- Europe braces for ‘severe hybrid attacks’ from Russia, says Friedrich Merz Financial Times
- Merz warns of more Russian hybrid attacks as he reaffirms support for Ukraine Reuters
- Merz Says Russia Is Supporting Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party Bloomberg.com
- German chancellor accuses Russia of refusing negotiations over Ukraine war Anadolu Ajansı
- As Germany’s far right rises, weakened Merz looks to project strength and resolve against Putin politico.eu
France school protests escalate into ‘urban violence’ as PM calls crisis cabinet meeting
About 900 demonstrations, blockades and related incidents under way outside high schools around the country
A fast-growing protest by high-school students over long hours, teacher shortages and decaying facilities has escalated into “urban violence”, the French government has warned, as it said many schools would switch to online classes to protect teachers and pupils.
The prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, called a crisis cabinet meeting on Thursday and told ministers to cancel travel plans to deal with the demonstrations, which erupted in the Paris region last week but have snowballed across the country.
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- France school protests escalate into ‘urban violence’ as PM calls crisis cabinet meeting The Guardian
- About 400 French schools closed as some student protests turn violent Reuters
- Fires break out at French schools as students protest nationwide bbc.com
- France rocked by student riots as hundreds arrested, violence spreads nationwide Fox News
- French high school students set fires, clash with police in anger over school conditions CNN
NAZA film-makers say they spoke to more than 100 sources about Israeli actions in Gaza
Team behind documentary push back against IDF attempt to discredit its exposure of military systems
The team behind the award-winning film NAZA, which details the Israeli military’s targeting policies in Gaza and its alleged acceptance of high numbers of civilian deaths, have revealed they spoke to more than 100 sources with knowledge of the military systems used in the war.
The disclosure came in response to an Israel Defense Forces statement seeking to discredit the documentary.
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Palestinian children in Israeli military detention
Israel’s Supreme Court advises Arab party leader to drop election bid – Al Jazeera
- Israel’s Supreme Court advises Arab party leader to drop election bid Al Jazeera
- Facing ban from High Court, Balad’s Abou Shehadeh ends election candidacy The Times of Israel
- Opinion | Banning this Arab politician could reshape Palestinian politics in Israel Haaretz
- Arab parliamentarian Abu Shehadeh to withdraw election bid on Supreme Court recommendation The Jerusalem Post
- Palestinian MKs in Israel have long faced election bans. This time is different +972 Magazine
Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person – SoraNews24
- Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person SoraNews24
- Japan Raises Residency Fees 2,000 Percent Amid ‘Anxiety’ Over Foreigners The New York Times
- Missed the JLPT? Here’s what you can do next The Japan Times
- No more welcome mat? Japan’s tough visa rules spur foreigners to look elsewhere South China Morning Post
- Japan raises residency fees for migrants by 3,000pc The Telegraph
How Iran’s citizens documented the January massacres in new Manoto doc – The Jerusalem Post
- How Iran’s citizens documented the January massacres in new Manoto doc The Jerusalem Post
- Five killed in roadside attack as violence spreads in southeast Iran Iran International
- What a 12th-Century Persian Allegory Tells Us About Iran’s Slain Protesters Jurist.org
- Manoto releases documentary series on January protests in Iran — Jerusalem Post UA.NEWS
- Iran’s unseen uprising jns.org
Britain in talks with European allies over release of emergency diesel stockpiles amid Trump pressure
Ministers discuss drawing down EU countries’ reserves after Donald Trump threatens to cut off US supplies
Britain is in talks with European allies over releasing emergency diesel stockpiles after Donald Trump threatened to cut off US supplies of the fuel.
Ministers held calls with counterparts from the European Commission (EC), Germany, France, Italy and Ireland on Thursday to discuss whether to draw down reserves after the Trump administration told Germany and France to release their stockpiles to help ease soaring global energy prices or face a US export ban.
