Europe
Prolonged uncertainty will challenge automakers
Automakers are challenged simultaneously by difficult market conditions and pressures to transform their business models
InternationalNorth Macedonia may sour relations with Kosovo
Skopje becomes involved in another diplomatic row with a neighbour
North MacedoniaUK government will struggle to deal with protests
The United Kingdom experienced its worst social unrest in more than a decade over the weekend
United KingdomSlower euro-area services signal lower GDP and rates
The July euro-area services PMI weakened but East Asian services activity picked up slightly
EUThe situation in French New Caledonia remains febrile
Proposed electoral reforms have intensified polarisation in New Caledonia, France’s Indo-Pacific oversees territory
FranceCocaine seizures will not dent buoyant global market
Cocaine is a growing health and security challenge across Europe
InternationalEnvironmental action in Europe is resurging
Climate activism, both in terms of protests and litigation, has been increasing in recent months
EuropeRussia prisoner exchange may create trust for talks
Russia and the West yesterday conducted their largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War, involving 24 individuals
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