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Sweden Faces Government Deadlock

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Sweden’s Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has abandoned her attempt to form a new government after failing to secure enough parliamentary support. Her decision comes despite the centre-left bloc winning a narrow majority in the September 13 election.

The centre-left bloc holds 176 seats in the 349-member parliament, compared with 173 for the centre-right. Andersson said she could not form a government after the Left Party withdrew its support, while the parliament’s speaker is expected to next ask Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to attempt to form a government.

The process could involve several rounds of negotiations. The speaker can put forward up to four candidates for parliamentary approval; if all are rejected, Sweden would hold a new election. The political uncertainty comes alongside police investigations into several complaints of possible election fraud.

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Three Migrants Die in Channel Crossing

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Three migrants, including a 10-year-old child, died while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to Britain on an overcrowded inflatable dinghy, French authorities said. The boat was carrying 105 people when maritime police received a distress call.

The local prefecture said initial information indicated that the two women and the child were crushed aboard the dinghy. All other passengers were rescued. The boat had departed from Bleriot Plage near Calais, with authorities saying smugglers have increasingly used smaller “taxi boats” to transport migrants along the coast before crossing to Britain.

The deaths come as migration remains a major issue in France and Britain. British government data showed successful Channel crossings had fallen by more than 40% through late September compared with the same period in 2025. French authorities continue to deploy police along the northern coast to prevent migrant boats from launching.

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Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Portugal

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A Delta flight travelling from Barcelona to Boston made an emergency landing in Porto, Portugal, on Sunday afternoon after a reported mechanical issue and smoke in the cabin. Flight DL251, operated by an Airbus A330, was diverted to Porto and landed safely, according to the airline.

Flight-tracking data showed the aircraft departed Barcelona at around 3:15 p.m. local time and landed in Porto at approximately 5:45 p.m. Eight passengers were treated on the airport tarmac following the incident.

Three other passengers were taken to hospital for further treatment, Portugal’s emergency and civil protection authority told Reuters. The cause of the reported smoke and mechanical issue was not immediately detailed.

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Pope Leo Draws Huge Paris Crowds for Mass During France Visit

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More than 600,000 people registered to attend an outdoor Mass with Pope Leo in Paris on Saturday, making it the largest scheduled event of his four-day visit to France. Crowds began gathering before sunrise along the Champs-Élysées, while police closed nearby streets ahead of the pope’s journey in an open-top popemobile.

During his visit, Pope Leo has spoken about the need for peace and warned that international institutions such as the United Nations and other multilateral organisations are facing a crisis. At UNESCO headquarters in Paris on Friday, he also renewed his concerns about artificial intelligence and its potential impact on humanity.

The pope’s France trip also includes meetings connected to the Catholic Church’s response to clergy abuse scandals. On Sunday, he is scheduled to meet seven abuse survivors in Lourdes. His itinerary includes Paris, Lourdes and Metz, where he is due to address themes including Europe’s future and peace.

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Italy’s Catania Airport Shuts as Mount Etna Ash Disrupts Flights

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Flights at Italy’s Catania airport were suspended on Saturday after volcanic ash from Mount Etna’s ongoing activity, along with weather conditions, disrupted operations, according to the company operating the Sicilian airport. All arrivals have been suspended until 1000 GMT on Sunday.

Catania airport is Italy’s fifth-busiest by passenger traffic and frequently faces disruptions caused by Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and most active volcano. The latest closure comes during the peak holiday season, when the airport is handling large numbers of travellers.

Volcanic ash from Etna has been particularly intense this summer, causing repeated flight disruptions and affecting thousands of passengers. Authorities and airport operators continue to monitor the volcanic activity and conditions before determining when normal flight operations can resume.

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Students Across Germany Protest Possible Return of Compulsory Military Service

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School strikes and demonstrations are taking place across Germany in opposition to the possible reintroduction of compulsory military service. Protesters in cities including Hamburg, Berlin, Kiel and Frankfurt have called on the government to rule out mandatory service, with organisers saying more than 100 demonstrations are planned.

Germany introduced a voluntary military service system in January, aimed at increasing the number of armed forces personnel. Under the new law, all 18-year-old men are required to complete a questionnaire and undergo a medical examination, while the questionnaire is voluntary for women. Compulsory service could be introduced if Germany’s security situation worsens or insufficient volunteers join.

The protests come as Chancellor Friedrich Merz pushes to strengthen Germany’s military amid concerns over Russia and changing European security needs. Germany currently has around 186,700 active troops and plans to increase this to 260,000 by the early 2030s, alongside about 200,000 reservists, to meet new NATO targets. Compulsory military service was suspended in Germany in 2011.

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Finnair Adapts Pilot Training Amid Daily Baltic GPS Interference

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Finnair has changed its pilot training and flight operations to deal with daily GPS interference in the Baltic region, CEO Turkka Kuusisto told Reuters. The airline says pilots are trained to operate safely in airspace affected by satellite-navigation disruptions.

GPS interference has intensified across the Baltic region as European airlines operate closer to NATO’s eastern flank following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Finnair has stopped flying over Russia and Belarus, increasing its exposure to the Baltic area, where satellite navigation signals have faced frequent disruption.

Finnair previously suspended flights to Tartu, Estonia, for about a month in 2024 after GPS interference affected safe approaches. Modern aircraft can use multiple backup navigation systems, but Finnair says the growing scale of interference has attracted interest from airlines in regions where such disruptions are less common.

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Explosion Collapses Building in Central Athens, Three Injured

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An explosion caused a two-storey residential building to partially collapse in Athens’ popular Plaka district on Friday, injuring three people and damaging nearby homes, shops and cars. The cause of the blast has not yet been determined.

The explosion occurred near major tourist attractions including the Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus, sending debris and shattered glass several blocks away. Emergency crews, ambulances and police rushed to the scene as smoke rose above the historic neighbourhood.

A passer-by was injured, while two women trapped in a neighbouring building were rescued and taken to hospital. Authorities said at least five people were staying in the damaged building, which was partly rented to tourists, and inspections were continuing to determine whether anyone else remained trapped.

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East German Town Bans Future Holocaust Memorial Plaques

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A town in eastern Germany has approved a motion backed by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to prevent the future installation of Stolpersteine, brass plaques commemorating victims of Nazi persecution. The decision was made in Heidenau, near Dresden in Saxony.

The town council voted to stop additional plaques and instead concentrate future commemorations at a memorial site in the town’s northern cemetery. The decision has sparked debate over cooperation between the CDU and AfD, amid Germany’s longstanding political practice of keeping a formal distance from the far-right party.

The move also drew criticism from Jewish community representatives. City officials had recommended against a blanket ban, saying a central memorial could be created without preventing future Stolpersteine. Supporters of the motion argued that the plaques, embedded in pavements, were inappropriate because people could walk over them.

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105-Year-Old Investigated Over Nazi POW Camp Crimes

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German prosecutors are investigating a 105-year-old man over allegations that he was an accessory to multiple murders at the Stalag 326 VI K prisoner-of-war camp in Senne during World War Two. The suspect is alleged to have served as a camp guard.

A second investigation involving another former guard at the same camp had also been ongoing, but prosecutors said the suspect died several months ago at the age of 99. The cases highlight the challenges of pursuing Nazi-era crimes more than 80 years after the war, as most remaining suspects are now elderly or have died.

Stalag 326 was one of the largest Nazi POW camps, with an estimated 180,000 to 200,000 Soviet prisoners registered there. Many prisoners died from brutal conditions, malnutrition and mistreatment, with tens of thousands buried at the site. Germany has had no statute of limitations for murder or accessory to murder since 1979.

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