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POLITICSOct 8The Wave of Student Protests Roiling FranceAnger about classroom overcrowding, teacher shortages and broken-down buildings has boiled over in recent weeks, and threatens to coalesce into broader grievances in a heated political season.NYT World
POLITICSOct 8Who is Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of Saint-Denis who found himself among student protestors in France?Dans une vidéo qui fait le buzz sur les réseaux sociaux, Bally Bagayoko, maire de la ville française de Saint-Denis, en banlieue parisienne, se tient face aux forces de l'ordre lors d'une manifestation à Paris mardi. Protégeant avec son corps de jeunes manifestants et criant « arrêtez » à l'endroit des forces de l'ordre prêtes à charger la foule,BBC Afrique
POLITICSOct 8Prosecutors probe 'Islamic arbitration centre' in PaduaUnion of Islamic Communities condemns initiative, says law of State is the only justiceANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 8Blogger charged after Ohio state senator was sent picture of Shrek’s penisD.J. Byrnes allegedly referred to Sen. Jerry Cirino as ‘young Mussolini’ and sent him an image of the cartoon Shrek with his penis exposedThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 8French students clash with police as school protests continueStudents clash with police outside French schools as blockades, tear gas and fires mark a new nationwide mobilisation ahead of the 2027 election.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 8Rubio warns of escalation in Ukraine and calls for a stronger NATO from LisbonClarín
POLITICSOct 8Italy: Giorgia Meloni obtains her electoral law reformDÉCRYPTAGE - Les députés italiens ont validé ce jeudi 8 octobre la réforme électorale baptisée « Stabilicum ». Soutenue depuis plusieurs mois par la première ministre italienne, cette nouvelle loi promet une majorité parlementaire à toute épreuve.Le Figaro International
POLITICSOct 8Search warrants for former prince Andrew's homes were unlawful, UK court rulesPolice who searched the properties of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as part of investigations into his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have agreed the search warrants were unlawful, a London judge said Thursday. The 66-year-old younger brother of King Charles II was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 8Warrants to Search Former Prince Andrew’s Properties Were Unlawful, Court FindsA judge in London said that a “significant error” had been made in the granting of search warrants in an investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.NYT World
POLITICSOct 8China trade talks test EU’s appetite for tougher actionTrade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is seeking concessions from Beijing to narrow a record trade deficit, but expectations of a breakthrough are low.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 8King David Hotel bombing to consulate row: A timeline of UK-Israel tensionIsrael's order to shut UK's Jerusalem consulate is the latest downturn in a relationship strained since before 1948.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 8‘This is a crisis of hope’: Echoes of 1968 as France’s students rise upAs in 1968, when student protests triggered nationwide strikes, today’s crisis is about generational discontent.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 8Italy approves Meloni's electoral reform in confidence vote ahead of 2027 electionThe Chamber of Deputies has passed electoral law reform by 227 votes to 164, despite possible Constitutional Court objections. Italy now formally enters the election campaign, with an early vote increasingly likely.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 8Protest culture: Why do French students repeatedly rise up?France is in the international spotlight as massive student protests show no sign of stopping. Demonstrating is something of a rite of passage for young people in France, a moment when teenagers discover politics and their collective voice. How has this "protest culture" manifested itself in recent French history? And why are some student protests effective at bringing about change and others not? We take a closer look in French Connections.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 8Ukraine’s migration challenge won’t end with a peace dealFor many Ukrainians, the question will not be whether they love their country or miss home; it will be whether returning makes sense for their family.The Hill
POLITICSOct 8CPI(M) calls for Idukki hartal on October 16 over land-related issuesCPI(M) sytates its opposition to plans to convert Cardamom Hill Reserve areas into forest land, revive forest corridors for elephants, and a government order restricting plantation work from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 8Judge says search warrants used to seize property from ex-Prince Andrew were unlawfulA London judge says police who searched former Prince Andrew's properties in connection to Jeffrey Epstein agreed the search warrants were unlawfulABC News
POLITICSOct 8French PM vows changes as students keep up school protestsFrench PM Sebastien Lecornu has promised to address student concerns as protests force hundreds of schools to close.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 8'They killed her': Evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests diesThe 87-year-old whose eviction last month sparked nationwide protests in Spain has died. Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from her home of more than 70 years last month, after it was bought by an investment fund. After news of her passing, some who took to the streets say they believe her death was brought on by the stress of the eviction.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 8High school student protests continue in France#France: high school students continue to protest Thursday in the face of what they say is the government’s failure to respond to their demands. Follow the fourth day of protests on FRANCE 24France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 8Police raids at Andrew's homes were 'unlawful' says High Court judgeThe search warrants which allowed Thames Valley Police raids at two of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's properties were unlawful, said a High Court judge.heraldseries_uk · united kingdom
POLITICSOct 8Police raids at Andrew's homes were 'unlawful' says High Court judgeThe search warrants which allowed Thames Valley Police raids at two of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's properties were unlawful, said a High Court judge.witneygazette_uk · united kingdom
POLITICSOct 8Has Israel shut the UK consulate in East Jerusalem – or downgraded it?British Foreign Secretary Miliband said the consulate building would remain but would be called 'UK Mission, Jerusalem'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 8"Exploited State Secrets for Profit": German Intelligence Rocked by Espionage Arrest of Former ChiefSpiegel International [en]