France
France Erupts as Tens of Thousands Protest Rising Prices
Demonstrations over rising living costs swept across France on Saturday as the country’s fiscal crisis deepens. Tens of thousands of students and union activists marched in Paris, where groups of young people looted a shop and set electric hire bikes on fire. More than 160 people were detained nationwide and police fired tear gas in several cities including Strasbourg. A tourist office was set on fire and protesters broke into the city halls of Marseille and Lille. President Macron appealed for calm. In Brussels a student protest also turned tense and a car was overturned.
Ukraine War
Trump Holds Off New Russia Sanctions as Zelenskyy Pushes Back
Trump signed an order waiving new sanctions on Russia and told Congress the pause serves the national interest, without giving details. Zelenskyy called the decision unfortunate and warned it will encourage Russia to keep attacking.
Vatican
Pope Leo XIV Leaves Hospital Days After Lung Cancer Surgery
The pope left Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday. Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung last Tuesday and confirmed lung cancer. His South America trip is still planned for November.
Ukraine War
Russian Missiles Set Factories Ablaze in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia
Huge fires broke out at industrial sites after Russian strikes. Zelenskyy also said speed limits placed on Starlink are stopping Ukraine from using its interceptors effectively against Russian drones.
Gulf
Another Tanker Burns Near Hormuz After Two Ships Go Down
Iran says its navy found the vessel on fire in a restricted zone with its tracking switched off. It follows the sinking of the container ship GFS Pride and the cargo ship Cape Dao in the same waters this week.
South Asia
Pakistani Forces and Afghan Taliban Trade Fire Along the Border
Officials say gunfire was exchanged at several points after militants tried to cross into Pakistan. The clashes come as ties between the two neighbours stay strained.
Europe
Housing Anger Fills Streets in Lisbon, Milan and Bologna
Tens of thousands marched in Lisbon over housing and the cost of living. In Italy, police clashed with protesters in Milan and Bologna.
Czech Republic
Prime Minister Babis Suffers Setback in Senate Elections
The Czech leader’s camp did worse than hoped in the vote for the upper house, according to Reuters. Full results and their effect on his government are still to come.
United States
Wind Driven Fire Burns Homes in Southern California
High winds are pushing a fast moving fire through communities, and homes have already been lost. Crews are working to contain it.
Middle East
Lebanon Sends Military Delegation to Press for End to Israeli Attacks
Lebanon says its delegation will ask for a halt to the attacks during talks in the United States.
Latin America
Prominent Guatemalan Anti Corruption Lawyer Shot Dead
Reuters reports the lawyer was killed in a shooting on Saturday. The motive and the suspects have not been made public.
India
Eight Pilgrims From Madhya Pradesh Die as Minibus Falls Into Gorge
Seventeen more people were injured when the vehicle plunged into a gorge in Kota district. The group was travelling as pilgrims.
