Europe

Hundreds of French high schools affected as student protests continue

Between 400 and 500 high schools in France were expected to be fully or partly closed on Monday, 5 October, as protests over teacher shortages and the condition of school buildings entered a second week. Education Minister Édouard Geffray gave the estimate on Sunday. France has about 3,700 high schools, according to Reuters⁠. The estimate covers

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German intelligence chief warns of conflict risk as tensions with Russia rise

Germany risks being drawn into a violent conflict with Russia as hostile activity against European countries grows, the head of its foreign intelligence service has warned. Martin Jäger, president of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service, made the assessment during a public hearing of intelligence chiefs in parliament on Monday, 5 October. He described the confrontation with

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Russia Warns Foreign Diplomats to Leave Kyiv as Strikes Continue

Russia has warned foreign nationals and diplomatic staff to leave Kyiv and avoid travelling to Ukraine, saying it will continue strikes on the capital and other Ukrainian cities. In a statement on Saturday, 3 October, the Russian Foreign Ministry described the attacks as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian civilians and infrastructure. It said Russian

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Dutch Royal House Supported Colonialism for Centuries, Independent Study Finds

The Dutch royal family supported colonialism for centuries and benefited from it, according to an independent study presented to King Willem-Alexander on Friday. Researchers examined the House of Orange-Nassau’s role from 1600 to the present. They found that earlier generations regarded Dutch colonial rule as legitimate, accepted violent campaigns against resistance, and, while slavery existed, did

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Canada Fast-Tracks Review of Pacific Oil Pipeline to Reduce Reliance on US

Canada has placed a proposed oil pipeline to its Pacific coast on a faster federal review path as it seeks to sell more crude beyond the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Thursday that the project, now called Pacific Link, had been designated a project of national interest. The decision allows it to

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G7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Fuel Reserves as Diesel Prices Soar

G7 leaders have agreed to coordinate the release of 100 million barrels of oil and fuel reserves over four months in an effort to ease pressure on energy markets. A substantial amount of diesel is due to be released during the first 20 days. The agreement followed a video meeting on Friday chaired by French

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Hungary Welcomes Ukraine’s Minority Education Bill as EU Talks Remain at Stake

Hungary has welcomed a bill submitted to Ukraine’s parliament that would strengthen legal protections for education in minority languages, including Hungarian. Budapest’s response raises the prospect of progress in parts of Ukraine’s European Union membership negotiations, though the proposed changes have yet to become law. Ukraine’s parliament registered Bill No. 16119 on 1 October. Its official

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Ukraine Used FP-7 Ballistic Missile in Combat for First Time, Zelensky Says

Ukraine has deployed its domestically developed FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday. Announcing the development on Telegram, Zelensky thanked those involved and indicated that production would be the next step. He did not identify the target, disclose where the missile was used, or provide details of

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South Korea warns Ukraine of further measures over North Korean prisoner disclosure

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has warned that Seoul could take further measures against Ukraine unless Kyiv acknowledges what South Korea says was a confidentiality agreement covering the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war and issues an official apology. Lee made the warning on Friday, 2 October, as a dispute over the

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Messi acquires majority stake in Spanish club Eldense, subject to regulatory approval

Lionel Messi has acquired a majority stake in Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense, the club announced on Thursday, 1 October, with the transaction still awaiting mandatory regulatory approval. The announcement expands the Argentine footballer’s involvement in club ownership while he continues his playing career with Inter Miami in the United States. It also brings international

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