Gusts up to 130 mph rip trees and knock out power across France. Storm Ciaran brought strong winds and torrential rain to large parts of the U.K. and Western Europe.
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Gusts up to 130 mph rip trees and knock out power across France. Storm Ciaran brought strong winds and torrential rain to large parts of the U.K. and Western Europe.
SEE MOREAbduction threatens peace talks between ELN guerrillas and leftist government of Gustavo PetroCilenis Marulanda, left, was also abducted but was rescued soon after.
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SEE MORECampi Flegrei, not far from ill-fated Pompeii, has had 2,500 earthquakes since August
SEE MOREThe Bank of England’s policy makers left their key interest rate unchanged for the second straight meeting, but said they don’t expect to ease policy soon. A city worker passes the Bank of England (BOE) in the City of London, UK, on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.
SEE MOREIn sobering assessment, Valeriy Zaluzhniy says Ukraine is unlikely to achieve major breakthrough without upgrade to military capabilities Retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt and WSJ Ukraine correspondent James Marson explain Ukraine’s evolving counteroffensive military strategy and what could be next for Europe’s biggest land war since World War II.
SEE MORELebanese militant group could potentially create a second front against Israel.After the death of Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Kremlin is putting a new power structure in place that will take over the group’s sprawling operations in Africa, which have advanced Russian influence on the continent for almost a decade.
SEE MOREThe French economy grew more sluggishly over the summer as production and exports slowed, suggesting tight monetary policy is squeezing industry in the country.2024 Paris Olympics – Workers work on the roof of the Paris Olympic Aquatics Centre, Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, October 6, 2023.
SEE MOREMatthew Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom, “Friends,” has died at age 54.Police in Los Angeles are investigating Perry’s death, a law enforcement source told CNN. There is currently no foul play suspected, the source said, however, the incident remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department Robbery-Homicide Division.
SEE MOREFormer basketball star Magic Johnson has been declared a billionaire by Forbes, making him only the fourth athlete to join the exclusive club. The business magazine estimates Johnson’s wealth at about $1.2bn (£990m). The other athlete billionaires are NBA players Michael Jordan and Lebron James, and the golfer Tiger Woods.
SEE MOREFinnish authorities say it wasn’t clear whether it was an accident or a deliberate act Finnish Navy divers supported authorities in the investigation of the damaged pipeline in the Baltic Sea, in this undated handout.
SEE MOREPolice rescued Díaz’s mother soon after kidnapping; search continues for his father
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