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PoliticsSep 16EU capitals caught off guard as von der Leyen announces ‘associate membership’ for CanadaFurther alignment than currently planned would create new issues around steel, cars, genetically modified crops and other substantive issues, diplomats said.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.BBC World
PoliticsSep 16Real Madrid stars appear to hide Ceuta solidarity messageThree Real Madrid players covered a ‘We are all Caballas’ message on shirts worn in solidarity with Spain’s Ceuta.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 16They denounce a maneuver by Lázaro Báez to take two Santa Cruz estates that implicates Néstor KirchnerAna Edith Bórquez de Fadul denunció ante el juez federal Sebastián Ramos que fue despojada de parte del patrimonio familiar por presiones de Báez, cuando era director del Banco Santa Cruz, con la complicidad del ex presidente y ex gobernador. Una de las estancias en cuestión se pidió que fuera decomisada en la causa Vialidad.Clarín
PoliticsSep 16REPLAY - Ursula von der Leyen: Full State of the Union addressEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots during her annual State of the European Union speech in Strasbourg on Wednesday. She also proposed closer EU-Canada ties, including "associate member" status for Canada.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 16EU to launch new cooperation programs with Ukraine's defense industry – von der LeyenEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined details of assistance to Ukraine ahead of winter and announced plans for defense-industrial cooperation, including the launch of new cooperation programs.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 16Probe into fake sick notes to stop migrants being sent to repatriation centresPolice stage searches in many parts of Italy to obtain evidenceANSA [en]
PoliticsSep 16European Union opens door for Canada to become its first associate memberPrime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU – but not membershipThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 16The Future of Europe: Canada in the EU Sounds Crazy. Is It?The European Union needs new momentum. Canada needs a reliable partner. It would be a stretch for the EU to expand across the Atlantic, but doing so would be beneficial for both Europe and Canada.Spiegel International [en]
PoliticsSep 16UK to make ‘doxxing’ a criminal offenseThe U.K. is clamping down on 'doxxing' following a wave of online abuse against lifeboat volunteers.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16The Prosecutor's Office targets the Government delegate of Ceuta for the “omission of measures” during the massive entry of migrantsLa fiscal Silvia Rojas en la ciudad autónoma dice que debe investigarse en la Audiencia Nacional “la información de la que disponían las autoridades españolas” y si existieron “omisiones relevantes en materia de prevención”El País
PoliticsSep 16Tiny village votes to quit UK in protest at asylum-seeker accommodationPiddington's exercise has no legal authority, but shows scale of local opposition on a hot-button issue.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16Sweden’s long election night ends without answers – but caution on China seems certainSweden found itself in political uncertainty this week, as its parliamentary election on Sunday turned out to be extremely tight. With 95 per cent of the votes counted, the opposition left-wing bloc holds a three-seat lead over the governing right-wing bloc, with final results expected on Thursday. I’ve been to multiple election night parties across Europe as a journalist. The one on Sunday night with the Social Democrats, the main centre-left party seeking to regain power, was definitely on the...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 16EU to propose social media restrictions for kids under 13Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 16Trump administration hits South Africa with new visa crackdown in escalating feudSecretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday ​the U.S. was announcing a new visa restriction policyThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 16Canada could become EU’s first associate member, von der Leyen saysSeeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 16Canada invited to become EU’s first ‘associate member’ as Trump trade war intensifiesEU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.CNBC
PoliticsSep 16What Putin’s war in Ukraine means for Russian elections this weekRussia has been facing mounting casualties and ‘net-zero’ territorial gains since March this year as the public votes this week, Maira Butt reportsThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 16EU to restrict social media and chatbots for children under 15Ursula von der Leyen describes AI as ‘second tipping point of our time’ after climate changeFinancial Times
PoliticsSep 16Von der Leyen eyes Canada as EU's first 'associate member'EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the EU and Canada saw the world with the same eyes. At her annual State of the Union address, she said the bloc was dealing with an "openly hostile world."DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 16EU chief von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become bloc's first 'associate member'During her annual State of the European Union address, the European Commission president told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney she wants to work together to 'open the door for Canada being the first associate member of the EU.'Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 16Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates Pilgrim Experience Centre, SV Museum; flags off 32 electric buses at TirumalaChief Minister flags off 32 electric buses donated by Reliance Foundation and Bharat Biotech, and opens the SV Museum during his two-day visit to the hill shrineThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 16EU opens door for Canada to become first associate member, EU Commission president saysStatus does not currently exist under bloc’s treatiesIrish Times World
PoliticsSep 16Germany’s Merz cancels trip to UN in New York as pressure mounts at homeGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cancelled a trip to the UN General Assembly next week as he faces mounting pressure at home during a string of difficult state elections. A government official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they couldn’t publicly discuss a trip that hadn’t been announced officially, said Wednesday that Merz won’t travel to New York as originally planned because “his presence is required in Berlin”. Merz had been expected to speak at the General Assembly next...South China Morning Post