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PoliticsSep 29Trump 'surprised' UK granted bail to suspects in alleged airbase terror plotFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 29Frugal countries pile on pressure to shrink EU budgetSix "frugal" EU leaders have stepped up pressure on the Irish presidency to slash the next long-term budget by "several hundred billion euros" in its new compromise text.EuroNews [en]
Sci & TechSep 29UK's biggest AI supercomputer may have to wait until 2030s for enough powerThe UK start-up says the data centre could eventually expand from 50 to 90 megawatts of power — enough, if used continuously, to consume as much electricity in a year as about 315,000 typical UK homes, based on 2026 figures from UK energy regulator Ofgem.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 29Eviction carried out in Mataró in the midst of anti-eviction decree negotiation: “It’s very serious”Jordi, su hermana y sus tres hijos vivían desde hace 11 años de alquiler: “El sueldo no me llega para pagar”El País
PoliticsSep 29Italy: Meloni government extends fuel decree, excise duty cuts to 1 May"It will cost 500 million euros," Economy Minister Giorgetti announced after Friday morning's cabinet meeting. The 25-cent discount due to end on 7 April, with tax credits extended to agricultural firms.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 29Spanish teachers work two hours less per week than the OECD averageEl número de maestros crece un 9% en una década mientras el de alumnos se reduce un 5% LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsSep 29EU’s net payers insist on ‘several hundred billion euros’ in budget cutsOthers, including those who stand to gain most from the funding, want to see spending increased.Politico Europe
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