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US carries out strikes against facility used by Iran in Syria  
The US, for the second time in recent weeks, carried out strikes on Wednesday (8 November) against a weapon storage facility in eastern Syria that the Pentagon said was used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups.
Europe must democratise the electric car for the 80%  
Today, four out of five people buy their car second-hand. To make electric vehicles more affordable, Brussels must take measures to electrify the leasing market and company cars, write William Todts and Monique Goyens.
EU countries to remove ‘tacit approval’ for admin procedures in broadband law  
The Spanish presidency of the Council of the EU circulated a 4th compromise text on a telecom law, seen by Euractiv, which deletes the provision of a "tacit approval" principle.
Ukraine says Russian missile hits civilian vessel in Black Sea, kills one  
A Russian missile damaged a Liberia-flagged civilian vessel entering a Black Sea port in Odesa region, killing one and injuring four people, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday (8 November).
Portugal activists urge suspension of lithium projects after PM quits  
Portuguese anti-mining groups have urged the government to suspend and review all lithium projects while authorities investigate alleged corruption in the handling of "green" energy deals that have led to the resignation of the prime minister.

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Fuels industry urges EU countries to finalise dormant energy tax overhaul 
EU Commission, Spain exchange bitter letters over Catalan amnesty 
Hezbollah’s Russian anti-ship missiles bolster its threat to US navy 
The importance of AI governance: beyond regulatory compliance [Promoted content] 
Western miners seek premium pricing for rare earth metals to break China grip 
Fierce fighting in Gaza City; US says Palestinians must govern Gaza post-war 
Hungary’s president says Swedish officials must make their case for NATO accession 
Georgians rally for EU after candidate status recommendation 
Divided EU finance ministers to discuss fiscal rules as deadline nears 
Putin, Erdoğan and Raisi make visits in Central Asia 
EPP faces pushback on gene-editing liberalisation proposal 
EU rebukes Serbia, Kosovo for limited progress on dialogue and membership reforms 
The Brief – Spain’s EU leadership on thin ice 
AWS Digital Sovereignty Pledge: Announcing a new, independent sovereign cloud in Europe [Promoted content] 
Leak: EU Parliament to boost accessibility for people with disabilities 
EU Commission to launch industry alliance on small nuclear reactors 
Beyond just regulation: Opportunities and risks in the AI landscape 
Far right is biggest threat to global climate financing deal for world’s poorest 
The EU is overlooking the need to support investments in Artificial Intelligence, expert says 
Empowering next generations through the power of whole grain [Promoted content] 
Europe lacks courage in pursuing digital sovereignty, cloud service CEO says 
European Commission recommends accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova 
Google, telecom heavyweights push for interoperability on Apple’s iMessage 
Lindner’s position on fiscal rules stands in the way of a just transition 
Out of sight, out of mind: let’s make energy efficiency visible in the energy mix [Promoted content] 

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