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The European Union’s energy infrastructure has become a target for the first time in recent history, Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, adding that the bloc must carry out stress tests of critical infrastructure and make better use of its surveillance satellites to prevent acts of sabotage.”The acts of sabotage against Nordstream pipelines have shown how vulnerable our energy infrastructure is. For the first time in recent history, it has become a target,” the Commission chief told the plenary of the EU parliament in Strasbourg. Four leaks were last week detected on the two Nord Stream pipelines that connect Russia to…

If you’re looking for somewhere a bit different to spend Christmas this year, then Transylvania could be the destination for you.Though this region of Romania might be best known for its association with vampires, it also has rich festive traditions and incredible Christmas markets.And this week-long package from UK agency Responsible Travel offers the chance to spend the week at a fairytale estate restored to preserve its original 1800s character.Starting on 23 December, it includes a range of optional activities from carriage rides to snow-shoeing, craft workshops and even skiing at the nearby Poiana Brasov resort.Also on the itinerary is…

Follow the Champions League live Football match between RB Leipzig and Celtic with Eurosport. The match starts at 5:45 PM on October 5th, 2022.Catch the latest RB Leipzig and Celtic news and find up to date Champions League standings, results, top scorers and previous winners.Football fans can read breaking Football news headlines, interviews, expert commentary and watch replays. Keep up with what’s happening in the Premier League, Champions League and other competitions.Make Eurosport your go-to source for sports online from football to tennis, cycling, snooker and more. Enjoy the best of this season’s top sports competitions. Source: Euro Sports

The death and funeral of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II have rightly provided much occasion for exploring the often ignored, brutal history of British colonialism – the story of the country’s murderous subjugation and plunder of populations across the world and the royal family’s role in it. It was gratifying to see so many people refuse to be railroaded into mourning the passing of perhaps the most visible symbol of that history. However, I couldn’t help but notice a significant divide. While their subjects seemed keen to highlight past British crimes, the present-day rulers of former UK colonies were less enthusiastic.…

International warnings about efforts to “subvert democracy” in Brazil are growing, just days before voters head to the polls for a presidential election that has deepened divisions in the South American nation. Right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro has suggested that he may reject the results if he loses, as most opinion polls have shown him trailing his left-wing rival, former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The US Senate late on Wednesday passed a resolution backing a free election in Brazil and denouncing “efforts to incite political violence and undermine the electoral process”. The symbolic measure, adopted unanimously, calls on the…

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After a couple of years of the pandemic, loved ones are once again looking forward to getting together and showing their gratitude this Thanksgiving weekend. From dine-in to take out, many restaurants and supermarkets are offering specials. That includes the Calgary Zoo, which is back to offering an annual favourite.“Bring your family, enjoy the animals and enjoy our food,” said sous chef TJ Charoenpan, about the popular holiday attraction.The facility is already sold out for its dine-in dinner but still has spots open for its curbside pick-up, which includes a full traditional dinner with all the trimmings.Hosting a vegan for…

Christians – with their traditional views on sexuality and their annoying insistence that babies in the womb are human – have become one of the most marginalised groups in Australia.If that sounds alarmist, consider the apoplectic reaction to news on Monday that church-going Andrew Thorburn has been appointed CEO of the Essendon Football Club.Everyone from the Melbourne media to the Premier of Victoria, but I repeat myself, went into immediate meltdown.“Essendon CEO linked to controversial church,” a headline in the Herald Sun warned ominously.The new CEO’s views were “absolutely appalling”, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews thundered, adding that football supporters had…

Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian Shutterstock (2)Clean slate? Since Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian called it quits, fans have wondered whether the comedian will get rid of the tattoos he got in her honor. The 28-year-old was spotted in New York City on Tuesday, October 4, with a bandage near his collarbone, where he had “My Girl Is a Lawyer” inked amid his romance with the 41-year-old reality star. Despite reports otherwise, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly that Davidson isn’t planning to erase the design — at least not yet. “While he continues to remove his tattoos, [the photo]…