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🆕 The Associated Press (AP) and the German Press Agency (dpa) are launching the Global Arabic News Service. This Arabic-language news service will provide approximately 200 news items daily from the Middle East, Europe, the US and worldwide. The collaboration between AP and dpa is designed to reinforce the provision of independent, accurate and impartial reporting in the Arab world. Content will be supplied by both AP and dpa, offering a distinctive combination of global reach and in-depth European insight. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePGfgSJY

📣 Five stories moving soon on dpa international: G20 turmoil: ­Leaders from the world’s largest economies will gather in Brazil for next week's G20 summit, to address issues including the war in Ukraine, escalating conflicts in the Middle East, climate change and the global economy. The summit is also a farewell of sorts for US President Joe Biden, on the heels talks of planned talks on Saturday with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Peru. Observers expect both events to focus on President-elect Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House, and what that will mean for trade, alliances and global security. 1,000 days of war: ­Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to address the European Parliament via video link on Tuesday, marking 1,000 days since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Ukraine is facing a critical moment and potential shifts in foreign policy from its major donor, the United States, once Trump returns to office. While powerless on foreign policy issues, the EU legislature has always been a staunch backer of European support for Ukraine. Avignon rape trial: Closing arguments are set to begin in a mass rape trial in Avignon that has shocked France and made international headlines. The 51 accused men include the ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot, the 71-year-old victim. Pelicot said she sought a public trial to "change society" and raise awareness about the use of drugs in sexual assault. A verdict is expected in mid-December, with the defendants - men aged in their 20s to 70s - facing up to 20 years in prison. ⚽ Germany aims high: Germany's national football team heads into their Nations League match against Bosnia-Herzegovina this weekend with a clear goal: securing first place in their group, which would provide a more favorable draw for the knock-out stages. Other weekend matches include Denmark v Spain, England v Ireland and Italy v France.  ­🎿 Hirscher back in Levi­: The slalom World Cup season opener in Levi, Finland will see alpine skiing great Marcel Hirscher return to the venue where he claimed wins in 2013, 2016 and 2018. Hirscher retired in 2019 after winning the World Cup eight times in succession and two gold medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics. But he made a stunning comeback at the season opener in Sölden. 📷 Photo: Matias J Ocner/dpa­ ✉ Want more stories? Register for our weekly newsletter: http://dpaq.de/bPfGB

📣 Five stories moving soon on dpa international: G20 turmoil: ­Leaders from the world’s largest economies will gather in Brazil for next week's G20 summit, to address issues including the war in Ukraine, escalating conflicts in the Middle East, climate change and the global economy. The summit is also a farewell of sorts for US President Joe Biden, on the heels talks of planned talks on Saturday with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Peru. Observers expect both events to focus on President-elect Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House, and what that will mean for trade, alliances and global security. 1,000 days of war: ­Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to address the European Parliament via video link on Tuesday, marking 1,000 days since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Ukraine is facing a critical moment and potential shifts in foreign policy from its major donor, the United States, once Trump returns to office. While powerless on foreign policy issues, the EU legislature has always been a staunch backer of European support for Ukraine. Avignon rape trial: Closing arguments are set to begin in a mass rape trial in Avignon that has shocked France and made international headlines. The 51 accused men include the ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot, the 71-year-old victim. Pelicot said she sought a public trial to "change society" and raise awareness about the use of drugs in sexual assault. A verdict is expected in mid-December, with the defendants - men aged in their 20s to 70s - facing up to 20 years in prison. ⚽ Germany aims high: Germany's national football team heads into their Nations League match against Bosnia-Herzegovina this weekend with a clear goal: securing first place in their group, which would provide a more favorable draw for the knock-out stages. Other weekend matches include Denmark v Spain, England v Ireland and Italy v France.  ­🎿 Hirscher back in Levi­: The slalom World Cup season opener in Levi, Finland will see alpine skiing great Marcel Hirscher return to the venue where he claimed wins in 2013, 2016 and 2018. Hirscher retired in 2019 after winning the World Cup eight times in succession and two gold medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics. But he made a stunning comeback at the season opener in Sölden. 📷 Photo: Matias J Ocner/dpa­ ✉ Want more stories? Register for our weekly newsletter: http://dpaq.de/bPfGB

