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PoliticsOct 1Hundreds held, dozens wounded as protests over conditions in French schools escalateSince last week, students have staged protests outside schools over grievances ranging from timetables, class sizes and a shortage of teachers to overheated classrooms during this year's heatwaves.EuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 1Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,900 over past dayUkrinform [en]
Sci & TechOct 1Methane is responsible for 30% of global warming – so why is the EU trying to delay rules to cut it?“Methane is the quickest brake we have on warming this decade. Before ministers agree to ease off it, I'd ask them to look very carefully at what it actually costs.”EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 1Explained: How the EU’s new cabin baggage rules will work – and when they startEU travellers could soon get a larger cabin allowance at no extra cost – but UK passengers flying out of UK airports are unlikely to benefit from the new rules.EuroNews [en]
MilitaryOct 1UK’s top military chief: Large-scale war in Europe means our security cannot be taken for grantedExclusive: Britain’s most senior military officer says Europe must take greater responsibility for its own defenceThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 1Right to asylum under threat as Europe turns rightwardEuropean leaders look set to seek fresh justification for suspending the right to claim legal protectionIrish Times World
HealthOct 1Spain’s warning on drug pricing dealsWant to receive this newsletter straight to your inbox? Sign up here to receive the reporting and intel from the Gastein Health Forum. SNEAK PEEK — Europe must band together to tackle drug pricing pressures rather than being picked off one by one, Spain’s Health Secretary Javier Padilla Bernáldez tells Morning Health Care. — Parliament’s […]Politico Europe
Sci & TechOct 1‘Catastrophic year’ as Swiss glaciers lose 5% of ice after heatwavesScientists are warning that Switzerland's glaciers have lost an ‘enormous’ amount of ice this year.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 1UK Prime Minister Burnham says Iran 'played a part' in British air base incidentCNBC
WorldOct 1London drivers face hefty fine over motorway camera mythDrivers in London are facing significant fines due to a misunderstanding regarding motorway cameras. This highlights a local issue concerning traffic enforcement and public awareness.london-now.co.uk
WorldOct 1Cheap things to do London - Best attractions under £10This article provides a guide to affordable attractions in London, specifically those costing under £10. It offers practical information for budget-conscious visitors to the city.london-now.co.uk
Sci & TechOct 1 Explosion of melt rate : 20 % of Swiss glaciers lost in five years | GlaciersSwitzerland has lost 20% of its glaciers in the past five years, indicating a rapid melt rate. This highlights a significant environmental impact of climate change on glacial regions.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
PoliticsOct 1Morning service 1/10: • Second day of budget debate • Dutch national team plays against GreeceGoedemorgen! Het is vandaag de tweede dag van de Algemene Financiële Beschouwingen. Minister Eelco Heinen (Financiën) en staatssecretaris Eelco Eerenberg beantwoorden vragen van Kamerleden. En het Nederlands elftal speelt zijn derde wedstrijd in de Nations League in en tegen Griekenland. Eerst het weer: vandaag vooral in het oosten en noordoosten stevige buien, met kans op onweer. In de rest van het land overwegend droog. Het wordt zo'n 20 graden. Ga je vandaag op pad? Hier vind je het overzicht van de files en wegwerkzaamheden en hier alles over de situatie op het spoor. Wat kun je vandaag veNOS Buitenland
ConflictOct 1Ukraine urges OSCE states to restrict Russian diplomatic and 'cultural' infrastructure in EuropeUkraine has called on OSCE participating states to step up pressure on Russia, including by restricting its diplomatic and so-called "cultural" infrastructure used for espionage and subversive activities in Europe.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 1Green and SPD: The Left's conscience question in BerlinEin vermeintliches Sondierungsgespräch wird zum Vorgespräch: Wenn sich SPD und Grüne in Berlin heute mit der Linken treffen, geht es nicht ums künftige gemeinsame Regieren, sondern um rote Linien. Antisemitismus-Vorwürfe und mögliche Clan-Nähe belasten das Verhältnis schwer. Ob unter diesen Vorzeichen überhaupt ein Bündnis möglich ist oder die Parteien in Richtung einer Kenia-Koalition abbiegen, entscheidet […]Politico Europe
BusinessOct 1They aren't uniformed, but these US companies are fighting for UkraineThis summer, Microsoft announced that “it will extend its provision of technology support to Ukraine through the end of 2027,” providing technology, cybersecurity support, and other assistance to "help Ukraine maintain essential digital services during the war.” Not only U.S. weapons, but a host of U.S. tech companies have gone to war in Ukraine. This includes PayPal, now one of the biggest multinational online payment systems in the world, which got into the act, cutting off access to all Russian accounts when Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022.Palantir initially offered its services to Responsible Statecraft
PoliticsOct 1Manchester City chair shielded by diplomatic immunityKhaldoon al-Mubarak was granted immunity six years ago, protecting him from potential legal proceedings in the UKFinancial Times
ConflictOct 1How Europe can stall Russia’s hybrid warEnhancing domestic security, using new technologies and negotiating guardrails could lessen the risk of mass-casualty eventsFinancial Times
BusinessOct 1Big Tech out-lobbies European companies in BrusselsUS corporations including Google, Apple and Amazon use their influence to push back against EU digital bloc rulesFinancial Times
PoliticsOct 1Helping Ukraine is in Czechia's national interest – Czech generalHelping Ukraine is in the national interest of the Czech Republic and will continue, although the forms of this support may change.Ukrinform [en]
DisasterOct 1Farmers complain of dry spell induced crop loss in excluded talukas from drought GRFarmers in the talukas of Nanded district said they have suffered losses, but because of faulty weather stations, they were left off the list and did not receive any helpThe Hindu
BusinessOct 1What are vulture funds and how do they operate in SpainLos decretos de vivienda quieren limitar su operativa, pero definir a quién afectan las restricciones es parte del problemaEl País
WorldOct 1Diana brother reveals his greatest regret over herPrincess Diana's brother has revealed his greatest regret concerning her. This is a personal reflection on a notable public figure's life.cessnockadvertiser.com.au · Australia
ConflictBreakingOct 1Russia attacks Ukraine energy grid , forcing power cutsbordermail.com.au · Australia