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POLITICSOct 7France halts use of stun grenades in policing of student protestsThe French government said on Wednesday it was pausing the use of stun grenades in its policing of student protests, after a 15-year-old boy’s hand was blown off during a clash with riot police, fuelling protesters’ accusations of police brutality. Protests showed no sign of easing, with more than 500 schools closed a day after demonstrations swept across the country, and unions representing high-school students, teachers and other workers planning more marches for Thursday. The ‌wave of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 7AI asks Portugal to prevent Rubio from using Lajes air base for "war crimes"Amnesty International urges Portugal to reject the use of Lajes for military operations in Iran, highlighting its duty to prevent war crimes. The base in the Azores is key for the US and NATO. Portugal faces international pressure for its cooperation and is under investigation for authorization.Clarín
POLITICSOct 7Kemi Badenoch Vows To Cut Inheritance TaxInheritance tax is a levy on the property, money, and possessions of someone who has died. Currently, inheritance tax is levied at a rate of 40% on estate assets that exceed the £325,000 threshold. The post Kemi Badenoch Vows To Cut Inheritance Tax appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 75 takeaways from Kemi Badenoch’s fighty Tory conference speechThe Conservative leader aimed brickbats at Labour, Nigel Farage — and any attempt to “unite the right.” Now she just has to persuade some of the public to vote for her.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 7Emefiele not signatory to withdrawal of N124.86bn from FG’s account – WitnessA witness, Dr Ali Mohammed, on Wednesday told the FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was not signatory to the withdrawal of N124.86 billion from the consolidated revenue account. The post Emefiele not signatory to withdrawal of N124.86bn from FG’s account – Witness appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Germany news: Merz rails against extremism, AfD sympathizersPolitical extremism threatens Germany's existing social order, Chancellor Merz has said. The Transport Ministry has proposed a five-year plan to improve Germany's ailing railroad infrastructure. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 7France halts stun grenade use after boy's hand blown off in student protestsCBS News
POLITICSOct 7EU enlargement: European Commission tables reforms to prepare bloc for new membersThe European Commission is proposing earlier access to EU markets for candidate countries, new voting rules to reduce vetoes and extra safeguards for a bigger bloc. But is the reform fair — or even feasible?DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 7Hungary greenlights opening of EU accession negotiation clusters 2 and 3 – SybihaHungary has given the green light to opening negotiation clusters 2 and 3 on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 7Exclusive: The Left group wants to halve MEP salariesThe proposal would slash MEPs’ net monthly salary from around €8,800 to almost €4,400, but opponents have dismissed it as a “populist stunt”.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 7Ex-German spy chief arrested: A history of spooks working for enemy powersAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 7Scott Bessent spat in his food and exploded at DC restaurateur after being confronted by protesters: reportA new report sheds light on Trump Cabinet member’s conduct at the helm of the Treasury, where he is known for losing his temper at staffers and even in the halls of the White HouseThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 7Yolanda Díaz accelerates to approve a minimum wage increase before the general electionsPreside mañana la reunión de la Comisión Asesora que comenzará a elaborar su informe para actualizar esta referencia en 2027 LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 7WATCH: French protests as hundreds of schools partially shut down this weekMore than a quarter-million people are taking to the streets across the country, demanding more resources for schools they say are underfunded.ABC News
POLITICSOct 7EU hopefuls fear new safeguard plans could create second-class membersEU candidate countries fear safeguards designed to prevent democratic backsliding, like a planned 15-year probation period, could create second-class membership and be used to exert political pressure.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 7Govt considering 'mobile' fuel-duty reduction mechanism - MeloniBut premier also says she hopes gas companies restore full price capANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 7Watch live: Rubio makes case for Western democracy in Athens speechSecretary of State Marco Rubio will deliver a major address from Greece on Wednesday, urging Western nations to return to their “civilizational roots” as the Trump administration seeks to reassure uneasy European allies. Speaking near the Acropolis, Rubio is expected to argue that the U.S. and Europe are at a “crossroads” and must embrace the…The Hill
POLITICSOct 7Fiore and Castellino convictions for CGIL HQ attack upheld on appealFar-right leaders again get 8 years and 6 months and 8 years and 7 months, respectivelyANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 72027: Tinubu will win again if Atiku, Obi remain divided — Donald DukeDuke said the split opposition vote between Atiku Abubakar of the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), could repeat the outcome of the 2023 presidential election and give Tinubu an advantage. The post 2027: Tinubu will win again if Atiku, Obi remain divided — Donald Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Espionage scandal involving ex-BND chief: second arrest over suspected treasonManfred D, former head of cabinet to ex-intelligence chief August Hanning, was taken into custody on charges of aiding and abetting treason. He is accused of obtaining classified BND documents and passing them to Hanning in exchange for payment since 2010.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 7Housing crisis provokes Spain's first general strike in 14 yearsIt is scheduled for November 11, shortly before the anticipated general elections on the 29th of that month. Protests against forced evictions and unaffordable rents have put President Pedro Sánchez against the wall.Clarín
POLITICSOct 7Más Madrid proposes that Ada Colau lead the Frente Amplio but presenting herself from BarcelonaMás Madrid cede a la presión de sus socios de la alianza pero pide que concurra por Barcelona LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 7What we know about espionage, treason allegations against Germany's ex-spy chiefA court on Wednesday ordered the former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service August Hanning to remain in pretrial detention after his arrest on suspicion of espionage and treason, along with a former deputy who allegedly supplied him with secret files. Here's what we know about one of the biggest security breaches in German history.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 7Más Madrid proposes Colau as the Broad Front's candidate for Prime Minister and to lead the list in BarcelonaMónica García liderará la papeleta en Madrid junto a Emilio Delgado, Tesh Sidi y Eduardo Rubiño, según trasladan fuentes del partido. Comuns admite “avances” pero evita dar por cerrada la negociaciónEl País