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POLITICSOct 13Albanian Student Protesters Clash with Police Outside Ministry of EducationPolice made 23 arrests as violence erupted between students and police officers at a demonstration in Tirana linked to the ongoing ‘Flamingo Revolution’ anti-government protests.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 13EU watchdog says smart glasses must clearly show when recordingSmart glasses, which resemble ordinary glasses but can capture images and interact with AI assistants, must give 'clear warnings' when they are recording, the European Union's data regulator said Tuesday. The statement comes amid an outcry over privacy violations.Le Monde [en]
DISASTEROct 13Drivers queue for hours in Bali amid fuel shortageDrivers in Bali face hours-long queues amid shortages of Indonesia’s subsidised Pertalite fuel.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 13Keiko Fujimori, President of Peru, announces tough new school rules: no makeup or 'extremely long' or colored hair will be allowedLas medidas también incluyen la expulsión de los alumnos violentos y el combate del acoso escolar.El Tiempo
HEALTHOct 13Pope admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lump on his lungPope Leo had a "peaceful night" in the hospital after the surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican says.BBC World
SCI & TECHOct 13Europe’s satellite sovereignty push faces funding test as EU space budget cycle endsRegulators, EU officials and Spanish satellite operator Sateliot gathered at the European Parliament on Tuesday to debate how spectrum and investment will shape Europe’s networks in orbit, with the EU’s 2021-2027 space funding cycle ending next year.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 13France accuses Elon Musk of ‘online harassment’ of Europe leadersFrance's foreign minister on Tuesday accused the billionaire tycoon and owner of the X social media platform Elon Musk of "online harassment" of European leaders, as he sounded the alarm over the risks of interference in the French 2027 presidential election. The post France accuses Elon Musk of ‘online harassment’ of Europe leaders appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 13Public Prosecutor Demands Six Years in Prison for Man (23) Who Deployed Fake Police Officers 38 TimesA man from Nieuwegein is on trial for committing fraud using fake police officers. According to the Public Prosecutor's Office, the suspect attempted to enter people's homes 38 times using fake police officers. The Public Prosecutor's Office states that this is one of the largest fraud cases involving fake police officers. The 23-year-old man...NOS Buitenland
HEALTHOct 13Surgery on pope underway at Gemelli HospitalOp expected to last a couple of hoursANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 13Kimberly Guilfoye : US ambassador to Greece 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]
WORLDOct 13Katie Price denies 'any venom' against ex-husband at his rape trialKieran Hayler, who denies offences against a girl when she was 13, was married to Price at the time.bbc · united kingdom
MILITARYOct 13UK spy chief says Iran is stepping up targeting of military basesAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 13MI5 Chief Warns of Escalating Hybrid Threats From Iran and Russia on British SoilNYT World
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 13France: Student anger rages as tear gas and fires hit ParisFrance 24 [en]
MILITARYOct 13Polish defense minister calls for US industry to establish European facilitiesWładysław Kosiniak-Kamysz spoke the same day that another senior Polish commander said Patriot deliveries to Poland are expected to be delayed.Breaking Defense
CONFLICTOct 13Energy is upending Ukraine peace talks. Our experts explain why.Our experts weighed in on the latest developments, from the "energy ceasefire" announcement to the US-Russia diesel deal. The post Energy is upending Ukraine peace talks. Our experts explain why. appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSOct 13Philippe, Glucksmann, Retailleau: Highlights of POLITICO's Economic Competitiveness SummitLes trois candidats à la présidentielle ont répondu aux questions de nos journalistes sur l’Europe, l’intelligence artificielle ou l’énergie. Thèmes sur lesquels les clivages ont été nombreux.Politico Europe
BUSINESSOct 13Netflix secures 2030 World Cup rights in Spain and AndorraThe 2030 World Cup is scheduled to take place across Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with three special centenary celebration matches also set to be held in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 13Europe's alternative to Trump's China trade warEurope is testing a new response to China Shock 2.0, betting that it can confront Beijing's export juggernaut without resorting to President Trump's tariff-heavy approach.Why it matters: More of the world is beginning to confront the threat that China's industrial overcapacity poses to their industries. But protecting individual sectors will not solve the bigger problem: China's factories are cranking out far more than its own economy can absorb.Driving the news: The European Union and China struck a preliminary deal on Friday to sharply limit Chinese hybrid vehicle exports to Europe.The EU plAxios
CYBEROct 13After Danfoss, hackers strike other refrigeration systems used in FranceOn Monday night, stores using Dixell refrigeration equipment were targeted by hackers. The attack method mirrored that used the previous day in incidents affecting several hundred supermarkets.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICTOct 13MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AIBBC World
POLITICSOct 13Rubio and Bukele discuss how to combat "malign foreign influence" on critical infrastructureThe US Secretary of State and the Salvadoran president discussed the protection of critical infrastructure from external influences. The conversation also included pressure on Cuba, in line with the Trump administration's regional security policy.Clarín
POLITICSOct 13Russian gymnastics federation angry about visa refusal for World Championship participants: 'Discrimination'The Russian gymnastics federation is furious about the decision by the Dutch authorities to deny a visa to, among others, reigning all-around world champion Angelina Melnikova to participate in the World Championships in Rotterdam. Melnikova is considered one of the best, if not the best, Russian gymnast.NOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 13‘Act five’: National Assembly opens budget debate amid ongoing student protests in FranceThe French government's budget proposal includes a €1.2 billion increase in funding for the National Education Ministry, as France grapples with one of the highest public deficits in the eurozone.EuroNews [en]