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PoliticsOct 6New EU members face 15-year probation period after joining the blocThe European Commission is proposing a new procedure to cut funding and voting rights of EU newcomers that breach the rule of law, available for 15 years after accession. The proposal also includes new procedures for the gradual integration of candidate countries and governance measures.EuroNews [en]
HealthOct 6EU countries to discuss suspected plague outbreak in RussiaEuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 6Iceland is ‘critical outpost’ for security, Rubio says during visitUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that Iceland had long been a “critical outpost” for security during a visit to the island, as his country pushed for greater US influence in the Arctic region. His trip comes after US President Donald Trump has stirred up the power balance in the region by making threats to buy or annex Greenland. The United States signed a security pact with Denmark and Greenland in late September that will allow Washington to establish two new military bases...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 6French students: What do they want?We take a look at what exactly French high school students are demanding in their nationwide blockades. From crumbling buildings, to absent teachers who are not replaced, to applying to university, we take a look at what has created so much anger among French teens. We also draw parallels between this movement and that of the Yellow Vests.France 24 [en]
BusinessOct 6Regional administrative court rejects all challenges to the sale of San SiroInter, Milan's new stadium project can move forward with demolition of iconic old groundANSA [en]
DisasterOct 6British father pleads to be spared jail after son's fatal Cyprus hotel window fallJosh Foster pleaded guilty to a charge of negligence after his son fell to his death from a hotel window in Cyprus in JulyThe Independent World
ConflictOct 6Ukrainian drones kill two, hit fuel hub in one of biggest attacks on Moscow regionFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 6Metsola to take action after MEP Rima Hassan removes Israeli flagFrench pro-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan removed Israeli and EU flags from an exhibition commemorating the victims of Hamas’s 7 October terrorist attack, sparking outrage among fellow lawmakers. She could face a suspension of her daily allowance.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 6EU Commission throws down the gauntlet to member states on reforming the blocThe European Commission is proposing fewer commissioners and less unanimity to prepare the EU for 30 or more members. However, EU diplomats say capitals are unlikely to agree.EuroNews [en]
WorldOct 6India vs Uruguay, for an international friendly, LIVE: what time it plays, lineups and how to watch the matchEl seleccionado uruguayo cierra su gira por Asia este martes frente a su par de India, en el Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, por un amistoso internacional correspondiente a la fecha FIFA. Antes de viajar a India, la Celeste cayó 3-1 ante Japón y luego se impuso 4-1 frente a Corea del Sur.Clarín
BusinessOct 6HMRC confirms 27p per mile change now in force for some petrol driversHMRC has confirmed a change in the 27p per mile rate for certain petrol drivers.birminghammail · united kingdom
WorldOct 6Man United legend Patrice Evra announces mum’s deathFormer Manchester United and France defender Patrice Evra has announced the death of his mother, Juliette, following her battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The post Man United legend Patrice Evra announces mum’s death appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 6Germany says it hasn’t changed student visa rules for Russians after rejecting applicant over ‘security concerns’The German embassy in Moscow said Germany continues to issue student visas to Russian citizens, with each application reviewed on an individual basis. The embassy was responding to the case of a Higher School of Economics (HSE) student who was denied a study visa over “security concerns.”Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 6Spain court lifts Puigdemont arrest warrant, clearing way for his return home ahead of November electionsCatalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont fled Spain in 2017 after launching an independence bid. The court's decision means he can return home without fear of arrest after almost a decade in exile.DW News [en]
MilitaryOct 6Two Spanish F-18 jets scrambled in Romania after drone alert near UkraineTwo Spanish F-18s deployed in Romania under NATO command took off at dawn after two air targets were detected near the Ukrainian border. The objects did not ultimately enter Romanian airspace and were not intercepted.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 6Meloni's sister to testify at Boccia trialBusinesswoman accused of stalking ex lover and ex minister SangiulianoANSA [en]
PoliticsOct 6Greens probe conduct complaint against Deputy Leader Mothin AliLeft-wing party looks at claim Mothin Ali "snatched" phone from fellow member in alleged Leeds altercation.Politico Europe
MilitaryOct 6Unpacking Boeing’s F/A-XX win, plus a report from wartime UkraineBoeing’s victory caps a significant turnaround for its defense business, while Breaking Defense reports from western Ukraine on technology and life in wartime.Breaking Defense
MilitaryOct 6France test-fires new nuclear-capable missile – Defence ministry"This technical success further demonstrates the credibility of our nuclear deterrent, whose long-term viability is assured," he added. The post France test-fires new nuclear-capable missile – Defence ministry appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 6Tinubu’s return: An update, By Reuben AbatiExactly a week ago, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, now jokingly renamed a citizen of Kano with a Northern-sounding name Ashiru Bala Ahmadu Tanimu, whatever that means by former Governor Abdullahi Danguje, returned to Nigeria after a controversial 30-day so-called working leave in Europe. His 30-day working leave was in every sense a violation of the 1999 […] The post Tinubu’s return: An update, By Reuben Abati appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 6French MEP Hassan under investigation over flag incident at 7 October commemorationHard-left French EU lawmaker Rima Hassan is facing an investigation after the Israeli and European Union flags were allegedly thrown to the floor at a commemoration for the 2023 Hamas attacks that set off the Gaza war. Hassan said the action was to denounce the "ongoing genocide by the Israeli government".RFI [en]
PoliticsOct 6Live Updates: Protests Spread Across France as Unions Join Student DemonstrationsUnion members, parents and teachers joined the demonstrations, broadening the student-led protest movement that has closed hundreds of French high schools since late September.NYT World
PoliticsOct 6German far-right achieves regional parliament presidency for the first time since 1945It secured the votes to put Tobias Rausch, from Alternative for Germany (AfD), in charge of the Saxony-Anhalt region. This is an anti-immigration and pro-Russian party.Clarín
MilitaryOct 6Seventh suspect arrested for incident near British military base used by USA seventh individual was arrested in London by British police in connection with an incident near a military base used by the U.S. The withdrawal of U.S. aircraft from Fairford was due to threats linked to Iran, according to Trump, although Tehran denies any connection.Clarín