EUROPE

APPLE TO INVEST $1 BILLION IN INDONESIA TO SAVE THE IPHONE 16 SALES

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Indonesia recently banned the sale of Apple’s iPhone 16 because of its inability to comply with the local content requirement. It has asked Apple to invest a whopping $1 billion to get the ban lifted, which is 100 times more than what Apple had proposed.

MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE: THE ICONIC DANCE PRODUCTION THAT CHANGED BALLET FOREVER

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Matthew Bourne's revolutionary take on 'Swan Lake' premiered in London in 1995, challenging ballet's traditions and redefining the art form. Featuring male dancers as the swans—roles traditionally reserved for women—this gender-flipping production became a cultural landmark, winning both Olivier and Tony Awards and earning a permanent place in dance history.

ITALIAN MAN SENTENCED TO LIFE IN JAIL FOR FEMICIDE KILLING

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A 22-year-old Italian student, Filippo Turetta, has been sentenced to life in jail after he admitted to stabbing to death his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin last year. The murder case gripped Italy and sparked a heated debate on the issue of violence against women.

RUSSIA LAUNCHES MASSIVE STRIKE ON UKRAINE'S ENERGY GRID AMID FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND WESTERN WEAPONS TENSIONS

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In a calculated and devastating strike, Russia launched a widespread missile and drone attack on Ukraine's power grid, leaving over 700,000 homes and businesses without electricity during the onset of freezing winter temperatures. The coordinated assault, which unfolded late Wednesday night, represents a critical escalation in the ongoing conflict, targeting civilian infrastructure and exposing Ukraine's vulnerability.

FRANCE'S GOVERNMENT FACES NO-CONFIDENCE VOTE OVER BUDGET BILL, RAISING FEARS OF POLITICAL CRISIS

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Prime Minister Michel Barnier of France faces a crucial test this week as his government navigates a potential no-confidence vote. His decision to push the controversial 2025 budget through parliament without a vote, using Article 49.3 of the French constitution, has triggered backlash from opposition parties. The move could lead to a government collapse and has placed France's political future in jeopardy.

CARGO PLANE CRASH NEAR VILNIUS AIRPORT CLAIMS ONE LIFE, INJURES THREE

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In the early hours of Monday, tragedy struck near Vilnius Airport, Lithuania, as a cargo plane crashed during its final approach for landing. The crash, involving a plane operated by Swiftair for DHL, resulted in one fatality and left three individuals injured. A search is currently underway for a fourth missing person.

EUROZONE INFLATION RISES TO 2.3% IN NOVEMBER AMID COMPLEX ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE

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The Eurozone's economic narrative continues to unfold with nuanced inflation dynamics, as November's preliminary Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) reveals a subtle yet significant uptick. Released by Eurostat, the data marks a delicate transition in the region's monetary environment, signaling both challenges and potential opportunities for policymakers.

GERMANY'S GDP DOWNGRADES AS IN STRUGGLING ECONOMY

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German third-quarter growth was downgraded Friday with official data showing it expanded even more weakly than previously thought, in a new blow for Europe's top economy as it battles multiple headwinds.