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Disaster6d agoBodies of victims of Bosnia military helicopter crash return to ItalyMattarella, Meloni, Crosetto, and Tajani at Rome's Ciampino airport for arrival of remainsANSA [en]
Politics6d agoBelgian PM offers to quit over budget impasse, king defers decisionFlemish conservative Bart De Wever has been locked in protracted coalition talks to agree on a federal budget for next year. King Philippe deferred his decision until after a new meeting on FridayLe Monde [en]
Politics6d agoRussia officially withdraws from European Anti-Torture ConventionOn November 1, Russia officially withdrew from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture. As a result, the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (ECPT) will no longer be able to inspect places of detention in the country.Ukrinform [en]
World6d agoThe Mexican María Montserrat Alvarado takes the reins of Vatican communicationMaría Montserrat Alvarado, exdirectora de EWTN News, asume como líder del área de comunicación del Vaticano, un puesto sin precedentes para una mujer laica. Su nombramiento, decidido por el papa León XIV, destaca por su enfoque internacional y marca un cambio en la actitud hacia las mujeres en la Curia romana.Clarín
Disaster6d ago4 Americans and 1 Canadian among the 69 dead in Spain’s train collision - AP NewsAP News
World6d agoPrague, Kraków and Istanbul: These are the best European cities for solo travellersA new ranking for solo travel has evaluated the most visited European cities by looking at things like accommodation costs and the perception of safety.EuroNews [en]
World6d agoNails and metal found in Halloween candy in Austria and GermanyIn Duitsland en Oostenrijk hebben kinderen spijkers en naalden gevonden in snoepgoed dat ze hadden gekregen met Halloween. Voor zover bekend werden die op tijd gezien en raakte niemand gewond. In de Oostenrijkse stad Linz ontdekte een man kleine spijkers in chocoladerepen en snoep die zijn kinderen hadden verzameld. Die zouden in de chocola zijn gestoken. Zijn kinderen hadden het snoepgoed zaterdag in het stadsdeel Oed opgehaald. De vader was naar eigen zeggen alert vanwege berichten op sociale media. Ook in de Duitse stad Essen zijn er twee van dergelijke gevallen gemeld. Een vader ontdekte eNOS Buitenland
Business6d agoThe Generalitat of Catalonia rejects the total closure of the Barcelona-Madrid high-speed line for worksSalvador Illa afirma que hay que hacer las renovaciones “cuando tocan” con criterios de “máxima seguridad” y afectando el servicio “el mínimo posible”El País
Politics6d agoFrench school protests resume on small scale as students return from breakEducation ministry says 41 schools blockaded as students return after holiday break.Al Jazeera [en]
Business6d agoGreat Wall Motor targets aggressive expansion in EuropeGreat Wall Motor plans aggressive expansion into the European market. This indicates a significant strategic move by the automotive company into a new region.Seeking Alpha Tech
World6d agoFrom Christmas magic to snowy escapes: 10 of Europe’s best winter travel destinationsEurope has a wealth of diverse destinations to visit during winter, whether you are looking for snowy escapes, coastal breaks or historic journeys.EuroNews [en]
Politics6d agoLimited school protests resume in some cities in France as holiday endsThe government has announced measures, including changing the university admissions process, ensuring more teachers and capping the number of pupils per class.EuroNews [en]
Cyber6d agoSupermarket freezers in Belgium and Sweden hit by suspected cyber-attackThe temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C.BBC World
World6d agoNigerian Players Watch: Osimhen, Orban, Onyedika shine as Nigerian stars deliver goals across EuropeOsimhen and Orban were the headline performers in Turkey, with both forwards reaching nine league goals. Onyedika and Moffi also shared the spotlight in Germany, while Arokodare and Awoniyi delivered important goals for Ajax and Coventry, respectively The post Nigerian Players Watch: Osimhen, Orban, Onyedika shine as Nigerian stars deliver goals across Europe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
Cyber6d agoHackers attack supermarket fridges in Belgium, Sweden and LuxembourgDozens of store refrigerators across five countries saw their temperature raised remotely, following similar attacks that hit France last month.Politico Europe
Conflict6d agoEmotional reunions as residents flee Ukraine’s Oleshky during truceA temporary ceasefire across Ukraine's Kherson region allowed people to flee the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky over the weekend. They arrived in the Chernihiv region Saturday after traveling through Russia and Belarus, with some reuniting with freidns and family they had not seen in years.France 24 [en]
Cyber6d agoFake nuclear warnings in Ukraine as Moscow, Kyiv report separate cyberattacks on emergency appsCNBC
World6d agoDutch police offer £1.6m reward for help finding cocaine kingpin on the runDutch prosecutors are offering a staggering £1.6million reward for any information leading to the arrest of Jos LeijdekkersThe Independent World
Politics6d agoU.S. executive becoming first laywoman to head Vatican ministryMaria Montserrat Alvarado, a 39-year-old U.S. media executive, becomes the new head of Vatican communications this week, the first laywoman to head a Vatican "ministry."CBS News
Politics6d agoFrench school protests resume on smaller scale as holidays endFrench student protests resumed on Monday ⁠on a much smaller scale than in past weeks as pupils returned from a two-week break, with youngsters trying to blockade a few high schools in Paris, Marseille and Rennes, French media reported. By 0830 GMT ‌some 41 high schools – about 1 per cent of those nationwide – were blockaded, the Education Ministry said. Hundreds of France’s more than 3,000 high schools were blockaded in the weeks before the break. The protests, which began in the Paris suburbs...South China Morning Post
Sci & Tech6d agoAlarms and card machines at risk as a million UK lines yet to make digital switchBusinesses face soaring costs and disrupted services if they delay, as Brussels pushes for copper networks to be retired across the EU by 2035.EuroNews [en]
World6d agoAngela Scanlon’s BBC Radio 2 Drivetime show to launch later this monthShe will replace Sara Cox, who moves on to the breakfast show at the station.limerickleader · ireland
Politics6d agoMandatory health reporting: government policy advisors slam delayNesta said a ‘lack of political leadership’ had allowed the policy to driftthegrocer_co_uk · united kingdom
Conflict6d agoEvacuated Ukrainians from Oleshky: 'We don't know where to go, but one thing is certain: We will survive'During a six-day ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv, around 700 people managed to leave Oleshky, which has been occupied by Russian forces for four years and is located right on the front lines. The abandoned population was suffering from severe shortages of food and medicine.Le Monde [en]