The Dispatch

Countries split on plastics treaty focus as UN talks close

Bank of Korea’s Rhee ‘not so sure’ about digital currencies

Kyiv schools adapt to survive under Russian bombardment

French industry’s electricity costs to jump next year under new cap, union says

India to offer incentives to boost shipbuilding industry

17 Ukrainian diplomatic missions have received suspicious packages after letter bomb

Harmful content on Twitter surges

WHO estimates 90% of world have some resistance to Covid

British judges no longer to be called ‘sir’ or ‘madam’ in ‘modernisation’ plan

Italy’s Catholic Church reintroduces handshakes during Mass

Iran state body reports 200 dead in protests, Raisi hails ‘freedoms

Uganda discharges last known Ebola patient

ECB’s Lagarde warns some fiscal policies in Europe could fuel excess demand

Photo story: Pope Francis receives the donors of the Christmas tree and the crib in St. Peter’s square

Julian Assange appeals to European court over U.S. extradition

Heathrow faces pre-Christmas baggage handlers strike

Five men saved, one missing after Kordin construction collapse / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 3 November 2022

New Xbox survey finds video games are shaking up holiday traditions

The Netherlands poised to say no to Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen zone

UPDATED: Magnitude 6.4 quake hits Indonesia’s West Java

In Focus

Russia likely planning to encircle Donetsk Oblast town of Bakhmut

Russia likely planning to encircle Donetsk Oblast town of Bakhmut

Dec 3 (Reuters) - Russia is likely planning to encircle the Donetsk Oblast town of Bakhmut with tactical advances to the north and south, Britain's defence ministry said on Sa...

Niger president calls for job-based immigration quotas in Europe

Biden not planning to speak to Putin for now, G7 agrees oil price cap

UPDATED: Ukrainian embassies receive ‘bloody packages’ containing animal eyes – Kyiv

UPDATED: Putin is open to talks and diplomacy on Ukraine, Kremlin says

U.S. and Asian allies impose new sanctions on North Korea after ICBM test

Ukraine has lost between 10,000 and 13,000 soldiers in war

Vatican website targeted in possible hacking activity

The Headlines

Countries split on plastics treaty focus as UN talks close

Countries split on plastics treaty focus as UN talks close

Kyiv schools adapt to survive under Russian bombardment

Kyiv schools adapt to survive under Russian bombardment

French industry’s electricity costs to jump next year under new cap, union says

French industry’s electricity costs to jump next year under new cap, union says

India to offer incentives to boost shipbuilding industry

India to offer incentives to boost shipbuilding industry

17 Ukrainian diplomatic missions have received suspicious packages after letter bomb

17 Ukrainian diplomatic missions have received suspicious packages after letter bomb

WHO estimates 90% of world have some resistance to Covid

WHO estimates 90% of world have some resistance to Covid

British judges no longer to be called ‘sir’ or ‘madam’ in ‘modernisation’ plan

British judges no longer to be called ‘sir’ or ‘madam’ in ‘modernisation’ plan

Italy’s Catholic Church reintroduces handshakes during Mass

Italy’s Catholic Church reintroduces handshakes during Mass

Iran state body reports 200 dead in protests, Raisi hails ‘freedoms

Iran state body reports 200 dead in protests, Raisi hails ‘freedoms

Uganda discharges last known Ebola patient

Uganda discharges last known Ebola patient

ECB’s Lagarde warns some fiscal policies in Europe could fuel excess demand

ECB’s Lagarde warns some fiscal policies in Europe could fuel excess demand

Photo story: Pope Francis receives the donors of the Christmas tree and the crib in St. Peter’s square

Photo story: Pope Francis receives the donors of the Christmas tree and the crib in St. Peter’s square

Julian Assange appeals to European court over U.S. extradition

Julian Assange appeals to European court over U.S. extradition

Five men saved, one missing after Kordin construction collapse / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 3 November 2022

Five men saved, one missing after Kordin construction collapse / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 3 November 2022

The Netherlands poised to say no to Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen zone

The Netherlands poised to say no to Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen zone

