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DisasterOct 5Teenager loses hand picking up grenade in France school protestsCBS News
PoliticsOct 5Schoolboy (15) loses hand after picking up stun grenade at protests in FranceBij scholierenprotesten in de Franse stad Lens is een leerling van 15 jaar zwaargewond geraakt. Hij raakte zijn hand kwijt toen een projectiel dat hij had opgeraapt, ontplofte. De jongen ligt in het ziekenhuis in Lille, hij verkeert niet in levensgevaar. Franse media melden dat het projectiel een flitsgranaat was, die door de oproerpolitie was gegooid. Een flitsgranaat wordt gebruikt om mensen met een harde knal en lichtflits te verblinden of verdoven. De jongen zou die granaat hebben willen teruggooien, toen die in zijn hand ontplofte. Het incident gebeurde vanochtend bij een school in Lens. NOS Buitenland
PoliticsBreakingOct 5French high school students predict escalation of protestsLessons were suspended at hundreds of French high schools on Monday, as part of a wave of student protests over learning conditions that have rocked the European nation. Larger demonstrations are expected on Tuesday.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 5French teenager loses hand picking up police grenade in high school protestsThe 15-year-old high school student was reportedly injured after picking up a sting-ball grenade fired by riot police in the northern city of Lens on Monday. The incident comes as the government faces criticism for its response to a sometimes violent student movement over classroom conditions that is now entering its third week.Le Monde [en]
MilitaryOct 5Ukraine says using AI robot guns to shoot down new Russian dronesUkraine has begun using artificial intelligence-enabled robot guns to take down Russia's new and fast-moving jet-powered drones, the Ukrainian air force said Monday. The post Ukraine says using AI robot guns to shoot down new Russian drones appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitaryOct 5Zelensky after call with Macron: Ukrainian pilots to begin Rafale training soonPresident Volodymyr Zelensky discussed Russia's terrorist escalation, Ukraine's defense needs, new defense deliveries, and the training of Ukrainian pilots on French Rafale aircraft with French President Emmanuel Macron.Ukrinform [en]
ConflictOct 5Ukraine says Russian drones behind Turkish ship sinkingDW News [en]
WorldOct 5LIVE: France vs Belgium – UEFA Nations LeagueBuild-up. teams and live text commentary stream of France's Nations League Group A1 game against Belgium in ParisAl Jazeera [en]
WorldOct 5Paris trial opens for Rohan Rane, 'fascist' and masculinist student accused of sexually torturing minorsLe Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 5US meeting in Poland excluding France, UK Baltic risks dividing NATOUS Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby is hosting representatives from five key NATO members in Poland to discuss defence capabilities and the future of the alliance. Critics warn the exclusion of some Allies risks creating a “toxic” divide.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 5Spanish PM Sánchez seeks political lifeline in snap electionEmbattled Socialist leader aims to capitalise on housing crisis to remain in powerFinancial Times
PoliticsOct 5Blockages: the executive changes strategyAprès la reprise tendue de la mobilisation des lycéens ce lundi, le gouvernement redoute les manifestations prévues le 6 octobre où pourrait s’opérer une convergence des colères. Sébastien Lecornu a ouvert dimanche une série de chantiers pour répondre à certaines revendications des lycéens. Ce changement de ton et de stratégie sera-t-il suffisant pour amorcer un […]Politico Europe
WorldOct 5What happened between Ireland and Israel in their Nations League match?Spitting allegations, no handshakes, and bowed heads headlined the second Nations League fixture.Al Jazeera [en]
ConflictBreakingOct 5Two dead from fire on cargo ship Black Sea, Ukraine points to RussiaNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 5Ranucci suspended by Rai for 10 daysCorsini says hopes ex Report host won't be reinstatedANSA [en]
CyberBreakingOct 5Denmark breach exposes personal data of 8.8 million peopleIrish Times World
PoliticsOct 5How school protests in France spiralled into arson, vandalism and street violenceSense of chaos feeds into election campaign, with Marine Le Pen promising to reestablish ‘order’Irish Times World
PoliticsOct 5France’s Catholic Revival Is Fueling Its Far RightFrench religiosity is surging—in tandem with political extremism.Foreign Policy
ConflictOct 5Clashes in French cities as students continue to protest over education fundingStudents in Marseille and Lille escalate protests over education funding, barricading schools and clashing with police as blockades spread across France.EuroNews [en]
WorldOct 57.4 million visitors, 6.7 million litres of beer: Oktoberfest comes to an endGermany's famous celebration of autumn and beer, Oktoberfest, wrapped up this weekend withthis year saw record attendence with 7.4 million visitors descending on the festival. The majority of attendees came from within Germany, with Americans, Italians and Austrians topping the numbers for foreign visitorsFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 5French school protests continue with larger demonstrations set for TuesdayLessons were suspended at hundreds of French high schools on Monday, as part of a wave of student protest over learning conditions that have rocked the country. An even larger day of demonstrations is expected on Tuesday.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 5'I could feel the petrol dripping': The violent attacks that have marred France school protestsBetween 400-500 schools across France are expected to stay closed this Monday, as student protests continue. Pupils are calling for smaller class sizes and better equipped classrooms. More than 70 schoolteachers have been injured since the unrest began. Ellen Gainsford & France 2 take a look at some of the violent incidents related to the protests.France 24 [en]
HealthOct 524x7 specialty care at Punalur taluk hospital is a success, says Keralam Health MinisterThe initiative, which aims at easing overcrowding at medical college hospitals and making specialist care available without delay, was piloted at the Punalur taluk hospitalThe Hindu
BusinessOct 5European defense startups to raise record $10.5 billion in 2026, Dealroom forecasts“This is Europe catching up rather than the U.S. slowing,” Dealroom said of the trend. “EU 27 funding more than doubled in a year.”Defense News