Spanish Pensioner at Centre of Housing Protests Dies

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Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old Spanish pensioner whose eviction became a symbol of the country’s housing crisis, has died, according to Madrid’s Tenants’ Union. She was forcibly removed from her Madrid apartment on a stretcher on 23 September after being unable to afford a sharp increase in rent. Abascal had lived in the apartment for more […]

French Students Continue School Protests Despite Government Pledge

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French high school students continued blockading schools and marching in cities on Thursday, extending protests into their third week over teacher shortages and deteriorating school buildings. The Education Ministry said 224 schools were closed in the morning, while 151 were partially reopening, with 94% of high schools either fully or partly open. Prime Minister Sebastien

Latest Fairford Airbase Suspect Released on Bail

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British police have released on bail a 22-year-old man who was the seventh person arrested in connection with an investigation into a suspected terrorist plot targeting RAF Fairford airbase in Gloucestershire. Police said the man was released under strict conditions and the investigation remains ongoing. Six other men arrested as part of the investigation have […]

Italy’s New Election Law Tests Opposition Unity

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Italy’s parliament has approved a new electoral law that rewards broad pre-election alliances, with the largest coalition receiving a parliamentary majority bonus if it wins more than 42% of the vote. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition says the reform is aimed at creating more stable governments, but opposition parties argue it could have been designed […]

Russia Says Plague Institute Worker’s Death Poses No Epidemic Risk

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Russia’s health regulator said Wednesday that there was no risk of an epidemic in Siberia following the death of a 28-year-old laboratory worker at a plague research institute. The worker died from pneumonia of an undetermined cause, while around 200 people were initially placed under quarantine. The World Health Organization said it needed more information […]

Kremlin Calls France’s Nuclear Missile Test a “Dead End” Anti-Russia Strategy

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The Kremlin on Wednesday criticised France’s test launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile, saying the move reflected Europe’s growing focus on confrontation with Russia. Moscow described the approach as a “dead end” strategy. French President Emmanuel Macron had praised Tuesday’s missile test off the coast of Brittany, saying it sent a clear message without

UN Warns More Unaccompanied Children Are Taking Dangerous Routes to Europe

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More than two-thirds of refugee and migrant children who reached Europe through Mediterranean and Balkan routes in 2025 were travelling without a parent or guardian, according to a report by UN agencies. While the overall number of child arrivals fell 25% from 2024, the share travelling alone increased to 67% from 51%. More than 20,000 […]

France’s Mistral Unveils New AI Model, Claims Edge Over Chinese Rivals

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French AI startup Mistral has unveiled Mistral Large 4, a new AI model that the company says outperforms several rival open-weight models, including some from China. CEO Artur Mensch said the model performs better than Chinese models in certain areas, including cybersecurity, while arguing that Europe can compete in the global AI race. The three-year-old […]

Russia Reports No Plague Cases Among Contacts of Deceased Lab Worker

By admin October 6, 2026 No comment

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Russia’s health watchdog said no cases of plague have been detected among people who came into contact with a 28-year-old laboratory worker who died last week. The woman, who worked at a Siberian plague research institute, died from pneumonia of an undetermined cause, prompting precautionary measures and international concern. Authorities said extensive testing found no

Spain Approves Housing Measures Ahead of Snap Election

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Spain’s government has approved two housing decrees that were at the centre of the political dispute leading Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to call a snap election. The measures include rent caps, a temporary ban on evictions and restrictions on corporate purchases of residential property. Sanchez said the policies were aimed at protecting vulnerable people and […]