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ConflictSep 29Macron condemns Russian strike on Ukraine's National Academy of SciencesFrench President Emmanuel Macron condemned the Russian strike on the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv, calling it an expression of the Russian regime's contempt for science and truth.Ukrinform [en]
BusinessSep 29Google appeals EU data-sharing order, warns of 'irreversible harm'Google argues that Android is already open to other services and that the search data requirements lack adequate safeguards, user knowledge and consent.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 29Why are pictures of Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in a miniskirt going viral?Tajani's comments about the length of a woman's skirt have earned him mockery online, as well as criticism from other politicians and even the Church.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 29The Netherlands and five other countries demand a much lower EU budgetZes Europese regeringsleiders dringen er bij de Europese Unie op aan om de volgende zevenjarenbegroting met miljarden euro's te verlagen. De premiers van Nederland, Duitsland, Zweden, Denemarken, Oostenrijk en Finland vinden dat de Europese uitgaven grondig moeten worden hervormd en dat er keuzes moeten worden gemaakt, schrijven ze in een brief die de NOS heeft ingezien. De brief is gericht aan huidig EU-voorzitter Ierland, dat een nieuw voorstel voor de begroting moet maken. De zes vinden dat er moet worden geïnvesteerd in veiligheid, defensie, economische concurrentie, innovatie en de strijdNOS Buitenland
WorldSep 29MaXhosa Africa Paris Show : A South African FirstMaXhosa Africa is presenting a show in Paris, marking a significant first for the South African brand. This event highlights cultural representation and business expansion in the global fashion industry.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
PoliticsSep 29What does Andy Burnham have to prove today ? The article poses a question about what Andy Burnham needs to demonstrate today, implying an analysis of his political standing or objectives.politico.eu · United States
MilitarySep 29Marco Rubio says suspected terror plot at united kingdom air base involved a foreign actor thejournal.ie · Ireland
PoliticsSep 29Argentina's Milei threatens UK with international legal action over Falkland Islands oil projectA major offshore oil project is opening a new front in the Falklands sovereignty dispute, with Buenos Aires threatening legal action and sanctions against companies involved.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 29Madrid housing activists occupy agency amid eviction protestsHousing activists have occupied a Madrid government office as anger over evictions and rising rents continues to grow across Spain.EuroNews [en]
ConflictSep 29Ukrainian Defense Forces strike Kasta radar, Russian UAV command posts and warehousesUkrinform [en]
BusinessSep 29Analysts back AstraZeneca's $2B Summit Therapeutics investment as stock gainsAnalysts are supporting AstraZeneca's $2 billion investment in Summit Therapeutics, leading to stock gains. This reflects a significant financial move and its market reception in the pharmaceutical industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
MilitarySep 29UK: US government questions bail for Fairford base suspectsThe US government sees "the hand of a foreign actor" in the security scare at RAF Fairford, a hub for US heavy bombers in Europe. Donald Trump criticized the suspects being released on bail amid ongoing investigations.DW News [en]
WorldSep 29Karnataka Forest Minister orders removal of eucalyptus and acacia trees in research centres, forest in BengaluruThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 29‘A false problem’: Italy’s Muslims question Meloni’s burqa banAs the prime minister attempts to stave off a far-right challenger, a small minority of Muslims are being targeted.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldSep 29European Film Meeting 2026: productions from 18 countries and a Wim Wenders retrospectiveWith the participation of 18 European Union nations, the meeting seeks to bring diverse voices and ways of narrating current reality to the local public. The federal itinerary will include screenings in provinces such as Córdoba, Mendoza, Santa Fe, Salta, and Neuquén between October and November.Clarín
WorldSep 29'Class sizes of more than 36 people': student protests continue in Paris and beyondTeenagers in France have been blockading their schools and demonstrating since last week to protest a string of grievances. Standing in front of the Lycée Hélène Boucher, FRANCE 24 journalist Antonia Kerrigan said students there said there were "class sizes of more than 36 people". Click on the video for more.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 29The Council of Ministers for the 'Maricarmen decree' delayed due to lack of agreement between PSOE and SumarEl Consejo de Ministros ha empezado con una hora de retraso por la falta de acuerdo entre los socios. LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsSep 29UK Government confirms free entry to national museums will continueThe UK government says national museums will remain free for all, ending months of speculation that international visitors could be charged to enter institutions.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 29Germany news: Merz revolts over EU budget, report saysChancellor Friedrich Merz and his counterparts from five countries have threatened to withhold approval to the EU budget proposal unless it's cut by billions of euros. Follow DW.DW News [en]
BusinessSep 29Europe stocks rise as investors look past U.S.-Iran standoffEuropean stock markets are reportedly rising as investors choose to overlook the ongoing standoff between the United States and Iran. This indicates market sentiment despite geopolitical tensions.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 29REA Group secures 35% stake in Irish portal operator Distilled for A$409MREA Group has acquired a 35% stake in Distilled, an Irish portal operator, for A$409 million. This represents a significant investment and expansion for REA Group in the Irish market.Seeking Alpha Tech
HealthSep 29Mercè Barau, pharmacist: “A menopausal woman who sleeps poorly and has hot flashes, but was doing well with hormonal treatment, may notice its interruption a lot”The spokesperson for the Pharmacy Office of the College of Pharmacists of Barcelona explains to 'La Vanguardia' how the shortage of hormonal therapy medications is affecting pharmacies and the quality of life of patients.Clarín
ConflictSep 29Putin claims that Ukraine has no ‘antidote’ to Russia’s new jet-powered drones. Kyiv has already shown it can shoot them down, but doing it at scale could cost billions.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Cultural Forum, Vladimir Putin said Ukraine was seeking an “air ceasefire” out of weakness — especially because it feared Russia’s new jet-powered drones. The Russian president believes Kyiv has no “antidote” to these weapons. They are dangerous, but they lack the chief advantage of the earlier “Geran” drones: low cost. Developing defenses against the faster drones will also be expensive for Ukraine. Here is how the latest turn in the technological arms race could drain — and is already draining — both countries’ budgets.Meduza [en]
PoliticsSep 29What does Andy Burnham have to prove today?It’s the new prime minister’s big day in Liverpool – but will he explain what Labour conference slogan “hope again” actually means? After a series of major speeches with little substance so far from his cabinet colleagues, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy wonder whether Andy Burnham is saving all the juicy details for himself. Could […]Politico Europe