonomous vehicles before expanding their use, including effects on jobs, public services and national resilience. Its research argues that planning needs to consider how communities would cope if a provider withdrew, as well as…

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Ryanair weighs temporary pay freezes and leaner flight crews amid fuel costs

  • Ryanair is weighing pay freezes and fewer crew to cut costs.
  • It forecasts a €2bn rise in fuel costs by March 2028.
  • The airline expects short-haul fares to rise materially.

Ryanair is reviewing cost cuts, including possible temporary pay freezes, fewer crew on flights and wider use of AI, as it braces for higher fuel bills linked to the Middle East conflict. The measures could help Europe’s biggest low-cost airline by passenger numbers absorb costs it expects ticket-price…

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Series’ Women Participants Revealed for European Female Leadership Program

  • Series’ Women chose 15 producers from 12 countries.
  • The programme is entering its sixth edition.
  • Training, mentoring and industry networking are included.

Series’ Women has selected 15 female producers from 12 countries for the sixth edition of its European leadership programme. Organised by the Erich Pommer Institut, the initiative aims to support producers’ careers and networks while increasing the visibility of women-led projects in Europe’s screen industry. The programme offers…

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First-Ever ‘Saturday Night Live’ International Spin-Off Lands In Korea

  • SNL Korea sketch The Smile Clinic is becoming a sitcom.
  • The series will have 10 half-hour episodes for Coupang Play.
  • Its clips have drawn more than 17 million YouTube views.

A sketch from SNL Korea is being made into a sitcom, marking the first time a sketch from an international version of Saturday Night Live has spun off in this way. The move builds on the sketch’s online popularity and shows how the show’s locally created material can…

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The England team who can still win the Rugby League World Cup

  • England beat Wales 98-18 in their opening match.
  • Captain Rob Hawkins scored 11 tries.
  • England have reached every previous final and won twice.

England’s wheelchair rugby league team began their World Cup campaign with a 98-18 win over Wales, offering English fans a title prospect after early exits in the men’s and women’s tournaments. The reigning champions are seeking a third title and have reached the final at all four previous…

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Legal migrants to face waits of 10 years or more for right to settle in UK

  • The Government is set to confirm changes to settlement rules.
  • Existing social care workers may be exempt from longer waits.
  • The original plan proposed waits of up to 15 years.

The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, is expected to announce changes to settlement rules for legal migrants, with reports that existing social care workers may be exempt from longer waits. The possible exemption would soften proposals that have drawn criticism from Labour MPs and prompted tensions within the Government…

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Why Directors Teodora Ana Mihai and Sode Yukiko Kept Motherhood Secret From Colleagues: ‘I Needed to Prove Myself Three Times More’

  • Both directors hid motherhood from film colleagues.
  • They feared parenthood would restrict their careers.
  • Childcare and family support shaped their ability to work.

Directors Teodora Ana Mihai and Sode Yukiko said they concealed pregnancies or new motherhood from film colleagues because they feared it would limit their opportunities. Speaking at the Tokyo International Film Festival, they described the pressure to balance parenting with directing and the broader changes needed to make…

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How the SAS tracked a notorious IRA sniper to a secluded thorn bush

  • The SAS captured Bernard McGinn in 1997.
  • He was found hiding under a thorn bush.
  • His arrest came during sensitive peace negotiations.

The SAS captured IRA sniper Bernard McGinn in 1997 after a months-long search, in an operation planned to take him alive. The arrest mattered because it took place during sensitive peace negotiations, when a violent confrontation could have jeopardised efforts to end the Troubles. A commander identified as…

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Australia omit star pace trio for England series

  • Australia have rested Cummins, Hazlewood and Starc for the England white-ball series.
  • Mitchell Marsh will captain the ODI side.
  • Young fast bowler Mahli Beardman could make his ODI debut.

