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POLITICSOct 8Why North Korea is at the heart of South Korea’s strange rift with UkraineThe unusual public confrontation between Ukraine and South Korea has raised questions about how relations between two nations facing the consequences of growing Russian-North Korean military cooperation deteriorated so sharply. Shweta Sharma reportsThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 8Fury over French minister's comments on UK rejoining EU - Daily ExpressFury over French minister's comments on UK rejoining EU Daily Express 'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK BBC Could the UK really rejoin the EU? The Guardian Attack of the Europhiles The Critic Magazine If the government decides to rejoin EU, Britons say there should be a referendum YouGovgoogle · united kingdom
POLITICSOct 8French minister teases UK about reversing Brexit – 'come back any time!'Furious backlash as Britain urged to 'go all the way' and rejoin the EUexpresscouk · united kingdom
POLITICSOct 8Opposition say new election law is wrong, unconstitutionalChange to system born out of fear of losing says PD's SchleinANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 8Italy overhauls electoral system after fiercely contested debatePrime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the move will deliver more stable government, but opposition parties say her aim is to stay in power.BBC World
POLITICSOct 8South Korea recalls ambassador from Ukraine, demands apology over Zelensky’s disclosure of North Korean POW transferMeduza [en]
POLITICSOct 8CCOO and UGT in Ceuta refuse to join the general strike: "We cannot ask the city to stop when we have been asking it to function for months"Las organizaciones territoriales de los dos grandes sindicatos de clase agravan la grieta en el mapa sindical por la convocatoria LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 8South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW disputeThe South Korean announcement on Thursday came days after its President Lee Jae Myung threatened unspecified punitive steps if Ukraine refuses to apologize over the revelation.NPR News
POLITICSOct 8Italian law to give election winners bonus seats: Why that’s controversialCritics say the proposed law is undemocratic, potentially granting a winning coalition outsized power in parliament.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 8Italy’s Giorgia Meloni secures final approval for controversial electoral reformOpponents accuse government of self-serving reform in advance of vote, with one lawmaker on hunger strikeIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 8Burnham and Merz set to confirm security pact to counter hybrid Russian threatsThe two leaders are expected to confirm a joint UK-Germany security partnershipThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 8EU extends Russia sanctions over hybrid attacks and destabilization abroad for another yearThe Council of the European Union has decided to extend for another year, until October 9, 2027, restrictive measures against individuals and entities responsible for Russia's destabilizing activities abroad.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 8Golden statue of naked president Trump in European ParliamentIn het gebouw van het Europees Parlement in Straatsburg is een opmerkelijk standbeeld onthuld. Het kunstwerk heet De oranje plaag en toont een naakte Donald Trump. Het standbeeld van 2,6 meter hoog is bedekt met bladgoud en bedoeld als satirisch protest tegen de Amerikaanse president. De Deense kunstenaar Jens Galschiøt beschouwt Trump als een groot gevaar voor de internationale rechtsorde. "Dit symboliseert een wereld waarin welvaart, privilege en macht zijn gereserveerd voor hemzelf en zijn naasten", schrijft Galschiøt over de in goud afgebeelde wereldleider. De kunstenaar werd geïnspireerd NOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 8Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, diesMaría del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her longtime Madrid home sparked nationwide protests across Spain and unleashed a political crisis, died on Wednesday while hospitalised.France 24 [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 8Fresh day of student protests across France as rally planned in ParisFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu addressed the nation on Wednesday evening in an effort to ease the crisis, promising the government would share a plan to respond to the situation by the end of October.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 8How a multibillion-dollar oilfield has ignited the UK-Argentina feud over the FalklandsArgentina and the UK once fought a war over the Falkland Islands. Now, the multibillion-dollar Sea Lion oil project has reignited old tensions, with Buenos Aires seeking to put a stop to the plans.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 8How a multibillion-dollar oilfield has ignited UK-Argentina feud over the FalklandsArgentina and the UK once fought a war over the Falkland Islands. Now the multibillion-dollar Sea Lion oil project has reignited old tensions, with Buenos Aires seeking to put a stop to the plans.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 8South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean prisoner of war rowSeoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 8EC in favour of Italy using escape clause for defence, energy spendingEuropean Council must now give its blessingANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 8New election law gives voters choice, ensures stable govts says MeloniPremier says approval of reform shows ruling alliance is united, cohesive and determinedANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 8Feijóo, before the National Steering Committee of the PP: "Nothing is celebrated here until the last polling station closes"El líder de los 'populares' llama a sus correligionarios a no precipitarse ni dar por ganadas las elecciones antes de tiempo: "Se gana el día que se vota" LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 8School protests, blockades resume in France despite PM’s promise to actDozens of people have been injured in the protests, including students, teachers, and police officers.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 8Here’s the latest.French activists were set to rally across France on Thursday, in another test of whether a nationwide proNYT World
POLITICSOct 8Rubio visits Portugal, praises a "great ally" and seeks to strengthen tiesThe U.S. official concludes his European tour in Lisbon, highlighting Portugal's support in military operations in the Atlantic. Portugal, despite some internal criticism, maintains its collaboration with the U.S., strengthening strategic ties in defense and security.Clarín