📣 Five stories moving soon on dpa international: Clinging on to power­: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces the toughest week of his tenure, as he tries to show he can still govern the country after the rancourous coalition split with the pro-business FDP. The opposition smells blood and wants him to bring forward a planned vote of confidence - the first step towards fresh elections. Challenging COP climate: The UN's most important annual climate change meeting, the Conference of the Parties, holds its 29th edition in Azerbaijan from Monday, with dire warnings for what could happen without stronger pledges and firmer action to cut emissions. However, the meeting comes just after the US elected Donald Trump for president, a climate sceptic who previously tried to withdraw the US from the Paris agreement on climate change. Riyadh summit: ­Saudi Arabia is on Monday hosting a joint Arab-Islamic summit to discuss the wars in Gaza and in Lebanon. While certainly being an outlet for Arab and Muslim anger, the summit is highly unlikely to affect the plans of Israel's hardline prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to stay on course until he considers the militant Islamist threat posed by Hamas and Hezbollah removed. ­🏈 NFL fever back in Munich: ­Two years after hosting Germany's first-ever NFL regular season match, Munich will again welcome a game on Sunday when the Carolina Panthers and the New York Giants take over the city. While not quite the 2022 showdown between Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccanneers and the Seattle Seahawks, tickets for the 70,000-capacity Allianz Arena nonetehless sold out in minutes. ­⚽ League action before internationals: European teams will hope for stellar performances at the weekend before sending their players away for national team duties. In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich will aim to increase their three-point lead in a trip to St Pauli Hamburg, while RB Leipzig have a home match against league leaders Borussia Mönchengladbach. The Premier League will see Chelsea clash with Arsenal, while Manchester City face Brighton. ­ 📷 Photo: Hannes P Albert/dpa­ ✉ Want more stories? Register for our weekly newsletter: http://dpaq.de/bPfGB

📣 Five stories moving soon on dpa international: Clinging on to power­: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces the toughest week of his tenure, as he tries to show he can still govern the country after the rancourous coalition split with the pro-business FDP. The opposition smells blood and wants him to bring forward a planned vote of confidence - the first step towards fresh elections. Challenging COP climate: The UN's most important annual climate change meeting, the Conference of the Parties, holds its 29th edition in Azerbaijan from Monday, with dire warnings for what could happen without stronger pledges and firmer action to cut emissions. However, the meeting comes just after the US elected Donald Trump for president, a climate sceptic who previously tried to withdraw the US from the Paris agreement on climate change. Riyadh summit: ­Saudi Arabia is on Monday hosting a joint Arab-Islamic summit to discuss the wars in Gaza and in Lebanon. While certainly being an outlet for Arab and Muslim anger, the summit is highly unlikely to affect the plans of Israel's hardline prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to stay on course until he considers the militant Islamist threat posed by Hamas and Hezbollah removed. ­🏈 NFL fever back in Munich: ­Two years after hosting Germany's first-ever NFL regular season match, Munich will again welcome a game on Sunday when the Carolina Panthers and the New York Giants take over the city. While not quite the 2022 showdown between Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccanneers and the Seattle Seahawks, tickets for the 70,000-capacity Allianz Arena nonetehless sold out in minutes. ­⚽ League action before internationals: European teams will hope for stellar performances at the weekend before sending their players away for national team duties. In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich will aim to increase their three-point lead in a trip to St Pauli Hamburg, while RB Leipzig have a home match against league leaders Borussia Mönchengladbach. The Premier League will see Chelsea clash with Arsenal, while Manchester City face Brighton. ­ 📷 Photo: Hannes P Albert/dpa­ ✉ Want more stories? Register for our weekly newsletter: http://dpaq.de/bPfGB

👀 Behind the scenes with the European Newsroom 👀 🇪🇺 🎤Curious about what goes on in interviews we conduct with high-profile EU politicians? Take an exclusive look at our latest behind-the-scenes video about the European Newsroom’s interview with Charles Michel, the outgoing President of the European Council. ❓🔍 So, what’s in it for news agencies and for citizens in Europe? Here’s how this collaborative powerhouse brings EU news closer to the people: ✅ Easier access to EU decision-makers  👉 By giving agencies easier access to top EU politicians, readers get timely, firsthand insights into decisions shaping their lives, straight from those making the calls. ✅ Collaborative interview design    👉 Our journalists work together to organise interviews that matter to Europeans, asking the tough questions that resonate with everyday citizens, so you get answers that count. ✅ Shared audiovisual content  👉 From video footage to sound bites, agencies get full access to the content, making stories richer and more dynamic for European audiences. ✅ Enhanced reach & visibility  👉 Stories that matter to Europeans don’t just stay local - they reach readers across the continent, keeping everyone informed and connected. 🔗 Read our Key Story from the interview with Charles Michel: https://lnkd.in/dt2AFcfj 🔵 Visit the European Newsroom: https://lnkd.in/gnivkY7Q

