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Over 100 arrested in Belgium student protests over education costs
Protesting students have demanded education reforms in French-speaking areas of the country.
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France summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation' on student protests
The French foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against a "disinformation campaign conducted by the Iran
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Russia open to a Trump-Putin call as questions mount over plague lab death
Russia says it's open to a Trump-Putin phone call as concern and questions mount over a woman's death of "pneumonia of unknown origin."
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Rubio calls for "unapologetic pursuit of national power" in Acropolis speech
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood before the Acropolis to argue that the answer to the West's current problems can be found, at least in
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The most shocking part of Trump’s comments is what our reaction says about us
Listening to the president at a rally these days is a mix of deja vu and word salad, but his decade-long project of division remains abnorma
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US mortgage rates hit their highest level in three years
Rising borrowing costs have pushed mortgage applications to their lowest level since February 2025.
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France suspends the use of stun grenades after student protester loses hand
The French government said Wednesday it would suspend the use of stun grenades in its attempts to manage the student protests now roiling t
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What Worries Experts About the Russia 'Plague' Incident
Public-health experts say the incident should serve as a wake-up call.
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What France's student protesters want – and what the government is offering
Staff shortages, rats in the corridors, and a university admissions system that feels like a lottery: As protests sweep France, high school
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Gerhard Schröder visits latest Russian employer, Hyperglobus
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder visited a Moscow supermarket in his new role on the supervisory board. Schröder is no stranger to
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Paxton admits Trump’s Iran war and US gas prices are plaguing Republicans in leaked audio
Texas attorney general acknowledged affordability was his party’s ‘biggest problem’ heading into the midtermsUS politics live – latest updat
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Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness
People with mental illness alone were to be eligible for assisted dying in Canada in March 2027, but that has now been paused indefinitely.
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Labour could oversee worst parliament on record for living standards, study warns
Energy and housing costs threaten biggest decline in modern times unless bold action taken, says thinktankSoaring energy and housing costs m
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Iconic penguin colony sees "population collapse," study finds
Drone and satellite images show the volcanic island lost more than 680,000 of its chinstrap penguins between 2011 and 2025, experts said.
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FlyDubai Co-Pilot Almost Carried Out His Attack in July
People briefed on the investigation say he sought out airlines and routes that would take him to Israel and had planned to act on an earlier
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France: Government suspends stun grenade use in school protests
France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school demonstrations, the interior minister announced, amid growing allegations of
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Germany’s Merz vows to fight ‘extremism’ after AfD, far-left election gains
Far-right and far-left parties gain ground in local elections as Merz's approval rating sinks.
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Fantasy worlds come to life on nails at London nail art competition
Nailympia London showcased fantasy nail art inspired by folklore, forests and steampunk, as global artists raced to create miniature worlds
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More than 200,000 displaced as fighting escalates in Yemen, UN says
With 3,700 fleeing to Djibouti amid Houthi clashes, the UN warns three in four families in parts of Yemen face hunger.
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Latest news bulletin | October 7th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business,
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Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry.
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Over 500 French schools shut down amid violent student protests
Nationwide protests in France have shut down or disrupted more than 500 schools as students demand better learning conditions and changes to
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Man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman drugged by her husband
Sean Peers admits offence against woman who was drugged and attacked for more than two decadesA man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaultin
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Sri Lanka's former first lady is arrested on corruption allegations
The wife of Sri Lanka’s former powerful President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been arrested and detained on allegations of misusing donations rece
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