Albania’s student protests are only getting bigger
As police try to suppress anti-corruption protests by young Albanians, Prime Minister Edi Rama is claiming that “antifa” is behind the unrest. Few are buying that explanation.
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96% of world’s coral reefs face critical risk of collapse, IUCN warns
Almost all of the world’s shallow-water coral reefs are at risk of collapse by 2075, with climate change the biggest threat. A new study found that 96% of reef systems are critically endangered.
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Canada’s Mark Carney visits Turkey to boost trade ties
It’s the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey. Canada and Turkey upgraded their relations to a “strategic partnership” as Canada seeks to diversify trade beyond the US.
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France’s Macron says ‘illegitimate’ protests will be banned in coming days
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to ban unauthorized protests after France was rocked by violence and looting. As anger over public services and the cost of living grows, authorities are bracing for more protests.
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Are the French police the most violent in the EU?
As protests continue in France, the French police are under scrutiny after new allegations of police brutality. The force has a bigger arsenal than most in Europe.
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Are Europeans putting profits over human rights in Vietnam?
Europe and Vietnam are deepening economic and diplomatic ties, but closer cooperation raises concerns about whether Brussels is doing enough to address Hanoi’s human rights record, labor standards and trade imbalances.
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Is Iran ready for another major US attack after midterm elections?
Tehran has said its goal is to keep the regime functioning and threaten enough regional costs to make a prolonged campaign unattractive. US media reports indicate Washington is considering strikes after the midterms.
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Germany news: Government expecting increased tax revenue in 2027
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said state tax revenue will increase by €4 billion in 2027. Meanwhile, public service websites have been coming back online after a PHP security scare. DW has more.
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India news: Gandhi’s nephew forced to pull protest photos
The requested removal of “objectionable” photos from a cultural center took place in state run by Modi’s BJP. DW has more.
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France confirms first Shamonda virus infection in a human death of ‘severely immunocompromised’ individual
The Shomonda virus has been detected in a human for the first time, French health officials said. Authorities see no risk to the public, adding that the victim, who died in early October, was severely immunocompromised.