A new Italian law bans pupils from covering their faces in schools and restricts the presence of non-Italian nationals in certain classes. Additionally, parents must learn basic Italian, aiming to promote integration and language skills within the education system.

French President Emmanuel Macron has denied allegations that the CIA warned France about a potential Russian drone operation targeting southern Europe. Macron stated, “We can deny this piece of information,” aligning with Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, who also refuted the claims as unverified and harmful.

US intelligence has warned of a planned Russian drone attack targeting France, Italy, and Spain, using drones launched from ships in the Mediterranean.

Russia launched daylight drone attacks on Kyiv, killing two and injuring 23 ahead of President Zelenskyy’s address at the UN. The strikes damaged buildings, ignited fires, and disrupted the city’s rail network, prompting warnings from Ukrainian officials as attacks escalate across the region.

US President Donald Trump has finalised a security deal with Denmark and Greenland, allowing expanded military operations on the island. The agreement, signed during the UN General Assembly, facilitates the modernisation of Pituffik Space Base and grants the US greater access across Greenland’s defence areas.

A British man has died after his car was swept into a river during severe flooding in Olivella, Spain, prompting a coordinated search and rescue operation.