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Vaping overtakes smoking in UK for 2nd year running

Around 5.4 million adults now use e-cigarettes, while the number of cigarette smokers falls to 4.8 million, ONS figures show06 October 2026

Filipino, Polish presidents discuss defense, trade, tech cooperation in Manila

Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hosts Polish counterpart Karol Nawrocki in his 1st visit to Southeast Asian country06 October 2026

European stocks close higher despite mixed economic data

Italy’s FTSE MIB leads gains among major markets as German factory orders slump, eurozone retail sales higher06 October 2026

Iran summons French ambassador over student protests

Student-led movement in France began in late September over complaints of staff shortages, overcrowded classrooms, inadequate school facilities06 October 2026

Brussels Airport expects 140 flight cancellations due to national strike

Demonstration also disrupting public transportation in capital06 October 2026

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Latvian president asks incumbent premier to begin forming next government

United List won 41 parliamentary seats; talks with existing coalition partners could secure 58-seat majority06 October 2026

EU offers 1-year flexibility on methane rules amid energy crisis

'Families and industries are paying the cost of a crisis far beyond our borders,' Ursula von der Leyen says, calling for clean energy transition06 October 2026

French foreign minister decries 'unprecedented' violence by 'extremist settlers' in West Bank

'Depriving the Palestinian people of the most basic dignity of being able to choose their leaders is a pure scandal,’ says Barrot06 October 2026

Germany stands with NATO allies Bulgaria and Romania after ship attacks

Berlin calls drone strikes on Black Sea commercial vessels 'deeply alarming'06 October 2026

EU plans 15-year probation period for new member states, gradual integration for candidates

'Gradual integration is not a substitute for full membership,' enlargement commissioner stresses06 October 2026

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