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More than 100 dachshunds sprint in Munich’s annual race
More than 100 dachshunds raced at the fourth Munich Dachshund Race in Germany over the weekend, sprinting 40 metres as spectators cheered. The event offers a lively gathering for dog-lovers and has expanded considerably since it began. Dogs competed in different weight classes, with owners encouraging them at the finish using treats and toys. Organisers…
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Stolen family rabbit found alive after being abandoned in Hull car park
Two men stole Peter, an eight-year-old family rabbit, from a garden pen in Hull while his owners were out. CCTV shows one man carrying him by the ears as the pair laughed and allegedly talked about making shashlik from him; the footage prompted a search and raised concerns about the rabbit’s welfare. Peter was found…
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Dyson warns engineering skills shortage could leave UK behind Europe and China
Sir James Dyson has warned that a shortage of people with engineering and technical skills could leave the UK behind Europe and China. He supports a proposal to establish technical institutions in northern towns, aiming to improve young people’s prospects and help employers fill skilled jobs. A Policy Exchange report says engineering, manufacturing and construction…
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UK groups plan coordinated protests in several cities next month
Groups across the UK are urging students and workers to join a coordinated protest next month, calling for changes to government spending and policies. The planned action follows unrest in France, but the article provides no evidence that organisers are calling for violence. The London demonstration is advertised for Trafalgar Square on 20 November, with…
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Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France
French authorities have imposed overnight curfews and bans on unauthorised gatherings in parts of Paris and other cities after riots and looting spread across the country. The unrest, which began with students protesting school conditions, has widened to include concerns such as fuel prices, the cost of living and public services, putting pressure on the…
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Terrified American model reveals nightmare of being stuck in France during riots… trains going backwards and chaos that has made Paris so terrifying they’re sticking to villages instead
American model and influencer Ashley Wynn says disruption and unrest in France left her shaken and unable to follow her Paris plans. Her account highlights how protests and related disruption can affect visitors as well as residents, though it reflects one traveller’s experience. Wynn said her train from Barcelona stopped for about three hours after…
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Russian satellite closes to within 500 metres of Ukraine-linked spacecraft
Russian military satellite Kosmos 2612 came within 500 metres of ICEYE-X36, a commercial imaging satellite whose data is used by Ukraine. LeoLabs described the encounter as a deliberate, unauthorised rendezvous in low-Earth orbit, rather than a routine close pass, making it a significant example of close-proximity manoeuvres involving another operator’s active spacecraft. Kosmos 2612 approached…
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Grocery giant Ahold Delhaize confirms cyberattack forced US and European systems offline
Ahold Delhaize says it took some IT systems, including websites and apps, offline as a precaution after malicious activity on its network. The disruption affected most of its brands in the United States and Europe, while physical stores remained open. The company first disclosed the incident on 12 October and has notified Dutch cybersecurity authorities…
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Democrats lead by eight points as UK first-time buyers face higher mortgage costs
UK first-time buyers are increasingly paying more on mortgages than they did in rent, while Democrats’ ballot lead threatens Republican control of Congress. Gio Reyna scores for Strasbourg, The Cribs plan a Wakefield homecoming and Sue Perkins reflects on her ADHD diagnosis.
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Hungary and Poland defend tough migration policies as France reels from violent unrest
Hungary’s Péter Magyar and Poland’s Donald Tusk have used unrest in France and Italy to defend their countries’ restrictive migration policies. Their comments frame border controls and tougher rules as safeguards against disorder, adding to debate in Europe over migration, integration and national security. The article says Hungary and Poland have faced EU sanctions over…