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European gas prices have surged 30% in the past month as colder weather, weak renewables, and supply concerns strain storage levels, now at their lowest since 2022. With refilling costs rising, Germany is weighing subsidies, while markets watch for potential Russian gas flows.

A camel drinking in the desert – photographed from beneath the water? Dueling wrasse fish in Japan? Just two of the stunning, unexpected images from this year’s competition.

The next leader of Europe’s biggest economy will face a public deeply dissatisfied with living standards, housing and less tolerant towards migrants than in previous years.

Here’s what investors are eyeing on the markets next week, according to investment platform AJ Bell.

Ford has been grappling with stubbornly high warranty expenses and sluggish cost-cutting efforts. In the July-September quarter, the company took $1billion (€960,000) in accounting charges to write down assets for a cancelled three-row electric SUV.

Arm’s cautious full-year outlook caused a sharp decline in its share price, raising concerns about a slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) chip demand.

Disney+ films will only have to wait nine months to appear on the platform, instead of the previous 17-month wait after theatrical release.

Earnings increased despite weaker sales, thanks to the German firm’s efficiency drive. Meanwhile, Thyssenkrupp’s military-related units expect a boost from greater defence spending.

Who will succeed Justine Triet’s ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ and take home the top prize at France’s equivalent to the Oscars? It looks like three films in particular will be locking horns for Best Sinema…

Hungary was the worst performing EU country in the NGO’s annual Corruption Perceptions Index, while Denmark scored the best.