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WorldOct 27What is known and what is being investigated about the disturbances in BarcelonaLos Mossos d’Esquadra intentan descifrar quién puede estar detrás de la convocatoria hecha a través de redes sociales y advierten de otra concentración prevista para el fin de semanaEl País
ConflictOct 27Russia, Ukraine begin localized ceasefire to allow for humanitarian operation in OleshkyRussia and Ukraine have started a localized ceasefire to allow for a humanitarian operation ‌to begin in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, both sides said on Tuesday. Russia's…Japan Today
ConflictOct 27Is Europe starting to come to its senses on Ukraine?The Trump administration’s latest initiative to end the war is creating heartburn in Europe. “We have to pressure the aggressor to stop the war, not the victim to surrender,” said European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas. “Squeezing Ukraine is not the right approach, and that's why Europe is standing by Ukraine.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, meanwhile, insists Russia has no genuine desire for peace, pointing in particular to Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilians. This moral language frames the conflict as a zero-sum, good-versus-evil struggle. In this light, Europeans have noResponsible Statecraft
PoliticsOct 27Reagan & Gorby: What happened in Reykjavik didn't stay in ReykjavikBefore 1986, a city named Reykjavík was best remembered for the “Match of the Century.” International eyes fixated on Iceland’s capital for the World Chess Championship of 1972. The American prodigy Bobby Fischer dethroned the USSR’s defending champ Boris Spassky, ending a quarter-century of Soviet chess domination. Meanwhile on the global chessboard, the Cold War, with its mind-boggling defense budgets and ICBM stockpiles, continued.Fourteen years later, Reykjavík became synonymous with a different kind of U.S.-Soviet meeting with far greater stakes for humankind. The story of how President RResponsible Statecraft
ConflictOct 27Ukraine and Russia begin Oleshky ceasefire for aid missionAround 2,000 people remain stranded in the city of Oleshky, facing severe shortages of food and medicine. The Russian-occupied town has been devastated by fighting and flooding since Moscow's invasion in 2022.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 27Taiwan rebuffs China's commemorations for post-World War Two 'restoration' of island - ReutersTaiwan rebuffs China's commemorations for post-World War Two 'restoration' of island ReutersReuters World
WorldOct 27Kane ends England's 25-year wait for the Ballon d'Or: how he defied the oddsHarry Kane devient le premier joueur anglais à remporter le Ballon d'Or depuis Michael Owen en 2001, après avoir été sacré meilleur joueur du monde lors d'une cérémonie à Londres.BBC Afrique
WorldOct 27Meghan ‘to spend weeks in Australia’ filming Junior MasterChef shortly after UK returnMeghan appeared on Masterchef Australia earlier this yearThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 27REJECTION BAROMETER: Le Pen, still less rejectedLa nouvelle édition de l'enquête mensuelle de Cluster 17 pour POLITICO montre que Marine Le Pen est encore moins rejetée par les Français qu'au mois de septembre. Reste un mince motif d'espoir pour le bloc central.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 27Tobacco lobby steps up Brussels push as EU rewrites rulesMeetings this parliamentary term have already quadrupled compared with the last session.Politico Europe
WorldOct 27Moroccan police intercept migrant swimming back towards CeutaMoroccan police intercepted a migrant swimming towards Spain’s North African enclave of CeutaAl Jazeera [en]
ConflictBreakingOct 27Russia halts strikes on Ukraine’s Kherson as Oleshky ceasefire takes effectAl Jazeera [en]
ConflictOct 27Russia expanding recruitment of African mercenaries amid heavy losses in Ukraine war – BloombergUkrinform [en]
BusinessOct 27US-EU trade truce at risk over $3.4 billion Airbus loan, Trump official warnsUS Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned on Monday that a $3.4 billion European Investment Bank loan to Airbus could jeopardise a tariff truce between Washington and Brussels. Greer said his office had received no details about the financing, announced in June, and urged the EU to resolve the matter quickly.France 24 [en]
MilitaryOct 27Australia to host USS Colorado as first US nuclear submarine under Aukus pactThe Pentagon has assigned the USS Colorado as the first US nuclear-powered attack submarine to join a rotating force to be based in Western Australia. The 115-metre (380-foot) Virginia-class submarine, armed with land-attack missiles and sophisticated torpedoes, would sail to the new Australian base in late 2027, officials said on Tuesday. The deployment was a “significant milestone” in building up a joint US-Australia-UK deterrence in the Pacific under their Aukus defence pact, the allies said...South China Morning Post
ConflictBreakingOct 27Ukraine Says One Dead As Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Civilian Buildings Including DormitoryRFE/RL
WorldOct 27China and Russia are redrawing Arctic trade. Can Europe fight back?China and Russia are tightening their grip on Arctic shipping routes, turning the rapidly warming region into a new geopolitical battleground with Europe.CNBC
PoliticsOct 27Albares now accelerates due to Supreme Court threat on grandchildren's law: demands data before 3 PM todayEl ministro aprieta a los cónsules para poder tener las listas completas y evitar problemas judiciales LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 27"Do as you see fit": Interior's lack of control led to a Police-Civil Guard clash during an assault in CeutaDeclaran ante la juez que no recibieron indicaciones de cómo actuar durante el asalto a la frontera LeerEl Mundo
DisasterBreakingOct 26Internal messages from the Mossos warn of another massive Blocus looting: "They want to repeat it. There are Latin American gangs"El Mundo
PoliticsOct 26PAN names 6 state coordinators ahead of 2027 gubernatorial electionsThe National Action Party (PAN) has now announced its presumptive gubernatorial candidates in six states after unveiling its pick in Querétaro on Sunday. The post PAN names 6 state coordinators ahead of 2027 gubernatorial elections appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
WorldOct 26Rapper Macklemore kicks off his "Free Palestine Tour" after controversy with Ed SheeranThe American rapper began his tour in Ireland, standing out for his pro-Palestine stance after being removed from another series of concerts. Fans and colleagues support his decision to prioritize peace, while tour proceeds will go to pro-Palestinian organizations.Clarín
BusinessOct 26Crude oil falls on Middle East diplomatic flurry while European gas climbs to four-year highCrude oil prices are falling due to diplomatic activity in the Middle East, while European gas prices have reached a four-year high. This indicates notable shifts in global energy markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 26JEP orders the government to respond for pieces removed from the National MuseumPide al Ministerio de Cultura y al Museo entregar la lista completa de objetos retirados. Un juez, previamente, había ordenado que no fueran modificados. The post JEP ordena al gobierno responder por piezas retiradas del Museo Nacional appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía