Europe's economy faces a bumpy ride in 2025. Here are 5 things to watch

In November, inflation in the UK rose to an eight-month high of 2.6%, exceeding the Bank of England's 2% target, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves and PM Keir Starmer. The increase was driven by higher fuel and clothing prices, with housing and household services also seeing a 3.5% rise. Reeves emphasized efforts to improve the economy for working people, while Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride criticized the government's decisions as inflationary and damaging to consumers. Full Article

In November, the rate of price rises in the UK increased to 2.6 per cent, driven by higher tobacco duty and petrol costs, according to the Office for National Statistics. The inflation level rose above the Bank of England's 2 per cent target due to increased household energy bills and taxes on tobacco products, leading to concerns about the economy not working for working people. Additionally, food and alcohol prices rose ahead of the festive...

An insect hovers near flowers at the holy remains of the patron saint of Bucharest, Romania. In Montenegro, a municipal worker rescues owlets from a fallen tree after a storm in Podgorica. Near Frankfurt, Germany, a herd of deer crosses a road in a picturesque scene. Full Article

In Moscow, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops, was assassinated with his assistant by a bomb hidden in an electric scooter, allegedly orchestrated by Ukraine's SBU intelligence service. Unverified footage showed the explosion outside an apartment building, marking a high-profile killing linked to the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops. Russia's Investigative Committee confirmed the incident, attributing the attack to the SBU. Full Article

The government has faced backlash for denying compensation to 3.8 million women affected by changes to the state pension age, known as the Waspi women. Despite calls for compensation ranging from £1,000 to £2,950 each, work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall rejected the proposal, sparking criticism from opposition parties and the affected women. The decision has been described as a "day of shame" by the Liberal Democrats, with Labour accused of betraying the Waspi women...

Rebecca Turner died in Thailand after unknowingly taking a lethal cocktail of drugs, prompting her mother Anita to caution young travelers to avoid buying drugs from persistent dealers. Rebecca and her boyfriend were found dead in their hotel room after ingesting a mix of nine different drugs disguised as cocaine. Anita is devastated by the loss of her daughter and urges others to refrain from taking drugs to avoid such tragic consequences. Full Article