Monday, November 11, 2024

#Russia - Trump is a ‘disaster’ for Ukraine but Europe has the money to beat broke Putin | Timothy Garton Ash: Times Radio

11 November 2024

“Of course we have the resources to do it, it’s a matter of political will.” Europe’s combined economy is 10 times the size of Russia’s and could support Ukraine as much as America if Trump “pulls the rug out” from under Zelensky, says Timothy Garton Ash, professor of European studies at the University of Oxford.

#Russia - Kremlin denies Trump-Putin phone call #Россия - Кремль отрицает телефонный разговор Трампа и Путина | BBC News

11 November 2024

The Kremlin has denied that a phone call took place between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, claiming an article reporting it "does not correspond at all to reality". Over the weekend, the Washington Post reported that the US president-elect had already spoken to Putin. The article claimed Trump had urged the Russian leader not to further escalate the war in Ukraine. During his election campaign, Trump declined to specify how he would end the war between Russia and Ukraine in a day - but it could involve imposing a deal on both sides.

#F1 - Is Jak Crawford a future Aston Martin race driver? The Inside Line

10 November 2024

2024’s United States Grand Prix saw Aston Martin take F1 to the people, with a special show run on the streets of Houston, Texas to celebrate the 50th anniversary of partner Aramco’s American headquarters… .. and the launch of a shared new initiative called ‘Generation 3,’ to drive innovation and deliver social impact.

Watch the video, and tell us what you think in the comments…


Aston Martin Aramco Presents Generation 3. Generation 3 is our invitation to you, to help shape the future. We can inspire the next generation. We can innovate groundbreaking technology forged on the racetrack. And we can create real-world impact by building solutions using the technologies we have developed together.3 days ago

Generation 3 - The power to help shape tomorrow ... - Aramco


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Sunday, November 10, 2024

#Amsterdam - police says it will arrest people defying demonstration ban: Al Jazeera English

10 November 2024

Police have clashed with protesters in the Dutch capital, Amsterdam and several people have been arrested as security forces try to prevent demonstrations. Protesters were rallying against the portrayal of Thursday's streets violence in the city between Israeli football fans and local people as anti-Semitic.

Authorities imposed a three-day ban on protests starting Friday following violence between supporters of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv and Palestinian solidarity protesters. The violence started after fans of the Israeli side tore down Palestinian flags and chanted racist slogans ahead of a match in Amsterdam.

Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen has the latest from Amsterdam.

#Netherlands #Amsterdam #UEFAEuropaLeague


How the attacks on Israeli football supporters in Amsterdam unfolded

#Europe - Trump’s Ukraine plan will force EU’s hand: Times Radio

10 November 2024

“He clearly wants to come to a position, a deal, as soon as possible. And that means that the countries within Europe will have to do more.” Trump’s plan for the Ukraine war will give the UK the opportunity to work as a “bridge” between the US and Europe, says General Sir John McColl.


Trump's peace plan may include deploying European troops to buffer zone in Ukraine, Telegraph reports

#UK - military 'needs to be stronger' to counter global threats, says Admiral Sir Tony Radakin: Sky News

10 November 2024

Sky's Trevor Phillips speaks to Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, who is chief of the defence staff. He told Sky News that Britain's military "needs to be stronger" to counter growing global threats - but insisted the UK could "absolutely" fight a war in its current state. Asked whether he can confidently say Britain could fight a war at scale, Sir Tony said: "Absolutely." Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/politics-l...

#Israel - In Tel Aviv, Israeli protesters demand the end of war and the return of hostages • FRANCE 24

10 November 2024

Israeli protesters marked 400 days since the hostages were taken when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel on October 7 last year.

They protested once again on Saturday as they do every week.

This time, however, there was particular concern after Qatar said it was quitting its role of mediating ceasefire talks after growing frustration with the lack of progress.

Story by Morgan Ayre. #Israel #protest #hostage

Saturday, November 9, 2024

#Spain - residents angry over slow relief effort following deadly floods • FRANCE 24 English

9 November 2024

Protests have just begun in several Spanish cities, as thousands of people voice their anger over a lack of warning before the floods in Valencia, which killed at least 219 people.

Survivors say they also felt completely abandoned in the aftermath. There are calls for the regional President to resign, and also questions for the prime minister over why a national text alert warning system was not triggered in advance.

Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Madrid, Spain, Sarah Morris.

#Spain #flood #disaster

DIRECTO | Manifestación en Valencia pide la dimisión de Carlos Mazón por su gestión de la dana