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The battery balancing act: Europe’s costly catch-up with China
Sam Adham (SA), Head of Battery Materials, Economics, and Sustainability at CRU Group, speaks with Jeremy Weltman (JW) about Beijing’s…
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Stadler to supply hydrogen trains for Sicily’s Ferrovia Circumetnea
Stadler has been contracted by Ferrovia Circumetnea (FCE) for the design and supply of two hydrogen-powered, narrow-gauge trains for use…
Politics
Macron blames rivals as France faces new no-confidence motions
France's new government under recently reappointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is facing fresh no-confidence motions, just a day…
News
Scammers stole £700k from 'golden years' victims
A money launderer who was part of fraud gang, which stole more than £700,000 from vulnerable victims around the world, has been spared…
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At Least 47 Dead and 38 Missing After Torrential Rains and Landslides Strike Multiple Regions of Mexico
NEED TO KNOW On Sunday, Oct. 12, the death toll from heavy rainfall across Mexico rose to 47 people According to local reports, at least…
Business
ENI, YPF finalise agreement for LNG project in Argentina
Italy’s Eni and Argentina's state-owned YPF have finalised an agreement to advance a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the Vaca…
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Forty-two killed as bus crashes on South Africa mountain pass
Forty-two Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals have died after a bus taking them home overturned on a South African road, authorities have…
News
EU chief: Release of hostages a 'moment of relief for entire world'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has described the release of the final hostages held by Hamas in Gaza as a "moment of…
Politics
Some Gaza hostages speak to families by video call before release
Some hostages held by Hamas were able to speak with their families by video call shortly before their release on Monday, Israeli media…
News
Seven hostages freed in Gaza now in the hands of Israeli forces
The first seven living hostages who were released by Hamas to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza are now in the hands of…
News
Who are the 20 hostages being released?
The Israeli military says the first hostages have been handed over by Hamas, ahead of the expected release of 48 captives - 20 of whom are…
Business
China's car sales pick up speed in 'Golden September'
BEIJING (Reuters) -China's car sales accelerated in September, the traditional peak season for the auto market, as dealers and consumers…
News
Priest from Mexico accused of sexual abuse of minor while visiting Chicago, Archdiocese says
A priest from Mexico who has visited Chicago is accused of sexually abusing a minor in the city years ago, the Archdiocese of Chicago said…
Politics
Gov’t approves amendments for soon-to-be released terrorist in urgent telephone vote
The main change to the list is centered around two security prisoners who will be swapped for Hamas-linked terrorists who aren't facing…
Politics
Hamas official: Israel altered prisoner lists, warns Netanyahu will renew war
Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad accused Israel of changing prisoner lists under the deal, warning that Netanyahu may resume the Gaza war…
News
Mexico's president convenes governors as death toll from torrential rains rises to 44
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The death toll from Mexico's torrential rains increased to 44 on Sunday as the fallout mounted from flooding and…
News
Hamas influencer Saleh Aljafarawi, known as 'Mr. FAFO', killed in Gaza
According to Gazan reports, Aljafarawi — one of the most prominent pro-Hamas voices online in the Gaza Strip — was found shot in the head.…
Politics
New French Cabinet named as Lecornu seeks to ease political turmoil
France's recently reappointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled a new Cabinet on Sunday evening, the Élysée Palace announced, as…
Politics
'Time to put divisions aside': Netanyahu addresses nation ahead of hostage release
The prime minister's address comes after Israel declared a ceasefire in Gaza on Friday at noon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Politics
Reviving this African game reserve meant catching and transporting hundreds of wild animals
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Fifty years ago, Banhine National Park in Mozambique was a wildlife haven, teeming with herds of giraffe,…
News
HCJ rejects petition against hostage release deal
The High Court of Justice rejected a petition to block the release of Palestinian security prisoners in deal. The High Court of Justice on…
News
Israel readies DNA and CT scans to identify hostages’ remains
Teams are preparing to identify the fallen hostages, determine the causes of death, and support families, using scientific methods and…
Politics
Hamas: Hostages to be handed over at three locations in Gaza Strip
The Palestinian militant group Hamas plans to hand over the living hostages abducted from Israel two years ago to staff from the…
News
Taliban, Pakistan trade claims of heavy losses in border clashes
Pakistan and Afghanistan traded accusations on Sunday after some of the worst cross-border fighting in years reportedly left dozens dead…