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WorldOct 12Leonardo Padura receives the Embrace of Honor from the Biarritz Festival in FranceEl escritor cubano recibe un nuevo reconocimiento internacional por su trayectoria literaria y su vínculo con el cine. Padura destacó el papel del festival en la difusión de la creación latinoamericana. Mientras tanto, prepara una nueva historia de Mario Conde ambientada en la Cuba actual.Clarín
HealthOct 12Pope Leo XIV to have surgery to remove lung nodulePope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he would undergo surgery "in the coming days" for a lump on his lung. The Vatican said the pontiff's recovery should take about one week.Africanews [en]
WorldOct 12Prison 'Games of Hope' olympics in Italy unite inmates and staffSport has the power to unite, and overcome barriers... In Rome, inmates and prison officers became athletes for the day, and took part in a sort of mini prison olympics. Organised by the John Paul II foundation for sport, this is the third edition of the “Games of Hope”, over a year after it was held in the men's wing of the prison in 2025. Story by Emily Boyle.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 12Russia interfered in Brexit referendum, UK prime minister saysRussia interfered in the 2016 referendum on the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on the podcast The Rest Is Politics.Meduza [en]
MilitaryOct 12Trump’s NATO envoy calls for moving military forces east as US reviews troops in EuropeMatthew Whitaker called for an overhaul of NATO’s bases and military infrastructure to move forces eastward as America reviews its troop presence in Europe.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 12Germany's Wadephul calls new EU sanctions 'unprecedented' blow to RussiaThe European Union has approved its largest-ever sanctions package against Moscow, targeting more than 1,000 entities tied to the military-industrial complex. The move took place in an EU foreign ministers' meeting.DW News [en]
WorldOct 12Fired dentist drives car into dental practice in Belgium out of revengeIn België is een ontslagen tandarts uit wraak met zijn auto een tandartspraktijk binnengereden. De bestuurder raakte daarbij lichtgewond. Hij is door de politie meegenomen voor verhoor. Volgens de Vlaamse omroep VRT reed de Roemeense man gisteravond rond 22.30 uur met zijn Porsche via de achterzijde het gebouw in Stekene in Oost-Vlaanderen binnen. De bestuurder reed door de glazen toegangsdeur van de wachtruimte, zette de auto in zijn achteruit en reed daarna nog een keer in op de praktijk. De achterzijde van het pand raakte zwaar beschadigd. Het duurde uren voordat de brandweer de schade had NOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 12German minister and SPD leader resign after attacks by coalition partner CDU in 'difficult time'Bärbel Bas, de covoorzitter van de Duitse regeringspartij SPD, is onverwacht opgestapt. Ook legt ze haar functie als minister van Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid neer. Het vertrek volgt op een sterfgeval in de familie en aanvallen op haar persoon. "Na de dood van mijn stiefdochter besefte ik dat ik meer tijd nodig heb om het verdriet te verwerken", schrijft Bas in een verklaring. Juist in deze "persoonlijk zware tijd" zijn de aanvallen op haar juist toegenomen, vervolgt ze. "Ook vanuit de gelederen van onze coalitiepartner." Volgens de andere covoorzitter, vicekanselier Lars Klingbeil, zijn gNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 12The King presides over a military parade marked by early electionsEl jefe del Gobierno ha sido recibido con insultos, pero la protesta no ha conseguido deslucir la parada militarEl País
PoliticsOct 12EU’s Rule of Law Report Risks Becoming Toothless, Says LibertiesAccording to Liberties’ analysis, at least 96 per cent of the EU Commission’s recommendations have not been fully implemented, and 54 per cent show no or only limited progress.Balkan Insight
BusinessOct 12Euro today in Venezuela: price and quotation of the currency this Monday, October 12, 2026Mirá la cotización del euro en Venezuela, su variación y los valores de referencia.Cómo es la tendencia de la moneda europea en lo que va del año.Clarín
BusinessOct 12Euro today in Colombia: price and quotation of the currency this Monday, October 12, 2026See the euro's quotation in Colombia, its variation, and reference values. How the European currency has trended so far this year.Clarín
BusinessOct 12Euro today in Uruguay: price and quotation of the currency this Monday, October 12, 2026See the euro's quotation in Uruguay, its variation, and reference values. How is the trend of the European currency so far this year.Clarín
BusinessOct 12Euro today in Paraguay: price and quotation of the currency this Monday, October 12, 2026See the euro's quotation in Paraguay, its variation, and reference values. How is the trend of the European currency so far this year.Clarín
BusinessOct 12Italian economy held up to shocks but growth is weak says MeloniPremier says GDP may grow by as much as 1% this yearANSA [en]
BusinessOct 12Qualcom appoints Fergal Flattery to grow AI practiceThe Irish provider has committed €500,000 to the unit as demand grows for secure, practical AI adoption among businesses.securitybrief_co_uk · united kingdom
ConflictOct 12Headmaster shot in southern France school and 14-year-old teen arrested, police sayEuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 12Ukraine’s Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’The EU also announced that it officially added almost 1,600 new sanctions on Russia's military industrial complex.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 12How China and the EU pressed pause on trade war – and what it took to get thereWeeks of high-wire negotiations between China and the EU culminated in a surprise trade deal that will, among other measures, impose strict quotas on Chinese hybrid car exports to the bloc and slash Chinese tariffs on a variety of European goods. The deal, unveiled on Friday, takes some of the heat out of searing bilateral trade tensions and temporarily averts the prospect of a bruising trade war. Beijing agreed not to retaliate against Brussels’ move to curb imports of Chinese hybrid cars,...South China Morning Post
ConflictOct 12Pupil arrested after two teachers shot at French schoolBBC World
BusinessOct 12A well-known beverage entrepreneur makes a big bet on Churchill DownsA prominent beverage entrepreneur has made a significant investment in Churchill Downs. This indicates notable activity in the business and investment sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
DisasterOct 12Fire ravages oldest covered food market in ParisParis Fire Brigade images show flames ravaging the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district during the night between Sunday and Monday, October 12. Founded in 1615, the Enfants Rouges market is the oldest covered food market in Paris and is listed as a historic monument.France 24 [en]
BusinessOct 12Paris Motor Show preview: Affordable EVs, Chinese brands, and a Tesla cameoThe Paris Motor Show preview indicates a focus on affordable electric vehicles, the presence of Chinese automotive brands, and an appearance by Tesla. This signals key trends and competition within the global automotive industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 12Ethereum today: quotation and price of ETH this Monday, October 12, 2026The updated value of the second most important cryptocurrency by capitalization. Origin and history of Ethereum.Clarín