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Jan 10, 2026
Berlin [Germany], January 10: Germany's industrial production fell 1.2 percent year-on-year in the first 11 months of 2025, official data showed Friday, putting Europe's largest economy on track for a fourth consecutive annual decline in industrial output.
UK slams Grok changes as "insulting" to abuse victims
Dutch parties opt for minority government
Polish farmers rally against EU-Mercosur trade deal
Russian military plane performs first-ever aerial refueling near North Pole
France's LFI files no-confidence motion over EU-Mercosur trade deal
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