Trophy defending champions Bayer Leverkusen won against Bayern Munich 1:0 at the Allianz Arena in the 1/8 finals of the German Football Cup. The Bavarians played in a weakened position from the 17th minute after a red card for goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. In the second half, the winning goal was scored by Nathan Tella with his head.more

The average increase in butter prices in shops has been around 30 per cent year-on-year in recent months, and the number of promotions is falling, according to a report by UCE Research. Experts estimate that the average price of a cube of butter could reach £10 in the first half of next year, but predict significant promotions in December.more

Plans for a new Overground line linking Hounslow with Hendon have taken a step forwards, after Sadiq Khan confirmed this week that “feasible solutions” have been identified for “all elements” of the project. more

In Italy, a ban has been introduced on the online registration of tourists in rental flats and the placing of special lockers on the door with keys for them. Under an Interior Ministry decree, guests of rental flats must be received in person in order, as noted, to avoid risks to the local community.more

Barcelona won away against Mallorca 5:1 in an away match of the 19th round of the Spanish Premier League football competition. Robert Lewandowski was a substitute for the first time in the season for the entire encounter. Wojciech Szczęsny again did not get the chance to play.more

Journalists at the UK's Guardian and Observer newspapers, owned by the Scott Trust, began a 48-hour strike today in protest at the planned sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media, British media reported. This is the first strike at the Guardian in more than 50 years.more

Although the EU has allocated more than €1 billion to migrant integration in recent years, including language training and career guidance, the effectiveness of this aid has not been demonstrated, EU auditors revealed yesterday. In 2023, migrants accounted for 6.1 per cent of the Community's population in the EU.more

A new map shows the London boroughs with the biggest increase in people coming from abroad. Every area of London had a net increase in migration. This means more people moved in from abroad than moved away.more

The Davis Cup finals for the next three years will be held in Italy, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced.more

Germany is developing an app to help people locate the nearest bunker in the event of attack. Sweden is distributing a 32-page pamphlet titled If Crisis or War Comes. Half a million Finns have already downloaded an emergency preparedness guide.more

Just over a stone's throw away from London, two hours to be exact, lies one of the world's most beautiful villages that has become an international sensation, drawing visitors from as far as Japan. Bibury, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, has been dubbed "the most beautiful village in England" and it's easy to see why it garners global attention.more

A third of Poles are already planning trips for the holidays, while 26 per cent are still thinking about it, according to a survey carried out by ‘ARC Rynek i Opinia. As added, one in three respondents intends to spend more than PLN 3,000 per person.more

The prime minister has rejected any suggestion that the UK must choose between closer ties with the US or the European Union, when Donald Trump returns to the White House.more

Nearly half of UK mortgage holders are set to see their payments rise over the next three years, according to the Bank of England (BoE). The central bank estimates that around 4.4 million mortgages will experience higher payments by 2027, with 420,000 households facing hikes of £500 per month.more

Ruud van Nistelrooy was disappointed to leave Manchester United as caretaker manager, but the Dutchman admitted he understood why new manager Ruben Amorim wanted to bring his assistants to the English Premier League club.more

The Ministry of Defence is war-gaming a major conflict to "stress-test" supplies of ammunition and equipment in a war time scenario. The MoD says it is the first war games to involve representatives of the defence industry – alongside military commanders and officials. more

Londoners have mocked the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree as it was installed in place in central London on Monday. Officials have said the spruce needs time to unfurl after being transported hundreds of miles from Norway’s Nordmarka Forest last week before appearing at its full “majestic” height of 66ft.more

The Spanish Interior Ministry has recorded a record number of illegal immigrants arriving in the Canary Islands this year, according to data released by the ministry yesterday.more

A van containing 2,500 pies destined for a Christmas market has been stolen, prompting an appeal from a Michelin-starred chef. Tommy Banks, who runs award-winning restaurants in North Yorkshire, says "nearly a tonne" of pies, worth £25,000 in total, were taken after the van was driven away from Barker Business Park in Melmerby on Sunday night.more

A failure of the fiber-optic cable connecting Finland with Sweden occurred yesterday on the land section in Finland, Swedish Radio reported. Finnish police suspect sabotage.more

Atalanta Bergamo won 2-0 away to AS Roma in the 14th round of the Italian football league. The Nerazzurri achieved their eighth victory in a row. Polish international Nicola Zalewski entered the pitch in the 82nd minute but did not help the hosts to change the fate of the match.more

More than 600 Brazilians, including 109 children, have been secretly removed from the UK – on the three largest Home Office deportation charter flights in history – since the Labour government came to power, the Observer has learned.more

Yesterday, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram announced the sending of F-35 multi-role aircraft and NASAMS anti-aircraft systems to Poland, which will protect the airspace over the logistics hub in Rzeszów.more

Britain's BBC has come under censure over the scandal surrounding its presenter, Masterchef co-host Gregg Wallace, who has been accused by more than a dozen women of inappropriate behaviour and making sexually explicit remarks over a 17-year period, writes AP.more

Michel Barnier's government, in power in France since September, could become the shortest-lived cabinet in the history of the Fifth Republic, dating back to 1958. It is still unclear whether it will survive the budget votes, and if it does fall, who might become the new prime minister.more