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DisasterSep 29France's biggest fire since 1949, which burned 42,000 hectares this summer, officially extinguishedLe Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 29MEP urges EU to ‘think creatively’ and use frozen Russian assets to support UkraineTobias Cremer, an S&D MEP, said economic support for Ukraine is necessary because “the cost of the country failing would be much higher for us than the cost of supporting Ukraine”.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 29RAF Fairford: Marco Rubio says public ‘disturbed’ after five terror suspects released on bailUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he understood why people were “disturbed” after five suspects arrested over a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford were released on bail on Monday (28 September).The Independent World
PoliticsSep 29Firefighters protest at Eiffel Tower demanding more resourcesFrench firefighters staged a protest at the Eiffel Tower, calling for more funding, staff and equipment to cope with growing demands.EuroNews [en]
WorldSep 29Ukraine grain crisis could cost $60 billion globally, minister warnsThe situation in the Black Sea is "critical", Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Taras Vysotskyi, tells Europe Today, warning of far-reaching implications for global food prices.EuroNews [en]
HealthSep 29Terminally ill child euthanised in the Netherlands was one year old, government saysThe Netherlands legalised euthanasia for severely ill children between the ages of one and 12 in 2024.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 29What is an EU's "associate member"? Why is Canada the first?European Commission's Ursula von der Leyen formally invited Canada to become the EU’s first-ever “associate member”. What is an “associate member” and what does this mean for Canada and the EU?EuroNews [en]
MilitarySep 29RAF Fairford suspected terror plot involved a foreign actor , says Marco RubioA suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford reportedly involved a foreign actor, according to Marco Rubio. This raises concerns about national security and threats to military installations in the UK.dunmowbroadcast.co.uk · United Kingdom
MilitarySep 29RAF Fairford suspected terror plot involved a foreign actor , says Marco Rubioyorkpress.co.uk · United Kingdom
WorldSep 29North Yorkshire green spaces scoop top gardening awardsGreen spaces in North Yorkshire have received prestigious gardening awards, recognizing excellence in horticultural achievement. This celebrates local environmental efforts and community success.yorkpress.co.uk · United Kingdom
BusinessSep 29Analysis - Euro dollar resilience faces energy price , political risk testsAn analysis suggests that the resilience of the Euro dollar is being tested by energy prices and political risks. This indicates potential challenges for global currency stability and economic outlook.aol.com · United States
PoliticsSep 2982 detained in Liverpool protest against Palestine Action ban82 individuals were detained in Liverpool during a protest against a ban on Palestine Action. This matters as it signifies public opposition to specific policies and involves significant law enforcement action.en.apa.az · Azerbaijan
ConflictSep 29 Come , sit down , engage in dialogue : Pope Leo XIV urges Russia , Ukraine to end wars that no longer make sense Pope Leo XIV has urged Russia and Ukraine to engage in dialogue and end their ongoing conflict. This statement emphasizes the futility of continued warfare.batonrougepost.com · United States
BusinessSep 29Interest payments on State debts could exceed €6bn , ESRI warns – The Irish TimesAn Irish research institute warns that state debt interest payments could surpass a significant monetary figure. This matters as it indicates potential fiscal strain on the government.irishtimes.com · Ireland
BusinessSep 29UniCredit Andrea Orcel moves to seize control of Commerzbank within months , FT reportsReports indicate that UniCredit's CEO plans to acquire control of Commerzbank within the coming months. This potential move signals a significant consolidation effort within the European banking sector.aol.com · United States
PoliticsSep 29ESRI criticises Government for not managing public finances prudently – The Irish TimesThe ESRI has criticized the government for its handling of public finances, highlighting concerns about prudent management. This matters as it questions governmental economic policy and fiscal responsibility.irishtimes.com · Ireland
BusinessSep 29Maluku sees 33 TCG vessels boosting annual fish outputMaluku is experiencing a boost in its annual fish output due to the operation of 33 TCG vessels, indicating positive economic development in its fishing sector. This matters for local industry and food supply.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
PoliticsSep 29 York tourist tax should come with free bus travel - letterA letter proposes that any tourist tax in York should include complimentary bus travel. This suggests a local policy debate regarding urban tourism, taxation, and public transportation.yorkpress.co.uk · United Kingdom
WorldSep 29Chimamanda Adichie asks court to dismiss Euracare suitLAGOS — Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Ivara Esege, have asked the Lagos State High Court to dismiss a suit filed by Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital seeking to halt the coroner’s inquest into the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Adichie-Esege. Counsel to Adichie and Esege, Kemi Pinheiro, made the application on Monday, […] The post Chimamanda Adichie asks court to dismiss Euracare suit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 29Ukraine’s double crunch: Filling the funding gap and exporting its grainGood morning. This is Mared Gwyn in Brussels, penning today’s newsletter with my colleague Angela Skujins. In this edition: our correspondent captures an attempted Russian ‘double-tap’ drone strike in central Kyiv, and the latest on Ukraine’s funding crunch.EuroNews [en]
Sci & TechSep 29Google battles EU over Android access for rival AI services - reportsSeeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 29Hard cheese: Tough times for Greece's Naxos Graviera cheese as production faltersNaxos Graviera, the hard cheese of the Greek Cycladic island was named the world’s best cheese in 2025 by the food guide TasteAtlas, but its makers are now facing increasing production problems.EuroNews [en]
WorldSep 29Boris Walbaum, director of Infanta Sofía's university in Paris, on her admission: "We gave her the same interview as everyone else and she did very well"Contó cómo fue el proceso de admisión de la infanta Sofía y por qué al principio no supo que era hija de los reyes de España.La joven estudia Ciencias Políticas y Relaciones Internacionales en una carrera que recorre Lisboa, París y Berlín.Clarín
WorldSep 29Joan Vaello and his simple morning routine at 100 years old: "Always before eating anything I drink a glass of water"El artista catalán conserva a los 100 años una rutina que repite desde joven.Se levanta temprano, bebe agua antes del desayuno y sigue dedicado a crear.Clarín