📢 Five stories moving soon on dpa international: 🗽 US election showdown: ­Global attention is on the US, as the neck-and-neck race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump nears its conclusion. A Harris win would likely continue Biden’s policies and reinforce alliances, while a Trump victory could mean big geopolitical changes, not least for Europe and NATO. 👉 Voters in the US head to the polls on Tuesday. ­­­­­­­­ 🌍 Europe reacts­: European leaders meet in Budapest in the immediate US election aftermath, for political gatherings hosted by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has cozied up to Trump - to the ire of many in Brussels. Topics on the agenda include Europe's security landscape - against the backdrop of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East - migration and the economy. But the US election fallout is likely to dominate the room. 👉 The EPC summit is on Thursday, EU leaders meet on Friday. ⚖ Justice for slain French teacher: ­The brutal murder of history teacher Samuel Paty in October 2020 shocked France and sparked international outrage. The suspect, an 18-year-old with Russian-Chechen origins, beheaded Paty in a Paris suburb. Police subsequently shot and killed the assailant. Eight people now face charges in connection with the murder. 👉 The trial begins in France on Monday.­­­­ 🏎 F1 Title Race Heats Up in Brazil: A Formula 1 triple-header concludes with the Brazilian Grand Prix - and the title fight is still wide open. Leader Max Verstappen faces a five-place grid penalty, while rival Lando Norris inched closer after a strong finish in Mexico. A Saturday sprint race adds extra points, raising the stakes. 👉The Brazilian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday. ⚽ Champions league action returns: With three matchdays behind us, Liverpool and Aston Villa are the only teams holding perfect records. Villa travel to Club Brugge while Liverpool host Bayer Leverkusen. Other highly anticipated matches include a duel of the most successful teams in competition history, Real Madrid v AC Milan, and Bayern Munich v Benfica. Who will come out top? 👉 Aston Villa play Club Brugge on Wednesday, Liverpool host Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. 📸 Michael Brochstein/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa­­­­ Want more stories? Register for our weekly newsletter: http://dpaq.de/bPfGB

📢 Five stories moving soon on dpa international: 🗽 US election showdown: ­Global attention is on the US, as the neck-and-neck race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump nears its conclusion. A Harris win would likely continue Biden’s policies and reinforce alliances, while a Trump victory could mean big geopolitical changes, not least for Europe and NATO. 👉 Voters in the US head to the polls on Tuesday. ­­­­­­­­ 🌍 Europe reacts­: European leaders meet in Budapest in the immediate US election aftermath, for political gatherings hosted by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has cozied up to Trump - to the ire of many in Brussels. Topics on the agenda include Europe's security landscape - against the backdrop of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East - migration and the economy. But the US election fallout is likely to dominate the room. 👉 The EPC summit is on Thursday, EU leaders meet on Friday. ⚖ Justice for slain French teacher: ­The brutal murder of history teacher Samuel Paty in October 2020 shocked France and sparked international outrage. The suspect, an 18-year-old with Russian-Chechen origins, beheaded Paty in a Paris suburb. Police subsequently shot and killed the assailant. Eight people now face charges in connection with the murder. 👉 The trial begins in France on Monday.­­­­ 🏎 F1 Title Race Heats Up in Brazil: A Formula 1 triple-header concludes with the Brazilian Grand Prix - and the title fight is still wide open. Leader Max Verstappen faces a five-place grid penalty, while rival Lando Norris inched closer after a strong finish in Mexico. A Saturday sprint race adds extra points, raising the stakes. 👉The Brazilian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday. ⚽ Champions league action returns: With three matchdays behind us, Liverpool and Aston Villa are the only teams holding perfect records. Villa travel to Club Brugge while Liverpool host Bayer Leverkusen. Other highly anticipated matches include a duel of the most successful teams in competition history, Real Madrid v AC Milan, and Bayern Munich v Benfica. Who will come out top? 👉 Aston Villa play Club Brugge on Wednesday, Liverpool host Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. 📸 Michael Brochstein/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa­­­­ Want more stories? Register for our weekly newsletter: http://dpaq.de/bPfGB

As the TEMS consortium celebrates its first anniversary, we would like to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of each partner in driving the project forward and boosting its visibility across multiple sectors throughout Europe. Explore our latest #Newsletter to meet our partners, learn about our activities, and even find a new podcast to enjoy over the weekend. Don’t miss out—subscribe now to receive the newsletter in your preferred language! https://lnkd.in/dZWFtRYS

Coming up on dpa international: 🌍 Polls, polls: This weekend brings pivotal elections in Japan, Georgia, Bulgaria, Uzbekistan, and Uruguay, as political uncertainty reigns around the globe - not least ahead of next month's knife-edge US presidential vote. Wake-up time? For now, all eyes are on Georgia, where the ruling Georgian Dream party is increasingly turning away from Europe and towards Russia. Brussels is closely following events in the EU candidate country, ahead of next week's planned report on aspirant members' democratic progress. 👛 Counting the pennies: British Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said she faces "tough choices" to deal with a multibillion-pound "black hole" left by the previous Conservative government when she presents her first budget in office next week. 🏎The Mexican Grand Prix sees Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc vying to keep his championship hopes alive against Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris. ⚽ On the football pitch, Europe’s top teams clash this weekend in thrilling matchups, including El Clasico in Spain and Liverpool’s showdown with Arsenal. Off-pitch, the Ballon d’Or ceremony will recognize football’s finest, including top contenders Vinicius Junior and Aitana Bonmati for the men and women respectively. Photo: Katharina Schröder/dpa­ Want more stories? Register for our weekly newsletter: http://dpaq.de/bPfGB