Photos: French students protest, public workers strike before budget cuts
About 40 people have been arrested and 10 injured as protesting students clash with police.
Why has Putin added 15,000 new soldiers to Russia’s army?
The move marks the fourth military expansion this year as Russia's war in Ukraine seemingly stalls.
Watch: US journalist Evan Gershkovich describes being detained by Russian agents
He was arrested in Russia in 2023 and later sentenced to 16 years on espionage charges.
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules on the controversial practice – CBS News
- Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules on the controversial practice CBS News
- Netherlands Confirms First Child Euthanized Under New Law Was 1 Year Old People.com
- Terminally ill child euthanised in the Netherlands was one year old, government says Euronews.com
- Officials confirm 1-year-old was first child euthanized under new law WKRC
- One-year-old euthanised in the Netherlands The Telegraph
Spain announces plan to ease housing crisis amid outcry over eviction of 87-year-old
Measures, which need to be approved in Congress, include extending ban on evictions of vulnerable people
Spain’s Socialist Workers’ party-led coalition government has approved a range of measures aimed at easing the country’s housing crisis, including extending a ban on evictions of vulnerable tenants until 2030, after a public outcry over the eviction of an 87-year-old disabled woman from her Madrid apartment last week.
Two decrees have been approved by cabinet but will need to be approved in Congress, where the coalition lacks a majority. The government has requested a special parliamentary session on Friday in the hope of getting the decrees passed as soon as possible.
Continue reading...Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on drone maker supplying Ukraine
European and Nato leaders express support for Estonia after August attack on manufacturer in Tallinn
European and Nato leaders have expressed full support for Estonia and Ukraine after the Baltic state said an August arson attack on a drone manufacturer supplying Kyiv was an act of sabotage commissioned by Moscow’s security services.
Estonia’s foreign minister, Margus Tsahkna, said on social media on Tuesday that such attacks were “absolutely unacceptable” and that Russia’s chargé d’affaires in the Estonian capital, Tallinn, was being summoned to his ministry.
Continue reading...Indian firm building $15bn Trump-announced steel mill has deep Russia ties
Russian cash helped Essar, the firm behind the steel factory, manage major debts. Now the group's investing in the US.
Sudan takes centre stage on final day of UNGA
Sudan's foreign minister addressed the UNGA as his country faces war, mass displacement and a worsening aid shortfall.
Close-up look at Turner’s ‘£50m’ Rome painting on show in the city
Turner’s early 19th century painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.
‘Let them be scared’: Moscow sends EU message with widening corporate crackdown – reuters.com
- 'Let them be scared': Moscow sends EU message with widening corporate crackdown reuters.com
- “Let Them Be Afraid”: Russia Signals Wave of Asset Seizures Targeting EU Corporations UNITED24 Media
- Kremlin Seizes Russian Subsidiary of German Retailer Metro The Moscow Times
- After Nestle and Auchan seizures, Russia is coming for others kyivindependent.com
- Putin Puts German Grocer Metro’s Units in Temporary Control Bloomberg.com
Bail for RAF base suspects suggests no evidence of ‘terror’, say analysts
Police bail for the RAF Fairford suspects suggests no explosives were found, analysts tell Al Jazeera
Does international law still matter?
Does international law still matter?
Shocking moment staffers kick terrified woman’s legs away to make her take 260-foot thrill jump – New York Post
- Shocking moment staffers kick terrified woman's legs away to make her take 260-foot thrill jump New York Post
- Tourist pleads with husband and staff before being pushed into 260-foot canyon drop Yahoo
- Shocking zipline footage sparks outrage in Dagestan tvpworld.com
- The incident with the tourist on the bungee in the Sulak Canyon caused a stir online. Caucasian Knot
- Terrified tourist forced into 260ft canyon swing as husband laughs at her fear AOL.com
US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy takes effect as trade war drags on
It is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war after negotiations collapsed in late August, with no word on when talks may resume.
Malaysia begins controversial repatriation of asylum seekers to Myanmar
Human rights groups say some 5,000 returnees could face violence, persecution and forced conscription.
Estonia says Russia ordered August arson attack on defence company
Tallinn accuses Moscow of responsibility for the fire at Estonian company Milrem Robotics, a supplier of unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine.
Tourists face legal action over turtle-riding video in Oman
Tourists face legal action over turtle-riding video in Oman
Are Houthis using new modified cruise missiles in Yemen’s war?
Experts say use of modified Iranian defence system could alter the balance in the fight for the Red Sea.
Formula One’s Fernando Alonso to stay with Aston Martin next season
Spain's Alonso, the oldest active F1 driver, joined Aston Martin in 2023 and has taken eight podiums with the team.
Iran downplays possible role in Houthis’ recent Yemen victories
Iran has long been accused of links with the Houthis in Yemen, but how far do these links go?