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Leeds International Film Festival announces packed 2025 programme
Leeds International Film Festival has announced a packed programme of events. The 39th edition of the festival will run, in the city, between Thursday, October 30 and Sunday, November 16. For 18 days, LIFF 2025 will screen 260 films showing at...
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Surveillance of West Nile virus infections in humans and animals in Europe, monthly report – data submitted up to 3 October 2025
Epidemiological summary In 2025, and as of 3 September 2025, 9 countries in Europe reported 652 locally acquired human cases of WNV infection with known place of infection. The earliest and latest date of onset were on 2 June 2025 and 26 September...
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Paralysing virus often mistaken for flu creeps closer to Britain – the 7 key symptoms to spot as deaths hit 63
A DEADLY bug often mistaken for flu has claimed dozens of lives in Europe this year as it edges closer to the UK. West Nile virus has infected over 989 people across 13 countries this summer, far higher than the for what is normal for this time of...
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Public Consultation Begins on Renewal of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) has announced opportunities to provide input on key trade topics. The USTR published a Federal Register notice seeking public comments and testimony on the operation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada...
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World Bank projects growth upturn for Western Balkans from 2027
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Economic growth in the Western Balkans is projected to gradually accelerate over the next two years and recover more robustly by 2027, supported by stronger exports and investment as global uncertainty eases, the World Bank said in a report in the...
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Midweek Warm-up: Report says Bayern Munich won’t offer Harry Kane a raise; UEFA World Cup Qualifier predictions; Should Bayern pursue Nico Schlotterbeck?; Throwing it back to Powerman 5000; and MORE!
Could Bayern Munich really be contemplating offering Harry Kane a contract extension without a raise? Maybe and that is according to a report from Sport Bild journalists Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl (as captured by @iMiaSanMia): Harry Kane’s...
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Security a concern for Italy-Israel match as protesters demand match be stopped
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Israel's World Cup qualifying match at Italy next week is expected to attract more pro-Palestinian protesters outside the football stadium in Udine than ticket-holding spectators inside the arena. Protesters already approached the gates of Italy's...
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EuroHPC JU Adds Moldova as 37th Member
Oct. 8, 2025 — During the 50th Governing Board meeting of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU), Moldova became the 37th participating state to join the initiative to lead the way in European supercomputing. The addition of Moldova to the...
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Rifts on show at EU-Western Balkan summit in Albania
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Leaders of the Western Balkans gathered in the Albanian coastal city of Durrës on Monday for the annual Brdo-Brijuni Process summit, an initiative aimed at promoting regional cooperation and advancing the region’s long-delayed path toward European...
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Italy Expects More Protesters Than Fans in World Cup Qualifiers Match Against Israel
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Italy national team will face Israel in the eighth match of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers. The match will take place at the Friuli Stadium in Udine, Italy, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The Italy-Israel match is...
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Italy expect more protesters than fans vs. Israel
ROME -- Israel's World Cup qualifying match at Italy next week is expected to attract more pro-Palestinian protesters outside the soccer stadium in Udine than ticket-holding spectators inside the arena. Protesters already approached the gates of...
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Wizz Air CFO Ian Malin on the Company's Commitment to Bulgaria and the Sofia Marathon
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Wizz Air continues to strengthen its presence in Bulgaria, not only as a leading airline but also as a supporter of health, sports, and tourism. Ahead of the official opening of the Wizz Air Sofia Marathon 2025 in Sofia on 12 October, Novinite...
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What’s up with… Deutsche Telekom, 6G R&D, AMD and OpenAI
In today’s industry news roundup: Deutsche Telekom claims eSIM swap breakthrough in Europe and expands its lineup of smartphones with integrated AI; the Netherlands gets a National 6G Testbed; AMD becomes a “major AI player” as a result of its...
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Discussion Forum on Transport Connectivity to Be Held in Kyustendil
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The Kyustendil Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), together with the Green Transport Cluster, will hold a second discussion forum on "Transport Connectivity: Key Projects for Sustainable Development of Southwestern Bulgaria" on Monday, KCCI...
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Italy-Israel World Cup tie faces security concerns amid protests
Italy host Israel in a World Cup qualifier on October 14, in Udine where the stadium only holds 6,000 spectators. Published On 7 Oct 20257 Oct 2025 Israel’s World Cup qualifying match in Italy next week is expected to attract more pro-Palestinian...
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A Stroke a Day: What That Means for St. Kitts & Nevis — And How It Stacks Up Globally
SKN Times | Health Feature — Deep Dive St. Kitts & Nevis is staring down a stark number: about one stroke every day. In a federation of ~50,000 people, that rough tally implies ~365 strokes a year, which works out to ~730 per 100,000 people...
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Is America Contagious?
Donald Trump meeting with Hungary's Viktor OrbánMother Jones illustration; Mark Wilson/Getty Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. In late September, Hungarian Prime...
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Security a concern for Italy-Israel soccer match as protesters demand match be stopped
ROME (AP) — Israel’s World Cup qualifying match at Italy next week is expected to attract more pro-Palestinian protesters outside… ROME (AP) — Israel’s World Cup qualifying match at Italy next week is expected to attract more pro-Palestinian...
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Baku hosts 65th PABSEC Social Policy Committee Meeting
On October 7, the 65th meeting of the Committee on Social and Humanitarian Policy of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) began its work in Baku, Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. The session is...
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UNHRC Adopts Key Resolution on Sri Lanka
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COLOMBO (News 1st); The resolution A/HRC/60/L.1/Rev.1 Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka was adopted without a vote at the United Nations Human Rights Council During the 41st meeting of the 60th session of the...
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