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28,000 Runners Participate in Manchester Half Marathon 2025
Manchester (Eurotoday Newspaper) – The Manchester Half Marathon returns on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with 28,000 runners, and an equal number of men and women take part, £1.5 million raised for charity, elite and non-elite participants, and celebrities, and roads will be closed. As BBC News reported, the Manchester Half Marathon is set to return…
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Von der Leyen to Address Espionage Allegations with Hungarian Commissioner
Brussels – The President of the Commission and the Hungarian Commissioner will engage in discussions regarding espionage allegations against Budapest “as soon as possible,” stated Paula Pinho, the spokesperson for the European executive, at a press conference on Friday. An investigation by various European media outlets indicates that Hungary, under Viktor Orban, attempted to pressure…
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Madcap Week in French Politics Concludes with Macron Reappointing PM
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday reinstated Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after Lecornu’s unexpected resignation as PM caused a political upheaval in France. Lecornu’s immediate priority is to present a budget to lawmakers before Monday’s legislative deadline. This developing story will be updated.
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Suspected Jihadist Drone Plot Targeting Belgian PM Thwarted
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgian authorities arrested three suspects involved in a jihadist-inspired conspiracy to attack Prime Minister Bart De Wever and other politicians with drone-mounted explosives. Investigators found an improvised explosive device and evidence of preparations to weaponise drones in Antwerp near the PM’s residence. Arrests and discovery of explosive devices As reported…
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EU approves Spain’s reallocation of 1.241 billion euros in European funds for flood response
Luxembourg – On Friday, European Union countries approved an addendum to the Recovery Plan put forth by the Spanish Government, allocating 1.241 billion euros to aid recovery efforts in areas impacted by the storm and to prepare for future natural disasters and crises. The Economy and Finance ministers sanctioned the amendment during a meeting in…
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Latvia mandates over 800 Russian citizens to exit by mid-October
Approximately 30,000 Russian citizens were impacted by the new regulations. While most adhered to them, around 2,600 have chosen to leave Latvia voluntarily. Nonetheless, 841 Russian citizens did not submit the necessary documents on time. They have been instructed to leave by October 13, according to Madara Puķe, head of public relations at Latvia’s Office…
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Wervik Tobacco Museum Delves into Cycling Sponsorships
Wervik (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Tobacco Museum in Wervik showcases how tobacco brands once dominated professional cycling through sponsorships and global marketing power. Racing and smoking may seem like a bad combination, but things were different a century ago. The Tobacco Museum in Wervik, Belgium, is hosting a unique exhibition about it that opens…
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Slovenia backs utilizing frozen Russian assets to assist Ukraine
Luxembourg – Slovenia, represented by Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič, aligns with most EU member states in endorsing the use of frozen Russian assets to fund further assistance for Ukraine. However, Boštjančič noted the need to tackle a “series of complex legal questions” prior to any action, during the EU finance ministers’ meeting in Luxembourg. “We…
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Israel announces Gaza ceasefire has started
The Israeli military announced that a ceasefire in Gaza began at noon local time on Friday, marking the start of the “first phase” of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. The agreement involves the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza to a predetermined line, ending…


