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Politics1d agoFrance's Mélenchon to stage major campaign rally for manifesto launchThe leader of the hard-left France Unbowed party, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, is currently polling second ahead of next spring's presidential elections, according to a poll conducted in late October.EuroNews [en]
Politics1d agoBudanov to join Ukrainian delegation in Abu Dhabi but not lead it – Presidential AdviserPresidential Communications Adviser Dmytro Lytvyn said that reports about changes in the leadership of the negotiating group were the result of a slip of the tongue. Head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov will join the delegation but will not lead it.Ukrinform [en]
Politics1d agoJared Kushner’s European security plan isn’t convincing EuropeCapitals fear a U.S. effort to overhaul the continent's security arrangements could exclude allies and favor Russia.Politico Europe
Business1d agoEFCC secures conviction of 10 over illegal petroleum dealings in DeltaA Federal High Court in Warri has convicted 10 persons for illegal petroleum dealings in Delta State, sentencing them to up to three years in prison, with options of fines as low as N300,000. The post EFCC secures conviction of 10 over illegal petroleum dealings in Delta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
Politics1d agoBanner appears outside hotel at former PCI HQ, 'your profit cannot erase our history'The banner, which appeared overnight in Rome, evokes the famous PasquinadesANSA [en]
Military1d agoEurope’s airpower future is taking shape, but not as originally plannedGermany’s next move, the fate of GCAP, and the rise of CCAs reshape Europe’s combat aircraft strategy.Breaking Defense
World1d agoValencia vs Real Madrid: La Liga – preview, team news, predictionsA win at struggling Valencia would provisionally take Madrid level on points with league leaders Barcelona.Al Jazeera [en]
Politics1d agoSpain's rail authorities face European fraud probe after Urda rail disasterProsecutors begin investigating EU funds meant for upgrading the Spanish railway line where a train crash killed 69 people.BBC World
Conflict1d agoMala Tokmachka remains under Ukrainian control – militaryMala Tokmachka in the Zaporizhzhia region remains under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, despite repeated claims by the Russian military command that it has allegedly captured the settlement.Ukrinform [en]
Politics1d agoActivists breach Microsoft data centre construction site as protests spread in Europe - ReutersActivists breach Microsoft data centre construction site as protests spread in Europe ReutersReuters World
Sci & Tech1d agoSwitzerland: Giant banner targets Big Tech outside data centre siteGreenpeace activists unfurled a giant 26-by-26-metre banner outside a data centre construction site in Beringen, northeastern Switzerland, on Friday 6 November, protesting against the growing environmental impact of major technology companies.Africanews [en]
Sci & Tech1d agoSwitzerland: Giant banner targets Big Tech outside data centre siteGreenpeace activists unfurled a giant 26-by-26-metre banner outside a data centre construction site in Beringen, northeastern Switzerland, on Friday 6 November, protesting against the growing environmental impact of major technology companies.EuroNews [en]
Politics1d agoGerman parliament votes for five-year prison sentence for administering date rape drugsIn Duitsland worden de straffen voor het toedienen van zogenoemde verkrachtingsdrugs, zoals GHB, zwaarder. Een meerderheid van de Duitse Bondsdag heeft voor een voorstel gestemd om de minimumgevangenisstraffen daarvoor te verhogen van drie naar vijf jaar. Het wetsvoorstel gaat over het toedienen van drugs die erop gericht zijn om iemand buiten bewustzijn te brengen en vervolgens (seksueel) te misbruiken. Doordat drugs als GHB geheugenverlies veroorzaken en nauwelijks sporen achterlaten, worden deze 'knockoutmiddelen' gebruikt voor verkrachting en beroving. Als ook de Bondsraad, namens de zestiNOS Buitenland
World1d agoThe drama of Jesús Owono, the goalkeeper involved in the death of Jesús de Miguel: he is thinking of retiring and his family suffers threats and insultsHe is receiving psychological assistance after the blow that caused the death of the Spanish footballer and is going through very difficult days. His entourage denounced the harassment suffered by his relatives, while Andorra fans expressed their support.Clarín
World1d ago45 objections lodged against plans to transform former Sunday schoolA former Sunday school building will not become a house in multiple occupation after plans were refused.southwalesargus · united kingdom
Politics1d agoRob Sand's runway modeling past resurfaces after Iowa gubernatorial winVogue asked on Instagram whether followers knew the Iowa governor-elect once modeled for Prada. A verified account for Sand, who was previously elected to the Iowa state auditor's office, replied affirmatively in the comments.CBS News
WorldBreaking1d agoBomb threats targeting flights and media outlets continue across EuropeABC News
Politics1d agoSuez Crisis at 70 reveals the humiliation France tried to keep hiddenSeventy years after France, the United Kingdom and Israel invaded Egypt following its nationalisation of the Suez Canal, the military operation is remembered as a diplomatic disaster. Friday marks the anniversary of a ceasefire that halted the fighting under international pressure, despite the invading forces' success on the battlefield. Archive footage excluded from French cinema newsreels shows the humiliation that followed, as Europe's colonial powers faced the limits of their influence.RFI [en]
Disaster1d agoEurope: What we know about the hoax bomb threats disrupting flightsDozens of European flights have been disrupted this week after bomb threats were sent in to various airports, with fighter planes escorting many civilian aircraft after threats were called in mid-flight.France 24 [en]
Conflict1d agoRussia using own version of Starlink for military comms over Ukraine, Kyiv saysDefense News
Military1d agoRussia using own version of Starlink for military comms over Ukraine, Kyiv saysRussia is already using its new Rassvet satellite network — billed as a homegrown version of Starlink — for military communications over Ukraine, according to Ukrainian military intelligence.Military Times
World1d agoWave of bomb threats target Irish media outlets and more European flightsThe latest spate of threats comes just days before a meeting of the European Political Community in Dublin.Politico Europe
Politics1d agoJay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and senator from a dynasty, dies at 89Jay Rockefeller, a member of an influential family, dedicated 50 years to public service, marking his legacy in West Virginia. As a senator, he defended consumer rights and modernization, highlighting his impact on infrastructure and child health.Clarín
Conflict1d agoRussia has declared hundreds of hotels in occupied Ukraine ‘ownerless.’ Dozens have been taken over — but one Ukrainian hotelier is fighting back.Russian authorities have declared more than 7,000 private and commercial properties in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region “ownerless,” including 521 hotels and resort complexes, Reuters found. At least 77 of those hotel properties have already changed hands, and 20 went to government entities.Meduza [en]