President-elect Donald Trump has picked Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a…

Several political stories dominate the bloc’s news today. There are ongoing discussions between China and several European countries over the cut undersea cables that Germany labelled “sabotage.” With the bloc attempting to move away from the claims of sabotage, an investigation has been launched into the recent damage to the two underwater communication cables linking four NATO nations. China has said it is ready to cooperate with the probe.

Reaction to the chaos that Romania’s presidential election found itself in continues to be reported across Europe. On Thursday, a top Romanian court ordered a recount of first-round results amid allegations that TikTok boosted a little-known far-right candidate, in an act of interference.

Ireland is also heading to the polls as the snap election kicks off this Friday – results are expected over the weekend.

The latest Eurozone inflation figures reveal inflation is up to 2.3% in November. The news that Turkey has fallen into a recession dominates the news.

Romania’s presidential election was thrown into chaos Thursday as a court ordered a recount of first-round results and security officials alleged that interference via TikTok had boosted a little-known far-right candidate.

In sports, Spanish and French media cover the ongoing crisis at Real Madrid amid concerns for French captain Kylian Mbappe – who has struggled with his form since arriving at the legendary club.

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Iran is to hold talks with the UK, France and Germany in Geneva on Friday…

China said on Friday it was ready to assist in a probe into the severing…

Dame Esther Rantzen says she will ‘come back and haunt’ MPs who are yet to…