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France Tightens Security, Extends Curfews Ahead of Weekend Protests
French authorities are seeking to prevent the return of the violent protests seen last weekend (File: AFP) French authorities have announced tightened security measures in a bid to prevent a repeat of violent unrest during protests last weekend. President Emmanuel Macron was due to hold a meeting on Friday with his defence council, made up…
Iran’s Smartphone Prices Soar as US Sanctions and Government Fees Drive Up Costs
Iranians are still able to get the latest mobile phones at places like Tehran’s Charsou Mall, but have to pay a premium Tehran, Iran – When the latest iPhone 18 lineup was released by Apple in the United States on September 18, it only took a couple of days for the new models to go…
US Tech Stocks Slide as AI Spending Concerns Fuel Bubble Fears
A general view shows the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in the United States, on October 16, 2026 [Yuki Iwamura/AP] US tech stocks have dropped sharply amid market jitters over the sustainability of companies’ enormous capital investments in AI. The Nasdaq Composite, which is dominated by tech firms linked to the AI boom,…
Serbia’s Snap Election Tests Vučić’s Grip on Power as Student-Led Movement Mobilises
Parliament candidates of the electoral list ‘Student List – Students Win’ hold copies of the Constitution of the Republic of Serbia during a final campaign rally at Slavija Square in Belgrade, Serbia, October 22, 2026 [Uros Arsic/Reuters] Serbia will hold a snap parliamentary election on October 25 . The vote is seen as a test…
Global Oil Reserves Face Pressure as Renewed US-Iran War Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure
Vessels are seen anchored off Bandar Abbas, Iran, along the Strait of Hormuz [File: Amirhossein Khorgooei/ISNA via AFP] Oil prices have climbed towards their highest levels in five months as attacks on tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz mount and efforts to end the United States-Israel war on Iran are deadlocked. Brent crude,…
France Bans New Protests, Announces Curfews and Security Measures
Protesters rally during a demonstration of high-school students as part of a nationwide protest movement over learning conditions in Paris, on October 6, 2026. Photo by KIRAN RIDLEY / AFPFrench authorities on Thursday imposed bans or restrictions on fresh protests springing up in the wake of demonstrations last weekend that degenerated into the country’s worst…
France Says Reported Human Shamonda Virus Case Poses No Health Risk
This photograph shows a television monitor broadcasting France’s President Emmanuel Macron giving a speech from the Elysee Presidential Palace the day after riots and looting on the sidelines of nationwide protests against the “high cost of living”, in Paris on October 18, 2026. Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN / AFP There was “no health risk to…
France Reports First Human Shamonda Virus Case as 14 EU Countries Affected
The Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock, has been detected in 14 European countries, according to an epidemiological bulletin from France’s national research institute for animal health, as reported by AFP. The virus was detected in Europe for the first time at the end of July. It was first detected in Nigeria in the mid-1960s…
Milei Calls Spain’s Sánchez a ‘Dictator’ During Madrid Visit
Argentinian President Javier Milei gestures as he talks during an economic forum in Madrid on October 21, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) Argentina’s far-right President Javier Milei called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez a “dictator” in a visit to Madrid on Wednesday, urging voters to oust the Socialist leader in upcoming elections. It…
Macron Visits Saudi Arabia In Surprise Show Of Solidarity Amid Houthi Attacks
French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Riyadh, where he is due to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday, in a surprise “solidarity” visit after weeks of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Riyadh, where he is due to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday, in a…
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