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Demonstrations in France, Italy, Belgium, Spain and Portugal have highlighted growing frustration over affordability and public services, while students in Albania have joined protests demanding action on corruption.
Police arrested more than 2,000 people nationwide after demonstrations over rising living costs and school conditions escalated into clashes, looting and fires. Fresh tensions erupted in Paris on Oct 18 as President Emmanuel Macron called for calm.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada the EU’s first associate member, while US President Donald Trump has warned of heavy tariffs or reduced trade with Europe if he considers the move hostile.
Four drones and at least one missile reportedly targeted the vessel, leaving crew members with minor injuries and smoke inhalation.
US House clears sweeping Russia-Iran sanctions bill, opening the door to punitive tariffs on major buyers such as India and China.
The package includes 20,000 MK-84s and 20,000 BLU-117s, renewing scrutiny over the use of powerful US-made munitions in Gaza.
Saudi air defences intercepted a drone south of Mecca, while the Houthis denied targeting the holy city and accused Riyadh of intensifying airstrikes across Yemen.
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