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MilitaryOct 6Defense minister: Poland to deploy Patriot systems near Ukrainian borderUkrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 6France test-fires new nuclear-capable missile from submarine for first time"To be free, one must be feared," Emmanuel Macron has posted, weeks after vowing that hybrid attacks blamed on Russia would "not go unanswered".EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 6Mónica García's party demands to lead the list for Madrid amidst pressure from Ada Colau's sector"Forces with territorial roots must present themselves in their communities and form electoral lists," says Más MadridEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 6Nearly 2,000 schools closed in France as students, parents protestFrench students, parents and teachers continued protesting into a third week, saying their schools are falling apart. Aidan Stretch reports.CBS News
ConflictOct 6UK police arrest British national linked to airbase incident22-year old British national arrested on suspicion of a terror offence after other suspects released on bail.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 6Protests sweep France, closing schools as student walkouts escalateThousands have been detained and classes were canceled for the rest of this week as the student protests tapped into French anger over austerity measures.Washington Post World
PoliticsOct 6EFCC ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​​‍⁠‌​‍​‌​opposes Diezani’s plea to present evidence of UK court judgment acquitting herThe commission argued that the purported acquittal of Diezani by a foreign criminal court was not material or relevant to the specific issues for determination before the instant court. The post Seized assets: Diezani’s UK acquittal immaterial, EFCC tells court appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 6Ex-spy chief is arrested in Germany on suspicion of trading state secrets and treason - AP NewsAP News
MilitaryOct 6Ukrainian Ground Forces establish drone unitIn Kyiv, at the Ukrinform news agency, the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Army Drone Forces were presented. Although they are not a separate branch of the military, they constitute a deeply integrated system that enables up to 80% of strikes against enemy personnel to be carried out using drones and provides 70% of all reconnaissance.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 6Demonstrators clash with riot police in France as education protests mountSchool blockades and clashes intensify in France as frustration rises over government education policy.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 6Burnout at work: MEPs call for stronger EU protectionsMEPs called for EU-wide rules to tackle work-related stress, depression and anxiety, which affect almost one in three workers. Far-right groups opposed the text, arguing that it would place excessive obligations on businesses.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 6Germany's far-right AfD makes history again in Saxony-AnhaltFor the first time since the end of World War II, a German state parliament has chosen parliamentary speaker from the far right: Tobias Rausch of the Alternative for Germany (AfD).DW News [en]
WorldOct 6Three ways Zidane's France is already different from Deschamps'In his first four matches as France manager, Zinédine Zidane has already initiated several breaks with his predecessor's style.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 6Spanish Supreme Court withdraws arrest warrant for separatist leader PuigdemontHet arrestatiebevel tegen de Catalaanse separatistenleider Carles Puigdemont is ingetrokken door het Spaanse Hooggerechtshof. Puigdemont kan zo na negen jaar in ballingschap geleefd te hebben als vrij man terugkeren naar zijn land zonder te worden aangehouden. Puigdemont vluchtte in 2017 naar België, nadat de poging van Catalonië om zich af te scheiden van Spanje was mislukt. Een referendum over afscheiding was volgens het Spaans Hooggerechtshof illegaal. In Brussel werd hij uiteindelijk in 2019 Europarlementariër. Puigdemont werd ook vervolgd voor het verduisteren van overheidsgeld tijdens heNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 6Former German spy chief arrested on espionage charges. He made at least seven trips to Russia after leaving office.Meduza [en]
HealthOct 6EU suspends beef exports from Namibia due to foot and mouth diseaseThe largest market for Namibian beef, the European Union, announced it has suspended imports after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, which wreaked havoc in Europe 25 years ago.RFI [en]
WorldOct 6Their Majesties and Princess Aiko visit 'Japanese Art Collection at the British Museum' exhibitionTheir Majesties and Princess Aiko visited the 'Japanese Art Collection at the British Museum' exhibition. This event signifies royal engagement with cultural institutions and international art displays.Asahi Shimbun
PoliticsOct 6What Would Europe Do in a Taiwan Crisis?Washington should not take European assistance for granted, especially if states can't agree on how to label Beijing's actions.The Diplomat
WorldOct 6UK households urged to carry out one key maintenance check this weekSustainability expert Simon Bones has shared five autumn energy-saving tips to help households save this seasonmanchestereveningnews_co_uk · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 6Spain approves new emergency housing measuresThe Spanish government has approved a pair of emergency housing decrees, including extended eviction protections and limits on property speculation, after major protests rocked Barcelona.DW News [en]
WorldOct 6Everyone against Maru Botana for her way of tasting food on MasterChef Celebrity: "Bring back Donato"Users pointed out that she barely tastes the dishes, avoids flours, and even disassembles them with cutlery before tasting. Additionally, some linked her attitude to possible behaviors associated with eating disorders and questioned her place in the competition.Clarín
PoliticsOct 6Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont set for Spain return after arrest warrant liftedA Spanish judge on Tuesday lifted an arrest warrant for exiled former Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, paving the way for his return to Spain ahead of a general election in November. Supreme Court judge Pablo Llarena made the move after Spain’s Constitutional Court backed extending a 2024 amnesty law to include the crime of embezzlement. The law was aimed at easing tensions in the wealthy northeastern region following its failed 2017 independence bid, Spain’s worst political crisis...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 6Police arrest another British man in RAF Fairford investigationThe arrest is the seventh in connection to the investigation into a security incident at the airbase, which led to the U.S. withdrawing B-1 bombers.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 6Marco Rubio states that Iceland is a "strategic bastion" for securityRubio highlighted Iceland's relevance as a key point for global security, amidst growing US influence in the Arctic. The pact with Greenland strengthens US military presence, while Iceland and the US reinforce ties in energy and defense.Clarín