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PoliticsOct 28Gen Z protests in Germany: Is France-style violence looming?Young people in Germany will take to the streets this weekend to demand education and action on climate change. Politicians warn that the protests could become violent, as in France, but the situations are different.DW News [en]
DisasterOct 28Victims about train accident Spain: 'Your life flashes before your eyes in a second'NOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 28French lawyers wage battle with government over curfews imposed after protestsLawyers, academics, NGOs and ordinary citizens have mounted a legal offensive to challenge the measures imposed by the government after the protest and looting on October 17.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 28Healey targets Brits’ energy costs, raids banks in first budgetBritain's chancellor unveils first budget of the Andy Burnham era — as watchdog reveals decade-long pressure on living standards.Politico Europe
BusinessOct 28World Bank sees commodity prices up 23% in 2026 due to Middle East war, other shocks - ReutersReuters World
DisasterBreakingOct 28At least 64 dead in high-speed train crash in central Spainkamloopsthisweek · canada
PoliticsOct 28Release of creator of October 17 Movement channel 'shameful' says MeloniUnbearable affront to the work of law enforcement says premierANSA [en]
WorldOct 28Teacher beaten by a student at school, taken to hospitalLatest in string of attacks on teachers by pupils in ItalyANSA [en]
ConflictOct 28Ukrainian forces deny Russian claims of capturing Barylivka in Sumy regionUkrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 28Flavio Bolsonaro expected to land in Miami shortly after Trump offers Brazil exit - ReutersAfter landing in US, Flavio Bolsonaro declares himself Brazil's rightful leader ReutersReuters World
Sci & TechOct 28Biometrics, AI and digital passports: Europeans ‘most cautious’ about travel technology, IATA survey findsEuropean travellers are the least enthusiastic when it comes to using a digital passport, according to IATA’s 2026 Global Passenger Survey. The research also found how digital privacy concerns and entry requirements are shaping the way people are travelling.EuroNews [en]
WorldOct 28Carrick, Fernandes, hold peace talks after Bournemouth neglectManchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and head coach Michael Carrick have held private talks to resolve tensions ahead of the club’s Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday. The post Carrick, Fernandes, hold peace talks after Bournemouth neglect appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitaryOct 28EU defence chief warns of fuel crunch if Europe goes to warEuroNews [en]
DisasterBreakingOct 28Five Italians on train involved in Spanish rail disaster, four OK, checks on fifthANSA [en]
DisasterBreakingOct 28Death toll in Spain train crash rises to at least 64, with rescue and recovery operations ongoingDW News [en]
BusinessOct 28Europe needs more oil refineries to weather energy shocks, EU warnsThe European Commission is treating the loss of refining capacity as a vulnerability that Europe can no longer afford to ignore.EuroNews [en]
DisasterOct 28What caused the latest high-speed Spanish train crash tragedy?The Independent World
DisasterBreakingOct 28🔴 Death toll from train collision in central Spain rises to 64, regional government saysFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 28Judge orders release of creator of 'October 17 Movement' social media channelsSiher created accounts after shocking rioting and looting in MilanANSA [en]
BusinessOct 28UK’s Healey cracks down on VAT-shirking online sellersMove to close a loophole brings Britain closer to approaches adopted in Switzerland.Politico Europe
DisasterBreakingOct 28Spanish FA postpones 24 Copa del Rey ties after fatal Toledo train crashThe Independent World
BusinessOct 28Controversial au pair agency Nina Care is bankruptNina Care has been declared bankrupt by the Haarlem court. The Dutch au pair agency came under fire last year after Nieuwsuur investigations revealed multiple abuses. Au pairs were poorly screened and had to lie to border police. The company was several years agoNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 28U.K. Budget Keeps Government on Track to Stay Within RulesThe U.K. government will stay within its fiscal rules, although with a slightly reduced cushion against setbacks, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.wsj · united states of america
WorldOct 28Emergency services at the scene of sudden death in ColeraineEmergency services are at the scene of a sudden death in Coleraine.belfasttelegraph · united kingdom