FLIGHT DELAYS – Luxair is warning passengers flying to or from Spain and Portugal today to expect disruption. A general strike in Spain may affect flights, so passengers leaving Spanish airports should arrive three hours early. In Portugal, a severe storm with winds up to 120km/h has brought a red alert for Lisbon and seven other districts.
BELGIUM VIGNETTE – Drivers using Belgium's motorways and regional roads will need a vignette from the first of May, and that includes Luxembourgers. Wallonia's mobility minister says the three regions have agreed on it, with no exceptions. A year's pass will cost €100, or €9 for a single day, with the money going on road repairs. The draft law is still being examined by Belgium's Council of State.
GRAND DUKE BIRTHDAY – Grand Duke Guillaume celebrates his 45th birthday today. He became head of state on 3 October last year, succeeding his father, Grand Duke Henri. He is married to Grand Duchess Stéphanie, and the couple have two sons, Prince Charles and Prince François.
EU TOBACCO LIMITS – EU finance ministers have failed to agree on tighter rules for travellers carrying tobacco between member states. A proposal would have cut the personal limit from 800 cigarettes to 200, a big change for Luxembourg's cross-border shoppers. Luxembourg was ready to back the compromise, but tax matters need unanimity, so nothing changes for now.
UKRAINE TALKS – Talks between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by the US, continue in Abu Dhabi today. Washington says it's working on a new security framework that includes Europe, and Marco Rubio wants Europeans at the table eventually. President Zelensky says it's time Europe chose a representative, and he's happy with the US envoys' new approach.
US HEGSETH IMPEACHMENT – An attempt in the US House of Representatives to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war with Iran has failed. Lawmakers voted 211 to 204 to send the articles to a committee, which effectively kills them. Hegseth called the effort a "farce".
UK WALLIAMS ALLEGATIONS – The BBC has pulled all episodes of "Little Britain" from its platforms after UK media published allegations against comedian and author David Walliams. The Guardian and ITV are reporting claims he groomed teenagers as young as 15. Walliams denies it, saying he is not a sexual predator and has not broken the law.
BULGARIA CRASH – Bulgaria is observing a national day of mourning today after 11 people were killed and around 50 injured in two huge pile-ups on the motorway near Yambol. 86 vehicles were involved, and dense fog is believed to have played a part.
ARMISTICE DAY – And Armistice Day commemorations are marking 108 years since the end of the First World War. President Macron attends a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, while President Trump is expected at Arlington National Cemetery. The UK will observe a two-minute silence at 11 o'clock GMT.
TENNIS – Luxembourg has two new European champions in blind tennis. Liz Conzemius and Nicolas Beroldt won the mixed doubles title at the European Championships in Poland. Conzemius also successfully defended her singles crown.
FOOTBALL – Manchester United's owners and executives meet in Monaco today to decide whether to sack manager Michael Carrick. Some of them are reportedly leaning towards dismissal, after United's worst start to a season in 40 years left them in the Premier League relegation zone.
Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Hacken in the Women's Champions League on Tuesday, hitting the woodwork twice in Sweden. Real Madrid won for the first time in the league phase, beating Paris FC 3-0, with goals from Arianna Caruso, Lineth Beerensteyn and Linda Caicedo.
FORMULA 1 – Formula One's governing body, the FIA, is sticking with its plans to hold the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix at the end of the season. Both races had been in doubt because of security concerns over the Iran conflict, but Imola, a possible replacement, has been told it won't be needed. The FIA says safety will come first if the situation worsens. Qatar is on the 29th of November, with Abu Dhabi a week later.
Dawn brings drizzle and fog, setting the tone for the day. It stays grey and overcast, with some rain showers, particularly in northern parts of the country. Temperatures are milder, starting at 8 to 10° in the morning, with highs of 10 to 14° in the afternoon despite the cloud.
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