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Wicked stars take to the green carpet for European premiere
Parts of the film were made in the United Kingdom, and British actress Cynthia Erivo, who plays the green witch Elphaba, said she's "finally back home".Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
Ford’s troubles continue. Its stock price slumps as automaker plans job cuts
Ford outlined plans to lay off 4,000 employees in the U.K. and Germany in response to a series of losses it blamed on unprecedented competitive, regulatory and economic headwinds in Europe’s car ...Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
U.S. and Europeans Move to Censure Iran for Nuclear Secrecy
Before Donald J. Trump takes office, the West wants to call out Iran for failing to adhere to treaty obligations to be transparent about its nuclear past and present.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
How the European parliament reached a deal on the new commission
Also in this newsletter: Should EU countries still be issuing so many visas to Russians?World - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
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Pokémon Cards Are Back—No Binders Needed
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket reinvents the gacha game for a Pikachu-loving audience. It’s attracted millions of players—and more than a little controversy.Tech - Wired - November 19 -
Lebanon says 60 killed in Israel strikes on eastern valley
The Lebanese health ministry said 58 were wounded in the Bekaa Valley, with rescue efforts under way.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Dozens Killed in Israeli Strikes in Eastern Lebanon, Lebanese Officials Say
The barrage of Israeli airstrikes in the Bekaa Valley on Monday night killed at least 60 people, officials said. It appeared to be the deadliest attack in the area since the war escalated last month.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Middle East crisis live: airstrikes hit Lebanon’s Baalbek and Bekaa valley after Israel issues evacuation order
The evacuation orders cover the southern Nabatieh region and eastern cities of Baalbek, Ain bourday and Durous in the Bekaa valley. Under the laws – which will not be implemented for several months ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Authorities elevate the death toll from flash flooding in eastern Spain to 72
Authorities elevate the death toll from flash flooding in eastern Spain to 72World - ABC News - October 30 -
Almost 100 people killed by devastating floods in eastern Spain
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left almost 100 people dead and others still missing amid mud-caked debris.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
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At least 89 people remain missing after floods in eastern Spain
Valencia authorities say search efforts continue as prime minister announces €10.6bn fund to help victims of disaster. At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Deadly Israeli Strikes Pound Lebanon, Health Ministry Says
The deadliest strikes hit the Bekaa Valley, which is home to the historic city of Baalbek, overnight.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
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Western groups step up efforts to win nuclear contracts in eastern Europe
Senior executive at engineer AtkinsRéalis says region ripe for business as it struggles to hit EU net zero targetsWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
Eight killed in stabbing attack at vocational college in eastern China
BEIJING — A former student went on a stabbing rampage at a vocational college in eastern China on Saturday, killing eight people and wounding 17 others, police said, adding it appeared the suspect ...Top stories - NBC News - November 16 -
At least 13 people killed and more kidnapped by extremist rebels in eastern Congo
Local officials in eastern Congo say at least 13 people were killed and others kidnapped by extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State groupWorld - ABC News - November 16 -
Costas retires as longtime MLB play-by-play voice
After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play. Costas had done games the past couple seasons for MLB Network and TBS Sports.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
Data centres could be a source of heat for European cities, says Danfoss boss
Danish executive calls for clear regulation for green transition to avoid the continent’s companies being ‘left on the platform’World - Financial Times - October 29 -
Climate crisis caused half of European heat deaths in 2022, says study
Researchers found 38,000 fewer people – 10 times number of murders – would have died if atmosphere was not clogged with greenhouse pollutants. Climate breakdown caused more than half of the 68,000 ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Spain Opens Its Doors to China as a European Trade War Looms
Spain is forging a path as a “connector” country, drawing Chinese investment as it abstained from taking a position on European tariffs on electric cars.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election
The United States’ European allies are bracing for an America that’s less interested in them no matter who wins the presidential election — and for old traumas and new problems if Donald Trump ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
This European island is likened to the Maldives. I stayed for a week – for $1,500
Sardinia has white beaches, turquoise sea and plenty of watersports, rather like the Maldives. And it's possible to travel inexpensively there too.Business - CNBC - November 1
