- Ten men sentenced to a total of 130 years for arson attack in Stoke-on-Trent
- At least 13 dead after military aircraft crashes during emergency landing in DRC
- Protesters rally in Granada to support Maricarmen Abascal’s eviction
- Plane crash in Democratic Republic of the Congo claims 14 lives
- Beaumont driving safety training campus receives £38.5 million from province
- Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using redrawn congressional map ahead of elections
- Woman defends café complaint near Auschwitz amid international criticism
- Pope Leo XIV warns against artificial intelligence’s dangers at UNESCO
Europe
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.
Staff at the Eiffel Tower walked out on Monday, leading to the closure of the landmark. The protest arose after female employees were reportedly relocated out of view during a visit by a Hindu delegation, prompting strong condemnation and calls for an investigation from officials and unions alike.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the war with Russia is likely to continue into winter, following talks in Kyiv with US peace envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Zelenskyy expressed hope for collaboration with American and European partners amidst ongoing discussions with various national security advisors.
A Phantom F-4 jet crashed during an air show at Tanagra air base, killing both pilots. The incident, part of Athens Flying Week 2026, triggered a fire that spread to nearby forests, prompting a large firefighting response and closure of local roads.
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A Russian drone struck the Security Service of Ukraine’s headquarters in central Kyiv on Friday, targeting the agency’s head office, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack occurred during a period of heightened drone activity over the city, with emergency services dispatched to the scene.
A hazardous materials alert at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) was triggered on Thursday evening after a woman reported carrying toxic substances in her handbag. Terminal 1 was evacuated, flight operations paused, and emergency teams are currently analysing the unknown substance amid safety concerns.
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