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• 'Chicken Shop Date' host Amelia Dimoldenberg to interview F1 racers in new series 'Passenger Princess' October 8, 2025
  Washington DC [US], October 8 (ANI): Following the celebration of a decade of her popular celebrity interview show 'Chicken Shop Date', host Amelia Dimoldenberg is getting behind the wheel for a new series with Formula 1 titled 'Passenger Princess'. Dimz Inc., Dimoldenberg's creative studio and production company, has partnered with Formula 1 on the original […]
• EU split over Austrias bid to free Deripaska billions EUobserver October 8, 2025
  Vienna is seeking a sanctions waiver to unfreeze Oleg Deripaska-linked shares to compensate Raiffeisen Bank for losses in RussiaAustria's bid to unfreeze €2 billion ($2.1 billion) in assets linked to sanctioned Russian businessman Oleg Deripaska has triggered a rift in the EU, according to a draft proposal seen by EUobserver.The plan has drawn fierce opposition […]
• EU pressuring Belgium to tap frozen Russian assets - FT October 8, 2025
  Prime Minister Bart De Wever has insisted any liability for the proposed Ukraine "reparations loan" be shared among bloc members Patience among EU members is "running thin" over Belgium's refusal to approve a bloc-backed plan to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a multibillion-euro loan to finance U
• EU pressuring Belgium to tap frozen Russian assets FT October 8, 2025
  Prime Minister Bart De Wever has insisted any liability for the proposed Ukraine reparations loan be shared among bloc membersPatience among EU members is "running thin" over Belgium's refusal to approve a bloc-backed plan to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a multibillion-euro loan to finance Ukraine's war effort, The Financial Times reported on […]
• Munich Airport shuts down again after new drone sightings October 8, 2025
  MUNICH, Germany: Munich Airport was forced to suspend all flight operations late on October 3 following more reports of drone activity — the second shutdown in less than 24 hours, officials said. The closure, described as a precautionary measure, is the latest in a growing series of mysterious drone incursions across European airspace. The airport […]
• Shocking helicopter crash on freeway in Northern California- Everything we know October 8, 2025
  Shocking helicopter crash on freeway in Northern California- Everything we know
• UAE extradites two wanted individuals to Belgian authorities October 8, 2025
  ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2025 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Interior has extradited two wanted individuals to the Belgian authorities following their arrest by the Dubai Police General HQs and the Sharjah Police General HQs, based on an INTERPOL Red Notice.The suspects, among Belgium's most wanted individuals, face charges of cross-border drug trafficking, forming a […]
• Her day starts and ends with Russia Kallas critics to Foreign Policy October 8, 2025
  The EUs foreign policy chief is described as more cop than diplomat, the outlet has reportedEuropean Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas' blunt communication style and fixation on Russia is damaging the bloc's international relationships, officials and diplomats have told Foreign Policy magazine.Kallas secured her role largely through her anti-Russian rhetoric, but insiders argue that
• Stop paying for Office 365- The newest Microsoft Office is yours forever October 8, 2025
  Stop paying for Office 365- The newest Microsoft Office is yours forever
• Cuts to U.S. Geological Survey division to affect Hawaii research October 8, 2025
  Cuts to U.S. Geological Survey division to affect Hawaii research
• Europe moves to shield steel industry as Britain fears heavy losses October 8, 2025
  The European Union has unveiled its toughest-ever plan to defend its steel industry, halving the volume of foreign steel that can enter the bloc without tariffs and doubling the duties on imports. The move has alarmed Britain, which sells most of its steel to the EU.The plan, announced by theEuropean Commissionin Strasbourg, comes as Europes […]
• UK fears heavy losses as Europe moves to shield steel industry October 8, 2025
  The European Union has unveiled its toughest plan yet to defend its steel industry, halving the volume of foreign steel that can enter the bloc without tariffs and doubling the duties on imports. The move has alarmed the United Kingdom, which sells most of its steel to the EU.The plan, announced by theEuropean Commissionin Strasbourg, […]
• Lifetime of earnings not enough for UK workers to join wealthiest 10%, report says - Inequality October 8, 2025
  Lifetime of earnings not enough for UK workers to join wealthiest 10%, report says - Inequality
• FIBA unveils groups for 2026 Women's World Cup qualifiers October 8, 2025
  MIES, Switzerland, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced Tuesday the draw of the qualifying tournaments for the 2026 Women's World Cup in Germany. Defending champion the United States is bracketed along with Spain and Italy in the tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico, while runner-up China will compete at home in […]
• PM Modi meets US delegation led by Walter Russell Mead to boost ties October 7, 2025
  New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with a visiting US delegation of thinkers and business leaders led by Walter Russell Mead, a distinguished fellow at the American think tank Hudson Institute.After the meeting, PM Modi said he valued their contribution in 'strengthening India-US ties and advancing our partnership […]
• Novak Djokovic fights off illness to reach Shanghai quarters October 7, 2025
  (Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)Fourth-seeded Novak Djokovic endured a grueling 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 win Tuesday against Spain's Jaume Munar to reach the quarterfinals at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.Battling the humidity, the Serbian star threw up several times during the two-hour, 40-minute match and collapsed to the court after dropping the second set. He also took […]
• Djokovic enters quarters at Shanghai Masters October 7, 2025
  SHANGHAI, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Novak Djokovic overcame pain in his left ankle, the Shanghai humidity and the challenge of Jaume Munar to reach the quarter-finals at the Shanghai Masters for the 11th time on Tuesday. The Serbian received multiple medical timeouts for a leg issue during the two hours and 40 minutes clash and […]
• Why talk of a stalemate in Ukraine misses the bigger picture October 7, 2025
  This is the war the West cant win, cant end, and cant affordSince Donald Trump's return to the White House, talk of a "stalemate" in Ukraine has become a convenient Western refrain - the kind of phrase that sounds sober while disguising strategic drift. In reality, what looks static on the battlefield conceals deep political […]
• EU 'shooting itself in the knee' - Slovak PM October 7, 2025
  Brussels is undermining European competitiveness with an ideologically driven Russian energy ban, Robert Fico has warned The European Union's attempt to eliminate Russian energy from its market is a self-destructive and dangerous policy, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said Tuesday during the European Nuclear Energy
• ECB boss warns EU against seizing Russian assets October 7, 2025
  The European Commission has proposed using the frozen funds to guarantee loans to KievAny EU move to use frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine must comply with international law, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Monday, adding that the institution was following the process closely.The comment comes as EU nations' leaders are […]