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(0:10): Pieter Mulier Takes Helm as Versace's Chief Creative Officer Amid Strategic Brand Revamp(2:26): Germany Mandates Streaming Services to Boost Local Film Production with New Funding Law(4:56): Rio Tinto and Glencore End Merger Talks Amid Valuation and Governance Disputes(7:02): Adèle Van Reeth Exits as France Inter Director Amid Radio France Shake-Up; Céline Pigalle Steps In(9:04): Inquiry Reveals Avoidable Failures in UK's Deadliest Channel Crossing, Urges Systemic ReformTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: Handelsblatt

(0:10): Italy Thwarts Russian-Linked Cyberattacks Targeting Olympic Venues and Foreign Ministry(1:59): Serbia's Trial Highlights Governance Struggles Amid Controversial Real Estate Project and EU Scrutiny(3:59): Russia's Secret Defense Spending Soars: Experts Warn of Escalating Military Threats to NATO(6:43): Russian Satellites Pose Threat to European Communications, Warn Security Officials(9:03): EU Approves €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine for 2026-2027 Amid Continued Support Against RussiaTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: LIGA.net

(0:10): LA28 Unveils Six Venues for Olympic Football Tournaments; Rose Bowl to Host Finals(2:21): Two Arrested in Hamburg for Attempted Sabotage of German Naval Ships; International Links Investigated(4:37): Werder Bremen Appoints Daniel Thioune Amidst Leadership Crisis and Relegation Battle(6:07): Santander to Acquire Webster Financial in $12.3B Deal, Expanding U.S. Retail Banking Dominance(8:35): Germany Faces Rising Poverty, Calls for Economic Growth Amid Political DebatesTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: Fastbreak | It's the human and fun side of our sports heroes

South Africa Ready to Host 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Amid Relocation TalksEU to Propose Digital Regulation for Cross-Border Social Security by 2026Emerald and LVC Merge to Form Pan-African Natural Resource Giant, Emerald Global ResourcesLivigno Transforms Into Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding Hub for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter OlympicsEU-Singapore Digital Trade Pact Boosts Data Flow, Consumer Protection, and CybersecurityTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: Elbotola

German Court's Landmark Ruling: Real Estate Agent Fined for Discrimination Against Foreign-Sounding NameUkraine Urgently Contacts SpaceX Over Russian Starlink-Connected Drone ThreatSevere Storm Leaves 384,000 Without Power in Portugal, Calamity Status Declared Amid Widespread DamageFrance's Senate Approves Landmark Law for Restitution of Colonial-Era Cultural GoodsIndia-EU Free Trade Deal: A $24 Trillion Market Opportunity with Major Export Gains and Sustainability FocusTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: DNOTICIAS.PT

(0:10): Deutsche Bank HQ Raided in Money Laundering Probe Linked to Abramovich(2:00): Toyota Retains Global Auto Crown with Record Sales and Strategic U.S. Expansion(4:28): Dutch Court Orders Government to Shield Bonaire from Climate Threats, Sets Emission Targets(6:49): HSV's Jean-Luc Dompé Suspended After DUI and Scooter Incident, Faces Disciplinary Review(8:44): Portugal Sees 283% Surge in Voluntary Migrant Returns as PSP Expands Support ProgramsTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: Público

(0:10): Plastics Lifecycle Could Double Health Harms by 2040, Study Warns(2:11): EU Launches Inquiry into Google's Android AI Access Amid Broader Big Tech Scrutiny(3:46): Adani & Embraer Join Forces to Launch Regional Aircraft Manufacturing Hub in India(6:16): Spain's New Decree to Regularize Hundreds of Thousands of Migrants Sparks Debate(8:48): German Investment in China Hits 4-Year High Amid Trade Tensions, Surging Over 55%To subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: The Hawk

(0:10): Ryanair Raises Fares Amid Profit Drop, Optimistic on Growth with New Boeing Jets and Routes(2:12): EP Group Seeks Majority Stake in Fnac Darty Amid Challenging French Retail Market(4:51): CDU Draft Proposes Limits on Lifestyle Part-Time Work Amid Skilled Labor Shortage Concerns(7:27): Portugal Pioneers EU's First Digital Business Wallet with Empresa Digital Wallet Launch(9:41): EU Expands Sanctions to Cut Russian Energy Dependence, Set to Ban Gas Imports by 2027To subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: Handelsblatt

