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PoliticsOct 12The Ceuta crisis and the early election mark the reception at the Royal Palace for National DayFelipe VI, 'excited' a few hours before his historic visit to Ceuta and MelillaEl País
ConflictOct 12Incident near British base was 'almost certainly directed' by Iran, according to LondonThe United Kingdom accuses an Iranian group of orchestrating an incident near a US-used airbase, finding gasoline in suspicious cars. Seven detainees were released on bail. London imposes sanctions on two Iranians, freezing assets and prohibiting their entry.Clarín
PoliticsOct 12UK PM Burnham says 'status quo' with Brussels 'not good enough' as he details upcoming EU summitBurnham has repeatedly signalled his intention to move the UK closer to the EU since taking office in July and recently said reentering the bloc was one of a number of options for the country moving forward.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 12'The image is deplorable for our partners': Volodymyr Zelensky under pressure from Europe over blockage of anti-corruption reformsDÉCRYPTAGE - Kiev réclame en urgence des fonds pour combler son déficit budgétaire, mais 5,5 milliards d’euros d’aide européenne restent bloqués au Parlement, où la majorité présidentielle fait obstruction à des réformes clés exigées par Bruxelles.Le Figaro International
DisasterOct 12France: Fire destroys historic covered food market in ParisThe iconic Marché des Enfants-Rouges in Paris was ravaged by fire overnight. Adored by locals and tourists alike, it was believed to be the oldest food market in Paris. There were no casualties, but the market’s vendors have lost everything, and the history is irreplaceable. Details by Charli James.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 12Donald Duke: From Cross River record to PRP’s 2027 presidential gambleHis political reputation was shaped by the development agenda pursued in Cross River - Tourism, infrastructure and institutional reforms The post Donald Duke: From Cross River record to PRP’s 2027 presidential gamble appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 12EU-China trade deal raises fears Brussels will go soft on BeijingThe EU's new trade deal with China has eased fears of an escalating trade war, but it could also weaken the political momentum behind Brussels' plans to take a tougher stance against Beijing's economic practices.EuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 12Zelensky: Ukraine attacks no energy facilities last night, while Russia struck petrol stations and energy infrastructureUkrinform [en]
BusinessOct 12Chinese cars vs Europe: Who will win the battle for the market?The biennial Paris Motor Show officially opened this Monday in France. Over 200 auto sector brands will be present, rivalling for attention with their latest models and innovations. This competition for attention mirrors the competition for market share. This is especially true between local European brands and Chinese ones which have seen their sales surge on the continent over the past ten years – prompting accusations of unfair competition. Report by Charles Pellegrin, FRANCE 24’s business editor.France 24 [en]
ConflictOct 12Trump Gives Putin a Hand in Russia’s Economic War With UkraineNYT World
ConflictOct 12Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky saysBBC World
ConflictOct 12Ukraine says Russia needs American pressure, not relief or concessions, after stunning Trump claimsCBS News
PoliticsOct 12Italian theatre workers call strikeContract not renewed since 2021ANSA [en]
MilitaryOct 12NATO’s top general lays out plan to fight Russia — with or without AmericaGen. Alexus Grynkewich aims to send a clear signal to the Kremlin that the alliance will resist any attack.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 12The PSOE denounces after the Supreme Court's decision that grandchildren of "Francoism" will be able to vote but those of "exiles" will not."Llevan años pidiendo elecciones y ahora lo que quieren es que la gente no vote", enfatiza Rebeca Torró LeerEl Mundo
MilitaryOct 12How would NATO defeat a Russian invasion? Its top commander envisions a wall of drones, a counteroffensive, and missile strikes deep behind Russian lines.General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, said NATO forces would destroy “anything and everything” involved in any Russian attack on the alliance’s territory. He presented his “theory of victory” at a security conference in Warsaw.Meduza [en]
ConflictOct 12Sánchez confirms the entry of Moroccan warships into Spanish waters on the day of the massive entry: "Those were intense days"El País
HealthOct 12Pope to undergo lung nodule surgeryVATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he would have an operation “in the coming days” for a lump on his lung, saying it had been located “at a very early stage”. “During recent medical checks, a nodule on my lung was found. It has been detected at a very early stage and is very localized,” the 71-year-old said in a weekly address in St Peter’s Square. “The doctors believe it would be right to intervene and so, following their advice, I have decided to have the operation to remove it. The operation is already planned in the coming days,” he said. Following the pope’s statement during his Angelus prayers, the Vatican press office said the pontiff was expected to have surgery in the next few days, and the expected recovery time from the operation would be around one week. The operation was to take place in the Gemelli hospital in Rome, which has frequently treated popes since John Paul II. No information has been given as to whether the surgery and recovery would affect the pope’s agenda for international trips. He is next due to go to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru between November 6 and 17. ‘Calmness’ In Chiclayo, a city in Peru that Leo is due to visit, members of the faithful expressed hope for his quick recovery. “A lung nodule is no small matter. Let’s hope God grants him the ability to travel by air and that he gets better soon,” said Olga Pol, 62. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said in a statement that the “calmness with which he spoke during today’s Angelus reassures us”. She expressed to the pope her “personal closeness, and that of the Italian government, as he confronts this ordeal of the coming days”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wished Leo a “successful surgery and a swift, full recovery” in a post on X. “Our thoughts and prayers are with him, and we hope he will soon be back in good health and strength,” he added. Archbishop Daniel Sturla of Montevideo called on the faithful to pray for the pope’s “speedy recovery” and to continue preparations for his upcoming visit to Uruguay “with even greater enthusiasm”. Argentina’s bishops’ conference also urged Catholics to join in a special prayer for Leo ahead of the surgery, asking that it “go well” with a “swift and full recovery”. After the US and Israel launched a war against Iran in February, the pope became a high-profile critic of the conflict. He condemned US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iran as “truly unacceptable” and urged Americans to demand that US lawmakers “work for peace”. Trump slammed the pontiff as “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy” -- to which Leo replied that he had a “moral duty to speak out”. AFPmanilatimes · philippines
PoliticsOct 12UK PM Andy Burnham vows to renegotiate post-Brexit trade deal with EUPM Burnham confirms talks in Brussels next month, insisting the British public will be 'the boss' of the reset.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 12Germany news: Merz says Trump's Russia diesel deal 'out of question' for EuropeChancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia would be "out of the question" for Germany and the EU. Meanwhile, the ruling coalition has been rocked by a major resignation.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 12Can Glucksmann halt the Mélenchon dynamic?Le paysage politique se clarifie à gauche. Une opposition claire émerge entre Raphaël Glucksmann, vainqueur dimanche de la primaire PS-Place Publique dès le premier tour, qui refuse toute alliance avec La France insoumise, et Jean-Luc Mélenchon qui veut couler définitivement la sociale démocratie. Que change la victoire de Glucksmann pour le candidat Insoumis ? Le […]Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 12Europe expands sanctions on Russia's military industry: a forceful rejection of Trump's pact with PutinEuropean bloc foreign ministers added 1,569 companies and individuals linked to Russian arms manufacturing to their blacklist. The measure seeks to hit the medium-sized industry supplying Moscow's army and responds to the understanding between Washington and the Kremlin.Clarín
MilitaryOct 12How Europe is shifting its approach to Russia's hybrid threatsThe term 'hybrid war' has gradually taken hold to describe the surge in security incidents attributed to Moscow. And European countries are taking action in response to these threats.Le Monde [en]
ConflictOct 12Burnham: Iran’s IRGC ‘highly likely’ to be behind RAF Fairford terror plotPolitico Europe