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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez launched his election campaign for the 29 November election in Dos Hermanas, Seville, addressing over 5,000 supporters. With a focus on housing protests, he emphasised the need to regain voter trust following recent electoral losses, while opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo also initiated his campaign in Madrid.
Concerns over school safety escalated in Poland following two violent attacks and alarming social media claims of a “bloody Friday.” In response, police announced increased patrols around schools and encouraged reporting of any credible threats to ensure the safety of students and staff.
France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school protests after a 15-year-old lost a hand following an incident with a stun grenade. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed the suspension will remain in place until investigations into alleged police misconduct are completed.
Pope Leo began his pilgrimage in Lourdes, offering a prayer at the Grotto of the Apparitions, a significant site where Catholics believe the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. This location remains one of the most-visited shrines in the Catholic faith.
Six people have died after a building collapsed in Athens due to an explosion on Friday morning. The victims include four US tourists and a British man, aged 78, living on the second floor. Search operations involved around 30 firefighters and specialised equipment, while authorities investigate the cause.
Protesters rallied outside Granada city hall on Thursday, advocating for 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, evicted from her Madrid apartment on September 23. Demonstrations in her support, sparked by rising housing costs, took place across Spain, highlighting concerns for older tenants and escalating housing affordability issues.
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.
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