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GERMANY: Volkswagen boss apologises for Nazi gaffe

The chief executive of Volkswagen has apologised for evoking a Nazi slogan to describe the importance of boosting the group’s profits. Herbert Diess u

NORWAY: Justice minister’s partner arrested over arson

Norwegian Justice Minister Tor Mikkel Wara is to leave his post temporarily after his partner was arrested on suspicion of setting fire to his car. La

Coca-Cola reveals how much plastic it uses

For the first time, Coca-Cola has revealed it used three million tonnes of plastic packaging in one year. It’s part of a report by the Ellen MacArthur

ITALY: Praise for Mussolini sparks outcry

The European Parliament’s Italian president, Antonio Tajani, has provoked outrage for suggesting fascist dictator Benito Mussolini did some “positive”

Brexit: MPs vote to seek delay to EU departure

MPs have voted by 412 to 202 for Prime Minister Theresa May to ask the EU for a delay to Brexit. It means the UK may not now leave on 29 March as prev