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Serbia remembers 16 victims of Novi Sad railway station collapse

Serbia marks two years since the Novi Sad station collapse, as students in power vow justice for the 16 victims and accountability for alleged corruption.

2 November 2026

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Édouard Philippe designated 'assisted witness' in embezzlement case

Through his lawyer, Philippe welcomed the decision to have been given assisted witness status, which is less serious than being formally investigated. "This confirms that there is nothing to reproach him for in this case," his lawyer told the AFP news agency.

30 October 2026

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French Senate approves bill to hold protesters liable for damage

Under the proposed law, which would also have to pass in the National Assembly, protesters could be required to pay up to €10,000 for damage caused during demonstrations.

28 October 2026

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Violent protests shake Tirana as police use tear gas and water cannons

Opposition supporters and students mobilised in the Albanian capital, with riot police using water cannons on large groups of protesters. Authorities said 2,500 police officers were deployed to the streets of Tirana.

24 October 2026

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Building trust across Asia: CICA's next chapter

In partnership with Azpromo

The Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) brought together member states to discuss regional security, economic cooperation and shared challenges, with a focus on strengthening the organisation's role and turning dialogue into practical action.

23 October 2026

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Police patrol Paris streets under overnight curfew

Paris police imposed an overnight curfew on Monday around Place de la Republique and Les Halles after France’s worst rioting in years. Streets were calm.

20 October 2026

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Lula supporters spell out his name in Rio waters before Brazil runoff

Brazil’s Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro clash in a tense debate over public spending, corruption and ties to the US, as polls show a tight 51–49 race.

19 October 2026

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No Kings Day: Thousands rally across US against Trump

Thousands marched in US cities for a nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest against President Donald Trump, urging equal rights and early voting.

19 October 2026

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Drone footage reveals scale of damage to Limoges town hall after protests

A fire gutted Limoges’ 19th-century city hall during protests over living costs in France, with mass arrests, injuries and Macron vowing tougher security.

19 October 2026

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Albanian police clash with protesters in Tirana as unrest enters sixth day

Albanian police used water cannon and tear gas in Tirana as anti-government protests over university conditions and corruption turned violent.

19 October 2026

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Miriam González launches new party ahead of Spain's snap election

Lawyer Miriam González is entering politics with new party Democracia21. She is married to British politician Nick Clegg, former UK deputy prime minister, and says she wants to "regenerate Spanish politics".

12 October 2026

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French students clash with police as school protests continue

Students clash with police outside French schools as blockades, tear gas and fires mark a new nationwide mobilisation ahead of the 2027 election.

8 October 2026

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Tear gas and fireworks as student protests turn violent in Paris

Clashes erupt in Paris as school pupils demanding better funding face riot police, amid nationwide protests over shortages and crumbling schools.

7 October 2026

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Ex-German intelligence chief arrested over suspected espionage

Former BND president August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified documents from his former agency, with investigators reportedly examining whether information was passed to foreign powers.

6 October 2026

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Tear gas and water cannon in Pristina as protesters clash with police

Police fired tear gas as protesters clashed outside Kosovo’s parliament over moves to limit powers of a Hague war crimes court.

6 October 2026

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Housing protest turns violent in Barcelona with fires and arrests

Barcelona’s housing protest turned violent with fires and arrests, highlighting Spain’s affordability crisis ahead of a general strike and snap election in November.

6 October 2026