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BERLIN ARSON LEAVES 50,000 WITHOUT POWER – Suspected Attack Sparks Safety Concerns In German Capital A suspected arson in Berlin has left 50,000 homes without electricity, authorities confirmed early Tuesday.  Firefighters responded quickly, containing the blaze before it spread to nearby neighbourhoods.  Officials say no casualties have been reported so far, though several residents suffered minor injuries. Police have launched an investigation to determine the motive behind the attack.  Power restoration teams are working around the clock to reconnect affected areas. Urban safety experts warn that such incidents expose vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.  Local authorities are urging residents to…

ISRAEL SEEKS EUROPEAN BACKING FOR PEACE – Foreign minister urges stronger support for negotiations  Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar criticised Spain’s latest measures to pressure Israel during a press conference in Zagreb today.   Saar, appearing alongside Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic-Radman, accused the Spanish government of being influenced by propaganda.   Spain, on Monday, September 8th, banned ships and aircraft carrying weapons to Israel from docking at Spanish ports or entering its airspace due to Israel’s military in Gaza, measures the Israeli foreign minister denounced as antisemitic. Spain, which recognised a Palestinian state in May 2024 and has been a vocal…

CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS COULD GO BEYOND £100 — FCA plans to scrap limits, making PINs nearly obsolete Paying for almost anything with just a tap of your card may soon become the norm, as new proposals could see contactless payment limits rise well beyond £100 — and possibly disappear altogether. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering giving banks and card providers the power to set their own contactless limits. If approved, shoppers could soon pay for big supermarket trips or a large family meal without ever needing to key in a PIN. The change would bring physical cards closer in…

NOVO NORDISK TO CUT 9,000 JOBS IN RESTRUCTURING – The restructuring aims to save 8 billion Danish crowns annually Novo Nordisk will cut 9,000 jobs, or about 11.5% of its workforce, in a restructuring to save 8 billion Danish crowns annually, it said today, as it battles rising pressure from U.S. rival Eli Lilly. The company, which is also known for its Ozempic diabetes treatment, already said in August that it had implemented a global hiring freeze covering job roles that were not critical for its business. Novo, which currently has 78,400 positions globally, said about 5,000 of the job…

SPAIN BANS SMOKING IN OUTDOOR VENUES – Government Moves To Ban Smoking On Beaches And Terraces Nationwide Spain has introduced new legislation banning smoking at outdoor venues, including beaches, bar terraces, bus stops, and stadiums.  Lawmakers say the move aims to protect public health and reduce second-hand smoke exposure.  The bill is expected to pass parliament this week amid broad public support. Smoking fines will be enforced by local authorities once the law comes into effect. Businesses must display clear no-smoking signs in all affected areas. Health officials hope the ban will reduce respiratory illnesses and encourage smokers to quit.…

RUSSIA LAUNCHES LARGEST MISSILE STRIKE – Kyiv Targeted in deadliest attack yet, Casualties Reported  Russia has carried out its largest missile strike on Ukraine since the conflict began, hitting a government building in Kyiv.  The attack killed at least four people, including a three-month-old baby, and caused extensive damage. Ukrainian officials condemned the strike as a blatant escalation of hostilities.  Emergency services are searching the rubble and treating injured civilians. International leaders have called for restraint and renewed diplomatic talks.  Analysts warn the attack could further destabilise the region and increase tensions with Western allies. Kyiv continues to brace for…

BAYROU WARNS FRANCE NOT TO COPY BRITAIN – French centrist attacks UK’s political decline France could become like Britain if MPs tax the rich to solve its debt crisis, the French prime minister said in a parting shot before being ousted by MPs. Francois Bayrou said economic meltdown and high taxes could force the wealthy to flee, as they had done in the UK. His comments came in a last-gasp bid to save his premiership as he pleaded with the French parliament not to vote him out of office. He lost the vote resoundingly, plunging France further into crisis and…

WATER GIANTS HIT WITH £87M FINES OVER SEWAGE FAILURES – Regulator says over £240m in penalties and redress packages issued this year alone Two of the UK’s biggest water firms have been hit with major fines after repeated failures in dealing with sewage. Anglian Water and South West Water have been ordered to pay a combined £86.8m, according to industry watchdog Ofwat. Anglian faces the lion’s share, with £62.8m in penalties and redress measures, while South West Water has been fined £24m. The companies were found to have failed in properly operating, maintaining, and upgrading their wastewater treatment systems —…

TRUMP VOWS TO DEFEND PRAYER IN SCHOOLS – He attacks Biden as ‘mean’ at religious gathering  Donald Trump said that the new guidance protecting the right of students to pray in public schools would soon be issued, though he did not provide specifics.  Trump made the comments at an event on religious liberty at the Museum of the Bible in Washington.  The U.S. president also used the occasion to attack his predecessor, Democratic President Joe Biden, whom Trump called “mean” for prosecuting his supporters who participated in the January 06, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Trump also again suggested…

TRUMP’S GAZA CEASEFIRE PROPOSAL ACCEPTED – Israel has accepted a U.S. ceasefire proposal for the end of the war in Gaza. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said that Israel had accepted a U.S. ceasefire proposal for the war in Gaza. Speaking at a press conference in Budapest, Saar said that Israel was ready to accept a deal ending the war that would include the release of hostages and Hamas laying down its arms. U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, September 7th, suggested a Gaza deal could come soon, after earlier issuing what he called his “last warning” to the Palestinian…