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European parliament approves new von der Leyen commission

Second-term team reflects growing appeal of conservative and hard-right parties in Europe

World - Financial Times - 28 minutes ago

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 - November 6

Trade, tech, defence: UK braces for policy flashpoints with Trump’s US

Key differences are set to test the transatlantic relationship

World - Financial Times - November 7

European parliament reaches deal on approving von der Leyen’s top team

European Commission should take office on 1 December after centre-right EPP and Socialists forge compromise. European parliament leaders have reached a deal to approve Ursula von der Leyen’s top ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

EU's von der Leyen urges higher defence spending

World - Yahoo News - 3 hours ago

European parliament approves new von der Leyen Commission

Second-term team reflects growing appeal of conservative and hard-right parties in Europe

Business - Financial Times - 28 minutes ago

EU judges grill von der Leyen’s lawyers over missing text messages

New York Times has sued European Commission over its refusal to release president’s exchanges with Pfizer chief

World - Financial Times - November 15

How António Costa plans to shake up EU summits and work with von der Leyen

Also in this newsletter: Italian police investigate two men over alleged spying for Russia

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

James Van Der Beek, of 'Dawson's Creek,' has been waging a private battle with colorectal cancer

The actor said he is 'privately dealing' with the diagnosis and 'there's reason for optimism,' according to People magazine.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4

"Dawson's Creek" alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis

The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."

James Van Der Beek, Dawson’s Creek actor, diagnosed with bowel cancer

Forty-seven-year-old says he has been ‘privately dealing with this diagnosis’ and there is ‘reason for optimism’. The Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek has revealed he has been diagnosed with ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

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 - November 4

James Van Der Beek apologizes to loved ones who learned about his cancer via media

James Van Der Beek says a tabloid threat prompted him to quickly go public with his cancer diagnosis: 'There's no playbook for how to announce these things.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4

James Van Der Beek reveals the first symptoms of colon cancer that he initially dismissed

James Van Der Beek gave his first comments about the “shock” of learning he has colorectal cancer and the “trickiest thing” he’s faced since being diagnosed.

‘Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek is loving his Texas ranch even as he battles colorectal cancer

The actor and his wife traded their spread in Beverly Hills back in 2020 for the roomy Austin compound.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Philippines President Slams Vice President’s Assassination Plot

Political turmoil has escalated after Vice President Sara Duterte claimed to have arranged for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s assassination if she is slain.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

The youngest presidents in U.S. history

The youngest president in U.S. history is Theodore Roosevelt, who took office in 1901 at age 42. Here's the full list, from youngest to oldest.

Politics - CBS News - November 1

To Whom It May Concern

Some tips for whoever ends up winning.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

When will Trump become president?

The inauguration isn't for a couple of months, but the transition process will begin soon.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Presidents Roasting By An Open Fire

President-elect Trump meets President Biden in the Oval Office.

Vice President Harris addresses President Biden's controversial remarks

With just five days to Election Day, Vice President Harris addressed President Biden's controversial remarks, separating herself from his language as she campaigned in Wisconsin.

Philippines vice president threatens to have nation's president killed

Under the Philippine penal code, such public remarks may constitute a crime and can be punishable by a jail term and fine.

Philippine vice president publicly threatens to have the president assassinated

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says she has contracted an assassin to kill the president, his wife and the House of Representatives speaker if she herself is killed

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Philippine president and vice president clash in a feud that's testing an Asian democracy

A major political storm set off by a bitter feud between the Philippine president and the vice president is testing an Asian democracy that has long been troubled by rowdy politics, poor law ...

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Who is Kenya's new deputy president?

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Photographing Every President Since Reagan

Doug Mills reflects on nearly 40 years of taking photos of presidents.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Harrison Ford endorses Harris for president

Actor Harrison Ford announced his endorsement of Vice President Harris in the 2024 White House race three days before Election Day. Ford shared that he would be voting for the Democratic nominee ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

At stake on Election Day: The reality of the presidency

CBS News' John Dickerson on the knowns and unknowns that either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will face in leading our country into an uncertain future.

How much is the vice president paid?

Despite being second in line to the U.S. presidency, the vice president earns less than Supreme Court justices.

Who is the richest U.S. president ever?

Here's how former presidents stack up against each other in terms of their peak wealth.

How Donald Trump won the presidency

How Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

Trump Defeats Harris to Retake the Presidency

Plus, Republicans win control of the Senate.