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BusinessOct 30Who will come to France's rescue in the event of a debt crisis?As French government bond yields surpassed 5% for the first time since 2002, the specter of a true budget crisis is drawing closer. The main firewall remains the European Central Bank, while an intervention by the International Monetary Fund appears to be almost certainly ruled out.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 30Vance on Trump talking about GOP senator’s ‘a—’: ‘I’m jealous’Vice President Vance joked Thursday he is “jealous” President Trump has repeatedly praised other male politicians’ appearances, namely that of Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), and not his own. Asked by Fox News’s Jesse Watters during a town hall why the president continues to compliment Husted’s backside, Vance laughed it off, saying Trump is a comedian.…The Hill
PoliticsOct 30Polish president turns back from Senegal trip after top court chief suspended - ReutersPolish president turns back from Senegal trip after top court chief suspended ReutersReuters World
DisasterOct 30The minister or the network operator: Spain seeks the culprit for the Urda railway tragedyRÉCIT - Deux jours après le terrible accident ayant coûté la vie à 69 personnes selon un dernier bilan, les Espagnols veulent trouver le ou les responsables. En ligne de mire, le ministre des Transports, Oscar Puente, et un gestionnaire du réseau, Adif.Le Figaro International
PoliticsOct 30Canada aims to become EU's first 'associate member' by June 2027, Carney saysMark Carney has set June 2027 as the deadline to make Canada the European Union's first-ever "associate member". The category, which has no precedent, has been fiercely opposed by Germany.EuroNews [en]
WorldOct 30The 5 best moments from 300SkullsAndCounting's London Club showPaste Magazine is your source for the best music, movies, TV, comedy, videogames, books, comics, craft beer, politics and more. Discover your favorite albums and films.headtopics · united states of america
PoliticsOct 30Canada and the European Union announce new Alliance for the Future to create greater affordability, opportunity, and sovereigntyMONTRÉAL, Oct. 30, 2026 /CNW/ — A more dangerous and divided world has fundamentally changed the requirements of sovereignty. It is no longer enough for nations to feed, fuel, and...nynewscast · united states of america
PoliticsOct 30Irregular migration from Libya to Crete is rising, raising questions about the links between people smugglers, militias and EuropeThere is currently more irregular migration between eastern Libya and Crete, Greece. It's raising questions as to what connects people smugglers with powerful militias in eastern Libya and then in turn, Europeans.DW News [en]
WorldOct 30CAS rules that Russia can compete in world championships - ReutersCAS rules that Russia can compete in world championships ReutersReuters World
ConflictOct 30Ukraine calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting over new Russian attacksUkrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 30‘Open the hives’ — Why France is turning tank gunners into FPV pilotsCpl. Igor started a new job this year, swapping the sights of a 105 mm gun on the French Army's AMX 10 RC reconnaissance vehicle for first-person view goggles and a handheld controller.Defense News
BusinessOct 30French economy "at a standstill" adds to France's budget crisis riskFrance has seen no growth since the start of the year and GDP fell by 0.1% between July and September. The government urges political forces to adopt the 2027 budget as the country’s ability to reassure markets is in doubt.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 30French economy stalls as budget deadlock fuels concerns over public financesFrance has seen no growth since the start of the year, and GDP fell by 0.1% between July and September. How can financial credibility be restored as the government urges political forces to adopt the 2027 budget? Analysis.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 30French GDP shrinks 0.1% as economy nears recession and budget doubts growFrance has seen no growth since the start of the year and GDP fell 0.1% between July and September. The government urges parties to pass the 2027 budget as its ability to reassure markets is in doubt. Analysis.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 30French economy "at a standstill" adds to budget uncertaintyFrance has recorded no growth since the start of the year and GDP fell 0.1% between July and September. The government is urging political forces to adopt the 2027 budget, as the country's ability to reassure markets is in doubt. Analysis.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 30France boards up ahead of Halloween protestsFrance has been rocked by widespread anger over the rising cost of living and inequality, with authorities warning of a 'very high risk of public disorder' this weekend.Le Monde [en]
MilitaryOct 30USAF F-16s Back On Alert Duty In Aleutian Islands For First Time In DecadesNORAD’s return to fighter alert ops on remote Shemya Island is yet another reminder of the eroding security environment in the Pacific and the Arctic. The post USAF F-16s Back On Alert Duty In Aleutian Islands For First Time In Decades appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
ConflictOct 30What is France's 'great replacement' conspiracy theory and how is it spreading?A week after shootings in the Paris suburbs of Trappes and La Verrière that are being investigated as a terrorist attack motivated by race, the mayor of Trappes has called for the "great replacement" theory – which claims white French people are being deliberately replaced by non-Europeans – to be banned by law.RFI [en]
PoliticsOct 30Javier Milei will return to Madrid to participate in the Ibero-American Summit, just days after insulting and calling Pedro Sánchez a "dictator"Se confirmó, después de algunas dudas, la presencia del mandatario argentino en el evento que liderará el presidente socialista. Hace apenas una semana, estuvo en la capital española y llenó de insultos al líder del PSOE.Clarín
WorldOct 30Imelda May, the singer Ron Wood will bring on his November tourShe will be the central guest and is one of the best vocalists Ireland has produced this century. And she told 'Clarín' how the Rolling Stones guitarist discovered her in a basement in Dublin.Clarín
DisasterOct 30Spain’s trust in high-speed rail is broken after second deadly crash, says Pedro SánchezIrish Times World
MilitaryOct 30Kosiniak-Kamysz: Poland transfers two MiG-29s to Ukraine after they reach end of their service lifeThe two MiG-29 fighter jets that Poland is transferring to Ukraine have reached the end of their service life and could no longer be used by the Polish military. Instead, the Polish military will receive unmanned aerial systems.Ukrinform [en]
HealthOct 30France recalls millions of condoms due to manufacturing defectsFrankrijk roept opnieuw onveilige condooms terug. Volgens de Franse instantie voor consumentenbescherming en fraudebestrijding zijn bij vijftien verschillende merken fabricagefouten gevonden. De dikte en kwaliteit van de condooms zijn ondermaats, waardoor ze gemakkelijker kunnen scheuren of knappen. In totaal gaat het om zeven miljoen condooms, allemaal geproduceerd door de Maleisische fabrikant Richter Rubber Technology. De condooms worden ook in andere EU-landen verkocht, mogelijk ook in Nederland. Het gaat om de ultradunne latexcondooms voor mannen van de merken Releaf, Einhorn, My Lubie, PNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 30UN envoy pushes for renewed Cyprus talks before end of 2026Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman said in Ankara that "we will continue to work for a fair and sustainable solution on the island, in close consultation and cooperation with Turkey."EuroNews [en]