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PoliticsBreakingOct 5Teenager loses hand picking up grenade in France school protestsRFI [en]
BusinessOct 5Another appeal against shutdown of ex-ILVA furnaces rejectedAdministrators had asked for order to be suspended pending supreme court rulingANSA [en]
PoliticsOct 5Ex-prince Andrew takes UK police to court to ‘quash’ Epstein affair search warrantsBritain’s disgraced former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has launched a High Court challenge “to quash search warrants” obtained by police ahead of his arrest earlier this year, the judiciary has confirmed. The London court was set to hold a private hearing on Thursday, the judiciary said in a statement on Monday, as King Charles’ brother challenged Thames Valley Police over searches of his former and current homes on royal estates. The force arrested the 66-year-old on his birthday on...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 5Channel 4 appoints Louisa Compton to boardDirector of news, digital and audience trust becomes exec member at broadcasterscreendaily · united kingdom
BusinessOct 5Euro hits 17-month low as French debt fears mount and Spain heads for snap electionEuroNews [en]
DisasterOct 5Belgian city’s historic canals turn green after record-hot summerA thick carpet of green duckweed has covered Ghent’s canals, disrupting tour boats and raising fresh concerns about climate change in Belgium.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 5Sánchez, willing to border on legal fraud by taking the two failed housing decrees to the Permanent Deputation of CongressEl Gobierno maniobra para aprovechar el equilibrio de mayorías que ofrece el órgano que vela por los poderes de la Cámara cuando las Cortes están disueltas. En la Diputación, el voto de Junts no resultará decisivo: el primer decreto podría prosperar con 35 votos a favor frente a 34 en contra LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 5Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez calls snap election amid housing crisisSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November 29.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 5German robotics startup RobCo hits $1B valuation: WSJGerman robotics startup RobCo has reportedly achieved a valuation of $1 billion. This indicates significant growth and investment in the robotics industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
ConflictOct 5The crippling effect we’re all feeling from the deadlock in Ukraine’s war with RussiaTwo of the world’s largest exporters of grain, locked in war for more than four years, have seen exports plunge even further over the last year. Prolonged conflict around the Black Sea threatens both economies - and those most in need, writes James C. ReynoldsThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 5‘Nigerians should be patient with Tinubu; he didn’t spoil the country’ – Hanks Anuku“So the devil, you know, is better..” The post ‘Nigerians should be patient with Tinubu; he didn’t spoil the country’ – Hanks Anuku appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 5Israel bars UK Green leader after party votes to define Zionism as racismUK Jewish groups say the motion stokes hatred after a string of attacks on their community, while the government and other parties have condemned a policy that even at least three out of five Green MPs opposed.EuroNews [en]
CyberBreakingOct 5Data of nearly 9 million Danes stolen in hack of population registerNOS Buitenland
BusinessOct 5Revolut emerges as Europe’s $115B banking challengerRevolut is becoming a substantial challenger in the European banking sector, with an implied significant valuation. This indicates a notable shift in the financial services industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 5Up to 500 French schools to be closed Monday as protests continueUp to 500 French high ⁠schools will begin a second week of total or partial closures on Monday as protests over dilapidated schools and classrooms, overcrowding and teacher shortages precede a nationwide day of demonstrations on Tuesday. Reporting from outside a high school in the Paris suburb of Aubervilliers, France 24's Luke Shrago says things are relatively calm as of early Monday morning as students seek to rebuild the momentum of last week’s protests following a weekend lull.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 5Lukoil’s foreign asset sale becomes part of U.S.–Russia talks on ending Ukraine war, NYT reportsThe sale of Lukoil’s foreign assets has become part of Russia–U.S. talks on ending the Russia–Ukraine war, sources told The New York Times.Meduza [en]
DisasterOct 5Two men die trying to cross Channel to UKTwo women were also hospitalized with burns after a boat carrying 120 people set off on Sunday night, leaving about 20 migrants stranded in the water after they were unable to board.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 5Spanish PM Sanchez calls snap election amid housing crisisSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called ⁠an early election ​for November 29 on Monday, in a bid to strengthen his mandate after a fragmented parliament rejected the government's key housing decrees last week amid widespread protests. France 24's correspondent in Madrid Sarah Morris has the deetails.France 24 [en]
BusinessOct 5Italy's tax burden rose in 2nd quarter, savings rate fell says IstatHousehold purchasing power decreased in real terms says statistics agencyANSA [en]
PoliticsOct 5Ex-Prince Andrew asks to "annul" search warrants in relation to the Epstein caseThe brother of the British monarch seeks to annul search warrants after his arrest in the Epstein case. The hearing will be on Thursday. Police are investigating the former royal member for possible abuse of power and sexual assault. He has not been charged so far.Clarín
PoliticsOct 5France closes up to 500 schools on Monday due to student protestsLes cours seront « totalement ou partiellement suspendus » dans certains lycées suite aux affrontements entre les forces de l'ordre et des élèves manifestants, a déclaré le ministre français de l'Éducation nationale.BBC Afrique
PoliticsOct 5Bambi Burnham is a snake oil salesman – Farage, Restore and Badenoch must not play gamesThe article presents a critical view of a public figure, characterizing them as deceptive, and urges other political figures not to engage in similar tactics. This reflects political commentary and criticism within the public discourse.expresscouk · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 5Anti-migrant protesters scuffle with police after 149 small boat arrivals use 'new route'It has sparked outrage, with protesters chanting "send them back".expresscouk · united kingdom
BusinessOct 5Lidl’s UK sales boosted by Deluxe range and pulling in more shoppersThe British arm of the German discounter reported revenues of £13 billion for the year to the end of February.shropshirestar · united kingdom