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Dutch PM apologises for 250 years of slavery
AFP, Published on 19/12/2022
» THE HAGUE - Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Monday officially apologised for 250 years of the Netherlands' involvement in slavery, calling it a "crime against humanity".
Greek policeman who fatally shot Roma boy freed ahead of trial
AFP, Published on 19/12/2022
» THESSALONIKI (GREECE) - A Greek police officer accused of fatally shooting a Roma teen earlier this month was conditionally freed from detention Monday ahead of his trial, a justice source said.
UK judges rule Rwanda deportation plan lawful
AFP, Published on 19/12/2022
» LONDON - Judges in London on Monday ruled that the UK government's controversial plan to deport migrants to Rwanda was lawful, after a legal challenge by migrants and campaigners.
Norway's King Harald hospitalised but 'stable': palace
AFP, Published on 19/12/2022
» OSLO - Norway's King Harald, 85, will remain in hospital "for a few days" following an infection but his condition is stable, the royal household said Monday.
Italy partly bows to EU over card payments
AFP, Published on 19/12/2022
» MILAN - Italy's new hard-right government has abandoned plans to allow merchants to refuse card payments under 60 euros ($64), following pressure from the European Union.
Meta 'breached EU antitrust rules' on Facebook ads
AFP, Published on 19/12/2022
» BRUSSELS: US online giant Meta appears to have "breached EU antitrust rules" in the online classified section of its Facebook social network, the European Commission said Monday in a preliminary finding.
Navy scales down search areas for 31 missing soldiers
Published on 19/12/2022
» The search and rescue operation for 31 crew members missing after HTMS Sukhothai sank off Prachuap Khiri Khan has narrowed down its scope, the Royal Thai Navy said on Monday.
Apple Music introduces redesigned replay experience, reveals top songs of 2022
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 19/12/2022
» This has been an exciting year in music with online streamers being exposed to new sounds, languages and genres, on Apple Music. Year-end charts show how Apple Music listeners are influential in making the year a memorable one. —for individuals and the community.
France bans disposable packaging, utensils in fast-food restaurants
AFP, Published on 19/12/2022
» LEVALLOIS-PERRET (FRANCE) - Fast-food eateries in France will soon no longer be able to use disposable containers, plates, cups and tableware for clients eating in, the latest measure from a 2020 law to combat waste and encourage recycling.
Sweden blocks extradition of journalist sought by Erdogan
AFP, Published on 19/12/2022
» STOCKHOLM - Sweden's Supreme Court on Monday blocked the extradition of exiled Turkish journalist Bulent Kenes, a key demand by Ankara to ratify Stockholm's NATO membership.