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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.
Belgian virologist Marc Van Ranst highlighted ongoing plague cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Madagascar, stating the laboratory connection makes the current incident more concerning. He also noted that COVID-19 has returned this winter in a milder form, differing from previous years.
Violence erupted on Monday night, with reports of cars being set on fire, buildings torched, and police stations attacked.
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Georgia Protesters raise their voices against a formidable line of riot police While the “foreign influence” bill progressed through the legal committee of the Georgian parliament.
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In Georgia, overnight protests have spilt into the morning in a last-minute bid to halt the approval of a contentious law. The protests are aimed at blocking a controversial foreign influence bill, labelled by critics as the “Russia law”.
The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced his long-time ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister. Shoigu, who has held the position since 2012, will now serve as secretary of Russia’s Security Council.
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