Australia have rested Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc from the upcoming white-ball series against England after the trio played in all three Tests against South Africa. The decision gives the veteran fast bowlers a break before a demanding run of Test cricket, while creating opportunities for…

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Ryanair may freeze workers’ pay as fuel prices spike

  • Ryanair is weighing temporary staff pay freezes.
  • Its short-term fuel bill is forecast to rise by €2bn.
  • The airline expects fares to increase next year.

Ryanair is considering a temporary pay freeze for staff as it faces a sharp increase in fuel costs linked to the US-Israel war with Iran. The airline says higher fares may help cover the extra expense, but are unlikely to be sufficient on their own. It forecasts its…

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King Charles drenched by downpour at Antigua independence celebrations

  • Charles was soaked when rain hit the independence parade.
  • Camilla received an umbrella before one reached the King.
  • The five-minute shower passed and the ceremony continued.

King Charles was caught in a sudden downpour at Antigua and Barbuda’s 45th independence celebrations after arriving at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium without an umbrella. He gestured for help as Queen Camilla was given shelter, and his soaked appearance briefly interrupted the open-air ceremony. An umbrella arrived…

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UK smart lock buyers urged to check door fit and insurance rules

  • Check door compatibility and insurance terms before buying.
  • Look for recognised security certification.
  • Smart locks may need replacing sooner than traditional locks.

Smart locks let people enter their homes using a phone, code, fob or biometric features, and some can be operated remotely. Interest is growing in the UK, but buyers need to check that a lock suits their door and meets their insurer’s requirements, or installation could affect their…

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Nine oil majors forecast to earn over $95bn amid Iran war disruption

  • Nine major oil firms are on course for more than $95bn in quarterly profits.
  • Aramco is forecast to make $30bn; BP reported $8.46bn.
  • Campaigners want oil companies to fund the shift to renewables.

Nine of the world’s largest listed oil producers are expected to report more than $95bn in combined profits for the third quarter, as the Iran war disrupted supplies and drove up fossil fuel prices. The figures have renewed calls for oil companies to contribute towards climate damage and…

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Tallinn Black Nights Fest Turns 30 With New Artistic Director, a Latin American Streak and a Baltic Boom

  • PÖFF marks its 30th edition under artistic director Triin Tramberg.
  • The programme includes 230 features and 259 shorts from 87 countries.
  • Latin American and Baltic cinema feature prominently.

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) opens its 30th edition under new artistic director Triin Tramberg, who has worked at the festival for 16 years. The anniversary programme highlights films from Latin America and gives Baltic cinema a stronger international platform, reflecting PÖFF’s growing global reach. Running from…

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In 2009, Gaspar Noé was casting his most ambitious film yet. He picked someone with no desire to be an actor

  • Gaspar Noé cast aspiring music-video director Nathaniel Brown in *Enter the Void*.
  • The film often shows its lead from behind.
  • Brown left his American Apparel job to film in Japan.

In 2009, Gaspar Noé cast Nathaniel Brown, who had no interest in acting, as the lead in *Enter the Void*. The film follows a drug dealer who is killed by police and then watches events from an out-of-body perspective, with the camera often trailing him from behind; Noé…

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NAB worker fears job loss after training overseas replacement for three years

  • A NAB worker fears their job may follow three years of training a colleague in India.
  • NAB plans to cut up to 2,500 roles while hiring in India and Vietnam.
  • Experts warn offshoring could weaken Australian skills and graduate career pathways.

A National Australia Bank worker says they fear losing their job after spending three years training a colleague in India to do their role. The account highlights how offshoring, once associated mainly with factory work, is spreading into professional fields such as finance, technology and cybersecurity, putting supposedly…

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Who am I? Plus today’s other quizzes

  • Guess a footballer using as few clues as possible.
  • More daily football quizzes are available.
  • Other challenges cover clubs and England caps.

BBC Sport offers several football quizzes, led by a game asking readers to identify a footballer using as few attempts as possible. The page also points to other daily challenges and quiz collections. Wrong guesses reveal extra clues, and players score more points for needing fewer clues. Other…

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