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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanEU Commission presents defense plan to protect βeveryβ centimeter of Europe
The EU executive wants to coordinate efforts by member countries to speed up defense preparations.
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French PM survives major test but breathing space will not last long
SΓ©bastien Lecornu survives two confidence votes in parliament and can now focus on passing the 2026 budget.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Germany: Aschaffenburg knife attack suspect goes on trial
A rejected asylum seeker with mental health issues attacked a group of pre-schoolers in a park in January, killing and injuring kids and adults. The crime, and the perpetrator's status, have fueled migration debate.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Jim Morrison first to ski down Everest's Hornbein Couloir
American skier Jim Morrison has descended the extremely steep and dangerous North Face of Mount Everest on skis. He dedicated his success to his partner, who died in a fatal accident.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Greece passes labour law allowing 13-hour workdays in some cases
Under the new law, annual overtime is capped at 150 hours, and the standard 40-hour week still remains in place.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Trump says Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil
The US president says the move is "a big stop", but there has been no confirmation so far from Delhi.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Merz says Germany and EU must 'bring its power to bear'
Friedrich Merz has told parliament that he wants the EU to be more assertive on the world stage, with Germany leading the way. He said the Middle East truce showed how "political action makes a difference in this world."
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Listen: Inside Greeceβs 13-hour workday reform
Greeceβs parliament is voting today on a controversial labour reform proposed by the conservative government, allowing employees under βexceptional circumstancesβ to work up to 13 hours a day, for up to 37 days a year. The government insists the measure is voluntary, but what does this new bill change for workers?
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:This weekend's election in a European country no one recognises: North Cyprus
The election in North Cyprus (recognised only by Turkey) has two protagonist candidates β the pro-Turkey ally of ErdoΔan, Ersin Tatar, who insists that the only solution to the Cyprus problem is a two-state solution, and the pro-Europe opposition-backed Tufan ErhΓΌrman, who wants to return to negotiations based on a federal, reunited Cyprus.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:How involved will Germany be in Gaza's future?
Chancellor Merz has promised donations for humanitarian aid and reconstruction. But questions remain about what role Berlin might play in an international coalition governing Gaza.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Edi Rama wants you to trust Diella, Albania's AI minister
Albania's first AI minister, "Diella," was introduced in September to great international fanfare by Prime Minister Edi Rama. With the initial hype over, many questions remain unanswered.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:What if India and China stop buying Russian oil?
Donald Trump thinks India will cut its reliance on Russian oil and that China will soon follow suit. What does a crackdown on Russia's energy trade mean for global markets β and Asia's economic heavyweights?
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Malaysia naturalization scandal a wake-up call for Southeast Asia
A scandal over Malaysia's alleged illegal use of foreigners in Asian Cup qualifying has focused attention on the practice of naturalization to improve national teams.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Do women need more sleep than men? Science says they do
Whether it's hormones or family and societal pressures, many women feel they need more than eight hours of sleep. Turns out science actually agrees with them.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Help! I am a woman and need more sleep than a man
Whether it's hormones or family and societal pressures, many women feel they need more than eight hours' sleep. Turns out science actually agrees with them.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Winter is coming: Ukraine gas network under fire from Russia
Russia pummels Ukraine's gas infrastructure as Putin's war continues unabated. Ukraine will have to work hard to keep homes warm during the cold months ahead.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Danish 'dilemma' as it tries to strike EU deal on 'chat control' by December
The Danish council presidency is continuing discussions for a compromise on the controversial proposal to combat online child sexual abuse material (CSAM) by surveilling chat apps β as privacy groups urge for alternative solutions.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Copy ErdoΔan and shoot down stray Russian jets, Ukraine major tells EU
EU states should copy Turkey's 2015 deterrent and shoot down Russian jets violating their airspace, a top Ukrainian major told EUobserver.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Europeans paid β¬930bn extra due to energy dependency, report finds
Between 2021 and 2024, Europeβs fossil fuel imports cost 1.8 trillion, up 930bn due to price spikes, a new report has found. Heavy reliance on a few suppliers has exposed the EU to risks, prompting experts to call for widespread electrification to foster energy autonomy.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Paris Agreement has curbed deadly heating, but not by enough
Extreme heat, driven by climate change, is linked to half a million deaths per year. Scientists say meeting current goals to cut emissions could prevent around two months of dangerous heat annually.
Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source:Madagascar military leader to become transitional president
Protests against ousted president Andry Rajoelinaand were led by youth groups calling themselves "Gen Z Madagascar." Colonel Michael Randrianirina now plans to rule the coutnry for 18-24 months.
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's trains in 'battle for the railways'
In the last two months, Russia has hugely upped its attacks on Ukraine's trains and rail network.
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:Make tech executives liable if platforms donβt protect kids, say EU lawmakers
The call comes as the EU progresses investigations into Meta, TikTok and others.
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:Trump: India will stop buying Russian oil
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia,' the president said.
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:Trump says land strikes may be next for Venezuela
The president said drug cartels have been almost completely stopped by sea.
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:Israeli hostage families share details of ordeals
All surviving Hamas hostages are back in Israel. Their families are starting to share the conditions under which their loved ones were held. Some endured torture, others were able to play cards with their captors.
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:Hegseth's plane diverted to UK due to crack in windshield
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was returning to Washington from a NATO Defense Ministers meeting in Brussels.
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:Pressure mounts on NATO allies to go all-in on Trump arms scheme for Ukraine
A majority of NATO countries have joined the PURL scheme, and the rest are under pressure "to put your money where your mouth is."
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:German researchers find highly effective HIV antibody
Ahead of the 2025 European AIDS Conference, researchers discovered a new antibody against HIV. They say it can prevent infections and neutralize the virus in the lab. But can it help boost the immune system in real life?
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:Syria's Sharaa meets Putin in Moscow for first time since fall of Assad
Syria's leader suggested he would continue to allow Russia access to its military bases in Syria.
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:US defense secretaryβs plane makes emergency stop in UK
All passengers, including Hegseth, were safe after the plane landed due to a crack in its windshield.
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:Ukraine imposes blackouts in most regions after Russian power grid attacks
This will be the fourth consecutive winter of outages since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:What now for hostages, prisoners swapped by Israel, Hamas?
Israel and Hamas have exchanged hostages and prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement. But the journey for those held captive continues through rehabilitation.
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:Gaza: Does ceasefire impact international war crimes cases?
The 20-point ceasefire plan asks Palestinians to stop "lawfare" against Israel and offers Hamas fighters an amnesty. Now that fighting has subsided, will allegations of Israeli genocide be harder to prove in court?
Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source:Slovak PM vows to derail key EU summit
Populist leader Robert Fico said he intends to challenge a draft joint statement from the European Council and push for measures on energy prices and carmaking.
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