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Thousands of French police officers protested in Paris on Tuesday, led by the Alliance Police Nationale union. Concerns over working conditions, staff shortages, and stagnant allowances are driving demands for increased funding of up to €500 million annually to address these issues. Authorities have shown signs of responsiveness following the demonstrations.
Russian attacks across Ukraine have killed at least five people and injured over 12 in the last 24 hours. Strikes targeted Kyiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and Sloviansk, while Ukraine’s military reported successful counteroffensive operations near Lyman, clearing an area of approximately 75 square kilometres.
Former Moroccan intelligence officer Mehdi Hijaouy sought protection from extradition by offering information on Morocco’s intelligence operations to Spanish authorities. He claimed knowledge of the Pegasus spyware targeting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez but ultimately abandoned this route and fled Spain, with his current location unknown.
The walkouts stem from distinct disputes concerning pay and working conditions involving the national carrier, Lufthansa, and the state-owned rail operator, Deutsche Bahn.
All eyes are on the far-right Chega (Enough) party and the potentially unprecedented role it may assume in national politics, despite remaining as the third-largest force in parliament.
The supporters, aged 28 and 29, were hospitalised with knife wounds after the attack in Rome, Italy at around midnight on Wednesday.
Real Madrid have secured their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals as Vinicius Junior scored in the 65th minute. But just two minutes later RB Leipzig equalised. But thanks to a 1-0 win in the first leg, Madrid had done just enough to sneak past Leipzig.
Tonight, the final Round of 16 matches take place. Manchester City take a 3-1 lead back to the Etihad against Copenhagen, while Real Madrid boast a slender 1-0 advantage over RB Leipzig.
The top division of French football, Ligue 1, looks set to be rebranded as McDonald’s from the 2024/25 season onwards.
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