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PoliticsSep 30The Brexit debate is back. Could Britain rejoin the EU?Ten years after leaving the bloc, shifting public opinion is reopening a question once thought settledIrish Times World
ConflictSep 30‘I wanted to live’: A Ukrainian orphan’s journey through Russian occupationDenys Kostev says he was forcibly transferred in 2022 and coerced into pro-Russian campaigns before finally escaping.Al Jazeera [en]
DisasterSep 30One worker dead, another badly injury in accident at Fincantieri shipyard55-year-old Tunisian died from burnsANSA [en]
PoliticsSep 30No, Macron isn't planning to trigger a war with Russia to stay in powerAllegations are circulating online that Macron will put France at war with Russia to postpone elections and stay in power as his second consecutive term comes to an end. However, the country's constitution makes this unfeasible in many ways.EuroNews [en]
BusinessSep 30Fuel prices are down after Eni, IP and Q8 caps says ministryAverage now 2.111 euros per litre for petrol and 2.316 for dieselANSA [en]
BusinessSep 30Amentum JV selected for up to $2.78B Sellafield programAmentum's joint venture has been chosen for a program at Sellafield, with the contract potentially worth up to $2.78 billion. This indicates a major business development for the companies involved and the program.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 30France faces historic purchasing power crisis: Since 2024, families have lost €1,200/year on averageReal wages have been falling since 2019 – a rare phenomenon – but, for a long time, social transfers and income from assets made up for it. In 2025 and 2026, that is no longer the case. As a result, average purchasing power fell over two consecutive years, something that only happened twice since 1960.Le Monde [en]
BusinessSep 30Italy's annual inflation up to 4.2% in September due to energy prices - IstatIncrease from 3.3% in August says statistics agencyANSA [en]
ConflictBreakingSep 30Deadly Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least four and hit Kyiv power supplyEuroNews [en]
WorldSep 30Eurovision seeks to expand brand despite frictionsThe 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.DW News [en]
BusinessSep 30‎After NYSC: Finding my feet beyond service, ‎By Ifeanyi Favour Ogochukwu‎I do not know exactly what awaits me after NYSC. It could begin with a job offer, the first serious steps towards building my own brand, further learning or simply another opportunity I cannot yet see… ‎What I know is that I am willing to begin… I hope life after NYSC brings meaningful work, peace, […] The post ‎After NYSC: Finding my feet beyond service, ‎By Ifeanyi Favour Ogochukwu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 30Attention turns to economy on final day of Macron’s visit to SpainPresident Emmanuel Macron is in Spain for the final day of his two-day state visit, the first by a French president to the country since 2009. After being welcomed with a banquet at the Royal Palace by King Felipe VI on Tuesday, on today's agenda is the opening of the Franco-Spanish economic forum and a meeting with Spain's leftist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Once economically ahead of Spain, France is now seeing Spain grow faster, as the Spanish economy has outpaced its French neighbour in recent years.France 24 [en]
HealthSep 30Mental health under scrutiny: Spain lags Europe in psychologists, pay or waitWith six clinical psychologists per 100,000 people, against nearly 18 in Europe, regular therapy in Spain is out of reach for many; the alternative is costly private care.EuroNews [en]
MilitarySep 30Ukraine’s military strikes Russian UAV depot, command-and-observation postUkrainian Defense Forces have struck a Russian military unit’s command-and-observation post and a UAV depot.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 30Drastic budget cutbacks essential to fund Europe's defense, Germany and allies warnSix European leaders have called for major cuts to a proposed 2 trillion euro budget.CNBC
ConflictSep 30How Putin is sowing chaos in Poland as Ukraine war spreads across EuropeThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 30In Fractious France, Politicians Agree on One Thing: Pope Leo Was a HitIn a four-day visit, Pope Leo XIV won praise across the political spectrum, even from its most avowedly secular figures.NYT World
WorldSep 30Franco Colapinto, unfiltered: "I'm light years away from any comparison with Leo Messi"El piloto de Alpine repasó su maduración tras cumplir dos años de su debut en Monza y destacó su experiencia reciente de competir en Madrid. Asimismo, recordó la incertidumbre de fines de 2024 cuando sintió que su sueño en la máxima categoría comenzaba a desvanecerse.Clarín
ConflictSep 30Each hour of business operations halted due to air raid alerts costs Ukraine $45M – Economy MinistryAir raid alerts cost Ukraine approximately $45 million for every hour that business operations are halted.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 30Who is Milei's only minister who avoided the chainsaw: landing in Paris to talk about investments and meeting with businessmenMario Lugones is Minister of Health. A recent UBA monitoring showed that national spending on Health not only did not suffer cuts but has registered an increase of almost 29% since 2023. What explains it.Clarín
PoliticsSep 30Javier Milei arrives in Paris to meet with businessmen and MacronThe President will touch down in Paris to participate in Argentine Week in France along with cabinet members. The focus is on the economic direction and answering questions.Clarín
MilitarySep 30Belgian minister Theo Francken warns Europe: 'Everything has to go faster' on defenceBelgian Defence Minister Theo Francken told the Euronews Defence Summit in Brussels that Europe faces a “dark winter” of Russian hybrid attacks and urgently needs stronger air defences, describing Russia as the biggest threat to Belgium’s security.EuroNews [en]
BusinessSep 30Italian business and consumer confidence down says IstatBusiness optimism has fallen after three months of growth says statistics agencyANSA [en]
WorldSep 30Eiffel Tower chief Patrick Branco Ruivo to step down after female staff excluded during Hindu group's visitAn investigation found management failures led to female Eiffel Tower staff being excluded during a Hindu group's visit.DW News [en]