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HealthOct 29US measles surge reminds of Europe’s vaccination gapsThe US risks losing its measles elimination status as under-vaccinated communities across Europe remain vulnerable to imported cases.EuroNews [en]
DisasterOct 29An 8-year-old girl was attacked by a wolf in a German zooAn 8-year-old girl was attacked by at least one wolf inside a German zoo’s enclosure and suffered serious injuriesABC News
PoliticsOct 29Xi extends condolences to Spanish king over deadly train collisionChinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a message of condolence to Spanish King Felipe VI over the deadly high-speed train collision in the Spanish province of Toledo.cgtn · china
PoliticsOct 29South Korea, Germany to cooperate in economy, energy and technologySouth Korea and Germany pledged to cooperate on the economy high-tech industries and energy security South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday after a summit in Seoul with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz At a joint press conference Lee said he had asked Merz for Berlins support in securing favourable treatment for South Korea under Europes Industrial Accelerator Actdevdiscourse · india
ConflictOct 29Ukrainian delegation heads toward Russian-occupied Oleshky – ArakhamiaUkrinform [en]
BusinessOct 29Germany news: Volkwagen posts 3rd quarter losses of nearly €6 billion amid competition from ChinaGermany's largest car maker reported third quarter losses of €5.8 billion as its major financial struggles continue. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz concludes his tour of Asia with a visit to South Korea. DW has more.DW News [en]
DisasterBreakingOct 29Spain train crash: Rescuers search site in hope of finding survivorsIrish Times World
PoliticsOct 29Document change regime developed following NALSA ‘grossly discriminatory’ against ‘biological females’: PILThe India chapter of the UK-based trust seeks to overrule the NALSA judgment that laid down that legal recognition of gender identity was part of the Constitutional right to dignity and freedomThe Hindu
HealthOct 29Upa Lokayukta finds expired food items in eateries in Belagavi bus standJustice (retd.) B. Veerappa expressed concern over the lack of cleanliness in the bus stand’s restrooms, and inefficient garbage collection in the bus stand premisesThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 29What worker guarantees do unions and lawmakers demand to unblock EU Inc?Trade unions say the Commission’s pledge that labour law is “unaffected” does not close loopholes in the flagship 28th regime. Lawmakers cannot agree on how to fix them.EuroNews [en]
Sci & TechOct 29China Is Not Happy About Fan-made A.I. Videos of Sun Wukong and Lin DaiyuMash-up videos of beloved characters from Chinese classics — some made with A.I. — have caught the attention of the authorities.NYT World
DisasterOct 29The Railway Accident Investigation Commission requested in 2024 measures to “mitigate” human failures after an incident similar to Urda'sUn informe de la CIAF advertía de que una mera comprobación visual ante ciertas situaciones es “susceptible de fallar”El País
ConflictOct 29Ukraine Recovery Conference in Tallinn shifts focus due to intensified Russian attacksEstonia and Ukraine have announced that the upcoming conference will prioritise immediate resilience, energy protection and winter assistance.pravda_uk · ukraine
WorldOct 29BAFTA Launches Review Over Free Awards Guest Tickets For TrusteesBAFTA launches review after its trustees were accused of potentially breaching UK charity law by accepting free guest tickets to awards ceremonies.headtopics · united states of america
WorldOct 29Shopping museums: which works by Argentine artists will pass into public and institutional collectionsMuseums and institutions announced their first acquisitions at the 35th edition of the most important contemporary art fair in the region. arteba 2026 takes place until Sunday, November 1st at La Rural, sponsored by Clarín / Revista Ñ.Clarín
PoliticsOct 29In Marseille, Macron Confronts a Potent Mix of France’s ProblemsFrance’s second city, five years into a presidential development plan, is grappling with the social strains that have fueled protests across the country.NYT World
MilitaryOct 29How AI drones are influencing the course of the Ukraine warNPR News
BusinessOct 29EU officials to push yuan appreciation in Beijing visitsTop European economic and finance officials are set to visit Beijing as they seek to persuade Chinese policymakers to let the yuan strengthen in order to help shrink a surging trade gap, the South China Morning Post reported exclusively. Maarten Verwey, the European Commission’s director general for economic and financial affairs, would lead a delegation to the Chinese capital in the week of November 23. This would be followed by a joint mission around year-end probably comprising European...South China Morning Post
WorldOct 29Soccer: Juve and Milan in disarray after shock defeatsInter beat Venezia 2-0 thanks to late own goals to join Lazio at the top of the tableANSA [en]
DisasterBreakingOct 29Three Italians unaccounted for after Toledo rail disasterFive others OK after being rescued, another is in hospitalANSA [en]
DisasterOct 29Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crashBBC World
DisasterOct 29Spain begins 3 days of mourning after high-speed train disasterSouth China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 29European Union backtracks on Canada becoming ‘associate member’German Chancellor Merz and other EU leaders reportedly pushed for the terms to be removed from the draft statement.Al Jazeera [en]
ConflictOct 29A Ukrainian City in the Kill Zone Relishes a Moment of PeaceNYT World