France protests: Authorities impose local curfews, Catholic bishops condemn violence
French authorities imposed local curfews in parts of Paris, Lille and Nice on Monday after a weekend of riots and looting linked to nationwid...
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Yemen says the Houthis are attempting to apply Iran’s Strait of Hormuz strategy to the Red Sea by disrupting maritime routes. The warning comes as Washington and Tehran continue efforts to reach a deal while tensions remain high over regional shipping and energy security.
Three women were injured in a knife attack near Porte de Clichy in Paris, with two suffering serious injuries. Bystanders intervened and restrained the attacker before an off-duty police officer detained him, while authorities assess whether the incident was terrorism-related.
At least 30 people, including children, were killed after armed men attacked Naridon village in Nigeria’s Kaduna state. Residents said attackers opened fire and burned homes, while authorities continue investigating the assault and no group has claimed responsibility.
The U.S. administration has told Congress that the remaining $400 million in military aid for Ukraine may not be delivered until 2029. The delay comes as Kyiv faces pressure on its air defences and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to seek further support from Washington.
The lawyer representing Andrew and Tristan Tate has accused U.S. authorities of using the extradition process to pressure the brothers as they fight a UK request to face charges including rape and trafficking. The brothers deny all allegations, while a U.S. decision on extradition could take months.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for continuing to target Russia's energy infrastructure, while Russian strikes on Kyiv overnight killed at least one person and damaged a metro station.
What started out as planned protests against the cost of living, declining public services and education funding in France, quickly devolved into violent riots across the country on Saturday.
The day after waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has yet to announce a final decision on the matter as Secretary of State Marco Rubio said officials want more time to evaluate the situation.
A Saudi AH-6i helicopter crashed in the Najran region of Saudi Arabia due to a technical malfunction, killing its two crew members, the Saudi-led coalition's spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki said in a statement on Sunday.
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the violence, looting and vandalism that erupted during cost-of-living protests across France. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu held crisis talks on Monday, calling for partial curfews and raising the possibility of a state of emergency.
French authorities imposed local curfews in parts of Paris, Lille and Nice on Monday after a weekend of riots and looting linked to nationwide anti-government protests, as the government faced mounting criticism over security failures.
Torrential rain and flooding in eastern Spain have killed at least four people, forced thousands to evacuate and left tens of thousands of residents under shelter-in-place orders, as emergency crews rescued people stranded on rooftops.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level across both of his presidential terms, while Democrats have widened their lead over Republicans ahead of the 3 November congressional elections, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Tajikistan on Sunday for an official visit and a major regional summit, with security, trade and transport links high on the agenda as Beijing strengthens its ties with Central Asia.
The U.S. and five Central Asian nations have held high-level talks in Samarkand, focusing on trade, investment and regional security as Washington seeks to strengthen its presence in the strategically important region.
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