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World19h agoFeinberg-Mngomezulu leads Springboks’ nine-try obliteration of ItalyFeinberg-Mngomezulu leads Springboks’ nine-try obliteration of ItalyThe Telegraph
Business19h agoEU investigation into possible fraud with subsidies for rail maintenance in Spain after accidentHet Europees Openbaar Ministerie (EOM) heeft een tweede onderzoek geopend naar mogelijke fraude met EU-subsidies, die bedoeld waren voor de renovatie en modernisering van de beveiligings-, sein- en communicatiesystemen op de hogesnelheidslijn Madrid-Sevilla. Op dit traject botste vorige week een hogesnelheidstrein nabij het dorpje Urda, 140 kilometer ten zuiden van Madrid, met volle vaart op een stilstaande trein. Daarbij vielen 69 doden en raakten tientallen mensen gewond. Het ongeluk gebeurde nadat treinen door een storing stil waren komen te staan op de hogesnelheidslijn van Madrid naar AndNOS Buitenland
Politics19h agoFeijóo, from Valladolid: “The PSOE is about to canonize Mr. Puente, what a lack of respect”El líder del PP insinúa que el Partido Socialista o sus dirigentes se han enriquecido con el dinero de la seguridad de los trenesEl País
Military19h agoZelensky posthumously awards Hero of Ukraine titles to two soldiers who blew up bridge near Irpin in 2022President Volodymyr Zelensky has posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine, with the Order of the Golden Star, to two servicemen: Lieutenant Zakhar Kvasnyi and Junior Sergeant Roman Shymanskyi.Ukrinform [en]
Politics19h ago‘Radical’ or ‘hero’?: France debates leftist candidate Jean-Luc MelenchonThe hard-left leader has transformed into a real contender in next year presidential elections.Al Jazeera [en]
Politics20h agoFrance braces for more nationwide protests as Yellow Vests urge 'mass disobedience'French unions and student groups are set to take to the streets for another day of protests on Saturday, while the Yellow Vests movement plans a separate rally in central Paris despite a ban by authorities. The demonstrations follow weeks of youth-led unrest and nationwide strikes that drew hundreds of thousands of workers protesting over the rising cost of living. Paul Smith, Associate Professor in French history and politics at the University of Nottingham, and James André, France 24 reporter at Place de la République, share further insights.France 24 [en]
World20h agoNations League: Zinedine Zidane balances surprise and continuity in his second rosterZinedine Zidane has unveiled his France squad for the upcoming Nations League clashes against Italy and Turkey. Pablo Pagis earns a surprise first call-up, while Kylian Mbappé and several other key players return from injuryFrance 24 [en]
Conflict20h agoUkraine's energy facilities hit 18 times in past 24 hours – energy ministerUkrinform [en]
Politics20h agoFeijóo confronts the discourse of the "dignity" about Puente: "We have seen more embraces from the PSOE and its partners for the resigned minister than for the victims" LeerEl Mundo
World20h agoDuki, Manuel Turizo, J Balvin, Nicky Jam, Juanes and Thalía, among the Latin releasesDuki celebra su década musical con un disco de trap junto a artistas como Khea y Pablo Chill-E. Manuel Turizo lanza un nuevo álbum con ritmos caribeños.Nicky Jam dedica un sencillo romántico a su esposa, mientras María Becerra inicia una nueva etapa artística con un tema de ruptura. Thalía adelanta la Navidad.Clarín
Politics20h agoMontero and Rufián campaign against Sánchez: strike "against the Government" and Ábalos' corruption, for being "close" to the president"Esto no iba de someterse al PSOE entrando en el PSOE", ha dicho el candidato de ERC contra el Frente Amplio LeerEl Mundo
World20h agoGael Monfils' new challenge after retiring as a player: he will be captain of France's Davis Cup teamLa "Pantera" anunció que no jugará más después de su separación con Svitolina.Esta semana, estuvo en el Masters 1000 de París y le dejó un tierno mensaje a su hija Skai.Clarín
Business20h agoAnthropic IPO meets AI backlash after midterms show stinging rebuke of data centersAnthropic is poised to become the first pure-play AI company to hit the public market at a time when the public is increasingly leary of the industry.CNBC
Politics20h agoAdif's bonus "in the midst of the dead" shakes the campaign: "Why doesn't Sánchez resign?", "they will have to leave power to go to jail"Feijóo exige que respondan ante la Justicia "si el dinero de la seguridad de los trenes ha acabado en el PSOE o en el bolsillo de alguno de los suyos" LeerEl Mundo
Conflict20h agoUkraine's power network suffers further damage after fresh Russian strikesBBC World
Politics20h agoIrene Montero calls to support the strike in her presentation with Rufián in Madrid: "We have to paralyze the country"El candidato de ERC ataca a Frente Amplio: “Esto no iba de someterse al PSOE entrando en el PSOE”. Colau reclama un “vuelco” como el de Lula en BrasilEl País
Business20h agoChina-Switzerland trade partnership offers a model amid fraught EU tiesChina has framed its relationship with Switzerland as a model of practical, mutually beneficial cooperation at a time when its broader ties with the European Union remain more complicated and politically charged. Just before Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s recent visit to Beijing, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman noted that 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the China-Switzerland innovative strategic partnership, with adherence to free trade singled out as its principal...South China Morning Post
Cyber21h agoPro-Russian hackers leak Italian foreign minister’s data on dark webThe prime minister blames pro-Russian hackers for the leak, as her top diplomat says the cyberthreat was ongoing.Al Jazeera [en]
Cyber21h agoCyberattacks target Italian foreign minister and company behind Brenner Base Tunnel projectThe company behind the under-construction Brenner Base Tunnel project - a 55 km rail link between Innsbruck in Austria and Fortezza in Italy - confirmed it had also been hit by a cyberattack in recent weeks.EuroNews [en]
World21h agoAtletico Madrid vs Barcelona: La Liga – predictions, team news, lineupsBarcelona and Atletico clash on Sunday in a blockbuster encounter which could upend the La Liga title race this season.Al Jazeera [en]
Politics21h agoSánchez clings to Trump's defeat in the US and Lula's victory in Brazil and calls to "dismantle the wave of the far-right in Spain"El socialista reclama "una mayoría amplia que frene al PP y Vox" en las elecciones generales del 29-N LeerEl Mundo
Military21h agoNATO considers anti-tank barriers along Russian border as Putin rearmsThe Independent World
Politics21h agoFrance braces for second day of protests within 48 hoursHundreds of thousands of people were expected to take to the streets on Saturday for a day of protests over the poor conditions in schools and the rising cost of living.RFI [en]
World21h agoRetired tennis star Gaël Monfils named captain of France's Davis Cup teamRecently retired tennis player Gaël Monfils was named captain of the French Davis Cup team, the country's tennis federation announced Saturday. France will next take part in the Davis Cup in February 2027 after having failed to qualify for this year's finals in Bologna.France 24 [en]