Germany is taking the lead as demands increase to scrap the EU ban on new petrol cars from 2035. Sweden is so far holding out in the heated debate, where jobs, growth and geopolitics are pitted against the environment.
WorldFormer Prime Minister Andrej Babis is drawing the longest straw in the Czech parliamentary election. With 99.8 percent of the votes counted, his party Ano has around 35 percent. A historic result, says Babis in his victory speech, reports Czech media.
World politicsStanley Cup winner Alexander Steen strengthens Tre Kronor's leadership team ahead of the winter's Olympic Games. The former NHL star will work with scouting and team selection, but he will not be on site in Milan.
Ice hockeyTable tennis star Truls Möregårdh is moving on in the major tournament China Smash in Beijing. An injured Kao Cheng-Jui, Taiwan, could not disturb the world's fifth, I am sorry for his sake, says the Swede after the victory with 3–1 in sets.
SportsFinland has encountered a nightmare ahead of the Olympic Games. NHL star Aleksander Barkov, team captain in Florida, has injured his knee and risks missing the entire season.
Ice hockeyTwo genders determined at birth and limited rights for same-sex couples. This is stated by Slovakia's parliament in national law.
WorldHow do we build a drone wall? EU gathers for crisis meeting after recent notable inflights from the east. We must learn the game, urges Estonia's defence chief.
WorldDisagreement in the EU means that established climate goals are replaced with a declaration of intent for the time being. A great disappointment, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals).
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