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The T-shirt launched by Terre de France, priced at €35, is linked to the controversial Save Europe Act, which demands halting non-European migration. While part of the revenue supports various organisations, critics question its impact on the migration crisis in Ceuta, where far-right groups have become increasingly active.

Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire led a march through the capital, underscoring the ongoing threats to the LGBTQ+ community. He stated that LGBTQIA+ venues continue to face attacks, discrimination, and violence, highlighting the urgent need for increased protection and awareness of these pressing issues.

A 102-year-old woman died and around 90 people were rescued in Madrigueras, Albacete, following severe flooding that delivered 142 litres per square metre of rain. Persistent rain is expected, with another storm forecasted for the west on Sunday.

Pedro Sánchez faces a critical decision on whether to advance Spain’s general election, following the rejection of two housing decrees by Congress. The prime minister will reflect this weekend on the future of his government, as protests escalate across the country calling for a general strike over housing issues.

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.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will present options for a potential new relationship with the European Union, including the controversial possibility of rejoining the bloc, ahead of an EU-UK summit in November. He stated Brexit has caused “more harm than good,” signalling a significant shift in discourse.

The Danish Armed Forces have acknowledged errors in their initial report regarding unidentified drones over the country during autumn 2025. The revised account, released ahead of an EU summit in Copenhagen, admits soldiers may have mistakenly fired at a civilian aircraft, but maintains that drones were believed to be present.

In an exclusive interview, the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office cautioned against a future European security architecture lacking US involvement and presented Kyiv’s vision for enhanced defence cooperation with Europe. This highlights Ukraine’s strategic interests amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

The Greek island of Thymaina faces an acute demographic crisis, with only two primary school children remaining and significant school closures nationwide due to declining birth rates. The education ministry reported it is shuttering 32 primary schools this year, exacerbating challenges for remote communities reliant on dwindling populations.

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.