Evicted Spanish pensioner who sparked housing protests has died, Madrid tenant union says
Maricarmen Abascal, the octogenarian woman whose eviction set off housing protests across Spain, has died, a tenant’s union in Madrid has said.
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey: Could the Mecca defense pact become a game changer in the war against the Houthis in Yemen?
Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to provide “practical measures” to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks. Could a new alliance reshape the war against the Houthis in Yemen?
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Russia: WHO not able to ‘fully’ assess plague situation
The UN health agency said Russia should be more transparent about the case of the plague as reports of a second case of the disease emerged. Russia played down any concerns, saying the population faces no risk.
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Gerhard Schröder visits latest Russian employer, Hyperglobus
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder visited a Moscow supermarket in his new role on the supervisory board. Schröder is no stranger to retirement stipends in Russia — or the scandal that accompanies them.
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German politicians warn of antisemitism on October 7 anniversary
Leading German politicians including Chancellor Merz and President Steinmeier called for people to reject antisemitism.
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EU enlargement: European Commission tables reforms to prepare bloc for new members
The European Commission is proposing earlier access to EU markets for candidate countries, new voting rules to reduce vetoes and extra safeguards for a bigger bloc. But is the reform fair — or even feasible?
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Germany news: Merz rails against extremism, AfD sympathizers
Political extremism threatens Germany’s existing social order, Chancellor Merz has said. The Transport Ministry has proposed a five-year plan to improve Germany’s ailing railroad infrastructure. DW has more.
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Transgressive, edgy DIY: What the 90s meant for British art
The 1990s are remembered for Britpop and provocative fashion, but beyond the nostalgia, it was a decade of cultural experimentation and social change. Tate Britain’s new exhibition looks past the familiar icons.
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China’s Golden Week reveals cautious consumer spending despite travel surge
Chinese visitors are returning from trips after the 13-day Golden Week holiday. Their subdued spending has raised fresh questions about domestic demand in the world’s second-largest economy.
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German spy scandal threatens national security
The arrest of Germany’s former intelligence chief August Hanning could undermine national security, experts warn, as allies may reconsider their intelligence relationships.