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Trump to nominate Kristi Noem to lead Homeland Security

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced he has selected South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A source familiar with the matter confirmed the ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump picks Kristi Noem to be Homeland Security secretary

Former President Donald Trump has tapped South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to be his Homeland Security secretary.

Trump Picks Kristi Noem for Homeland Security Secretary

Ms. Noem, the governor of South Dakota, would play a major role in carrying out the president-elect’s promises to crack down on the border and deport millions of people.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Trump chooses Musk and Ramaswamy to lead government efficiency effort

Entrepreneurs will oversee a newly created ‘department of government efficiency’ to ‘provide advice and guidance’

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

France increases security ahead of football match with Israel

Emmanuel Macron to attend match in show of support for Jewish people after attacks in Amsterdam

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Wasps secure land to build new stadium in Kent

Former Premiership club Wasps move a step closer to a return to professional rugby by securing land to build a new stadium in Kent.

Homeland Security Department to Release New A.I. Guidance

The voluntary best practices are aimed at companies that own or operate critical infrastructure.

Business - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Europe’s Airlines Dial Up Pressure in Face of Chinese Threat

World - Yahoo News - October 17

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

Tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could raise €64bn a year – study

Levy rising by €100 for each return flight after the first in a year could cut emissions by 21%, report says. A “jet-setter” tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could slow global heating and raise ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Toxic slime and other dangerous toys sold online in Europe

Toy Industries of Europe finds that many products on marketplaces in the ‘kids’ category are unsafe

World - Financial Times - October 17

Badenoch attacks Jenrick on Europe as UK Tory leadership contest heats up

Former business secretary says her rival’s plan to take Britain out of the ECHR would be divisive

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Biden makes likely last Europe visit as president over war in Ukraine

President Biden traveled to Germany for what will likely be his final presidential trip to Europe. He responded to the killing of Hamas' leader Thursday and plans to discuss the Middle East ...

German president urges US to remember its ‘indispensable’ alliance with Europe

Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks out as fears over potential Donald Trump second term haunt Joe Biden’s visit to Berlin

World - Financial Times - October 18

Europe should take a digital leap across its innovation gap

The US is enjoying a virtuous cycle, while the EU is caught in a mid-tech trap

World - Financial Times - October 20

In Moldova, a Pro-Russian Oligarch With a Criminal Past Tries to Derail Path to Europe

Ilan Shor fled to Russia after being convicted in a $1 billion bank heist. On Sunday he came close to defeating a referendum on joining the EU.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Europe markets watchdog bids to become EU’s version of SEC

Verena Ross calls for more centralised powers in response to appetite for stronger capital markets and investment in bloc

World - Financial Times - October 21

Europe falls behind China in playing host to clinical drug trials

Pharmaceutical companies turn to jurisdictions with simpler regulatory regimes

Business - Financial Times - October 21

SAP overtakes ASML to become Europe’s most valuable tech company

SAP has overtaken ASML to become Europe’s most valuable technology company after a strong set of third-quarter results that saw the German software company lift its full-year outlook.

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Deadly spiders in Europe: How worried should we actually be?

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Citigroup unveils plan to power active ETF surge in Europe

The US bank plans to capitalise on its wide range of in-house services with white-label platform

World - Financial Times - October 24

Muslims in Europe experiencing ‘worrying surge’ in racism, survey finds

‘Dehumanising rhetoric’ blamed as almost half of respondents say they recently suffered discrimination. Muslims across Europe are grappling with a “worrying surge” of racism that is being fuelled ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

LinkedIn fined $335 million over digital advertising in Europe

LinkedIn on Thursday was hit with a fine of €310 million ($335 million) over its use of targeted advertising.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Europe’s economy poised to fall further behind US, IMF warns

Fund pins blame on weak productivity and ageing workforce as it highlights continent’s weak post-pandemic performance

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Georgia prepares for a divisive election which could determine its future in Europe

The South Caucasus country of Georgia will go to the polls Saturday in a parliamentary election many citizens believe may be the most crucial vote of their lifetimes

World - ABC News - October 25

High stakes in Georgian election as voters decide path in Europe

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Polls open in Georgia's parliamentary election that could determine the country's future in Europe

World - ABC News - October 26

High-stakes vote decides Georgia's future path in Europe

The pro-Western president calls for a "new Georgia" after years of increasingly authoritarian rule.

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