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French President Emmanuel Macron condemned recent riots and looting across major cities, asserting that those responsible for the unrest will be held accountable. He urged politicians to reject violence and highlighted the distinction between peaceful protests and chaotic actions amid heightened tensions ahead of next year’s presidential election.
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, following his discharge from hospital after lung surgery for a pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The Pontiff expressed gratitude to supporters and doctors, indicating he will gradually resume activities, including a planned trip to Latin America in November.
French President Macron pledged to hold accountable all individuals who incited recent chaos, reinforcing the commitment to justice for the crimes committed. Prime Minister Lecornu highlighted the unsustainability of using limited public funds to address the ongoing damage caused by vandalism.
A Swedish prosecutor has charged a 62-year-old man with aggravated pimping, assault, and multiple rapes after he allegedly sold his wife’s sexual services to over 120 men. Arrested in October 2025, he faces serious allegations of exploitation, violence, and coercion, with trial set for 13 April.
Lebanon’s Minister of Culture, Ghassan Salamé, describes Israel’s actions in southern Lebanon as a “creeping military action” that has escalated to an “invasion.” His comments reflect heightened tensions between the two nations amid ongoing conflict in the region.
The MQ-9A Reaper, the largest and most powerful unmanned combat aircraft, is designed for reconnaissance and precision strikes. With a range of weaponry, including Hellfire missiles, it offers significant operational advantages in modern warfare, combining long endurance with advanced surveillance capabilities.
Luís Montenegro announced new economic measures for Portugal following a Council of Ministers meeting, targeting professional sectors in crisis, including fuel and housing. The initiatives, costing approximately €150 million monthly, aim to alleviate pressures while maintaining fiscal stability and include support for agriculture and exemptions on capital gains tax for rental properties.
Cinco Jotas, a prestigious producer of “Pata Negra” ham in Seville, continues to thrive, employing around 700 workers during peak seasons. Their 100% Iberian pigs, fed on acorns, contribute to the iconic delicacy, with exports reaching 35% of production, valued at €130 million last year.
Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven have made securing the Strait of Hormuz conditional on the cessation of hostilities in the Middle East, emphasising the need for stability in a region critical to global energy supply and maritime security.
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