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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu suspended the contentious pension reform to avert imminent no-confidence votes and secure Socialist abstention, temporarily saving his government in Paris.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company would allow erotic content on ChatGPT for age-verified adult users beginning in December, and would add broader personalization options.
Italy’s government approved its draft budget, pledging a €2 billion wage boost and a cut to the IRPEF top rate from 35% to 33%.
The German government approved an Aktivrente allowing retirees who keep working to earn up to €2,000 a month tax-free, to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police in Udine before the Italy–Israel World Cup qualifier, prompting water‑cannon use and injuring two journalists, authorities and media said.
The European Commission proposed a connected EU anti‑drone air‑defence network, to be operational by 2027, aiming to counter drone threats and apply lessons from Ukraine.
Germany recorded an increase in deaths attributed to dementia in 2024, particularly among women, raising concerns that demographic pressures will intensify pension and social-welfare conflicts.
Belgian broadcaster VRT released an EDUbox on social media aimed to teach young people how algorithms shape content and highlight attention and mental‑health risks from digital exposure.
Stellantis announced a $13 billion investment in the United States to fund five new models and create about 5,000 jobs at U.S. plants, raising concerns over European and Canadian facilities.
René Benko faced witness testimony in his Innsbruck trial over alleged creditor fraud, with prosecutors accusing asset concealment and a verdict was expected that afternoon after closing speeches.
Marika Domanski Lyfors resigned as Sweden's women's national team director after 17 years and took a new role within the Swedish Football Association, the federation said.
The Union insisted it would keep a lottery to determine who must serve in the Bundeswehr if volunteers fell short, despite SPD opposition and criticism of Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.
Italy's Constitutional Court annulled Sardinia President Todde's removal, ruling the regional Collegio di Garanzia had exceeded its powers, allowing Todde to remain in office.
Geert Wilders resumed his election campaign in the Netherlands on Wednesday after being named as a target by terrorism suspects, having suspended public events ahead of Oct. 29.
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In Milan, 29-year-old Pamela Genini was killed on a terrace by her 52-year-old partner as neighbors watched; the man later attempted suicide and was hospitalized in serious condition.
Incumbent centre-left President Eugenio Giani was re-elected in Tuscany, handing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing bloc a setback in Italy’s regional elections.
