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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 fire has destroyed significant portions of the historic town hall in Limoges, France, following unrest related to nationwide cost-of-living protests. Local authorities report the roof has collapsed, with around two-thirds of the building’s exterior lost amid escalating violence in the protests.
Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Péter Szijjártó and Slovakia’s Minister of Economy Karel Hirman announced a suspension of diesel exports to Ukraine, citing Kyiv’s failure to restore the disrupted Druzhba pipeline, though the European Commission claims energy security remains unaffected.
The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) has resumed its flagship entry exam after a seven-year hiatus, prompting private coaching companies to emerge, assisting candidates in navigating one of Europe’s most challenging competitions. This shift comes as demand for EU jobs rises.
Russia launched a series of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, injuring 15, including children, and killing one in Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the targeting of energy and infrastructure, with temperatures dropping to -10C.
Fleur Bakker, founder of the social enterprise “A Beautiful Mess,” announced the initiative is expected to achieve a €5 million turnover by 2026, helping 300 refugees gain job training as part of essential market integration efforts.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China next week with a large business delegation, aiming to strengthen economic ties amid rising Chinese competition for Germany’s car makers. He emphasized the importance of balancing cooperation and competition in foreign economic policy.
Avalanches in the Austrian Alps have tragically claimed three lives, underscoring the dangers of winter sports in mountainous regions. Stay informed and safe.
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