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A student-led movement, the Student List, has secured victory in Serbia’s snap parliamentary election, winning 52.54 per cent of the vote. This outcome signals the end of former President Aleksandar Vucic’s decade-long political dominance, with the Student List projected to gain 140 seats in parliament.

Two brown bears, Bu and Tyapa, have been successfully relocated from cages in Dagestan, Russia, to a forest sanctuary in Donegal, Ireland, after a five-year rescue effort.

A 10-year-old girl in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, is found to be six months pregnant, leading to the arrest of her stepfather on suspicion of abuse.

Ferne King, a 25-year-old mother from Fife, Scotland, was found dead in an Airbnb in Durrës, Albania, on October 8, with authorities stating cardiac arrest is the cause.

Elena Rybakina defeated Leylah Fernandez 6-2 6-2 at the Ningbo Open, securing her first trophy as world number one. This victory advances her pursuit of the year-end top ranking and follows her successful season, including titles at the Australian and US Opens.

Two SF-260 jets crashed during a training exercise at Basilio Fernando Air Base in the Philippines, resulting in the deaths of all four pilots on board.

Serbians are casting votes in parliamentary elections, featuring a close contest between populist leader Aleksandar Vucic and the student-led anti-corruption movement, known as the Student List. Opinion polls indicate a competitive race, with Vucic’s party at 47% and the students at 40%.

Protests across France escalate into riots as over 400,000 demonstrators clash with police amid demands for better living conditions and public services.

What’s going on?
Protests erupted across France following a nationwide demonstration against proposed economic policies. The government confirmed escalating violence in Paris, resulting in significant clashes between protestors and police. Over 1,000 arrests occurred during incidents reported in multiple cities.
Headlines from different outlets reveal contrasting emphases. Reuters stated, “Violence flares in Paris after largely peaceful protests across France,” highlighting the aftermath of protests. In contrast, CBS News reported, “More than 1,000 arrested in France as protestors and police clash in several cities,” focusing on the scale of arrests rather than the protest context.
Coverage analysed: Reuters | CBS News

Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, demanding an independent inquiry into the October 7 attacks ahead of the election on Tuesday. Opposition leaders, including Gadi Eisenkot, participated, as the October Council called for accountability from the government amidst anticipated provocations from pro-government groups.