Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Black Sea to ensure the safe passage of grain shipments from Ukraine and Russia. Speaking at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta on Friday, October 30, Sikorski stressed the urgency of restoring grain transportation, highlighting its importance for countries in
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More than 160,000 people are expected to participate in demonstrations across Germany on Saturday, October 31, as the Gen Z-led movement takes to the streets demanding better education, lower living costs and greater opportunities for young people. Organised by the campaign group Gen Z regelt, the protests are planned across 34 cities, including Berlin, Frankfurt […]
US oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron reported better-than-expected third-quarter profits on Friday, October 30, as rising refining margins boosted earnings from their fuel production businesses. Disruptions to global energy markets caused by the US-Israeli war with Iran and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict have restricted fuel supplies, pushing gasoline and diesel
Infighting among France’s centrist presidential candidates is increasing concerns that the 2027 presidential election could lead to a second-round contest between far-right leader Marine Le Pen and hard-left politician Jean-Luc Melenchon. Opinion polls suggest Le Pen is strongly positioned to reach the runoff, while Melenchon is gaining support and overtaking several
The Ukrainian city of Kherson has experienced an unusual period of calm following a temporary ceasefire brokered by the United States. After years of constant Russian aerial attacks, residents have enjoyed two days of relative peace, allowing them to walk through streets, visit shops and cafes, and spend time outdoors without the constant fear of […]
A man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting in the western suburbs of Paris has admitted deliberately targeting people based on their Muslim, African or North African appearance, according to French prosecutors. The attack took place last Friday, killing one person and injuring seven others, including a child. Three victims remained in hospital, with […]
Finnish police have launched a criminal investigation into suspected environmental law violations at a planned Google data centre construction site near Muhos in northern Finland. Authorities are examining whether Tuike Finland, a subsidiary of Alphabet-owned Google, breached water protection laws through forest clearing and drainage work before completing the required
An eight-year-old girl has been seriously injured in a wolf attack at Johannismühle Wildlife Park in Brandenburg, south of Berlin, Germany. According to police, the girl was inside an animal enclosure with a staff member and two other children when the incident occurred on Wednesday. She was airlifted to hospital by helicopter, while no other […]
French President Emmanuel Macron has accused far-right political movements, including Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN), of contributing to an atmosphere of racism in France. His remarks follow a racially motivated attack in Trappes, a suburb southwest of Paris, that left one person dead and seven others injured. The incident has intensified political tensions and […]
Italy has approved a €26 billion budget package for 2027, combining tax cuts and increased public spending with higher taxes on banks, insurers, energy companies and the gambling industry. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the measures aim to ease the tax burden on middle-income earners and self-employed workers while increasing funding for the national health […]









