Europe Today
Second high-speed rail disaster in nine months leaves Spain in grief
At least 68 people died when two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, Spain's second deadly rail crash this year. In Montreal, EU leaders meet Mark Carney to launch an 'Alliance for the Future'. We also look at next week's US midterms, Ukraine's defence capabilities, and rising oil prices.
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EU and Canada explore LNG deal as Europe grapples with gas crisis
A draft EU-Canada summit statement envisages a feasibility study on long-term LNG exports to Europe as Brussels seeks to diversify its energy supplies. But questions remain over infrastructure, costs and the impact on the bloc's climate ambitions.
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Canada ‘associate membership’ spurs battle of words with EU capitals
Germany, Italy, France and Greece objected to a draft EU-Canada declaration that cites von der Leyen’s ‘associate membership’ offer, as the member states fear legal uncertainty and a precedent for other third countries ahead of the Montreal summit on Thursday and Friday.
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Won a dream, got reality: why a German is selling his Haribo island
A private island, a log cabin and Canada on the doorstep: in 2005, Matthias R. from Bavaria won an unusual jackpot. Some 20 years on, he is looking for a buyer, as even wilderness needs upkeep - and it is a long way to go just for a short break.