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Al Jazeera · 19 hrs ago

A coalition of the “Yellow Vests” movement, trade unions and students will march across France on Saturday with demands over studying conditions and purchasing power. Some 70,000 police are expected to be deployed as authorities fear looting and vandalism similar to last Saturday's unrest.

France 24 · 20 hrs ago

Adding to the tensions, France is reeling from a shooting that authorities are investigating as a potentially racist and Islamophobic terrorist attack. One person was killed and five others wounded in the Paris suburbs of Trappes and La Verrière, including a 12-year-old girl who was shot eight times. Police arrested the suspected gunman, and investigators reportedly found three gas cylinders rigged to a timer in…

France 24 · 20 hrs ago

Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is officially launching her presidential campaign this weekend at the National Rally’s two-day party congress in Orléans, where thousands of supporters are expected to attend. Local authorities have put exceptional security measures in place as anti-far-right demonstrations take place in the city.

France 24 · 20 hrs ago

Authorities say they are determined to prevent another weekend of looting, burned cars and attacks on public buildings.

Al Jazeera · 21 hrs ago

Thousands of anti-fascist protesters took to the streets of Orléans on Saturday to demonstrate against a congress held by Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party. Marchers criticised both Le Pen and President Emmanuel Macron, chanting slogans and carrying banners opposing the far right. The protest came amid renewed nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living, a week after rallies descended into…

France 24 · 22 hrs ago

Student protests in France began more than a month ago, over poor conditions in high schools, teacher shortages, the pace of the school day and inequalities between private and public education. The movement has since grown into a broader mobilisation, bringing together the Yellow Vests, trade unions and wider civil society. Joseph Downing, Senior lecturer in politics and international relations and Aston…

France 24 · 22 hrs ago

A coalition of the “Yellow Vests” movement, trade unions and students will march across France on Saturday with demands over studying conditions and purchasing power. Some 70,000 police are expected to be deployed as authorities fear looting and vandalism similar to last Saturday's unrest. Story by J. Pownall, S. Perez, M. Bougault.

France 24 · 22 hrs ago

Elections scheduled for December 6 in Guinea-Bissau have been postponed indefinitely. No new date has been set, leaving the country's return to civilian rule uncertain.

Deutsche Welle · 22 hrs ago

The slowed Starlink connections had affected the Ukraine's military and drone operations for a week.

BBC News · 22 hrs ago

SAMFCore is Swiss AMF AG’s platform of fintech software solutions for accounts, payments, cards and digital assets. This guide explains its stated functions, licensing, source-code options and the responsibilities that remain with operators.

Newsline Press · 23 hrs ago

No injuries were reported at the building, while police said a ‘suspicious person’ had been taken into custody.

Al Jazeera · 23 hrs ago

Monitoring group reports more Muslims in Europe face racial discrimination as 'terrorist' attack kills one in France.

Al Jazeera · 23 hrs ago

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Friday the NFL would have cancelled its first regular-season game in Paris if the situation were unsafe due to recent mass protests. The Steelers are scheduled to face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in the Paris suburb of ​Saint-Denis on Sunday.

France 24 · 23 hrs ago

Amid growing concerns over violence, people across France, young and old alike, are weighing up whether taking part in demonstrations is worth the risk. France 24’s Ophelie Jackson reports.

France 24 · 23 hrs ago

The Paris police prefecture changed the route of the authorised trade union march at the last minute ahead of the 24 October mobilisation. The new route runs between Place d’Italie and Porte de Vincennes. But this morning, many protesters turned up at Place de la Bastille, the march’s original starting point, before the route was changed, leaving them confused and unsure where to go. France 24 journalist Elitsa…

France 24 · 23 hrs ago

With his coalition under pressure, Merz delivered an address at the close of the CSU conference in Munich. Meanwhile, fire has largely destroyed Hitler's former Eagle's Nest retreat. DW has more

Deutsche Welle · 1 day ago

Several planned marches in major cities in France have been banned by authorities, provoking an uproar by rights groups.

Al Jazeera · 1 day ago

Around 200 emergency personnel are deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator's Alpine residence in Germany.

BBC News · 1 day ago

France will deploy 70,000 officers around the country. Protests are also expected in Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Albania and Ireland Tension was also high in the town of Orléans on Saturday as Marine Le Pen’s far-right, anti-immigration National Rally party gathers for its annual congress and the official launch of her presidential campaign. The police presence in the city has been stepped up as around 5,000…

The Guardian · 1 day ago

Centuries after the end of Islamic rule, some Muslims are choosing Andalusia, drawn by traces of its past.

Al Jazeera · 1 day ago

Emmanuel Latte Lath's journey took him from Ivory Coast to Italy as a child, now he is making another new start in Germany.

BBC Sport · 1 day ago

Italy is preparing for another day of protests on Saturday against budget cuts and the high cost of living in eight cities, including Rome and Milan. Following last weekend’s unrest, authorities announced heavy security measures, including the use of drones and helicopters to monitor the marches.

France 24 · 1 day ago

Video shows AI likenesses of people linked to Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist party appearing to admit to wrongdoing A political ad from Spain’s main opposition party that used a deepfake video of the prime minister’s wife has sparked outrage and set off a wider debate on AI, as the deeply polarised country gears up for general elections next month. Launched this week across the social media channels of the…

The Guardian · 1 day ago