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PoliticsOct 8EU debates harsh working conditions for fishers: 'I had no other choice'Endless weeks, shifts of up to 24 hours and even no drinking water: these were some of the hardships aired last week at a debate held by the EU Fisheries Committee with sector representatives.EuroNews [en]
WorldOct 8Vulnerable woman with two minor children evicted in Barcelona one day after Maricarmen's deathNatalia Zakharova, víctima de violencia machista, se queda sin el piso, que es propiedad de una mujer mayor también vulnerable según el Tribunal Superior de CataluñaEl País
PoliticsOct 8Russian billionaire Mikhail Gutseriev spent years fighting EU sanctions over Belarus. He finally won (but remains sanctioned over Russia’s war in Ukraine).EU ambassadors removed Russian billionaire Mikhail Gutseriev from the bloc’s Belarus sanctions list on October 7, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 8Mélenchon declares ‘Bastille retaken’ after major student rally in ParisThe mass student-led movement emerged over a range of issues including long school days, overcrowded schools, teacher absences.EuroNews [en]
ConflictBreakingOct 8Russian guided missile kills 30 on packed Ukrainian city busesCBS News
ConflictOct 8Russian attack on Ukraine busses part of 'a steady increase in attacks on civilians'France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 8France: Police clash with protesters at Paris student rallyPolice fired tear gas at protesters in Paris again as students continue to voice grievances about school conditions across France. The education minister has said 3,000 substitute teachers will reach schools soon.DW News [en]
ConflictOct 8The Russian-occupied town in Ukraine facing starvationFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 8As elections near, how are French political parties reacting to student protests?Students in France are pledging to keep taking to the streets despite the country's prime minister making a speech on Wednesday in which he said the government would come up with a plan to address their concerns. How have political parties in France been reacting to the movement? Delano D'Souza has been finding out.France 24 [en]
ConflictOct 8Dozens killed in Russian strike on civilian buses in eastern UkraineAl Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 8UK-backed group issues private lenders' debt rework guide ahead of IMF World Bank meetings - ReutersUK-backed group issues private lenders' debt rework guide ahead of IMF World Bank meetings ReutersReuters World
ConflictOct 8Black smoke rises over Russia’s largest oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone strikeUkrainian drones struck the Omsk oil refinery. Astra reported that a column of black smoke rose above the plant.Meduza [en]
ConflictOct 8Ukraine preparing response to new wave of Russian escalation – ZelenskyUkrinform [en]
BusinessOct 8France to release 10 mln barrels of diesel from strategic reservesFrench Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced Wednesday that France will release 10 million barrels of diesel from its strategic reserves to help ease pressure on the fuel market.Africanews [en]
PoliticsOct 8ERC already fears rupture with Rufián and begins to sound out alternative candidates: "We'll see. No agreement would be a disaster"El portavoz en el Congreso asegurar "querer representar a ERC", pero insiste en pedir "unas mínimas garantías" e ir "acompañado de otras fuerzas de izquierdas" LeerEl Mundo
MilitaryOct 8Two Latvian men arrested at UK base housing US and NATO intelligence hubsFrance 24 [en]
ConflictOct 8At least 33 people killed in strikes on Ukrainian public busesAfricanews [en]
WorldOct 8Haaland wants Man City fans to ‘stay positive and stick together’ after guilty verdictManchester City forward Erling Haaland has urged the club’s fans to remain positive and “stick together” after the Premier League champions were found guilty of all charges relating to serious financial breaches. The post Haaland wants Man City fans to ‘stay positive and stick together’ after guilty verdict appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitaryOct 8UK Ministry of Defence patrols arrest 2 Latvians near RAF baseUK Ministry of Defence security patrols arrested two Latvian men near an RAF (Royal Air Force) base that houses US and Nato intelligence operations, police said on Thursday. The base, RAF Molesworth, 112km (70 miles) north of London, is operated by the US Air Force and includes intelligence staff from the US Africa Command and the Nato Intelligence Fusion Centre, which provides information to the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. The two men, who live in the UK were initially arrested at 2am...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 8Giorgia Meloni strengthened with the approval of the new Electoral Law with which Italy will go to the next general electionsThe new rule favors coalitions and provides for a 'majority bonus' for those who achieve 42% of the votes, who will obtain 55% of the parliamentarians.El Mundo
PoliticsOct 8A primary that will leave its mark?Qui sortira vainqueur de la campagne express et des trois débats de la primaire organisée par le PS, Place publique et GRS ? Près de 140 000 personnes sont appelées à voter vendredi et samedi. Ce corps électoral est difficilement sondable. Présenté comme le favori, le président de Place publique Raphaël Glucksmann peut-il sortir triomphant […]Politico Europe
DisasterOct 8Drought: groundwater levels in France remain very lowFrance's groundwater levels remain deeply worrying at the start of October: two-thirds of monitoring sites are below normal and 81% are still falling. The autumn recharge, vital to rebuild reserves, has yet to get under way.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 8Congress gave the green light to the government to request three loans from GermanyLos prestará el Banco de Desarrollo de Alemania, serán por $497 millones de euros y a una tasa 2% menor que a la que usualmente presta al mercado. The post Congreso dio luz verde al gobierno para pedir tres créditos a Alemania appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 8Zelensky, Costa discuss Russian strikes, EU aid, opening of negotiating clustersPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and European Council President António Costa discussed the schedule for opening the next negotiating clusters on Ukraine’s accession to the EU, as well as an energy package for the winter and further financial support.Ukrinform [en]