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After a scheduled January videoconference with his counterpart Wang Wentao, Šefčovič said he hopes the two can deliver results in March 2027 at their next round of in-person talks in Brussels. “I would like to see that we both have an understanding of what sectors we are going to focus on next,” he said. The intense engagement with China comes as the bloc seeks to rebalance mutual economic ties, which EU officials say have been distorted by Chinese subsidies, market barriers and a surge in imports. Šefčovič stressed the urgency of the task, given that the EU’s trade deficit with…
Smoke plumes rose over the Russian city of Oryol after a reported Ukrainian attack on a factory, footage published on social media on 23 October shows. The local governor said three people were killed in the strike, while emergency services reported that five others were seriously wounded and receiving intensive care. The location of the video was verified using satellite imagery, but the date and circumstances in which the footage was filmed remain unknown.
Nuñez was heavily criticized for his handling of last Saturday’s protests, and has been accused of underestimating both the number of protesters and the potential for violent incidents. He announced on Friday that 70,000 police officers would be deployed, 10,000 more than last weekend. The government has since imposed local curfews and banned public demonstrations in several cities including Lyon and the city centers of Nice or Lille. Macron also instructed local authorities to ban protests on Saturday except those organized by unions. The move drew backlash from unions, left-wing parties and human rights groups such as Amnesty International, which…
Italian soldiers and police are patrolling Milan as the city prepares for fresh protests on Saturday, a week after clashes and looting hit the fashion and finance capital. Authorities have deployed an additional 500 soldiers to support existing security forces, while shops, including luxury boutiques and major retailers, have boarded up their windows amid fears of further violence. Security measures include surveillance drones, checks at railway stations and rapid-response units. Officials are concerned that protesters could move into other neighbourhoods to avoid heavily policed areas.
SpaceX’s Starlink and Starshield satellite communications services have been restored in Ukraine, allowing the country’s forces to operate drones at high speed, Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara said on Saturday. “The Ministry of Defense’s monitoring systems indicate that Starlink/Starshield speeds have been restored,” Khmara told reporters in WhatsApp messages. “We are recording speeds exceeding 400 km/h, and the connection is stable.” Since last week, Kyiv had been reporting speed limits on Starshield, Starlink’s military-grade service, affecting Ukraine’s ability to use drones and carry out defensive strikes. The throttling came amid growing tensions between Washington and Kyiv, with Trump blaming President Volodymyr…
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Published on 24/10/2026 – 9:28 GMT+2 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Cubans seeking change in the country to form a “discrete partnership” with the CIA, the US’ foreign intelligence service. In a post on social media, Rubio said “now is the time” for those looking to “create positive change” in Cuba to act. “The disappointment of failed promises, corruption, and the privileged lives of only a few; seize this opportunity to create the change you desire through a discrete partnership with the CIA,” he wrote. The Trump administration has repeatedly stated that its goal is to bring…
An unexpected piece of good news: Moody’s has left France’s sovereign debt rating untouched. Although markets had widely expected a downgrade, the New York-based agency on Friday evening maintained its assessment at Aa3 with a negative outlook. France’s ten-year borrowing rate (OAT) has soared this week, while the country is under strain after the riots of 17 October, which have added to investor unease. Moody’s nevertheless justified its stance in a statement, explaining that “the Aa3 rating is based on the assumption that a 2027 budget reducing the deficit will be adopted, while funding costs and social tensions will moderate…
In an era of entertainment that’s dominated by nostalgia, younger generations are redefining storytelling through YouTube, TikTok, and even artificial intelligence (AI), according to the 2026 Teens and Screens report. Conducted by the Center for Scholars & Storytellers (CSS) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the report began five years ago as a way to analyse the media habits of more than 1,500 Americans aged 10-24. Its latest findings highlight how much contemporary storytelling has diversified, with Gen Alpha and Gen Z finding just as much value in unconventional media formats like 30-second videos to feature-length films. The…
Up until recently, when I pictured a trip to the Maldives, I only imagined villas over turquoise blue waters and barefoot luxury on sandy shores. In October, I had the chance to see beyond the picture-postcard image with a visit to two island retreats on the Indian Ocean archipelago. My week-long stay began with a brief arrival to the bustling capital, Malé, before hopping in a speedboat to the first stop on my trip: OBLU Nature Helengeli by SENTIDO. On the compact island of Helengeli, I stayed in a lagoon villa complete with a private pool that spills onto the…