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PoliticsOct 12EU leaders face budget showdown as Germany leads revolt over spending plansAn Irish compromise proposal for the EU’s long-term budget has drawn fire from the net-paying countries over its size and its focus on cutting ‘modern’ priorities. The Commission and MEPs have countered, warning of the risks of a less ambitious, more rigid budget.EuroNews [en]
WorldOct 12The six best Christmas markets in Europe to visit in 2026 this winterIt’s hard to avoid overly commercialised markets full of generic imported tat, but these six festive villages are recommended for their Christmassy atmosphereThe Independent World
WorldOct 12Lazio join Inter at top of Serie A as Roma, Milan and Juve heldRome side continue strong start despite fan protestsANSA [en]
DisasterOct 12Fire totally destroys oldest covered food market in Paris, authorities sayThe Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district has existed since 1615 and draws its name from the red outfits that orphans wore at a hospital near the market until 1772.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 12Hispanic Day and political reactions live | The Kings preside over the national holiday events marked by early electionsUno de los detenidos ha agredido a un policía | Sánchez, recibido entre abucheos e insultos a su llegada al desfile militarEl País
PoliticsOct 12Trump calls for Ukraine to choose a new president as relations with Zelensky hit their lowest point since Oval Office clashRelations between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump have fallen to their “lowest point” since the two clashed in the Oval Office in early 2025, The Wall Street Journal reports. The newspaper based its assessment on remarks Trump made to reporters October 10, when he said Ukraine might need a new president:Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 12Bosnia’s New Grand Mufti Looks Forward After Election by Muslim CommunityNedzad Grabus vows progress after winning vote to become new supreme head or Grand Mufti of Bosnia's Islamic Community, a post he will hold for the next seven years.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 12EU decries 'concerning' Trump-Putin deal, insists sanctions on Russia will continueThe Trump-Putin diesel deal has been badly received by EU foreign ministers, who say it undermines transatlantic unity at a time when Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine.EuroNews [en]
WorldOct 12Annabel Croft Celebrates Daughter Lily's Lavish London Wedding to Fitz McCorquodaleFormer tennis champion and TV presenter Annabel Croft watched her daughter Lily Saffron Coleman wed insurance executive Felix McCorquodale in a glittering London ceremony, featuring elegant attire, a vintage convertible, and a reception at Wild by Tart that blended tradition and contemporary flair.headtopics · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12Footage shows Glucksmann covered in flour after winning French left-wing presidential primaryFrench politician and European Parliament member Raphaël Glucksmann was pelted with flour outside a bar in Paris on Sunday evening, shortly after winning the social-democratic left’s primary for the 2027 presidential election with more than 66% of the vote.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 12Stellantis CEO urges incentives for carmakers who build in Europe as Chinese rivals gain groundStellantis' CEO urged European regulators to create incentives for carmakers to manufacture vehicles in the region amid competition from Chinese rivals.CNBC
PoliticsOct 12Sánchez hurries his arrival to camouflage the great booing of 12-O among the cheers for the KingsEl presidente del Gobierno desembarca en el paseo del Prado al unísono con la comitiva real tras retrasar su coche para sortear un rechazo ciudadano que volvió a resonar en Madrid LeerEl Mundo
ConflictOct 12Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to agree to energy ceasefire, but warns Russia must do sameCNBC
WorldOct 12Frankfurt Book Fair: Rights lawyer Sands awarded peace prizeFranco-British lawyer and author Philippe Sands was awarded the German Book Trade's Peace Prize this weekend. Accepting the award, Sands criticized Germany's "inappropriate silence" regarding Israel.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 12EU adopts nearly 1,600 new sanctions listings targeting Russia - ReutersEU adopts nearly 1,600 new sanctions listings targeting Russia ReutersReuters World
PoliticsOct 12Ukraine and Europe seek to keep pressure on Putin after Trump deal on Russian dieselLe Monde [en]
WorldOct 12Marseille end five-game losing streak to climb out of Ligue 1 relegation zoneIt was a must-win match for Marseille on Sunday in Troyes. In the relegation zone at kick-off, the French giants desperately needed a victory in the final match of Matchday 6 in Ligue 1. They got the job done with a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Moroccan player Amine Harit and Algerian Himad Abdelli.France 24 [en]
PoliticsBreakingOct 12Strikes in Belgium over public service cuts: fewer trains, VRT also on strikeIn België protesteren vakbonden vandaag opnieuw tegen aangekondigde bezuinigingen van de regering. De stakingsdag zal gevolgen hebben voor scholen, het openbaar vervoer en het ophalen van afval. Ook medewerkers van de Vlaamse omroep VRT leggen het werk neer. De staking is een initiatief van de socialistische vakbond ACOD. Het protest is gericht op de bezuinigingen die de regering-De Wever heeft aangekondigd op openbare diensten. Morgen zou de premier de begrotingskeuzes toelichten in zijn State of the Union, maar vanwege het uitblijven van een begrotingsakkoord is die uitgesteld. Zijn regeringNOS Buitenland
BusinessOct 12France’s main problem is its inability to reduce public debt, economist saysFrench economist Nicolas Bouzou says France's economic growth is not "strong" enough to sustain the country's welfare state.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 12France’s High School Students Plan Fresh ProtestsThe new protests, scheduled for Tuesday, could be a turning point in the movement, launched in mid-September, which the government hopes is already winding down. The post France’s High School Students Plan Fresh Protests appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 12Tens of thousands march in Brussels demanding urgent climate actionTens of thousands of people marched through Brussels on Sunday, 11 October, demanding stronger action on climate change ahead of next month's COP31 summit in Antalya, Turkey.Africanews [en]
PoliticsOct 12Tens of thousands march in Brussels demanding urgent climate actionTens of thousands of people marched through Brussels on Sunday, 11 October, demanding stronger action on climate change ahead of next month's COP31 summit in Antalya, Turkey.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 12‘Trump is really mad’: White House source says president expects Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineriesUS President Donald Trump expects Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to observe the energy ceasefire and stop strikes on Russian oil refineries, Axios reported.Meduza [en]
DisasterOct 12Fire burns down Paris's oldest covered food marketA fire "completely destroyed" Paris's historic Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges overnight Monday, authorities said. The cause of the fire that swept through the capital's oldest covered food market remains unknown.France 24 [en]