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Portugal beat Norway to reach Nations League quarter-finals amid Haaland injury concern
Portugal beat Norway 2-1 in Porto to preserve their perfect Nations League record and secure a place in the March quarter-finals. The win also keeps attention on the team’s form after Cristiano Ronaldo left the squad last week, while Erling Haaland’s injury concern may add to Manchester City’s problems. Kristoffer Ajer gave Norway the lead…
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Three hospitals and hundreds quarantined after plague death in Russia
A laboratory technician has died of pneumonic plague in Siberia, with reports suggesting she broke a test tube containing live bacteria at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute. Darya Shipilova, 28, was admitted to hospital on 29 September and died two days later. The incident has prompted a major public health response, with approximately 200 contacts quarantined,…
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UK carmakers weigh Chinese investment against EU access; Baltimore shooting kills girl
UK carmakers face critical choice between Chinese investment and vital EU market access amid protectionist threats. A 12-year-old girl was killed and three adults wounded in a Baltimore shooting near a youth football game.
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Flooding kills two in Catalonia as Barcelona faces transport disruption
Two people have died and one is missing after severe flooding devastated Catalonia in northeastern Spain, triggered by a “mini-hurricane” weather system. The disaster has disrupted transport, tourism and cultural events around Barcelona, with authorities issuing a red alert and ordering residents to remain indoors as forecasters warn of further heavy rain. A man died…
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Spain boosts security on Costa del Sol after spate of gang violence
The Costa del Sol, Spain’s premier holiday destination visited by millions of Britons annually, has become increasingly violent as rival organised crime gangs clash over territorial control. A shooting in Malaga this week, in which a man was shot in the face whilst dining at a waterfront restaurant, was the fourth incident in a month…
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Tories vow to reverse Labour moves to soften UK’s EU position
Conservative Party deputy leader Alex Burghart has vowed to reverse any moves by Labour to soften the UK’s position on the European Union, dismissing the Government’s push for a “reset” with Brussels as “giving everything away”. Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has publicly backed full EU membership, reversing his previous insistence that he would not pursue…
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UK carmakers weigh Chinese investment against vital EU export access
Britain’s car industry faces a critical dilemma, attempting to balance attracting Chinese investment against the risk of EU protectionist barriers. The UK currently has no tariffs on cheap Chinese vehicles, unlike the US and EU, but EU officials have warned that Brussels would impose “made in Europe” restrictions on British exports unless the UK follows…
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Passengers thwart cockpit attack as Flydubai co-pilot injures captain
Passengers intervened after a Flydubai co-pilot stabbed the captain and the aircraft went into a steep descent, according to the article. The writer reflects on the courage of those on board, including a passenger who entered the cockpit, and on how the incident can intensify anxiety about flying. The article says 182 passengers and crew…
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France’s violent student protests raise warning for America: ‘A cautionary tale’
Tomi Lahren described France’s escalating student protests as a “cautionary tale” for the United States, linking the unrest to immigration policies. The protests began over education problems, and the article presents Lahren’s remarks alongside the French government’s claim that political actors helped drive the movement. Students first protested overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, long school days…
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Spain’s housing crisis erupts in violence; Flydubai co-pilot attacks captain
Tens of thousands of Spaniards take to the streets in violent demonstrations against the housing crisis. Separately, a Flydubai co-pilot seriously injures the captain with a crash axe.