French students looking for protests 'to become a major movement'

French students looking for protests 'to become a major movement'

France 24 •

Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched in cities across France on Tuesday in support of protests by school pupils demanding more education funding, increasing pressure on the government of outgoing President Emmanuel Macron. With teachers and trade unions joining the march, the students are seeking to turn the protests into a "major social movement" to increase pressure on the government, says...

Brussels eyes agricultural carve-outs from Ukraine's EU membership

Euronews •

The European Commission proposed excluding Ukraine's agricultural products from the EU market and agricultural funding even when Kyiv joins the EU, in a move to smooth the country's accession process and address concerns from several member states.

150 years, 6 generations and 650 protected acres: The story of a Colorado ranch

150 years, 6 generations and 650 protected acres: The story of a Colorado ranch

Times of India •

Hutchinson Ranch, the oldest family-owned ranch in Colorado’s Upper Arkansas Valley, spans 700 acres along Highway 50. The Hutchinson family has maintained ownership for six generations, successfully implementing conservation agreements protecting 650 acres. These agreements prevent the land from being subdivided for development while allowing the family to continue ranching. Notable historic reco...

Reform MP raises concerns about second homes – then buys one for £800,000

Reform MP raises concerns about second homes – then buys one for £800,000

The Guardian •

Sarah Pochin bought Anglesey property two days after writing to minister about impact of second home ownership on rural communitiesA Reform UK MP bought an £800,000 second home on a picturesque Welsh island two days after raising concerns in parliament about the impact of second homes on rural communities.Sarah Pochin completed the purchase of a Grade-II listed property on the southern coast of An...

‘No more Viktor Orbán’: EU plans 15-year probation period for new member states

‘No more Viktor Orbán’: EU plans 15-year probation period for new member states

The Guardian •

Enlargement commissioner Marta Kos outlines proposed safeguards to protect EU from undemocratic leadersThe European Commission wants to ensure there is no repeat Viktor Orbán among the next generation of EU member states, as it set out plans to prepare for the bloc’s enlargement into eastern Europe in the next few years.In an interview with the Guardian and other European newspapers, the EU commis...

‘No more Viktor Orbán: EU plans 15-year probation period for new member states

‘No more Viktor Orbán: EU plans 15-year probation period for new member states

The Guardian •

Enlargement commissioner Marta Kos outlines proposed safeguards to protect EU from undemocratic leadersThe European Commission wants to ensure there is no repeat Viktor Orbán among the next generation of EU member states, as it set out plans to prepare for the bloc’s enlargement into eastern Europe in the next few years.In an interview with the Guardian and other European newspapers, the EU commis...

Russia denies plague death but quarantines hundreds without explanation

Euronews •

Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward.

Pak, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye agree to deploy forces in Gulf country amid Houthi attacks

Pak, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye agree to deploy forces in Gulf country amid Houthi attacks

Times of India •

Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to provide military support to Saudi Arabia following regional security threats from Houthi rebels. Representatives from the three countries held an emergency meeting to reinforce their Mecca defense agreement. This agreement establishes collective defense provisions that aim for a rapid military deployment if any country is attacked. Additionally, the committee ap...