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POLITICSSep 16Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate court controversy with Ceuta solidarity shirtsThe three footballers partially covered up a slogan in solidarity with Ceuta worn by the rest of their teams.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Why is the EU courting Canada? Trump might have something to with itVon der Leyen’s proposal reflects how the US president’s trade war and foreign policy have pushed Canada and Europe closerIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 16EU chief wants Canada as bloc’s first associated memberEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday she wants Canada to join the European Union as an associate member, as the North American nation is embroiled in a trade war with the U.S. “I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of…The Hill
POLITICSSep 16"Very healthy and very good": Donald Trump grants customs exemption to a Brazilian billionaire for beef rejected by the EUThe businessman, involved in numerous corruption scandals, is close to the first lady and was the main donor to the American president's inauguration fund.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 16Controversy in Spain: Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. refused to show their shirts for Ceuta and now people are asking to boo them in all stadiumsIt was before the match against Elche, and the image impacted all of Spanish society. The Merengue players made visible the situation the city is going through after the migratory crisis. However, both the Frenchman and the Brazilian, along with Konaté, decided not to do so.Clarín
POLITICSSep 16Govt set to abolish road tax for small and mid-sized vehiclesWe are scrapping one of the taxes Italians hate most says MeloniANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 16EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member after clashes with TrumpPrime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU – but not membershipThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16Berlin-Election: What does the BVV actually do?Fasten your seatbelt and get ready for a very German word: "Bezirksverordnetenversammlung". The "BVV" decides on local issues in its respective district in Berlin. Learn more about it in our video!rbb24 · germany
POLITICSSep 16Ukraine to Add 12-Year Prison Term for Scam Call CentersParliament voted on Wednesday to add a new article to Ukraine’s Criminal Code to prosecute those involved in operating scam call centers, with a maximum prison term of 12 years. The decision came after an anti-corruption raid uncovered an alleged protection scheme operated by officials in the Prosecutor General’s Office and eventually led to the prosecutor general’s own ouster.kyivpost · ukraine
POLITICSSep 16Judge Tardón summons Vivas and the former Chief of Staff of the Government delegate as witnesses to ascertain "the information available" and the reason for the operational collapse" in CeutaLa magistrada de la Audiencia Nacional reclama también a numerosos organismos policiales y militares las alertas y análisis de riesgos que emitieron respecto a la entrada masiva desde Marruecos LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 16Meet Nigeria’s Adegoke who makes history as first Black chairman of Nottinghamshire County CouncilNigerian-born Councillor Christopher Adegoke has made history after becoming the first Black and minority individual to be elected Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council since its establishment in 1889. The post Meet Nigeria’s Adegoke who makes history as first Black chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Canada in talks to join EU's Erasmus+ exchanges programmeCanada is in early talks to join Erasmus+ and possibly Horizon Europe, as Ottawa and Brussels weigh an unprecedented "associate membership" of the EU short of full accession.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 16Canada could become the EU's first "associate member"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first "associate member." Why it matters: Canada and the EU are testing whether a nation deeply dependent on the U.S. market can find economic independence by moving closer to Europe.This could also present one of the most permanent effects of President Trump's trade wars: U.S. allies building markets, supply chains and security ties designed to make them less vulnerable to Washington.If the proposal goes through, the shift would pull Ottawa deeper into Europe's economic and security arcAxios
POLITICSSep 16Judge Tardón summons President Vivas and the former chief of staff of the Government Delegate in Ceuta as witnessesLa magistrada de la Audiencia Nacional pide información sobre los avisos previos, sobre la labor de los agentes en territorio marroquí y sobre las redes sociales que alentaron la convocatoria masivaEl País
POLITICSSep 16The Badajoz Court rejects the 'brother's' request to remove from the sentence the statement that he participated in the creation of the rigged positionIt responds to David Sánchez that he was acquitted of that part of the accusation due to prescription, but that the proven facts were those.El Mundo
POLITICSSep 16EU chief calls for new hybrid response protocol, increased defense ties to non-membersThe security protocol could offer a solution when a state faces a significant security threat that is not clearly armed aggression, including cyberattacks, the severing of undersea cables, or the protection of critical infrastructure.Breaking Defense
POLITICSSep 16Mini-accounts and screen time: this is how the EU wants to limit children's social media useGeen totaalverbod, maar wel heel stevige beperkingen voor iedereen jonger dan 15 jaar. Dat is de kern van het wetsvoorstel van de Europese Commissie om het gebruik van sociale media door jongeren en kinderen aan banden te leggen. Een jaar geleden werd dat plan al aangekondigd, maar vandaag maakte Commissievoorzitter Von der Leyen bekend dat het socialemediaverbod voor kinderen er wat haar betreft komt. Het wetsvoorstel met als naam de "EU-Kinderwet" is een stokpaardje van Von der Leyen. In haar 'State of the European Union' zei ze dat het "de beurt is aan Europa om actie te ondernemen". Een leNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 16History of the collapse of a service when it becomes public: the case of ITVs in ValenciaThe previous left-wing government reversed privatization, and today it is difficult to get an appointment, there are trucks that do not circulate due to the wait, and people look for alternatives: 'We go to Murcia or Cuenca to pass it' ReadEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 16Europe baffled by France's sudden leniency toward Russian oligarch UsmanovTo the surprise of its European partners, Paris has requested that billionaire Alisher Usmanov, known for his close ties to Vladimir Putin, be taken off the list of sanctioned Russian individuals.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 16EU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for CanadaPrime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Canada was seeking a 'unique alliance' with the European Union.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Former director of leading Chinese museum jailed 3 years after art-selling scandalA former director of a state-owned museum at the centre of a rare high-profile art scandal was sentenced to three years in prison, Chinese state media said on Wednesday. Xu Huping was found to have abused his position at the Nanjing Museum in eastern Jiangsu province and taken bribes, including money and property, for helping others secure projects and business collaborations. He was sentenced to prison for three years and fined 200,000 yuan (US$29,800), according to state news agency...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16The future of Germany’s leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections - AP NewsThe future of Germany’s leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections AP NewsAP News
POLITICSSep 16Von der Leyen gives state of the EU speech with Mark Carney in the room and AI on the agendaEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is delivering a major state of the European Union speech on Wednesday setting out her priorities for the next year and her vision for tackling the challenges faced by the world’s biggest trading bloc. France 24's Armen Georgian tells us more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Form Coalition to Challenge LondonPolitical leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have formed a coalition to challenge the authority of the UK central government in London. For the first time, the governments of all three regions are led by politicians opposed to the Union, who have now agreed to coordinate their efforts toward autonomy. The Cardiff Summit and the Push for Independence On September 14, a summit in Cardiff brought together the Scottish National Party (SNP), Plaid Cymru, and Sinn Féin. The participants, including the first ministers of the respective regions and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, signed a memorandum of cooperation. The document outlines three primary goals: independence for Scotland and Wales, and the unification of Ireland via the exit of Northern Ireland from the UK. The coalition demands that the right to determine their future be transferred directly to their populations. The movement is driven by economic grievances, specifically regarding employment, energy costs, and the financial impact of Brexit. The leaders argue that London's economic policies have failed their regions and expressed a desire to develop independent energy sources and reintegrate with the European Union.pravda_ru · russia