Three people died, including a child, after a migrant boat capsized in the English Channel on Monday. French authorities reported that 102 others were rescued from the vessel, which had set sail from Blériot beach. Officials blamed smuggling networks for the tragedy.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged urgent action on housing following a public appeal from 87-year-old Maricarmen, recently evicted from her home. Speaking at a PSOE rally, Sánchez announced plans to introduce a housing decree at Tuesday’s Council of Ministers meeting amid widespread protests over the housing crisis.

Catania-Fontanarossa airport remains closed until 23:59 on 27 September due to volcanic activity on Mount Etna, with significant ash emissions disrupting flights. The situation has led to congestion at other Sicilian airports, raising concerns over inflated air fares and a lack of contingency planning for such events.

As Oktoberfest reaches its halfway point this weekend, organisers are implementing enhanced crowd management measures to prevent overcrowding, following last year’s severe incidents. The “Italian weekend” sees a significant influx of visitors, prompting the use of AI and surveillance technology to ensure safety at the event.

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.