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Macron blamed the far left for the mass riots and called for unauthorized demonstrations to be banned. The authorities are preparing new penalties for participants.
France has recorded the first human infection with the Shamonda virus; the patient died. Authorities said there is no threat to the population.
Italian authorities are determining whether Russians helped organize violent protests in Milan and other European cities. France is also investigating a foreign connection.
Drones were detected over French military facilities during exercises. Their origin is unknown, and law enforcement has launched an investigation.
At the November 26–27 summit, EU leaders will discuss funding for Ukraine for 2027. The deficit is estimated at €70 billion.
The new foldable iPhone Duo will be sold in Ukraine starting October 30. Prices for the different storage versions reach UAH 199,999.
The Prix Pascal competition accepts French-language manuscripts of 10,000–50,000 words created in collaboration with AI. The winner will receive publication.
Steve Witkoff will meet with Putin on October 21 and present an updated plan to end the war. Kushner will join the talks online.
France will deploy military personnel during the October 24 protests following unrest in the largest cities. The government acknowledged the security forces’ failures.
Nearly 200 settler attacks were recorded in the West Bank in October. Those affected include a U.S. journalist and a French mayor.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev rejected the country's participation in a new loan for Ukraine. He linked the protests in Europe to the consequences of the war.
Volker Türk called for an end to violence and vandalism during protests in France and other European countries. Violators should be held accountable.
A curfew is in effect in 12 French cities following mass riots on October 17. The authorities may tighten restrictions due to the risk of renewed violence.
French authorities will increase resources and the number of police officers ahead of the October 24 protests. The decision was made after the unrest on October 17.
Marco Rubio told Zelenskyy that the US had not restricted intelligence, weapons, or Starshield for Ukraine. He explained the delay in Patriot systems by the Pentagon's needs.
Protests in France, Spain, Italy and Albania have been driven by prices and problems with housing, education and public services. Some demonstrations have escalated into riots.
The EU is urgently seeking €70 billion to support Ukraine in 2027 amid an intensifying Russian offensive. The options include joint borrowing or frozen Russian assets.
Steve Witkoff will meet with Zelenskyy and European leaders in Oslo to prepare a peace proposal for Russia. After that he plans to meet with Putin.
Spain’s Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of the arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont. This clears the way for his return.
Protests over high prices and problems with public services were accompanied by clashes, riots, and looting. 32 people were arrested.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu instructed prefects to introduce partial curfews in areas affected by unrest. Affected businesses will receive assistance.
Protesters blocked access to the Louvre, preventing the museum from opening on time. The action took place amid protests over the cost of living and public services.
Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence and looting during the protests in France. He instructed the government to conduct an investigation and raised the possibility of banning gatherings.
A former British officer proposed a NATO defensive mission to intercept Russian attacks in Ukraine. It would require a mandate and coordination.
Protests in France have escalated into riots: a town hall has been set on fire, shops have been looted, and a protester has died. The authorities promise to punish those responsible.
Protests in France damaged around 1,500 stores, with losses reaching hundreds of millions of euros. More than 1,800 people have been detained.
Seventeen people died and another 25 were injured during a religious festival in Kolkata. The families of those killed and the injured will receive assistance payments.
A fire broke out at Limoges City Hall, damaging the historic building, which is more than 140 years old. J.D. Vance called on France to stop the chaos.
Japan is preparing to launch the MMX spacecraft to Phobos to collect soil and return samples to Earth in 2031. The mission will investigate the origin of Mars’s moons.
In Brussels, young people damaged property and set bins and cars on fire; police used tear gas and water cannons. Around 10 people were detained.