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- Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say BBC
- Trump says Iran decision coming ‘very soon’ as US probes possible Fairford terror links foxnews.com
- UK says ‘strong indication’ Iran was involved in incident at air base housing US forces CNN
- UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham says BBC
- Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over security incident at US-run air base in England click2houston.com
Brazil vote approaches with Lula and Bolsonaro polling in close race – Reuters
- Brazil vote approaches with Lula and Bolsonaro polling in close race Reuters
- Brazil votes in high-stakes election as U.S.-China rivalry and debt loom large CNBC
- Lula leads Bolsonaro by 3 points in Brazil runoff scenario, Datafolha poll shows Reuters
- The Guardian view on Lula v the Bolsonaros: the decision of Brazilian voters will affect us all | Editorial The Guardian
- Lula vs. Bolsonaro II: 2026 General Elections in Brazil GIGA Hamburg
Pakistan launches deadly air attacks on Afghanistan – Al Jazeera
- Pakistan launches deadly air attacks on Afghanistan Al Jazeera
- Pakistan says killed 22 terrorists in airstrikes in Afghanistan The Hindu
- Pakistani airstrikes kill nine in Afghanistan, Taliban say Reuters
- Pakistan launches deadly air strikes on Afghanistan BBC
- Afghanistan condemns Pakistan as U.N. mission says airstrikes killed 10 civilians, "most of them children" CBS News
Fires break out at French schools as students protest nationwide – BBC
- Fires break out at French schools as students protest nationwide BBC
- Attackers douse teacher in petrol as student protests rage across France Reuters
- French high school students set fires, clash with police in anger over school conditions CNN
- Putin says ‘all weapons at disposal’ if there’s an attack on Russia – as it happened The Guardian
- Hundreds Detained in France as Some Student Protests Turn Violent The New York Times
Algeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires
It is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer.
EU Shuts Door to Early Loan Payout for Kyiv and Demands Reform – Bloomberg.com
- EU Shuts Door to Early Loan Payout for Kyiv and Demands Reform Bloomberg.com
- EU pushes Ukraine for further reforms to unlock funding Financial Times
- Ukraine's 2026 budget, defence needs are covered, EU says Reuters
- Daily Memo: Europe on Support for Ukraine, Washington on European Fuel Supplies geopoliticalfutures.com
- EU, Ukraine agree to accelerate €45B loan payout in 2027 politico.eu
Hezbollah received $157M in weapons in 2024, mostly from 1 nation, report says – Fox News
Two Blasts Heard in Ethiopian Capital as Drone Flights Suspended – Bloomberg.com
- Two Blasts Heard in Ethiopian Capital as Drone Flights Suspended Bloomberg.com
- Addis Ababa explosions: Blasts heard in Ethiopia's capital after drone flights banned bbc.com
- Ethiopia’s army chief accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray rebels AP News
- Ethiopian-Eritrean conflict could intersect with increased Houthi escalation in Yemen, experts fear The Jerusalem Post
- Reignited violence in Ethiopia threatens to engulf the entire region Responsible Statecraft
Finnish Lawmakers Report Suspicious Home Break-Ins – The New York Times
- Finnish Lawmakers Report Suspicious Home Break-Ins The New York Times
- Finnish PM says suspected break-ins at MPs’ homes could be work of foreign power The Guardian
- Finland to Probe Suspected Intrusions Into Lawmakers’ Homes Bloomberg.com
- Finland probes suspected break-ins at politicians' homes dw.com
- Finland investigates suspected break-ins at several MPs homes, authorities say Euronews.com
‘Thank you, Andy’: Farage gloats as Burnham reopens Brexit fight – politico.eu
- ‘Thank you, Andy’: Farage gloats as Burnham reopens Brexit fight politico.eu
- A Brexit reversal is on the table 10 years on from the vote that changed Britain. Here’s what’s at stake CNBC
- The Brexiteers aren’t prepared for the EU battle to come The Telegraph
- UK’s Path Back to the EU Will Hit Hard Post-Brexit Realities Bloomberg.com
- Farage claims PM reigniting Brexit vote will 'open door to Reform' bbc.com
Crude oil exports from strait of Hormuz largely return to pre-war levels
Alternative ways being used to move fuel out of Gulf region, but flows of refined products such as diesel still constrained
Exports of crude from the strait of Hormuz have largely returned to levels seen before the outbreak of the Iran war, as oil producers and the shipping industry have found alternative ways of transporting crucial fuel out of the Middle East.
Pipeline exports and ship-to-ship transfers are among the methods being used, according to analysts tracking the situation, while the US military continues to escort some vessels. However, flows of refined products such as diesel remain constrained, pushing prices higher.
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