Polish police arrested a man suspected of planning an attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. The suspect, in his 60s, was caught in the Lower Silesia region after authorities analyzed his online posts.
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A man in his 60s was arrested in southwestern Poland.
He is suspected of plotting an attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz.
The arrest took place in the Lower Silesia region.
Police found the suspect by analyzing content he posted online.
Authorities are searching his home and examining his contacts.
The announcement was made by Poland’s Interior Ministry and Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski.
The case is under investigation as reported by France 24’s correspondent in Warsaw.
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In India, the Supreme Court has ruled that some detentions of protesters were illegal during recent large demonstrations. Protesters accuse the Electoral Commission of removing millions of names from voting lists, which they say is unfair and limits voting rights in areas critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party.
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The Indian Supreme Court declared some arrests of protesters illegal.
Over 40,000 security personnel were deployed to manage the protests.
The protests involved tens of thousands of people opposing actions by the Electoral Commission.
Protesters claim millions of voters were removed from electoral lists, affecting vote rights.
Opposition leaders, including members of the Cockroach Janta Party, were detained and later released by court order.
Protesters used social media to share images of the crackdown despite roadblocks and internet shutdowns.
The protests highlight growing challenges for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
Separate reporting also covers tensions involving Hezbollah and security concerns in Lebanon.
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Temperatures in the Balkans showed large daily changes last week, with warm days and cool nights caused by clear skies. Meanwhile, heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for Greece due to a low-pressure system moving through the area. At the same time, Hurricane Simon, a strong category 4 storm, is nearing Mexico’s Pacific coast and causing heavy rainfall.
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The Balkans experienced big differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures, with some places seeing swings up to 30°C in early October.
Clear skies and high pressure caused warm, sunny days and rapidly cooling nights in the Balkan region.
A low-pressure system is moving through the Adriatic and Ionian seas toward Greece, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
Greece could see rainfall between 50-150mm, with the island of Skiathos expected to get the most.
This storm system will affect Crete later in the week, which recently suffered severe flooding.
Hurricane Simon, a category 4 hurricane with winds near 150 mph, is approaching Mexico’s state of Jalisco on the Pacific coast.
Simon is the 21st named storm in the Pacific this season, with 11 becoming hurricanes.
Heavy rain from Simon could produce 300-500mm of rainfall in parts of southwestern Mexico.
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Millions of Americans will get their Social Security payments this week, with some retirees receiving up to $5,181. Officials will also announce the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027, which is expected to raise benefits by around 3.5% to 3.6% to help keep up with inflation.
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Social Security payments for October will start on October 14 for people born from the 1st to the 10th of any month.
People who started benefits after April 30, 1997, get payments based on their birth dates; others usually get payments on the 3rd of each month.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments arrived on October 1; SSI helps low-income older adults and people with disabilities.
Maximum Social Security retirement benefits for 2026 can be as high as $5,181 per month for workers with the highest earnings history.
Average monthly Social Security benefits currently are about $2,087.
The 2027 COLA announcement is expected soon to increase payments by about 3.5% to 3.6%, higher than recent years.
A 3.5% increase would add about $73 per month for the average retiree.
The COLA helps adjust payments based on inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).
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At least 139 people, including 15 children, died when a boat carrying over 300 migrants capsized near Djibouti, East Africa. More than 80 survivors, all Ethiopian, received medical and psychological help, while rescue efforts continue for about 84 missing people.
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The boat was overcrowded and sank soon after leaving Djibouti on its way to Yemen.
The disaster occurred between the night of October 8 and the morning of October 9, 2026.
Migrants who died were buried in common graves without names.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported the incident and is helping survivors.
Over 300 migrants were on board; most survivors are Ethiopian nationals.
At least 84 people remain missing after the shipwreck.
Tens of thousands of migrants use this dangerous route annually to seek work in Gulf countries.
The shipwreck is one of the deadliest in this migration corridor in recent years.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine will respond if Russia keeps attacking its power grid. The attacks have caused blackouts as winter approaches. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump called for a pause on strikes to reduce fuel prices, but Zelenskyy and European leaders disagreed.
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Russia has continued attacking Ukraine’s power grid, causing power outages.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine will retaliate if attacks on its energy infrastructure do not stop.
President Trump announced an “energy ceasefire” to pause attacks on oil refineries, but neither Ukraine nor Russia agreed to it.
Russian drone attacks hit a power station in Kharkiv and caused power cuts in Kyiv shortly after Trump’s announcement.
European leaders support Ukraine and say Russia is responsible for strikes on energy infrastructure in both countries.
Some European ministers oppose the US lifting sanctions on Russian diesel imports, saying it helps Russia’s war efforts.
Trump blamed Ukraine’s strikes for high diesel prices, while Zelenskyy said lifting sanctions would help Russia fund its war.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine would only accept a ceasefire and new elections if Russia agrees to a full 60-day truce.
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HMV will close its flagship Oxford Street store in March 2027 because the rent is set to double and renovation costs are high. The company plans to find a new location in London’s West End and will keep a strong presence in the city.
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HMV first opened the Oxford Street store in 1921 and reopened it in 2023 after a four-year break.
