TRAIN ACCIDENT -On Sunday evening, at around 8.30pm, a person got struck by a train in Rue de la Montagne, Walferdange. According to CGDIS, the person suffered some injuries, with more information to follow. An ambulance and first responder were on site, as were fire fighters from Walferdange, Steinsel, Lorentzweiler and the city.
STUDENT FOIRE - It is the start of the student fair today. Over 170 exhibitors from 17 countries are participating in this edition. The first 3 days are online. Thursday and Friday are then on the campus of the University of Luxembourg at Belval. Further information is available at studentefoire.lu.
EU COP 27 - EU environment ministers are meeting today in Kirchberg. They are preparing a common European position for the world climate summit , COP 27, which will take place in Egypt in two weeks. Luxembourg is represented by the Environment Minister Welringer.
FRANCE TORNADO - A mini-tornado left one person injured and damaged dozens of homes as it swept across part of northern France on Sunday. Footage shared on social media shows a huge black cloud swirling up in the form of a tornado above the skies in Bihucourt, near Calais.
UK POLITICS - Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pulled out of the contest to become Britain’s next leader, saying he had the support needed to stand but said it would not be “the right thing to do. Candidacies to replace Liz Truss can be submitted until midday. The former finance minister Rishi Sunak is the firm favourite to replace Liz Truss as Prime Minister and could do so by early this afternoon.
UKRAINE WAR - It is exactly 8 months today, since the start of the war in Ukraine. Ukraine has condemned claims by Russia that Kyiv might use a radioactive bomb to discredit Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky said this meant Russia itself could be preparing an attack of this kind. Ukraine’s allies have also dismissed the claims, with the US saying it “rejected any pretext for Russian escalation”.
Meanwhile, in Ukraine, efforts are being made to restore the energy supply. Many electricity infrastructures have been destroyed by the Russian attacks.
ETHIOPIA PEACE TALKS - Peace talks between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray rebels begin today in Addis Ababa. In addition to the end of the civil war, it is also about the access of aid organizations.
TENNIS LADIES - Kim Clijsters has won the first edition of the Luxembourg Ladies Masters in tennis. The Belgian player beat Martina Hingis in the final in two sets.
FORMULA 1 VERSTAPPEN - The world champion Max Verstappen has won the US Grand Prix. Twenty-four hours after learning of the death of Red Bull founder and co-owner Dieter Mateschitz, the 25-year-old Dutchman claimed the 33rd victory of his career after a thrilling late battle with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes.
FOOTBALL RESULTS - And a more results from international football:
In the German Bundesliga, Union Berlin lost 1-2 against Bochum. And Hertha beat Schalke 2-1. In England, the leader Arsenal drew 1-1 with Southampton. Newcastle won 2-1 against Tottenham.
And in Spain, FC Barcelona beat Bilbao 4-0.
Like yesterday, today will start off under a localised cover of mist. But the sun is set to peek out from time to time with some drizzle from time to time. Morning temperatures start off at 11-13°C, rising to a pleasant 16-20°C in the afternoon.
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