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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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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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 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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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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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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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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A man in Melbourne linked by prosecutors in the UAE to a flydubai co-pilot accused of an attack on a pilot has denied the accusations. The co-pilot, held in the UAE, is said to have planned the attack inspired by terrorist attacks, and investigations are continuing in Australia and New Zealand.
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The flydubai co-pilot allegedly attacked the plane’s captain during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30.
The co-pilot is identified as Hamam al-Hammami and is in custody in the UAE.
UAE prosecutors say he was inspired by the September 11, 2001 Al-Qaeda attacks.
He reportedly became radicalized while studying in Australia by reading extremist materials online.
The co-pilot was linked to a Melbourne Islamic community centre called “MyCentre,” managed by Samir Mohtadi (also known as Abu Hamza).
Mohtadi denies any connection to the attacker and rejects the accusations publicly.
The pilot and other passengers stopped the attack during the flight.
Australian and New Zealand police are investigating the attacker’s connections to those countries.
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A 14-year-old student was arrested after shooting a principal and a teacher at Lakanal middle school in Aubagne, southern France. Both teachers were injured but their injuries are not life-threatening.
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The incident happened on Monday morning at Lakanal middle school in Aubagne, near Marseille.
A 14-year-old student was arrested as the suspect.
The two teachers shot were a principal and a teacher.
Both teachers were treated for injuries that are not life-threatening.
Authorities said the shooting is not related to current protests about school conditions.
France’s Education Minister, Edouard Geffray, confirmed the incident on social media.
The minister planned to visit the school with the Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, later that day.
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A dispute has started over the ceiling of the Paris opera house, Palais Garnier. In the 1960s, artist Marc Chagall painted a new ceiling that covered the original 19th-century ceiling by Jules-Eugène Lenepveu. Now, a descendant of Lenepveu wants the original ceiling to be uncovered and restored and is threatening to take legal action.
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The original opera house ceiling was painted by Jules-Eugène Lenepveu in the 19th century and is considered a historic monument.
In 1962, French culture minister André Malraux had Marc Chagall create a new, colorful ceiling that was installed over Lenepveu’s work.
Chagall's ceiling is made of 24 large canvas pieces covering 220 square meters of the dome.
Lenepveu’s descendant, Arnaud Carayon, has asked for three years to uncover and restore the original ceiling but received no positive response.
Carayon has written letters to French President Emmanuel Macron and is now planning to take the issue to court.
The original Lenepveu ceiling has not been visible or accessible for about 60 years.
The Palais Garnier will close for renovation from 2027 to 2032, and Carayon suggests alternating between the two ceilings after reopening.
The original ceiling was painted directly on copper plates and reflects the classical style of the opera house designed by Charles Garnier.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave a speech in Athens near the Acropolis, emphasizing the need for the US and Europe to return to values of exploration and conquest to avoid decline. The speech referenced Western civilization’s history but raised questions about the idea of the “West” and its complicated legacy.
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Marco Rubio gave a major speech in Athens on October 7, with the Acropolis as a backdrop.
He argued that US and Europe must rediscover values of exploration and conquest to stay relevant.
The speech referred to historical figures like Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Charlemagne.
Rubio connected ancient Greek and Roman ideas with America’s founding, but his view focused on conquest and great leaders.
The article points out that history is more complex, with many influences beyond just Western civilization.
Rubio’s speech came during tense times related to conflict with Iran and instability in global oil prices.
The idea of the “West” is complicated, including questions about who belongs and the legacy of conquest.
The article notes that the US founders valued equality and democracy, contrasting with some themes in Rubio’s speech.
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A man named Kyler Rattray denies killing Dr. Fortune Gomo, a scientist, in Dundee last year. The attack is said to have been motivated by racial prejudice, and the trial will start in January 2028.
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Kyler Rattray, 21, is accused of murdering Dr. Fortune Gomo in July last year in Dundee.
Dr. Gomo was attacked on South Street and died from knife wounds.
The attack is described as racially aggravated, meaning it was motivated by race or ethnicity.
The trial is scheduled to begin on January 5, 2028, at the High Court in Dundee.
The trial is expected to last eight days.
Rattray also faces a charge for carrying a knife illegally in public.
Dr. Fortune Gomo was 39 years old, originally from Zimbabwe, and had a PhD from the University of Dundee.
She had recently started working for Scottish Water before her death.
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Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee says he was taken from his home and kept for almost 24 hours without access to a lawyer. This event happened days after he called for the election chief to resign. Large protests are planned in New Delhi, with people marching to India’s Supreme Court.
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Dhruv Rathee is a popular YouTube star in India.
He claims he was abducted from his home.
He says he was held for nearly 24 hours.
During this time, he did not have a lawyer.
This incident followed his demand for the election chief to resign.
Mass protests are scheduled in New Delhi on Monday.
Protesters plan to march to India’s Supreme Court.
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