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PoliticsOct 19Khanna blames wealth inequality, not immigration, for youth protests in EuropeRep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday blamed wealth inequality, not immigration from the “global south,” as the reason behind the youth protests igniting across Europe, including in France. “From the high schools of France to the streets of Madrid to the universities of Tirana, young people are telling their governments the same thing: in an…The Hill
PoliticsOct 19Milei campaigns again for a foreign leader: travels to Spain to campaign for Vox and against Pedro SánchezHe will arrive this Tuesday to attend events in support of the right-wing. He comes from being in Brazil to support Flavio Bolsonaro and in the United States, before the legislative elections.Clarín
WorldOct 19Prosecutors say 'destructive acts of rare violence' in Milan riotsProbe into Saturday's unrest points to 'significant criminal capacity' by adults involvedANSA [en]
MilitaryOct 19Ukraine deploys drone to airlift wounded soldier in 'world-first' operationUkraine has evacuated a wounded soldier from the front line using an aerial drone in what a Ukrainian army brigade has described as a world-first operation. The successful mission highlights the growing role of unmanned technology in battlefield evacuations as drones continue to shape the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.France 24 [en]
ConflictOct 19Civilians trapped in Russian-occupied Oleshky have no safe way out. Ukraine says it’s negotiating with Moscow to bring them directly to Ukrainian-controlled territory.Ukraine’s parliamentary human rights commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, said Russia and Ukraine had “begun working out the final details” of a plan to evacuate residents of Oleshky, also known as Aleshki, in the Russian-occupied part of the Kherson region.Meduza [en]
WorldOct 19Nicolás Keenan, forward for Los Leones, confirmed he will be a father with Rob Jetten, Prime Minister of the Netherlands: “A very special little person is on the way”Se convertirán en padres mediante una gestación subrogada. El anuncio fue a través de las redes sociales, un medio que recordó la casual forma en que comenzaron su historia de amor.Cuándo se prevé la llegada del nuevo integrante en la familia.Clarín
PoliticsOct 19‘Tell Them No’ – Obi urges UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money home“You have people at home in Nigeria today who are begging you for money. Tell them no!” Obi said at a town hall meeting with diaspora supporters in Manchester on Sunday. The post ‘Tell Them No’ – Obi urges UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money home appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19France wants curfews in some areas after weekend of riotsFrance's central government asked some local authorities to impose curfews and faced pressure over security failings on Monday after a weekend of riots and looting borne out of nationwide anti-government protests. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu did not rule out declaring state of emergency but said it was more appropriate for now to apply partial and localised curfews, without providing details of which cities would be affected.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 19France protests: Who are the people arrested during the unrest?At least 2,400 people were arrested in France during protests over the weekend, some simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, others on suspicion of theft and looting. In an official address, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that “those who looted will have to pay for the damage”. But who exactly are these rioters?France 24 [en]
BusinessOct 19Roche pauses German investments over healthcare reformsRoche has paused investments in Germany due to healthcare reforms. This decision by a major company highlights the impact of government policy on business operations and investment climate.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 19Why Europe is giving up on Trump-whisperingThis new crisis looks different and the bloc’s leaders are preparing to talk directly to PutinIrish Times World
PoliticsOct 19EU Parliament leaders set for re-election despite cracks in centrist allianceManfred Weber, Iratxe García Pérez and Valérie Hayer are expected to be re-elected unopposed, even as growing tensions threaten the centrist alliance supporting Ursula von der Leyen.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 19How has the cost of living changed in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal?Protesters across Europe have hit the streets amid anger over the cost of living.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 19Trump, Vance blame immigration for French riotsPresident Trump and Vice President Vance are placing the blame on immigration for the riots in France that grew violent over the weekend. “The migrants have taken over France,” Trump wrote Monday morning on Truth Social. “They must CLOSE THE BORDERS, FAST!” Vance over the weekend said, “Western liberals imported the third world into France…The Hill
HealthOct 19Europe records highest ever number of West Nile Virus casesClimate change is responsible for pushing the disease further northwards, researchers saysThe Telegraph
WorldOct 19Man City’s Semenyo out for up to eight weeks due to knee injuryCity coach confirmed Semenyo's injury but said Haaland would be available for the Champions League match on Tuesday.Al Jazeera [en]
MilitaryOct 19A Russian Military Satellite Gets Very, Very Close To One Used By UkraineLast week, a Russian military satellite came “exceptionally close” to another Finnish-operated satellite that provides intelligence to Ukraine. “It’s concerning and aggressive with potential hostile intent – but I also think cooler heads believe it is signaling on the part of the Russians.”RFE/RL
WorldOct 19France galvanised by shopkeepers and locals who fought back against rioters and lootersSocial media videos of French shopkeepers and locals taking matters into their own hands and fighting back against rioters have seen an outpouring of public support and solidarity.EuroNews [en]
Sci & TechOct 19Are we about to solve the greatest mystery of the neutrino?We have long had a seemingly simple question about neutrinos: how much do they weigh? Now, a gigantic experiment in China is poised to find out – and the answer could transform particle physics foreverNew Scientist
PoliticsOct 19Euronews press review: French newspapers dissect weekend of unrest and riotingFrench newspapers examine the causes of a weekend of unrest, questioning the police response, violence and examining the role of the ultra-left.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 19'Police weren't overwhelmed by people protesting and marching' about education and cost of livingOliver Farry is pleased to welcome Andrew Smith, Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. France's escalating social unrest has exposed a troubling disconnect between legitimate popular grievances and the government's increasingly security-focused response. Smith argues that the violence accompanying otherwise largely peaceful demonstrations reveals serious failures of policing, while President Emmanuel Macron's response offers "very little of substance." Drawing parallels with France's historic protest movements, Smith identifies a "convergence of causes" rooted in economiFrance 24 [en]
Sci & TechOct 19Microsoft Exits Data Centre Deal In Blow To UK AI AmbitionsThe US technology giant agreed last year to lease computing capacity from AI infrastructure provider Nscale, which is backed by chip titan Nvidia, at a planned data centre in Loughton, northeast of London. The post Microsoft Exits Data Centre Deal In Blow To UK AI Ambitions appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 19French PM calls for partial curfews after weekend of violence, lootingRFI [en]
PoliticsOct 19‘I’m Absolutely Determined To Restore Order,’ French PM Considers State Of Emergency Over UnrestChannels TV