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Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

‘If I don’t do it, who will?’: Greenlandic MP defends actions in Danish parliament

Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam, who was ordered to leave podium after refusing to translate speech, attacks ‘racist’ mindset. A Greenlandic MP has accused Copenhagen of “cognitive dissonance” after she was ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

German space chief defends Europe investment model against Draghi’s proposal

Former Italian PM recommended abolishing ‘georeturn’ principle in report to European Commission

World - Financial Times - October 16

Macron asks if Europe is prepared to defend its interests after Trump's win

France’s president Emmanuel Macron said Europe should not reflect on whether President-elect Trump’s victory is “good,” but instead consider how it will impact the continent's priorities. “I think ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

Europe’s fiscal tug of war

Pressure to display fiscal discipline is no less high than pressure to spend more on security and economic innovation

World - Financial Times - October 26

Canadiens: Tremblay's Actions Were A Warning

Before he was appointed Montreal Canadiens' coach, Mario Tremblay couldn't help himself rubbing it in while interviewing a competitor for the job.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Call for 'immediate action' to tackle shoplifting

Cases are under-reported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.

While Europe frets, India expects

European foreboding about peace and stability in the world finds little echo in New Delhi

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Trump II: the military threat to Europe

Nato without the US is a hypothetical, but it could happen as early as next year

World - Financial Times - October 24

Halloween festival ends in carnival atmosphere

The four-day programme of events came to a close with a parade and riverfront fireworks display.

Europe is trapped between technocracy and democracy

As the EU fills its top jobs, the risk is that von der Leyen will end up as a leader without followers in national capitals

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Bowles defends Bucs' decision not to go for 2

Bucs coach Todd Bowles defended his decision to kick a tying extra point and not try a 2-point conversion for a shot at a victory Monday night against the Chiefs.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Salmond ally hopes family will continue legal action

The former first minister was in the process of suing the Scottish government when he died on Saturday.

Post-Affirmative Action, Is Sustained Campus Diversity Suspicious?

There are perfectly legal explanations for why schools’ demographics might not change after the fall of affirmative action.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Blinken urges Netanyahu to 'capitalize on Israel’s successful action'

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Action demanded over surge in illegal meat imports

The government is warned of a "foot-and-mouth" level crisis over potentially diseased meat flooding into the UK.

Will investors live to regret their pre-Budget actions?

Gains may have been locked in too soon in anticipation of a bigger CGT increase

World - Financial Times - October 30

The Headlines From a Blockbuster Night of Champions League Action

Real Madrid and Manchester City were both soundly beaten.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

PS5 Pro Review - Powerful On Paper, Ordinary In Action

When the PlayStation 5 debuted in November 2020, Sony made a compelling case for picking one up. In addition to simply being a shiny new console, the value proposition it presented was largely in ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Trump victory is a major setback for climate action, experts say

Trump's election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say - but the longer-term effect is less certain.

'It is scary': Women call for street safety action

Around 500 people took part in a march organised by a QUB society called Walkie Talkie Girlies.

Europe searches for scale in race to boost ammunition production

Efforts to supply Ukraine and replenish inventories are hampered by bottlenecks and under-investment, say industry experts

World - Financial Times - October 14

Lammy joins EU ministers meeting in post-Brexit 'reset'

David Lammy becomes the first foreign secretary since Brexit to take part in a regular meeting of EU ministers.

A week on the open Atlantic, hoping to reach Europe

The BBC follows one migrant's journey from Senegal to the Canary Islands

The hunt for Europe's great white shark – video

American research group Ocearch has more than 15 years’ experience in catching, tagging and tracking great white sharks all over the world, contributing to filling in the many gaps in knowledge ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Europe’s answer to the Magnificent Seven comes up short

Europe’s answer to the Magnificent Seven is leaving much to be desired after two of the Continent’s biggest companies, ASML Holding and LVMH Moet Hennessy, disappointed investors.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Moscow Roils a Country on the Edge of Europe and Russia

Russia is behind a disinformation campaign in Moldova ahead of a presidential election and a referendum making E.U. membership a “strategic objective,” Moldovan officials and global media companies ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

How Europe’s battery champion descended into crisis

Insiders say Northvolt, Europe’s best-funded start-up, has been beset by problems from the start

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Taboos take a back seat in a new Europe

Fewer voters are put off by the roots of some far-right parties

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Moldova's future is at the 'heart of Europe,' German minister says

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Pension fund use of ETFs surges in Europe

Institutional iShares assets under management have been growing at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 30% in the region, according to BlackRock

World - Financial Times - October 18

Vulnerable time for Europe as clock ticks down for Biden

The days of US largesse are expected to end as soon as the current president steps down in January.

The Disinformation Warning Coming From the Edge of Europe

Moldova is facing a tide of disinformation unprecedented in complexity and aggression, the head of a new center meant to combat it tells WIRED. And platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Telegram and ...

Tech - Wired - October 19

Invite Ukraine to join NATO and win the peace in Europe

It is morally correct, long-overdue and in the West’s interest to invite the biggest and most battle-hardened army in Europe to join NATO.

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Tense election fight for Georgia's future in Europe

The ruling Georgian Dream faces electoral opponents who want to revive Georgia's stalled bid to join the EU.

Thursday Briefing: How Europe Sees the U.S. Election

Plus, the dark side of A.I. companionship apps.

World - The New York Times - October 24

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