Von der Leyen’s Cop29 absence sends ‘fatal signal’, say watchers

MEPs express concern for EU climate leadership as commission head confirms she will miss Baku summit. Ursula von der Leyen’s decision to miss the Cop29 climate summit is “a fatal signal” and raises ...

World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago

Von der Leyen to ask EU leaders to explore using ‘return hubs’ for migrants

European Commission president cites Italy-Albania deal as possible model for reducing irregular arrivals to Europe. The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has called for an ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Cop29 host Azerbaijan set for major fossil gas expansion, report says

Exclusive: Those with ‘interest in keeping world hooked on fossil fuels’ should not oversee climate talks, say report authors. Azerbaijan, the host of the Cop29 global climate summit, will see a ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

S&P 500 looks solid here — but the VIX is sending mixed signals

S&P 500 looks solid, and charts are positive for Amphenol, APA, wheat and Walgreens.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Hamas leader's killing leaves US, Israel sending different signals

The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is raising new questions over the course of the war and the fate of hostages still held by the terrorist group, with the U.S. calling on both sides to seize ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Opinion: Penguins Send Tristan Jarry To AHL Signalling Potential Beginning Of The End For Him At NHL Level

The Penguins sent goalie Tristan Jarry to their AHL affiliate on a conditioning loan. And Adam Proteau is wondering if this is the breaking point for Pittsburgh and Jarry.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Dawson’s Creek Star James Van Der Beek Says He Has Colorectal Cancer

Mr. Van Der Beek, who played Dawson Leery in the ’90s drama, told People Magazine that he was being treated for colorectal cancer.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Strike on Netanyahu home 'a signal' Iran proxies not incapacitated, expert says

A recent drone strike targeting the home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending "a signal" that Iran-backed militant groups are not "incapacitated," despite losing senior ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

North Korea sends troops to Russia, U.S. says

North Korea sent at least 3,000 troops to Russia in mid-October, the White House said Wednesday. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week that Ukraine had ...

North Korea sends troops to Russia, officials say

The U.S. and NATO say they have confirmed that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. They say if the North Koreans join the fighting in Ukraine, it would be a dangerous ...

Train safety system failed before fatal crash, report says

David Tudor Evans died after the crash and four others were seriously injured.

My Venice, by Diane von Furstenberg

The designer, philanthropist and resident of La Serenissima shares her favourite places to eat, shop and visit

World - Financial Times - October 14

These stock-market watchers love this sector — and it’s not technology

My report on stocks and funds popular among top-performing investment newsletters

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Spain says firm busted sending chemicals to Russia, breaching sanctions

Spanish police say four men were arrested for setting up a company to ship chemicals to Russia, including "possible precursors for chemical weapons."

South Korea says North is sending troops to aid Russia's war in Ukraine

South Korea’s spy agency says North Korea has dispatched troops to support Russia’s war against Ukraine

World - ABC News - October 18

North Korea to send troops to fight with Russia, Seoul says

The first 1,500 troops arrive in Russia ahead of going to Ukraine, South Korea's spy agency has said.

North Korea sending 10K troops to fight with Russia, Zelensky says

North Korea is sending around 10,000 troops to Ukraine to fight alongside Russian forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday. Zelensky, speaking at a press conference in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

U.S. says North Korea sending troops to Russia as Ukraine war rages

Defense chief Lloyd Austin says the U.S. sees evidence that Kim Jong Un has sent troops to bolster Vladimir Putin's army amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Parents lose hope as report says Send system broken

The special educational needs system is financially unsustainable, the National Audit Office warns.

The stock market has flashed a sell signal not seen since February 2021, Bank of America says

Bank of America said "froth" is on the rise as investors aggressively invest in a stock market that's cruising at record highs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Yahya Sinwar’s death raises ceasefire hopes and is a ‘moment of justice’ says Biden – Middle East crisis live

US president tells Netanyahu ‘let’s make this moment an opportunity to seek a path to peace, a better future in Gaza without Hamas’. At least 28 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

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