UPDATED: Magnitude 6.4 quake hits Indonesia’s West Java

UPDATED: Magnitude 6.4 quake hits Indonesia’s West Java

UPDATED: Kremlin ‘will not accept’ oil price cap – agencies

UPDATED: Kremlin ‘will not accept’ oil price cap – agencies

Britons to be offered huge tax breaks to work from home in Spain

Britons to be offered huge tax breaks to work from home in Spain

China’s Xi told EU less lethal Omicron opens way for fewer COVID restrictions

China’s Xi told EU less lethal Omicron opens way for fewer COVID restrictions

Glyphosate license in EU extended to end of 2023

Glyphosate license in EU extended to end of 2023

Europe

Kyiv schools adapt to survive under Russian bombardment

Kyiv schools adapt to survive under Russian bombardment

KYIV, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Despite the missile strikes and power cuts that have become a regular occurrence in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv's 190,000 remaining school children are still expected to attend classes, whether online or in person. "If there is no light, it's sometimes...
French industry’s electricity costs to jump next year under new cap, union says

French industry’s electricity costs to jump next year under new cap, union says

17 Ukrainian diplomatic missions have received suspicious packages after letter bomb

17 Ukrainian diplomatic missions have received suspicious packages after letter bomb

WHO estimates 90% of world have some resistance to Covid

WHO estimates 90% of world have some resistance to Covid

British judges no longer to be called ‘sir’ or ‘madam’ in ‘modernisation’ plan

British judges no longer to be called ‘sir’ or ‘madam’ in ‘modernisation’ plan

Italy’s Catholic Church reintroduces handshakes during Mass

Italy’s Catholic Church reintroduces handshakes during Mass

ECB’s Lagarde warns some fiscal policies in Europe could fuel excess demand

ECB’s Lagarde warns some fiscal policies in Europe could fuel excess demand

World News

Countries split on plastics treaty focus as UN talks close

Countries split on plastics treaty focus as UN talks close

By Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) - The first round of negotiations on a global plastics treaty ended on Friday with agreement to end plastic pollution but a split on whether goals and efforts should be global and mandatory, or voluntary and country-led. More than 2,000 deleg...
India to offer incentives to boost shipbuilding industry

India to offer incentives to boost shipbuilding industry

Iran state body reports 200 dead in protests, Raisi hails ‘freedoms

Iran state body reports 200 dead in protests, Raisi hails ‘freedoms

Uganda discharges last known Ebola patient

Uganda discharges last known Ebola patient

UPDATED: Magnitude 6.4 quake hits Indonesia’s West Java

UPDATED: Magnitude 6.4 quake hits Indonesia’s West Java

China’s Xi told EU less lethal Omicron opens way for fewer COVID restrictions

China’s Xi told EU less lethal Omicron opens way for fewer COVID restrictions

Photo Story: The Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony in Boston

Photo Story: The Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony in Boston

Sport

Dramatic finale see Portugal and South Korea qualify

Dramatic finale see Portugal and South Korea qualify

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (Reuters) -South Korea scored a last-gasp goal to beat already-qualified Portugal 2-1 at the World Cup in a comeback win that sent the Asian side into the last 16 ahead of Uruguay on...
F1 removes China from 2023 calendar due to Covid-19 restrictions

F1 removes China from 2023 calendar due to Covid-19 restrictions

Croatia fear no team in knockout stages, says Modric

Croatia fear no team in knockout stages, says Modric

Japan roar back again to shock Spain and top group

Japan roar back again to shock Spain and top group

Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica

Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica

Other

WATCH: Netflix documentary of UK royals Harry and Meghan to air

WATCH: Netflix documentary of UK royals Harry and Meghan to air
WATCH: Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny first trailer revealed

WATCH: Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny first trailer revealed
Irene Cara Singer of title tracks to ‘Flashdance’ and ‘Fame’ dies at 63

Irene Cara Singer of title tracks to ‘Flashdance’ and ‘Fame’ dies at 63
Photo Story: Tokyo Comic Convention 2022

Photo Story: Tokyo Comic Convention 2022

War in Ukraine

Kyiv schools adapt to survive under Russian bombardment

Kyiv schools adapt to survive under Russian bombardment

KYIV, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Despite the missile strikes and power cuts that have become a regular occurrence in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv's 190,000 remaining school children are still expected to atten...
17 Ukrainian diplomatic missions have received suspicious packages after letter bomb
Ukraine

17 Ukrainian diplomatic missions have received suspicious packages after letter bomb

UPDATED: Kremlin ‘will not accept’ oil price cap – agencies
Ukraine

UPDATED: Kremlin ‘will not accept’ oil price cap – agencies

Russia likely planning to encircle Donetsk Oblast town of Bakhmut
CD eNews

Russia likely planning to encircle Donetsk Oblast town of Bakhmut

Putin could use peace talks to restock his army, warns UK Foreign Minister Cleverly
Ukraine

