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Former servicemen settle legal claims for more than £700,000 over hearing loss
A former British Army officer said there have been “failures to protect service personnel” as he and another former serviceman settled legal claims against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) over hearing loss suffered during their service for more than...

France held in Iceland as Germany and Belgium close on 2026 World Cup
Injury-hit France were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Germany won in Northern Ireland with a Nick Woltemade goal and Belgium beat Wales to stand on the brink of a place at next year's finals. France,...

When each of Thomas Frank's Tottenham stars return from international duty to train for Aston Villa
Thomas Frank will be looking to continue Tottenham's strong start under him with the visit of Aston Villa in the Premier League after the international break. Spurs welcome Unai Emery's side on Sunday October 19 with a 2pm kick-off at the...

Kosovo’s Osmani slams Serbian president over war rhetoric
Serbian President, Aleksandar Vučić’s call for war are a dangerous echo of the darkest chapters of recent history, President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani said on Saturday. Reacting to Osmani’s call on Europe to prevent Serbia’s aggressive tactics, Vučić...
Serb Ticket Wins Most Municipalities in First Round, Second Round to be Held in 17 Municipalities
Source: Beta News / Politics | 13.10.25 | access_time 12:36 Kosovo election (Beta/Sasa Djordjevic) According to preliminary results published by Kosovo’s Central Election Commission, the Serb Ticket won in nine out of ten municipalities with a...

FACT FOCUS: With a truce in Israel, Trump now says he's ended eight wars. His numbers are off
“After so many years of unceasing war and endless danger, today the skies are calm. The guns are silent. The sirens are still. And the sun rises on a holy land that is finally at peace,” Trump said. He then upped the number of wars he claims to...

Clash Between Vucic and Osmani in Albania: Serbian President Accused of Attempting to Disrupt Brdo-Brijuni Summit
The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, accused the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, of attempting “to disrupt the meeting” of the Brdo-Brijuni Process, which was held on October 6th in Durres, but added that in the end the leaders of the...

Belgium Seeks to Send Foreign Criminals Off to Kosovo
President Vjosa Osmani (R) X/ @VjosaOsmaniPRKS October 7, 2025 Hour: 8:46 am On Tuesday, the Koha news outlet reported that Kosovo and Belgium are negotiating a possible agreement to transfer inmates from Belgian prisons to Kosovo in an effort to...

Deputy Foreign Minister Shekerletova Attends Launch of Western Balkan Cultural Project at Foreign Ministry
Speaking at the launch of a project titled "Rethinking Cultural Cooperation in the Western Balkans" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, Deputy Foreign Minister Elena Shekerletova said that cultural diplomacy can strengthen trust,...
Victor Hanson: The Pieces Of Trump's Peace
Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via American Greatness, What did Donald Trump do differently to obtain at least temporary calm in the Middle East compared to the failed efforts of past administrations, foreign powers, and the United Nations? Let...

India News | Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Unveils Above and Beyond, Showcasing India's Flight from Dreams to Destinations
New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): Hawai Chappal to Hawai Yatra! India's aviation journey reflects how dreams once grounded have now soared to become a reality, and the mega transformation the sector has witnessed is aligned with the Viksit...

Donald Trump's Heaven-Bound Reflections: From Ukraine Peace Hopes to Air Force One Doubts
Washington, D.C. – October 13, 2025 – In a candid exchange that blended humor, humility, and his signature bravado, U.S. President Donald Trump, 79, opened up about his spiritual standing during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One on Sunday,...

What I said was very effective, they stopped: President Trump on India-Pakistan conflict
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office at the White House, on October 6, 2025 | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (October 6, 2025) described his use of tariffs as a measure to stop wars, and said that...

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu unveils Above and Beyond, showcasing India’s flight from dreams to destinations
Hawai Chappal to Hawai Yatra! India’s aviation journey reflects how dreams once grounded have now soared to become a reality, and the mega transformation the sector has witnessed is aligned with the Viksit Bharat Vision of PM Narendra Modi. Union...

Serb leadership poised for comeback in north Kosovo
NORTH MITROVICA, Oct. 7 (TemA) — As Kosovo’s Oct. 12 local elections near, residents of North Mitrovica interviewed by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty voiced mixed views: some hope to oust the incumbent Albanian mayors; others doubt change will...

Latvia vs England Prediction: Tuchel’s Clean-Sheet Kings Out to Seal World Cup Qualification
England have the chance to seal qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. Find out how likely they are to do it with our Latvia vs England prediction and preview. Latvia vs England: The Key Stats The Opta supercomputer rates England as...

Odegaard returns, Gyokeres boost and injury relief - Dream Arsenal international break realised
Arsenal’s players have left bar seven of the senior group to join up with their respective nations for the international break. While plenty will be looking to find some form or continue their fine displays from the start of the season, there is a...

Elek: Srpska lista has won landslide victory in nine out of ten municipalities
KOSOVSKA MITROVICA- Srpska lista leader Zlatan Elek announced on Sunday evening the party had won a landslide victory in nine out of ten Serb-majority municipalities in local elections in Kosovo-Metohija and that it had a two-thirds majority in...
EU's Von der Leyen says private sector deals could unlock 4 billion euros for Western Balkans
TIRANA (Reuters) -European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday private sector deals signed or in the pipeline could unlock about 4 billion euros ($4.63 billion) in new investment as part of an EU growth plan for the Western...

Donald Trump Voices Doubts on Tony Blair's Role in Gaza 'Board of Peace' Amid Iraq War Backlash
In a candid exchange with reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's suitability for a key position on the newly proposed "Board of Peace," an...