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PoliticsOct 23PSG v Lyon French Ligue 1 game postponed due to Paris protestsVanguard Nigeria
DisasterBreakingOct 23Italy earthquakes: Tsunami alert issued after 12 tremors strike off Mediterranean coastThe Independent World
ConflictBreakingOct 23One killed, four injured in drive-by shooting in Paris suburbRFI [en]
PoliticsOct 23Greece joins push to ban social media for minorsA growing number of countries are tightening rules governing children's online activity amid fears of addiction.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 23Russia-Ukraine talks planned for November in UAE: KremlinThe US-brokered talks are the first planned talks since negotiations stopped earlier this year.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 23Ukraine must develop new logistics routes through Romania and Moldova — MPUkraine needs to strengthen logistics cooperation with Romania and Moldova and seek EU financing to develop new transport routes and rail links.Ukrinform [en]
BusinessOct 23$242m Petroleum Products Diversion Claim: UBA secures court order against Vitol, four othersIn a ruling on the application, the presiding judge, Hon Justice K A Jose granted three prayers in UBA’s application, including requests to restrain the dissipation of assets and dealings with funds up to the disputed amount by Vitol S.A. The post $242m Petroleum Products Diversion Claim: UBA secures court order against Vitol, four others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 23Belgium boosts heating-oil aid for vulnerable households as energy prices riseBelgium is stepping up targeted aid to shield vulnerable households from soaring energy costs, but the limited support may fall short as prices rise.EuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 23Russia, Ukraine and the US set for November peace talksTalks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States are planned to resume in November in the United Arab Emirates, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.Africanews [en]
ConflictOct 23270 Ukrainians return home in prisoner exchangeOn October 23, 270 Ukrainians returned home as part of a prisoner exchange.Ukrinform [en]
WorldOct 23UK urges households to stockpile essentials for emergenciesThe prime minister highlighted a new government campaign that urges households to stockpile essential items in case everyday services are disrupted by anything from severe weather to cyberattacks. The post UK urges households to stockpile essentials for emergencies appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 23Nigerian man dies in sleep in UK; leaves wife, two childrenThe Nigerian Community in the United Kingdom has announced the death of a Nigerian man, Ekeobong Omega Nelson, who died at the age of 35, leaving behind his wife and two young children. The post Nigerian man dies in sleep in UK; leaves wife, two children appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 23France: shops barricaded in Lyon and Orléans for possible unrest as protests loomWooden boards are going up across France as shopkeepers brace for possible unrest. With a National Rally congress in Orléans and protests approaching in Lyon, businesses fear damage and disruption.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 23Fifty Antifa groups in France join vast network to ensure chaos in weekend protestsFox News World
PoliticsOct 23China, Europe should coordinate on carbon pricing, border tax: energy transition expertChina and Europe should jointly introduce a system like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a levy on carbon-intensive imports designed to account for the carbon costs domestic producers face, which “applies against the rest of the world,” the co-chair of a global energy transition organisation says. “The biggest single thing which I would love China to do is to say, ‘We want to join with Europe in a climate club’,” said Adair Turner, co-chair of the Energy Transitions Commission,...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 23The EU is its own worst enemyBeijing has told Brussels not to “fantasise” that pressure will extract concessions. This came after China made a goodwill gesture in the recent hybrid-car trade deal. The European Union responded by doubling down on a proposed trade “kill switch”. The instrument follows a Franco-German proposal. It would let the bloc swiftly restrict single-market access in response to economic coercion. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says all 27 leaders back it. Chemicals and machinery are priority sectors....South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 23ARTE Europe Weekly: Should the EU Sanction Israel Over Violence in the West Bank?Occupation, displacement and war crimes: according to the UN, radical Israelis in the West Bank are violating international law.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 23Economic fears fuel protests in India, France as ‘social contract’ breaks downRecent youth-led protests in New Delhi and other cities in India have fuelled allegations that they are connected to unrest in France and elsewhere in Europe, with an influential Hindu nationalist organisation warning of foreign forces seeking to destabilise societies. While analysts caution against concluding that foreign interference played a role in demonstrations in India, they say protesters in Europe and India share similar concerns, reflecting their mounting anger that education and hard...South China Morning Post
Sci & TechOct 23Divers exploring oldest warship off Sweden find "new clues"Vrak 5, or Shipwreck 5, is thought to be the oldest warship found off Sweden or Denmark.CBS News
BusinessOct 23Heineken tells UK pubs to adapt as GLP-1s to put a dent in beer salesHeineken has advised UK pubs to adapt their business strategies, anticipating that the rise of GLP-1 drugs could negatively impact beer sales, indicating a potential shift in consumer behavior and market trends.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 23Silicon Valley Democrats demand investigation into Starlink restrictions in UkraineA letter demanding an investigation indicates Democrats will make investigating Starlink's interruption a top priority if they win control of the U.S. House.CNBC
ConflictOct 23Belarus continues to help Russia use signal repeaters during attacks on Ukraine – military spoxNo Russian troops are being redeployed to Belarus, but Lukashenko continues to allow signal repeaters to be used for Russian drones that kill Ukrainians.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 23Are parents in France and Italy liable for damage caused by student protesters?Parents could face financial penalties if their children participate in vandalism or looting during demonstrations.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 23Denmark to ban mink farming in government U-turnOnce the world's largest producer of mink pelts, the nation's industry has declined in recent years.BBC World