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Protesters clashed with riot police near the Place Vauban, adjacent to Les Invalides in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. Video footage circulated on social media capturing the confrontation, highlighting escalating tensions during the demonstration.
US President Donald Trump claimed an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is in effect, contrary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s report of Russian attacks on energy sites. This follows a recent drone strike in Kyiv that killed one individual and injured five others.
Ceuta prominently featured in Spain’s National Day parade, despite no soldiers from the autonomous city participating due to ongoing tensions after a July migrant crisis. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Ceuta on Tuesday following the parade, which showcased new military technology and saw Prime Minister Sánchez face public discontent.
Two underage migrants were injured in a knife attack during a fight in Ceuta’s La Marina area, highlighting ongoing violence amid the city’s migration emergency. National Police responded, as emergency services treated the youths for cuts. Ceuta continues to struggle with accommodation challenges for migrants.
Tehran has denied any involvement in the incident at the US-used airbase, where police discovered petrol but no explosives. Five suspects associated with the event were released on bail, further distancing Iran from potential culpability in the situation.
Russia’s relentless airstrikes are exacerbating Ukraine’s financial crisis, driving up costs and increasing the deficit. In response, Ukraine is urgently urging European allies to access immobilised Russian assets to alleviate financial pressures.
Pope Francis visited Metz on Monday, where he was escorted to the airport by President Emmanuel Macron. This visit marks a significant engagement between the papacy and French leadership, highlighting ongoing dialogue and collaboration.
Sweden’s Social Democrat leader, Magdalena Andersson, announced she cannot form a government following the recent elections, returning her mandate to parliament. Speaker Andreas Norlén will consult with party leaders to identify a new candidate, with outgoing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson likely to be reconsidered for the role.
Three people died, including a child, after a migrant boat capsized in the English Channel on Monday. French authorities reported that 102 others were rescued from the vessel, which had set sail from Blériot beach. Officials blamed smuggling networks for the tragedy.
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