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Easing EU Border Friction: There Will Be ‘Flexibility,’ Official Says
A European Commission official indicated that additional flexibility could be introduced for the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System to reduce airport processing delays and long queues.
Certares Bets $2.3 Billion on High-Speed Rail in Europe, Founder Says
Private equity firm Certares has invested approximately $2.3 billion in European and UK rail infrastructure, betting that regulatory changes and climate concerns will shift travelers from short-haul flights to trains.
Salesforce issues revenue target of over $63 billion for fiscal 2030, beating estimates
Salesforce projected fiscal 2030 revenue exceeding $63 billion at Dreamforce, surpassing analyst estimates of $59.2 billion amid renewed confidence in AI integration.
Accenture stock rallies after earnings beat expectations
Accenture shares surged following fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst estimates, with the consulting firm reporting $3.29 earnings per share and $18.68 billion in revenue.
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Ofgem could force energy suppliers to pay rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals
Ofgem is considering reintroducing a market stabilization charge that would require energy suppliers to compensate rivals when they attract customers with cheaper deals during volatile wholesale price periods.
Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds
BBC Verify identified 254 IDF investigations into alleged killings with no public outcome. The military said it was examining 300 incidents but published results for only 28.
‘Blue drum’ murder case: Meerut woman and boyfriend sentenced to death for murder of her husband
A woman and her boyfriend have been sentenced to death in India for murdering her husband in 2025, with the case dubbed ‘the blue drum murder’ after his body was found in a storage container.
Imran Khan: Bollywood actor asked to leave India after participating in CJP protest in Mumbai
Indian authorities ordered Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave the country by October 28 after he participated in a protest demanding electoral reforms and the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner.
Food and fuel run low as besieged Yemeni city braces for Houthi breakthrough
Taiz, Yemen’s third-largest city, faces severe shortages of food and fuel as Houthi rebels advance and government forces cut off supply routes, with the UN warning that 800,000 people lack vital assistance.
Are student protests being manipulated ahead France’s presidential election?
French student protests spanning over three weeks have escalated into nationwide demonstrations scheduled for Saturday, with unions and yellow vest activists joining. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu suggested the unrest is being politically manipulated ahead of next year’s presidential election.
France drops opposition to UK being included in ‘Made in Europe’ legislation
France has reversed its opposition to including the UK in EU ‘Made in Europe’ legislation, conditional on British alignment with the bloc’s stance on Chinese electric vehicle tariffs.
Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
A bus carrying lorry drivers struck a stationary freight train at the Channel Tunnel loading platform in France, injuring the driver and 18 passengers, with no life-threatening injuries reported.
Jamaica says slavery reparations petition to be heard by UK privy council in March 2027
Jamaica’s petition for slavery reparations from the UK will be heard by the UK Privy Council in March 2027, the Jamaican government announced.
French police accused over war-like injuries to teenagers in school protests
French lawyers and rights groups report that teenagers have suffered severe injuries from police weapons during school protests, with several cases involving significant harm from stun grenades and rubber-bullet launchers.
Future of western security is at stake in Yemen civil war, says country’s former PM
Yemen’s former prime minister warns that control of the strategic Taiz region and Red Sea strait is critical to western security, as Iran-backed Houthi rebels launch a major offensive against government forces.
Pope Leo lung cancer surgery: what kind of operation did he have and what happens next?
Pope Leo underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove the lower portion of his right lung after doctors identified early-stage lung cancer, a standard treatment called a lobectomy that often serves as curative care.