The store will close in March 2027 due to a proposed rent increase and expensive renovation work.
More than 50 staff members will be affected by the closure.
HMV plans to transfer some employees to other London stores and its head office.
The company is searching for a new flagship store location in London’s West End district.
HMV operates 113 stores in the UK, including some under the Fopp brand, plus eight stores in Europe.
The company stated it is still committed to having stores on the high street (main shopping streets).
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said Russia has broken an "energy ceasefire" announced by President Donald Trump and warned Ukraine will respond if attacks continue. Zelenskyy asked the US to help enforce the truce, while European leaders said the ceasefire has not started and increased sanctions on Russia’s military industry.
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President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia to stop attacks on energy infrastructure.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said Russia has already violated this ceasefire and urged US involvement to enforce it.
Zelenskyy was surprised by the ceasefire announcement and initially did not know about the agreement.
Both Ukraine and Russia have attacked each other’s energy facilities for months, causing global energy prices to rise.
European leaders, including France’s President Macron and Poland’s Prime Minister Tusk, said Russia has not respected the ceasefire and pushed for stronger sanctions.
The European Union added about 1,600 new sanctions on Russia targeting its military industry.
Russia attacked Ukrainian gas production facilities overnight, damaging equipment and causing a fire.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries if Russia stops its own attacks.
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A man named Miguel Parra-Hernandez was hit by a vehicle driven by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a chase in Harris County, Texas. Parra-Hernandez was seriously injured and taken to the hospital, and the incident is under investigation by local authorities and ICE.
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The incident happened around 7:20 a.m. on October 10, 2026, near Houston, Texas.
An ICE agent was pursuing two men, Miguel Parra-Hernandez and Jose Mendoza-Cervantes, in a vehicle.
Mendoza-Cervantes is a Mexican national with a criminal record and a final order of removal.
During the chase, both men left the car on foot, and Parra-Hernandez was struck by the ICE agent’s car.
Surveillance video shows the ICE agent’s vehicle hitting Parra-Hernandez.
Parra-Hernandez suffered a broken leg in three places and is in ICE custody at a hospital.
Authorities are collecting video evidence and investigating the crash.
Mendoza-Cervantes was not found as of the following day.
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A fire badly damaged the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges, the oldest covered food market in Paris, during the night of October 11-12, 2026. The market, founded in 1615, is an important historic site located in the Marais district.
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The fire occurred overnight between Sunday and Monday, October 11-12, 2026.
The market affected is called the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges.
This market is the oldest covered food market in Paris.
It was established in the year 1615.
The market is officially listed as a historic monument in France.
The fire was captured in images by the Paris Fire Brigade.
The market is located in the Marais district of Paris.
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Saudi Arabia’s energy minister, Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman, said the kingdom will respond strongly to recent deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthi group on Saudi airports and oil facilities. The Houthis launched missile strikes on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, causing deaths and airport closures, while Saudi air strikes targeted Houthi areas in Yemen.
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A missile attack by the Houthi group killed 13 people at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and forced its closure.
Another Houthi strike killed a Pakistani man and injured 11 more at the same airport two days later.
The Houthis say they are attacking Saudi targets to respond to Saudi military actions in Yemen and blockades of their ports.
Saudi air strikes hit the Yemeni capital Sanaa, killing a child and injuring others, according to Houthi health officials.
The Houthi movement controls parts of Yemen including the capital Sanaa and began a new offensive along the Red Sea coast recently.
Saudi Arabia leads a coalition backing Yemen’s government forces, aiming to regain territory taken by the Houthis.
The conflict in Yemen started in 2014 when the Houthis took the capital and escalated in 2015 with Saudi-led military intervention.
Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait has affected global oil prices because it is a key shipping route for Saudi oil exports.
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A fire severely damaged the historic Marché des Enfants-Rouges covered market in central Paris early Monday. This market, located in the Marais neighborhood, is the oldest covered food market in Paris and a protected historic building.
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The fire happened on a Monday morning in Paris.
The market is called Marché des Enfants-Rouges.
It is the oldest covered market in Paris, dating back to 1615.
The building is officially listed as a historic site.
Firefighters controlled the blaze but the market was badly damaged.
The market is located in the Marais neighborhood in central Paris.
No information on injuries or cause of the fire was provided.
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The European Union has reached an agreement with China to reduce the number of hybrid cars China exports to Europe by over half. This deal aims to protect European car makers from heavy Chinese competition and reduce their reliance on Chinese imports.
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The Paris Motor Show opened on December 10, 2026.
The EU secured a commitment from China to limit hybrid car exports to the European market.
The reduction could cut China's car exports to Europe by more than 50%.
The move is meant to help European automakers compete better against Chinese companies.
There are concerns in Europe about dependency on Chinese car imports.
The agreement has both economic and diplomatic importance for the EU and China.
The report was produced by France 2 and journalist Morgan Ayre.
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At least 139 migrants died and 84 went missing after an overcrowded boat sank between Djibouti and Yemen on the night of October 8-9. Most of the migrants were Ethiopian, and the accident happened near the town of Obock.
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The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen.
The incident occurred on the night between October 8 and 9, 2026.
