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ConflictOct 7Ukrainian forces push Russian troops back in Dobropillia areaUkrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 7Most US voters say Trump, Congress don't take AI risks seriously, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - ReutersMost US voters say Trump, Congress don't take AI risks seriously, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds ReutersReuters World
PoliticsOct 7EU ambassadors agree to largest-ever expansion of Russia sanctions list, targeting more than 1,500 people and organizationsEU ambassadors have agreed to add more than 1,500 individuals and organizations to the bloc’s Russia sanctions list, Euronews reported.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 7League, FnV protest Islamic Arbitration Chamber in PaduaNo sharia law in Italy says SalviniANSA [en]
BusinessOct 7Stability Pact already foresees flexibility for high inflation - EU sourcesUsing extra VAT revenue for energy-support measures more complicated add sourcesANSA [en]
PoliticsOct 7France: Government suspends stun grenade use in school protestsFrance has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school demonstrations, the interior minister announced, amid growing allegations of police brutality after two weeks of protests marked by frequent violent clashes that have left hundreds injured.France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school demonstrations, the interior minister announced, amid growing allegations of police brutality after two weeks of protests marked by frequent violent clashes that have left hundreds injured.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 7Germany’s Merz vows to fight ‘extremism’ after AfD, far-left election gainsFar-right and far-left parties gain ground in local elections as Merz's approval rating sinks.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldOct 7Fantasy worlds come to life on nails at London nail art competitionNailympia London showcased fantasy nail art inspired by folklore, forests and steampunk, as global artists raced to create miniature worlds on nails.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 7German politicians warn of antisemitism on October 7 anniversaryLeading German politicians including Chancellor Merz and President Steinmeier called for people to reject antisemitism.DW News [en]
Sci & TechOct 7Scientists in Vienna and Beijing create world's first nuclear clocks - ReutersScientists in Vienna and Beijing create world's first nuclear clocks ReutersReuters World
BusinessOct 7Why France is a warning sign for the marketsThe good news about the epic shifts in global bond markets is that they mostly reflect economic fundamentals, not the kinds of panicky swings seen in a crisis.The bad news is that there's a risk the disruptions metastasize into a broader crisis in an era of fractured politics across major democracies.The big picture: Turmoil in the streets this week in France is the latest sign of hazards that await elected leaders who try to address yawning fiscal deficits head-on.They are squeezed between voters who want to maintain public benefit levels and tax levels and a bond market that is resetting lonAxios
BusinessOct 7French wine grape harvest set to hit historic lowAccording to Agriculture Ministry estimates, France's total 2026 wine harvest is predicted to reach some 35 million hectolitres, down 14% on the 2021-2025 average, after several summer heatwaves and declining cultivated areas.Le Monde [en]
WorldOct 7Milan looks East: Chinese fashion takes centre stage for traditional craftworkBrocade carries centuries of Chinese history, woven with patterns that have long held meanings beyond decoration. Now, the traditional craft is finding a new expression on the Milan catwalk, as designers reinterpret the fabric for a contemporary audience.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 7EU countries will release fresh oil stocks only after top agency assessmentThe agreement means EU countries will for now only release the barrels agreed in March.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 7ED gets custody of former KPSC chief Sahukar, member Geetha in veterinary recruitment scamThe ED officials taken the duo into custody on Wednesday based on the alleged revelations made by IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, an accused, and Basavaraj Kannale, another accused.The Hindu
MilitaryOct 7Trump’s Retreat: From the Gulf to Britain, American Forces Pull BackA war that was intended to demonstrate the reach of American power has now done the opposite. It is a lesson in unintended consequences.NYT US
PoliticsOct 7Back from the brink? Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives dare to believe againTory leader uses conference to sketch a low-tax, anti-migration vision while ruling out pact with Reform UKIrish Times World
PoliticsOct 7Bardella's reported antisemitic messages overshadow Le Pen's budget revealSticking to his denial strategy, Jordan Bardella was forced to answer journalists' questions alongside Marine Le Pen during her presentation of her fiscal policies.Le Monde [en]
BusinessOct 7Entrepreneur sentenced for multi-million dollar scam with fake loans and over 90 luxury cars, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche models, will be auctioned offHe received a 13-year prison sentence for wire fraud and identity theft. He created a false loan program linked to the Pentagon and used victims' money to finance personal expenses.Clarín
BusinessOct 7Eni says keeping diesel and petrol prices sustainable, price cap is for spikesSpokesperson tells ANSA: 'We share the needs expressed by Prime Minister Meloni'ANSA [en]
ConflictBreakingOct 7Missile attack on Kremenchuk: Two killed, injury toll rises to 41Ukrinform [en]
CyberOct 7France and US shut down platform selling sexual images of women and girlsA joint French-US operation against an online platform that sold private sexual content stolen from over 17,000 women worldwide led to the arrests of two brothers in northern France and the seizure of over €700,000 in bitcoin.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 7France halts use of stun grenades in policing of student protestsThe French government said on Wednesday it was pausing the use of stun grenades in its policing of student protests, after a 15-year-old boy’s hand was blown off during a clash with riot police, fuelling protesters’ accusations of police brutality. Protests showed no sign of easing, with more than 500 schools closed a day after demonstrations swept across the country, and unions representing high-school students, teachers and other workers planning more marches for Thursday. The ‌wave of...South China Morning Post
DisasterOct 7Skye road reopens to traffic six days after landslipDrivers faced a 40-mile diversion due to the road closurestv_tv · united kingdom