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Europe

France arrests man believed to have links to Limoges town hall fire

The destruction of the building has become a symbol of the violent rioting that erupted on the margins of a day of protests that were called in response to anger about the rising cost of living and conditions in schools.

Europe

Albania's PM Edi Rama blames 'hybrid war' for week of protests

The anti-government protests in the Balkan nation began over a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family.

Europe

Germany's far-right AfD party hit by mass email theft

It remains unclear who was responsible for the attack and whether additional data has been compromised.

Europe

France to impose new curfews where 'situation requires it', PM says

Under pressure, the government scheduled another series of emergency meetings on Tuesday, including talks involving representatives of major social media platforms.

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Colombia

At least 14 killed in landslide at illegal gold mine in Colombia

Armed groups in Narino, an illegal mining hotspot on the border with Ecuador, control the clandestine gold trade as well as trafficking drugs and engaging in extortion.

Europe

US holding up delivery of air defence missiles, Zelenskyy says

Relations between Kyiv and Washington have soured over military aid and intelligence sharing, with Zelenskyy saying that Ukraine received no warning of Russian missile strikes that targeted energy facilities in the capital region.

Australia

Australia police say man charged after lawmaker hit by car

Haines was hit by a Toyota Land Cruiser outside her office in the town of Wangaratta, just over 200 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, at around 0635 CET on Monday.

Europe

German police: Two men surrender after driving car into airport fence

In August, an attack with an explosives-laden drone took place at the same airport. German authorities blamed that on Russia, an allegation denied by Moscow.

Europe

Istanbul flood toll rises to eight as rescuers find more bodies

Authorities have received nearly 20,000 reports about property damage as a result of the torrential rainfall and the resulting floods, Governor Davut Gül said.

Europe

Northern Ireland and Scotland schools sent hoax bomb warnings

Meanwhile, Scottish police said "threatening messages" had also been sent to "a number of schools across Scotland".

Australia

Australian lawmaker 'critically' hurt in car attack, officials say

The 43-year-old male driver was detained by civilians, Mason said, and then arrested by police, who found a knife in his car.

Brazil

Lula and Bolsonaro spar in TV debate ahead of presidential runoff

Corruption is a top concern for many Brazilian voters ahead of the weekend runoff vote but experts say its greatest impact may not be on which candidates voters choose, but on whether they decide to sit out of the election altogether.

Europe

Protesters block Louvre museum in Paris in support of demonstrations

Protests initially began last month with students protesting over conditions in lycées across the country but have escalated to cover a broader range of concerns such as the cost of living.

Europe

Bomb threat forces airliner from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria

The Bulgarian air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the airliner as part of established procedures, the transport ministry said.

Europe

Albania's PM refuses to quit with violent protests in sixth day

The unrest follows months of anti-government protests in the Balkan nation, initially sparked by a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family.

Europe

Greek authorities say 12 migrants die in two incidents in Aegean Sea

At least 1,209 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since the beginning of the year, according to the International Organisation for Migration.

Europe

Rubio denies there was any pause in US intel sharing with Ukraine

Meanwhile, Ukraine is pushing ahead with plans to develop European alternatives to US-made air defence systems and Starlink satellite communications, with discussions already under way.

Canada

Alberta votes on Canada secession as PM fights to keep country united

Alberta has the world's fourth-largest proven oil reserves and separatist momentum has been driven by anger over Ottawa's management of the sector.

Europe

Second day of street clashes in Milan against cost of living

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for a security meeting on Monday to address the violence, which resembled some scenes of chaos and looting in Paris.

Europe

Croatia's leaders slam pro-Nazi chants ahead of Ajax match

Hajduk Split, who won the game 2-1, in a statement apologised to UEFA and Ajax who "witnessed scenes which we do not want Europe to remember", while the Croatian football federation also condemned the incident.

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