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French farmers mobilize for protests over EU-Mercosur trade deal
French farmers are mobilizing for widespread protests Monday, targeting the controversial EU-Mercosur trade agreementWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports
French farmers have protested against a trade deal that would increase agricultural imports from South America, saying it hurt their livelihoodsWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
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EU stays on the sidelines over migrant deal between Italy and Albania
A top European Union official has refused to be drawn on an opinion of an agreement between Italy and Albania to process some migrants in centers set up in the tiny Western Balkan country, saying ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
EU and Mercosur miss a trick at Rio summit devoid of trade talks
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s controversial law on surrogacy enters into forceWorld - Financial Times - 12 hours ago -
Farmers gather for protest over tax changes
Thousands packed into the Eikon Exhibition Centre to protest against planned changes to inheritance tax on family farms.Top stories - BBC News - 19 hours ago -
Why Georgia’s political chaos could mortally wound its EU ambitions
Also in this newsletter: why the wealthy should bear the burden of tackling climate changeWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
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EU regulator proposes shortening trade settlement times from October 2027
Esma recommendation will align bloc’s move with UK plansWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Proposed EU move to T+1 could eradicate ‘suboptimal’ ETF dynamics
The European Securities and Markets Authority has recommended the EU move to one-day settlement in Q4 2027World - Financial Times - 13 hours ago -
Perplexity CEO Proposes Revenue Deals for Publishers After Lawsuit
Wall Street Journal parent Dow Jones sued the AI startup this week, alleging copyright infringement.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Thames Water Proposes $3.9 Billion Funding Deal to Continue Operations
The U.K. water company said the deal would enable the debt-laden company to continue with its planned investment and maintenance of its infrastructure.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Convoluted tiebreaker scenarios threaten chaos for conference title, College Football Playoff races
The SEC's second-place logjam is just one of several potential messy pitfalls in Power Four conference title racesSports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago -
Farmers with assets over £1mn hit by inheritance tax reforms
Industry counters that Budget cap will hammer agricultural businesses that are asset-rich but cash-poorWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Farmers lose sleep over Budget inheritance tax crackdown
Reforms will put emphasis on early succession planning for agricultural estatesWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
First minister 'calm down' plea on farm tax row
Wales' first minister says only a "tiny proportion" of farms in Wales hit by inheritance changes.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
U.K. Farmers Protest in London Over Inheritance Tax Change
Farms worth more than about $1.3 million will face an estate tax from 2026, ending a previous exemption and prompting anger in some rural communities.World - The New York Times - 3 hours ago -
French official proposes entrance fee for Notre Dame to help fund preservation work
France’s culture minister has proposed introducing an entrance fee to visit Notre Dame cathedral in Paris when it reopens in December, aiming to generate funds for the preservation of the country’s ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
France takes stake in Sanofi unit as part of €16bn sale to CD&R
Deal for consumer health arm faced political furore over ceding controlling stake to US private equity groupBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
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Leaders of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia propose setting up migrant 'hotspots' outside the EU
The leaders of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia have proposed setting up facilities for hosting asylum-seekers outside the territory of the European Union, a solution they say would help stem illegal ...World - ABC News - October 22 -
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EU Court Upholds Approval of Vodafone Deal With Liberty Global
The European Union’s General Court upheld the bloc’s decision to approve Vodafone’s $20 billion-plus acquisition of some of Liberty Global’s telecommunications assets in Europe, thwarting a legal ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
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Biden to Propose That Insurers Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control
The new rules under the Affordable Care Act would include emergency contraception, a newly approved nonprescription birth control pill, spermicides and condoms.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
White House proposes insurers cover cost of over-the-counter birth control
The White House on Monday announced a proposal that would require insurers to cover the cost of forms of contraception like over-the-counter birth control pills and condoms under the Affordable ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Proposed rule would require insurance companies to pay for over-the-counter contraception
A proposed rule by the Biden administration would require insurance companies to cover the cost of non-prescription birth control. The proposal comes as reproductive rights are a central issue in ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
McDonald's faces proposed class action lawsuit over E. coli outbreak
A proposed class action lawsuit against McDonald’s is the latest litigation over the E. coli outbreak linked to the fast-food chain’s Quarter Pounders.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
2024 NFL trade deadline: Five proposed last-minute deals, including major Buccaneers, 49ers, Vikings splashes
Which other big names could be on the move?Sports - CBS Sports - October 25 -
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UK farmers plan to protest at Parliament over a tax hike they say will ruin family farms
British farmers are descending on Parliament to protest a hike in inheritance tax that they say will deal a “hammer blow” to struggling family farmsWorld - ABC News - 7 hours ago -
To deter a war over Taiwan, threaten Chinese interests far from it
The U.S. must ensure that the People's Republic of China views the cost of a conflict over Taiwan as unacceptably high by threatening Chinese interests beyond the Taiwan Strait, in order to deter ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
France and Germany attack UK plan to levy VAT on international school fees
Proposal to impose value added tax in the Budget risks damaging diplomatic ties, ambassadors sayBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel, US with 'crushing response' over attack
Iran’s supreme leader has threatened Israel and the U.S. with “a crushing response” over attacks on Iran and its alliesWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
LSU student arrested for allegedly threatening governor over tiger at game
An LSU student has been arrested after allegedly making an online threat to kill Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, who advocated for bringing a live tiger onto the field as part of a recent college ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Paint thrown over Georgia elections chief as ruling party victory confirmed
US and EU have called for investigation into alleged irregularities in pro-Russia ruling party’s election victory. The head of Georgia’s election commission was splashed with paint as the body ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago
