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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 - 5 hours 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 - 10 hours 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

Von der Leyen calls for more EU defence spending after narrow election victory

European Commission president says average spending in Europe is 1.9% of GDP, while Russia’s is 9%. The head of the EU executive, Ursula von der Leyen, has called for more defence spending in ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours 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

Von Miller feels he's in a "good spot" in return from suspension

Von Miller was back on the Bills' practice field on Wednesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

"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

Bills' Von Miller back from four-game suspension, returns to practice before facing Dolphins in Week 9

Miller is back in the fold after missing the last four games

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

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

New York’s hottest new restaurants

The tables to book now, from a haute fried-chicken joint to an ultra-cool art destination, classic French cuisine revived and more

World - Financial Times - November 11

The UK has new opportunities with the new Trump administration

Yet, it is vital for the U.K. to continue to develop that relationship and we have much to offer the new President Trump.

Politics - The Hill - November 7

The Knicks’ New Star Is Unapologetically New York

Since being traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns has loudly embraced the city, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 10

The new face of European illiberalism

Prime Minister Robert Fico has tightened his grip on Slovakia using Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán’s playbook as inspiration

World - Financial Times - October 31

Harris wins New York

Vice President Harris won New York, an expected blue state victory, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. The Empire State awards 28 electoral votes. The last time a Republican won New ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Harris wins New Mexico

Vice President Harris was projected to win New Mexico, according to Decision Desk HQ, picking up the state’s five Electoral College votes. Heading into Election Day, New Mexico was seen as a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Harris wins New Jersey

Vice President Harris will win New Jersey, giving her the Garden State’s 14 electoral votes, Decision Desk HQ projects. New Jersey is a solidly blue-leaning state that Harris was expected to carry ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump’s new world order

A stunning victory that will radically alter America’s role

World - Financial Times - November 6

A promising new treatment for PTSD

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has long been used to combat compression sickness in divers. But at a hospital in Israel they're using it to address a very different malady - post-traumatic stress ...