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Lecornu faces skepticism as new French prime minister

Sébastien Lecornu’s nomination as France’s new prime minister has not sparked enthusiasm among the public, according to two separate polls released on Sunday. The surveys reveal that a majority of French citizens remain doubtful about his ability to lead, reflecting both a lack of......

UK court rules that calling a man “bald” amounts to sexual harassment

The UK Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling, declaring that describing a man as “bald” can constitute sexual harassment in the workplace. The case involved Tony Finn, a 64-year-old electrician who worked for a British company for 24 years before being dismissed in 2021. Finn reported......

Spanish prime minister praises Pro-Palestinian protests during vuelta cycling race

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his “admiration” on Sunday for the pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have repeatedly disrupted the Vuelta a España cycling race. The three-week event, which concludes in Madrid under tight security, has faced near-daily protests......

Morocco adopts new criminal procedure code to strengthen rule of law

Morocco has officially adopted Law No. 03-23, which amends and supplements the criminal procedure code, published in the Official Bulletin on September 8, 2025. The Ministry of Justice describes this reform as a major step toward strengthening the rule of law, modernizing the judiciary, and boosting......

Albania appoints first al minister to oversee public procurement

Albania has made history by appointing Diella, the world’s first minister generated entirely by artificial intelligence. Diella’s main role is to oversee public procurement processes, aiming to reduce corruption and ensure full transparency. Unlike traditional ministers, Diella has no physical......

Ukraine drone sparks fire at major Russian oil refinery

A Ukrainian drone struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries on Saturday, causing a fire and minor damage, Russian authorities reported. The incident occurred at Bashneft’s Ufa facility, located about 870 miles (1,400 km) from the Ukrainian frontline. Videos circulating on social media......

Romania reports Russian drone in its airspace as Poland scrambles jets

Romania has become the latest NATO member to report a Russian drone entering its airspace, while Poland scrambled jets in response to new drone strikes near its border in Ukraine. According to Romania’s defense ministry, the drone crossed into Romanian airspace during a Russian attack on Ukrainian......

Americans sanctioned for criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, the United States has witnessed a surge of punitive actions against individuals who publicly criticized the conservative activist. Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on a university campus in Utah on September 11, 2025. Laura Sosh-Lightsy,......

At least 72 dead in violent protests in Nepal, Government confirms

At least 72 people have died this week during violent demonstrations against corruption in Nepal, the new interim government reported on Sunday, raising the previous casualty count. The newly appointed Chief Secretary of the provisional government, Eaknarayan Aryal, stated in an official communiqué......

First migrant transfers between France and the UK to begin next week

The first returns of migrants between France and the United Kingdom, under the bilateral migration agreement reached in July, are set to begin next week, French authorities confirmed on Saturday. The arrangement is based on the “one-for-one” principle, meaning that for every migrant transferred......

Twenty-one injured in Madrid bar explosion

An explosion tore through a bar in Madrid on Saturday, injuring 21 people, three of them seriously, according to Spanish emergency services. The blast occurred in the Vallecas neighborhood of the capital, leaving behind heavy damage. Images shared by Madrid’s emergency services on social media......

Tens of thousands march in London at far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s call

Tens of thousands of people gathered in central London on Saturday following a call by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. The march, officially presented as a demonstration for “freedom of expression,” came against the backdrop of a summer marked......

Germany dismantles international darknet drug trafficking network

German authorities announced on Friday the dismantling of a large-scale drug trafficking network operating on the darknet, near the German-Dutch border. The operation, led by the Central Cybercrime Unit of North Rhine-Westphalia in cooperation with the Cologne prosecutor’s office, resulted in several......