Aid groups accuse Israel of ignoring US ultimatum on ‘apocalyptic’ Gaza crisis

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US may soon impose sanctions as organisations say Israel has failed to help relieve dire humanitarian situation

A coalition of international aid organisations have accused Israel of ignoring a US ultimatum that threatened sanctions if Israel did not implement a series of measures to counter the acute humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The 30-day ultimatum– due to expire on Tuesday or Wednesday – was delivered on 13 October, and almost none of its demands have been met, the humanitarian groups say.

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‘Toxic cocktail’ led to Amsterdam violence, mayor says

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Antisemitism, hooliganism and anger over Gaza war all factors in trouble that broke out last week, report says

The violence that erupted in Amsterdam last week was sparked by “a toxic cocktail” of hooliganism and antisemitism, according to a detailed report published by the city’s mayor.

The city remains gripped by high tensions days after violence flared around a football match last Thursday between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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Ursula von der Leyen is the European Kamala Harris – The Spectator World

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen is the European Kamala Harris  The Spectator World
  2. EU, Mercosur eye early December trade deal — to France’s dismay  POLITICO Europe
  3. French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports  The Associated Press
  4. Farmers in Europe launch protests over Mercosur trade deal  Reuters
  5. France 'Will Not Accept' EU-Mercosur Deal As Stands: PM  Barron's
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Tariff test for EU as Trump prepares to squeeze trade partners – Financial Times

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  1. Tariff test for EU as Trump prepares to squeeze trade partners  Financial Times
  2. Europe Braces for Trump: ‘Worst Economic Nightmare Has Come True’  The New York Times
  3. Trump’s European allies think history is turning in their direction  Financial Times
  4. Living in Trump’s world  European Council on Foreign Relations
  5. Trump tariffs: Does EU have to fear trade war with US?  DW (English)
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Saudi Arabia parts ways with the CEO of Neom, its new desert megacity – Business Insider

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  1. Saudi Arabia parts ways with the CEO of Neom, its new desert megacity  Business Insider
  2. CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic City Project Leaves Abruptly  The Wall Street Journal
  3. Neom CEO departs as Saudi Arabia scales back mega-projects  The Guardian
  4. Saudi Arabia Replaces CEO Leading Development of Megacity Neom  Bloomberg
  5. Long-time CEO of NEOM goes as Saudi Arabia scales back mega-projects  Reuters
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Designation of a New Prime Minister in Haiti – Department of State

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  1. Designation of a New Prime Minister in Haiti  Department of State
  2. Haitian Prime Minister Is Fired, Adding to the Nation’s Turmoil  The New York Times
  3. Haiti has lost its prime minister. Gangs aren’t going anywhere  The Economist
  4. Gunfire closes Haiti’s main airport as new prime minister is sworn in  The Washington Post
  5. Video. Firefights break out in Haiti's capital as prime minister replaced  Euronews
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Spain braces for new storms as flooding disaster’s political fallout continues

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King Felipe VI reportedly plans to revisit Valencia amid alerts for heavy rain, high waves and strong winds

People in flood-hit Spain stacked sandbags and braced for new storms on Tuesday as the political repercussions from last month’s deadly climate disaster rumbled on.

Amid fresh weather warnings, local media reported that King Felipe VI would soon return to the site of the flash floods, after he was pelted with mud and eggs on his first visit last week owing to local fury at the poor preparation and response of the authorities.

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Campaigners in Italy urge pope to stop ‘sacrifice’ of 200-year-old tree for Xmas

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Twenty-nine-metre tall fir destined to be chopped down and transported to St Peter’s Square in the Vatican

Environmental campaigners in Italy’s northern Trentino province have started a campaign to stop the felling of a 200-year-old fir tree intended to form the centrepiece of the Vatican’s Christmas decorations.

The so-called “Green Giant” is 29 metres tall and is due to be chopped down next week in a forest in the Ledro valley before being transported to the Vatican and positioned in St Peter’s Square, where it will be unveiled on 9 December.

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Pyongyang ratifies strategic partnership with Russia that reportedly contains secret clause authorizing North Korea’s Ukraine intervention – Meduza

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  1. Pyongyang ratifies strategic partnership with Russia that reportedly contains secret clause authorizing North Korea’s Ukraine intervention  Meduza
  2. North Korea Approves Deal With Moscow That Allows Troop Deployment  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
  3. North Korea ratifies mutual defence treaty with Russia  Reuters
  4. North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia  Al Jazeera English
  5. North Korea Ratifies Major Defense Treaty with Russia  Military.com
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Russia Convicts Doc Accused of Saying Soldier Deserved to Die – Newser

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  1. Russia Convicts Doc Accused of Saying Soldier Deserved to Die  Newser
  2. Russian Doctor, Accused of Antiwar Stance, Is Jailed After Child’s Testimony  The New York Times
  3. Moscow doctor accused by patient of criticising war is jailed for five years  The Guardian
  4. Russia Jails 68-Year-Old Pediatrician for 5 Years Over Alleged War Comments  Newsweek
  5. Russian doctor jailed for 5-1/2 years after being publicly denounced  Reuters
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