Putin could use peace talks to restock his army, warns UK Foreign Minister Cleverly

Comuniq.EU

ECB’s Lagarde warns some fiscal policies in Europe could fuel excess demand

ECB’s Lagarde warns some fiscal policies in Europe could fuel excess demand

BANGKOK (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned on Friday that some European governments' fiscal policies could lead to excess demand, and that fiscal and monetary po...
The Netherlands poised to say no to Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen zone

The Netherlands poised to say no to Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen zone

Glyphosate license in EU extended to end of 2023

Glyphosate license in EU extended to end of 2023

EU to allow calls on flights

EU to allow calls on flights

Germany, others demand clarity on EU plan on telco network costs

Germany, others demand clarity on EU plan on telco network costs

Insights

FACTBOX: Dim the lights: Europe’s retailers scramble to cut energy use

FACTBOX: Dim the lights: Europe’s retailers scramble to cut energy use

Nov 25 (Reuters) - Shutting early, switching off the lights and lowering temperatures are among the measures being taken by Europe's retailers and shopping malls to try and cut energy use and con...
A look at previous investigations involving French leaders
Be Informed

A look at previous investigations involving French leaders

Factbox: Who could run in the 2024 U.S. presidential election?
Be Informed

Factbox: Who could run in the 2024 U.S. presidential election?

FACTBOX: Strikes, protests in Europe over cost of living and pay
Be Informed

FACTBOX: Strikes, protests in Europe over cost of living and pay

EXPLAINER: How far has COP27 inched beyond past climate deals?
Be Informed

EXPLAINER: How far has COP27 inched beyond past climate deals?

Corporate Dispatch

Bank of Korea’s Rhee ‘not so sure’ about digital currencies

Bank of Korea’s Rhee ‘not so sure’ about digital currencies

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's central bank governor Rhee Chang-yong said he became sceptical of the benefits of new technologies related to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), after recent ...
Harmful content on Twitter surges
Corporate Dispatch

Harmful content on Twitter surges

Heathrow faces pre-Christmas baggage handlers strike
Corporate Dispatch

Heathrow faces pre-Christmas baggage handlers strike

New Xbox survey finds video games are shaking up holiday traditions
Corporate Dispatch

New Xbox survey finds video games are shaking up holiday traditions

UK regulator says Royal Mail cannot blame pandemic for delivery failures anymore
Corporate Dispatch

UK regulator says Royal Mail cannot blame pandemic for delivery failures anymore

The Journal

Over a Coffee with Anthony Gatt 

Over a Coffee with Anthony Gatt 

by James Vella Clark Anthony Gatt has been Director of Caritas, one of Malta’s largest community organisations, for the past four years, however, he has been involved with voluntary work for most ...
EU.Review
CDPRO

EU.Review

The loss of Queen Elizabeth and Mikhail Gorbachev
CDPRO

The loss of Queen Elizabeth and Mikhail Gorbachev

European Insights
CDPRO

European Insights

Malta Insights
CDPRO

Malta Insights

Photo Stories

Photo story: Pope Francis receives the donors of the Christmas tree and the crib in St. Peter’s square

Photo story: Pope Francis receives the donors of the Christmas tree and the crib in St. Peter’s square

Photo Story: The Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony in Boston

Photo Story: The Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony in Boston

Photo Story: World’s biggest Christmas Nativity Scene on display in Alicante

Photo Story: World’s biggest Christmas Nativity Scene on display in Alicante

Photo Story: Szczecin Mariner’s statue dressed as Santa Claus

Photo Story: Szczecin Mariner’s statue dressed as Santa Claus

This Day in Photos – CDE News Daily Photos Dispatch

This Day in Photos – CDE News Daily Photos Dispatch

EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Lisse, The Netherlands

EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Lisse, The Netherlands

This Day in Photos – CDE News Daily Photos Dispatch

This Day in Photos – CDE News Daily Photos Dispatch

Photo Story: The Santa Claus General Assembly at the Tierpark in Berlin

Photo Story: The Santa Claus General Assembly at the Tierpark in Berlin

Photo Story – Violence erupts in Brussels after Morocco’s victory

Photo Story – Violence erupts in Brussels after Morocco’s victory

EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Frankfurt, Germany

EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Frankfurt, Germany