(0:10): Germany Proposes Unified Welfare System: Streamlining Benefits with Digital Modernization(2:44): Global Heatwave Alert: Unprepared Nations Face Rising Temperatures by 2050(5:16): Demand for Urgent Recall of Tainted Infant Milk Amid Cereulide Contamination Scandal(7:22): EU Rice Supply at Risk: Industry Leaders Demand Stronger Tariffs to Protect Local Producers(9:15): Origina to Create 350 High-Value Tech Jobs in Dublin Amid Global ExpansionTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: Handelsblatt

Europe Urged to Strengthen Defense and Economy Amid Shifting Global Power Dynamics at DavosGermany and Italy Forge New EU Alliance: Merz and Meloni Steer European Policy Amid Global TensionsChamartín Residents Sue Real Madrid for Noise Pollution at Santiago Bernabéu EventsEU Parliament Pushes for Digital Sovereignty, Limits US Tech DependenceNew Rail Line Connects Milan Malpensa Airport to European High-Speed Network, Boosting Travel EfficiencyTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: Handelsblatt

(0:10): Italy Rejects Trump's Peace Board Over Constitutional Concerns, Joining Other Wary Nations(1:58): Spanish Train Union Threatens General Strike for Safety After Deadly Crashes(4:18): CySEC Imposes €2.3M in Fines, Accelerates Digital Transformation and Investor Education in 2025(7:14): Europe's AI Revolution: A Historic Chance to Lead Global Robotics and Manufacturing(9:20): Cyprus: Europe's Hottest Destination in 2026 with Tourism Boom and EU PresidencyTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: The WP Times

(0:10): OpenAI Launches Global Age-Prediction System for Enhanced ChatGPT Safety and Parental Controls(2:04): EU Parliament Pushes for Pharmaceutical Independence, Boosting Local Production and Supply Resilience(4:37): Germany Halts Afghan Admissions, Critics Decry Policy as Inhumane and Risky(6:25): Boris Vujcic Appointed as ECB Vice-President, Succeeding Luis de Guindos(8:32): Spain Leads EU Migration Policy with Pre-Arrival Strategies, Opposes External Processing CampsTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: Kurzy.cz logo

(0:10): South Korea and Italy Forge Deeper Ties in AI, Aerospace, and Cultural Exchange(2:02): German City Rents Soar: Munich Hits €23.35/sqm as Supply Contracts, Short-Term Leases Rise(2:41): Czechia Partners with ECTAA to Elevate Prague as Premier European Destination for 2026(5:09): Polish Fundraiser Surpasses Goals, Aids Kyiv with Generators Amid Energy Crisis(7:44): SAP and Fresenius Join Forces to Revolutionize Healthcare with AI-Driven Data PlatformTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: Handelsblatt

(0:10): Madrid Restaurant Fire Sparks Safety Concerns Amid Swiss Tragedy, Prompts Pyrotechnic Ban(2:22): Austria Debates Gambling License Reform: Monopoly vs. Multi-License Models for 2027(4:54): EU AI Act: New Rules and Penalties Set for High-Risk AI Compliance by 2028(8:26): Ryanair Slashes Belgium Flights Amid New Charleroi Airport Tax and Rising Ticket Levies(10:38): 71,000 Records Exposed in Major Belgian Hospital Data Breach, Experts Warn of Third-Party RisksTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: 20 Minutes

(0:10): EU Parliament Considers Freezing US Trade Deal Amid Trump's Greenland Seizure Threat(2:24): EU Unveils €90 Billion Ukraine Aid Package Amid Corruption Concerns and Russian Tensions(4:25): EU Eyes Chief Negotiator for Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Amidst Transatlantic Tensions(6:45): EU Parliament Set for Fourth No-Confidence Vote Against von der Leyen Over Mercosur Deal(9:01): EIB Invests $80M in Egypt for Private Sector Growth and Gender EqualityTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: DNOTICIAS.PT