France arrests 135 as protests return under heavy security
Some 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed nationwide as France sought to prevent fresh unrest and investigators pursued a deadly shooting.
LIVING COST PROTESTS
France arrests about 400 as protests turn violent
Students and Yellow Vest supporters joined marches over living costs and school conditions as police confronted violent groups in several ci…
ALLIANCE MILITARY READINESS
NATO does not seek war but is ready to fight, commander says
Alexus Grynkewich outlines how allied forces would repel an attack, while saying conflict is neither imminent nor inevitable.
SIBERIAN HEALTH INVESTIGATION
Russia says no epidemic risk in Irkutsk after lab death
The WHO is still seeking the cause of a laboratory worker’s fatal pneumonia and clarification of reports about a second employee’s illness.
BLACK SEA SHIPPING
EU chief condemns Black Sea attacks as ship crew remain missing
Bulgaria says drones hit two commercial vessels, sinking one; 18 sailors were rescued from the second ship and two were hospitalised.
UK AIRBASE SECURITY
Police evacuate homes and make explosives arrests near RAF Fairford
A major incident was declared near the US-used airbase as bomb-disposal specialists examined several vehicles.
SPAIN POLITICS
Thousands march in Madrid over Ceuta crisis and demand early election
The rally drew PP and Vox backing as organisers pressed Sánchez to call a general election by 15 November.
CHAGOS ISLANDS
Britain pauses Chagos payments as it reworks deal after Trump criticism
London has paused planned payments to Mauritius while it seeks US backing for a revised Diego Garcia agreement.
ARCTIC SECURITY
Macron says Greenland deal eases tensions as Denmark insists sovereignty is intact
The French president welcomed the US Denmark Greenland agreement, saying it respects international law and Danish sovereignty.
NORWAY’S ROYAL FAMILY
Norway’s new queen takes the throne under shadow of son’s rape conviction and Epstein ties
Queen Mette-Marit begins a new chapter beside King Haakon VIII while facing scrutiny over her son’s convictions and her past ties to Jeffrey…
EXTREME HEAT
Spain records more than 5,000 heat-attributable deaths over summer
Spain’s MoMo system estimates 5,111 heat-attributable deaths from June through August, a record for the period.
EU REFERENDUM
Iceland voters reject reopening European Union accession talks
Iceland’s referendum closes the door on reopening EU accession talks after a closely fought vote.
NATO DEFENCE
NATO says it is ready for any threat after Iran report
NATO says it can defend its members after reports Iran could target US military sites in Europe.
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France arrests 135 as protests return under heavy security
Some 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed nationwide as France sought to prevent fresh unrest and investigators pursued a deadly shooting.
Italy imposes tougher riot penalties after Milan violence
New rules carry prison terms of up to five years, extend powers over minors and send 500 extra soldiers to Milan after weekend unrest.
French prosecutors seek two-year election ban for Rima Hassan
The French-Palestinian MEP also faces a requested 10-month suspended sentence over a deleted X post. Judges will rule on 30 November.
France prepares major security operation for new protests
Macron promises to prevent further unrest as Yellow Vest activists and students plan fresh demonstrations on 24 October over living costs.
Portugal police clear housing protest camps and arrest 55
Police dismantled protest camps in Lisbon and Porto as campaigners challenged housing costs, eviction reforms and restrictions on demonstrations.
France riots leave over 3,000 shops damaged or looted
Luxury retailers and smaller businesses face extensive damage after nationwide unrest, as France prepares emergency support for shopkeepers.
France arrests about 400 as protests turn violent
Students and Yellow Vest supporters joined marches over living costs and school conditions as police confronted violent groups in several cities.
NATO does not seek war but is ready to fight, commander says
Alexus Grynkewich outlines how allied forces would repel an attack, while saying conflict is neither imminent nor inevitable.
Russia says no epidemic risk in Irkutsk after lab death
The WHO is still seeking the cause of a laboratory worker’s fatal pneumonia and clarification of reports about a second employee’s illness.
EU chief condemns Black Sea attacks as ship crew remain missing
Bulgaria says drones hit two commercial vessels, sinking one; 18 sailors were rescued from the second ship and two were hospitalised.
Spanish police clear Ceuta migrant camp before royal visit
Spanish police moved about 3,000 migrants from a Ceuta beach camp to temporary accommodation, days before King Felipe VI visits.
Police evacuate homes and make explosives arrests near RAF Fairford
A major incident was declared near the US-used airbase as bomb-disposal specialists examined several vehicles.
Thousands march in Madrid over Ceuta crisis and demand early election
The rally drew PP and Vox backing as organisers pressed Sánchez to call a general election by 15 November.
Britain pauses Chagos payments as it reworks deal after Trump criticism
London has paused planned payments to Mauritius while it seeks US backing for a revised Diego Garcia agreement.
Macron says Greenland deal eases tensions as Denmark insists sovereignty is intact
The French president welcomed the US Denmark Greenland agreement, saying it respects international law and Danish sovereignty.
Germany’s water deficit deepens as heat drives higher evaporation
Satellite data show Germany’s water storage remains well below average as higher temperatures increase evaporation.
Norway’s new queen takes the throne under shadow of son’s rape conviction and Epstein ties
Queen Mette-Marit begins a new chapter beside King Haakon VIII while facing scrutiny over her son’s convictions and her past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Spain records more than 5,000 heat-attributable deaths over summer
Spain’s MoMo system estimates 5,111 heat-attributable deaths from June through August, a record for the period.
Iceland voters reject reopening European Union accession talks
Iceland’s referendum closes the door on reopening EU accession talks after a closely fought vote.
NATO says it is ready for any threat after Iran report
NATO says it can defend its members after reports Iran could target US military sites in Europe.