France accepts a migrant rescue ship as relations sour with Italy : NPR

A man with an arm injury and in need of urgent medical care, right, waves to fellow migrants before he is flown by helicopter by the French Army from the Ocean Viking rescue ship on Thursday. French authorities evacuated several migrants from the ship ahead of the ship docking in Toulon on Friday. Vincenzo Circosta … Read more

Subway accepts Bitcoin, so users can get a sandwich on the Lightning Network

No, it’s not Groundhog Day. Subway is accepting Bitcoin (BTC), again — but this time it’s using the fast, nearly free Bitcoin Lightning Network. Kicking off the 7-day #usingbitcoin week with Lunch at Subway, Chausseestrasse in Berlin! 50% off when paying with #bitcoin #spendyourbitcoin pic.twitter.com/f81kdMOnEQ — felix (@felixbillert) October 19, 2022 The world’s largest franchise by … Read more

U.S. Navy Captain from Nashville accepts items taken to space

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A U.S. Navy Captain from Nashville accepted some items that were taken to space and were returned to the Naval Medical Research Unit in San Antonio. During a presentation at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, NASA Astronaut, U.S. Army Col. Andrew Morgan returned a command coin and … Read more

Poland accepts US nuclear proposal — RT World News

PM Morawiecki has picked Westinghouse to build Poland’s first atomic power plant Warsaw has accepted the US offer for construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced on Friday. Westinghouse Electric Co. will be awarded the contract for building the reactors, the first of which should be finished by 2033. “A … Read more

Italy’s Meloni accepts mandate to form new government

Giorgia Meloni has accepted a mandate to form Italy’s next government, a presidential official said on Friday, paving the way for her to become the country’s first woman prime minister. Meloni, head of the nationalist Brothers of Italy, led an alliance of conservative parties to victory at a Sept. 25 election. “Giorgia Meloni has accepted … Read more

CAS accepts Chile’s appeal over Ecuador World Cup player

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has registered an appeal by the Chilean football federation (FFCH) against FIFA’s decision to allow Ecuador to play at the World Cup despite allegations they fielded an ineligible player, it said on Friday. World governing body FIFA earlier this month dismissed an appeal in the case of Ecuadorean … Read more

Take team to Asian Cup quarters or face axe: Stimac “accepts” AIFF’s new contract

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has offered a fresh contract to head coach Igor Stimac with a rider — guide the men’s team to Asian Cup quarter-final or face the axe. The former Croatian World Cupper is currently in Kolkata, where the national team is camping for its Vietnam trip and the AIFF bigwigs … Read more

Anthony Joshua accepts terms for Tyson Fury fight on December 3; communication halted due to death of Queen Elizabeth II | Boxing News

Anthony Joshua’s team have confirmed they accepted terms set out by the team of Tyson Fury ahead of a potential fight on December 3. Joshua’s 258 Management and Matchroom stated on social media that communication had been halted due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and that they were waiting for a response. Fury … Read more

Queen Elizabeth funeral | Joe Biden accepts invitation

President Joe Biden has formally accepted an invitation to attend the state funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II. The White House said on Sunday that the President will be accompanied by First Lady Jill Biden. The service will be held on September 19. In pictures | Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch Earlier in the … Read more