At least 139 migrants died in the sinking.
Among the dead were 15 children.
Around 84 migrants are still missing after the sinking.
Most of the migrants on board were from Ethiopia.
The International Organization for Migration reported the accident.
The boat capsized off the coast north of Obock town.
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Hurricane Isaias, a Category 2 storm, hit Florida's Panhandle and caused damage and power outages, testing the state’s home insurance market after the costly Hurricane Milton in 2024. Florida’s home insurance industry has been slowly recovering from many insurer failures and rising costs, but Isaias and future storms may challenge this progress.
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Hurricane Isaias hit Florida’s Panhandle as a Category 2 storm, causing heavy rain, wind damage, and power outages.
Isaias was the first Atlantic hurricane to strike the U.S. since Hurricane Milton in 2024.
Hurricane Milton caused about $34.3 billion in damage, mostly in Florida.
Florida’s home insurance market faced big problems after Milton, including many insurers failing and sharp increases in insurance costs.
By December 2025, Florida’s insurance regulator reported $5.6 billion in insured losses from Milton.
Many claims from Milton were denied because policies did not cover flood damage.
Isaias is expected to cause less financial damage than Milton, with estimated insured losses in the mid-single-digit billions.
Florida lawmakers passed reforms to help stabilize the insurance market after years of crisis with rising premiums and insurer insolvencies.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was surprised by U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia. Despite recent Russian attacks causing power outages in Ukraine, Zelensky said he was not aware of any such agreement but would welcome a deal. Russia has not confirmed any ceasefire.
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Russian strikes on Ukrainian power plants caused power outages recently.
President Zelensky announced the attacks and expressed surprise at Trump's statement.
President Trump said there was an “energy ceasefire” agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
Zelensky said he had not seen any details of this ceasefire.
Moscow has not confirmed any ceasefire agreement.
Zelensky said he would welcome a ceasefire if it existed.
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Two American economists, Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford, won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for their work on economic models that help governments and central banks manage economic ups and downs. Their research offers a solid foundation for dealing with economic shocks like energy crises or changes in consumer spending.
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Robert E. Hall is from Stanford University and Michael Woodford is from Columbia University.
They won the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, often called the Nobel Prize in Economics.
Their work focuses on “microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilization,” which means they study how small economic decisions affect the overall economy.
Their models help central banks and governments smooth out economic booms and busts.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award in Stockholm on October 12, 2026.
The prize includes 12 million Swedish kronor, about $1.2 million.
The economics prize was created in 1968 by Sweden’s central bank as a tribute to Alfred Nobel, the founder of the Nobel Prizes.
Though not an original Nobel Prize, the economics award is presented with the other Nobel Prizes every December 10.
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Raphael Glucksmann, a 46-year-old European Union lawmaker, won the French left-wing presidential primary ahead of the April 2027 elections. He positions himself as a moderate candidate who wants to move away from President Macron’s policies and the far-left views of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, aiming to defeat the far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.
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Raphael Glucksmann is the chosen candidate of the French center-left coalition for the presidential election.
He is currently a member of the European Parliament.
Glucksmann opposes both President Macron’s approach ("Macronism") and the far-left stance of Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
He says he can beat the far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the presidential race.
Opinion polls suggest that in a potential second-round vote, he might lose to Marine Le Pen.
The presidential election is scheduled for April 2027, about six months away from the article’s date.
Marine Le Pen represents the far-right political party in France.
The primary aimed to unite left-wing and center-left voters behind one candidate.
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The European Union has agreed to limit the number of hybrid electric vehicles imported from China to 350,000 per year starting in December. This quota aims to reduce China’s current market share in the EU by half and is part of a broader trade agreement including cuts on some Chinese tariffs for EU goods.
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The EU will limit hybrid electric vehicle imports from China to 350,000 cars annually.
Currently, about 800,000 battery and plug-in hybrids from China are expected to be sold in the EU this year.
The new quota is set to cut China’s hybrid vehicle market share in the EU from 6% by half.
The quota uses World Trade Organization safeguards, allowing quick enforcement without long investigations.
Cars imported above the quota will not face extra taxes but will be held at customs in Europe.
Chinese-made or assembled cars within the EU (e.g., in Hungary or Spain) are exempt from the quota.
China agreed to reduce some tariffs on EU auto parts, footwear, olive oil, and ice cream as part of the deal.
The EU’s move comes amid concerns over a large trade deficit and worries about losing industrial jobs.
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France is sending about 3,000 temporary teachers to schools facing staff shortages during ongoing student protests. These protests focus on poor school conditions and low teacher pay, but the government faces financial challenges in meeting these demands.
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French student protests have lasted more than two weeks and sometimes turned violent.
The government will send 3,000 substitute teachers to schools with the biggest needs.
Students want better school buildings and higher teacher salaries.
Teacher pay in France is among the lowest in the eurozone (group of European countries using the euro).
France's government debt is 120% of its economy size, making new spending difficult.
The budget deficit (when the government spends more than it earns) is 5.4%.
Investors are worried about France’s finances, which raises borrowing costs for the country.
There is ongoing debate about the harshness of police methods during the protests.
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