The European Parliament in Strasbourg has voted to ban calling vegetarian meat substitutes burgers, schnitzels, and sausages. The decision still needs to be agreed upon with EU member states.
The Bureau of the French National Assembly has rejected an initiative to impeach President Emmanuel Macron. The proposal by the far-left party "La France Insoumise" will not be debated due to an insufficient number of votes.
EU ambassadors have approved the bloc's plan to end Russian oil and gas imports by 2028. This decision was made despite objections from Hungary and Slovakia.
Former French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu considers new elections unlikely, discussing concessions with parties for budget support. The politician confirmed the goal of keeping the state deficit below 5%.
In Asian trading, the spot price of gold reached $4010. 84 per ounce, and December futures reached $4033.27, which is an all-time high. Experts predict a rise in silver prices, expecting it to reach $55 per ounce by the end of 2026.
Representatives of a European humanitarian mission were detained in Burkina Faso, allegedly for espionage.
French President Emmanuel Macron will make a statement on the evening of October 8, likely announcing the dissolution of the National Assembly. This will follow consultations with political forces and meetings with the speakers of both parliamentary chambers.
On his 73rd birthday, Vladimir Putin is expanding state life extension programs, aiming to govern the country as long as medicine allows him to remain in office. He discussed with Xi Jinping the prospects of organ transplantation and the possibility of living to 150 years.
The European Union has proposed imposing restrictions against three companies that provided fake flags to sanctioned oil tankers of Russia's shadow fleet. These measures are part of a new EU sanctions package currently being discussed among member states.
The Madrid City Council, controlled by conservatives, recently approved a measure obliging medical centers to provide women seeking abortions with information about so-called “post-abortion trauma. ” In response, the government of socialist Pedro Sánchez announced its intention to include abortion rights in the constitution.
In France, calls for Emmanuel Macron's resignation and early elections are growing amid a government crisis and the inability to form an effective government. The recent resignation of Sébastien Lecornu increases the chances that Macron may not serve out his term.
French Defense Minister Bruno Le Maire announced his intention to resign, which he reported on the social network X. The President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, accepted his proposal.
French assets and the euro fell after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned. This happened amid pressure from left-wing MPs over his budget plans, plunging the eurozone economy into crisis.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs deported over 170 foreign nationals and eco-activist Greta Thunberg, who attempted to break through to the Gaza Strip as part of the so-called "Global Flotilla of Sumud. "
French photojournalist Anthony Lallican died in Donbas from a drone attack, which prompted the French prosecutor's office to open an investigation into a war crime.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, which the head of state accepted. This happened after the first round of appointments to the new government sparked anger from the opposition and other politicians.
Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sébastien Lecornu as France's seventh prime minister. The new head of government has already presented the president with a list of candidates for his cabinet, where five ministers retained their positions.
The G7+ group held an urgent meeting due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Over 100 representatives from countries and international organizations discussed the consequences of the strikes and the immediate needs for recovery.
The tanker Boracay, detained by the French military on suspicion of ties to Russia's "shadow fleet," continued its course from the west coast of France to the Suez Canal, according to Marine Traffic and Vesselfinder.
Adidas has unveiled the official "Trionda" ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The ball's design combines the colors of the flags of the three host countries and symbolizes the unity of football.
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has abdicated after 25 years of reign, transferring power to his 43-year-old son Guillaume. The coronation ceremony will take place today, after which the new Grand Duke will take the oath and meet with the public.
The chiefs of staff of the armed forces of EU member states will meet after the detention of the tanker "Pushpa", which was en route from Russia. French military detained the tanker, which repeatedly changed names and flags, off the coast of Saint-Nazaire.
Ukraine's allies in Europe and NATO are pressuring the Greek government to sell some of its Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Kyiv through the PURL initiative. Athens is reluctant to transfer modern weapons to Ukraine, preferring outdated armaments.
Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, criticized EU leaders for their inability to protect airports from drone attacks, calling for the immediate shooting down of unmanned aerial vehicles. He mentioned incidents in Poland and Denmark where drones paralyzed air traffic.
The captain of the oil tanker Boracay will stand trial in February 2026 in France on charges of crew non-cooperation. He faces up to one year in prison and a fine of 150,000 euros.
Vladimir Putin stated that he would not send drones to France and Denmark, comparing European officials to those who believe in UFOs. He also noted that Russia has no targets in Europe, and the speculations of European countries are a way to escalate the situation.
Vladimir Putin considers the seizure of a Russian tanker near Saint-Nazaire an attempt by France to distract the population from domestic political problems. He called the detention of the tanker, which is under international sanctions and associated with a "ghost fleet," piracy.
Serhiy Rebrov named the Ukrainian national team squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland and Azerbaijan. Ruslan Malinovskyi and Volodymyr Brazhko returned to the squad.
The EU is considering lending Ukraine the monetary value of Russian assets immobilized in Euroclear, but some EU countries are expressing concerns about the legal implications. The European Commission needs to further investigate the legal and fiscal consequences.
French President Emmanuel Macron, at a summit in Copenhagen, spoke about the need for greater unpredictability to strengthen deterrence. He noted that drones violating airspace can be destroyed and called for increased sanctions against Russia.
