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Starmer speaks to European allies in diplomatic push on Ukraine – BBC.com

Sir Keir Starmer has held a call with leaders from the EU, Turkey, Norway, Iceland and Canada as part of the ongoing diplomatic push on Ukraine. During the meeting, the non-EU countries were briefed on the EU’s plans to step up defence, which include freeing up €800bn (£670bn) for military spending. European Commission President Ursula

Cyclone Alfred leaves thousands in eastern Australia without power ahead of rare landfall – Axios

Cyclone Alfred leaves thousands in eastern Australia without power ahead of rare landfall  Axios Brisbane and Eastern Australia Brace for Powerful Cyclone Alfred  The New York Times Snapper Rocks Swallows Man, Surfers Face $16k Fines (Video)  Surfer Australian homes lose power and people evacuate as tropical cyclone approaches; 1 man missing  The Associated Press Royal Caribbean, Carnival and More

Netanyahu said to have promoted ‘civilian arrangement’ with Hamas days before Oct. 7 – The Times of Israel

Netanyahu said to have promoted ‘civilian arrangement’ with Hamas days before Oct. 7  The Times of Israel Nine Warning Signs Were Missed by Israel Before Oct. 7. So Whose Job Is on the Line Next?  Haaretz Days before Oct. 7, PM said to have recommended making civilian concessions to Hamas in exchange for calm  The Times of Israel

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Gap Stock Soars as Retailer’s Turnaround Plan Bears Fruit

Key Takeaways Gap’s profit and sales exceeded forecasts in the key holiday shopping season as the clothing retailer’s turnaround efforts continued to boost results. Comparable store sales rose 3% year-over-year, also more than forecasts. CEO Richard Dickson said the Gap’s “brands are resonating” with consumers. Gap Inc. (GAP) shares jumped nearly 15% Friday, a day

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‘Really huge’ unexploded WWII bomb found outside Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France – CNN

Paris CNN  —  Eurostar trains to and from Paris have been suspended following the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb early on Friday near the world’s third-busiest train station. The bomb, described by a spokesperson for France’s national rail company SNCF as “really huge,” was discovered by construction workers on a site to

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EU summit on Ukraine: Europe seems ready to spend on defense – DW (English)

After a blistering showdown with US President Donald Trump in the White House last week, the intended optics of warm welcome of Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels were clear. Walking into the European Union summit flanked by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa on either, the arrival of Ukraine’s president was a