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POLITICS1d agoUS Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoye resigns amid misconduct allegationsKimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as US ambassador to Greece. President Trump previously said he was unhappy with her amid reports of a bribery scandal and ethics violations.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoU.K. and Europe Recoil From Trump’s Diesel Deal With PutinShocked by the U.S. agreement with Russia, which Ukraine has called “a gift” to President Putin, officials in Europe have coalesced around a cautious diplomatic message.NYT World
POLITICS1d agoRestoration of jumbo passage in Idukki: DCC president locks horns with Chief MinisterThe District Congress Committee (DCC) president is in conflict with the Chief Minister over the restoration of a jumbo passage in Idukki. This indicates a political dispute regarding an infrastructure or environmental project.The Hindu
POLITICS1d agoFrance votes on sexual violence billFrance’s National Assembly is set to vote on a comprehensive bill to tackle sexual and gender-based violence. The proposed legislation would create specialised police units to investigate sexual crimes, broaden the definition of incest, and introduce penalties for stalking and sending unsolicited explicit images. It also includes school interviews aimed at detecting abuse and violence. If adopted, the law would come into force in 2032. While the bill has broad political support, some NGOs have expressed disappointment with the final draft, arguing that key measures have been weakened or removeFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoBelgium: Greener schools thanks to European funding🇧🇪 In Ganshoren, in Belgium, a new school replaces run-down buildings. But the need for renovations remains enormous.👉🏻 Find the whole reporting on France 24 English.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoFrance prepares for rocky budget debate as Socialists vow to fightFrench Socialist MPs planned Tuesday to reject the government's first 2027 budget proposal at the opening of debates in the Assemblée Nationale. The government called on its opponents not to derail efforts as it treads a fine line between reassuring debt markets and containing anger over spending cuts.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS1d agoBruno Retailleau tempers on nuclear revivalThe LR presidential candidate prefers fourth-generation reactors, he declared at POLITICO's competitiveness summit.Politico Europe
POLITICS1d agoCeuta crowds affirm Spanish identity during royal visitKing Felipe VI and Queen Letizia received a rapturous welcome in Ceuta on Tuesday, 13 October, as they began their first visit to the Spanish North African territory since 2007.Africanews [en]
POLITICS1d agoCeuta crowds affirm Spanish identity during royal visitKing Felipe VI and Queen Letizia received a rapturous welcome in Ceuta on Tuesday, 13 October, as they began their first visit to the Spanish North African territory since 2007.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoSpanish royals visit crisis-hit Ceuta amid diplomatic tensionsSpain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta for the first time since 2007, amid tensions with Morocco following July’s migration crisis, when more than 70,000 people crossed into the Spanish enclave. Most returned to Morocco, but thousands remained, and dozens died. Morocco claims sovereignty over Ceuta, making the royal visit diplomatically sensitive. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris has more from Madrid.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoTrump’s use of Russian diesel fuel, at Ukraine’s expense, sparks controversy in the USDonald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has sparked fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the upcoming midterm elections put pressure on his administration. His approach to the Ukraine war has also drawn controversy, with calls for Kyiv to hold elections and claims of an energy ceasefire announced without clear agreement from the parties involved. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoFrance intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in operation off Réunion IslandFrance’s navy has boarded an oil tanker suspected of helping Russia evade Western sanctions in an operation hundreds of kilometres south of the French Indian Ocean territory of Réunion Island.RFI [en]
POLITICSBREAKING1d agoBreaking: Appeal Court bars UN rapporteurs, Columbia University from SERAP vs DSS caseCourt of Appeal in Abuja has barred United Nations Special Rapporteurs and Columbia University from participating in the case involving the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Department of State Services (DSS). The appellate court also reserved judgment in SERAP’s appeal against a N100 million defamation judgment awarded against the organisation by the Federal Capital Territory High Court. The post Breaking: Appeal Court bars UN rapporteurs, Columbia University from SERAP vs DSS case appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoTrump’s diesel deal opens a new rift with Europe over UkraineTrump calls for Zelenskyy to be replaced, while Europe devotes summit to funding Ukraine.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoJeanne Robles, naturalized by the ‘grandchildren's law’: “I am willing to do anything to recover the vote”La joven, que recopiló toda la información sobre su abuelo exiliado, inicia una carrera contrarreloj para personarse ante el Tribunal Supremo y defender su derechoEl País
POLITICS1d agoIn France, new day of demonstrations against learning conditions, teaching gapsFrench students are protesting overcrowded classes and timetables, teacher shortages, and calling for reforms or the abolition of Parcoursup, the university admissions platform. Although school blockades have declined, incidents continue around some high schools. A demonstration has now started in Paris, from Place d’Italie towards Les Invalides, as Claire Paccalin reports from the scene.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoGreta Thunberg says French students are being “robbed” amid nationwide protClimate activist Greta Thunberg has joined demonstrating high school students in France as protests continue to grow.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoNord Stream: Trial of Ukrainian attack suspect begins in GermanyA Ukrainian citizen faces court in Hamburg, accused of attacking the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. It raises questions about Kyiv's possible role in the explosions. German support for Ukraine is also under scrutiny.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoEarly release for up to 47 prisoners from HMP Five Wells WellingboroughUp to 47 prisoners were freed early today (Tuesday) from HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough, the second tranche this month, as part of the government's plan to tackle overcrowding.northantstelegraph_uk · united kingdom
POLITICS1d agoGreece announces 30% increase in heating allowanceThe government will raise the heating allowance by 30% and subsidise heating oil at the pump to help households cope with rising energy prices.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoPP and UPN recover their alliance in Navarra to challenge PSOE for victory on November 29 and eliminate its path to incorporation into EuskadiEl pacto incluuye el compromiso para eliminar la vía excepcional que contempla la Constitución para la anexión de Navarra a Euskadi. LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS1d agoThe Government criticizes the "political exploitation" of the suspension of voting rights for beneficiaries of the 'grandchildren's law': "It's Trumpism"Fuentes de Moncloa consideran "gravísimo e irresponsable introducir la sospecha del pucherazo" LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS1d agoTen years after the referendum, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to challenge BrexitRÉCIT - Affirmant que le statu quo dans la relation avec l’UE n’est pas tenable, le dirigeant travailliste plaide pour un rapprochement pragmatique alors qu’un sommet entre les deux parties se tiendra le 20 novembre.Le Figaro International
POLITICS1d agoSpanish crown returns to Ceuta after 19 years amid lingering migration crisisKing Felipe VI visits Ceuta and Melilla today and tomorrow with Queen Letizia, the first royal trip to both cities since 2007, coming two and a half months after a mass influx of migrants into the Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta.EuroNews [en]