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Students in French high schools have blockaded dozens of campuses, sparking clashes with police and the detention of thousands of minors. Prefects have written to parents of detained youths, expressing strong condemnation as the government grapples with mounting pressure to address underfunded education.
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Balázs Hankó’s wife disclosed the contents of the suitcase he took to prison, saying it held only personal effects such as a phone, laptop and cash. The revelation comes as Hungary watches the fallout from the former chief of staff’s conviction.
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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces a political crisis as the Congress of Deputies voted down two emergency housing decree‑laws. The defeat has triggered speculation that the government may call a snap election before the end of the year.
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A coordinated civil protection drill sounded more than 8,300 sirens across Austria on Saturday. The exercise, overseen by national authorities, is part of routine preparedness measures to warn the public of emergencies.
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The Bundesrechnungshof cautions that rising pension outlays are increasingly consuming Germany's tax receipts, raising concerns over fiscal sustainability. The audit calls for structural reforms to curb the fiscal pressure from an ageing population.
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Former prime minister Magdalena Andersson has been tasked again by the Swedish king to assemble a governing coalition after earlier talks stalled. New overtures from the Sweden Democrats and a fresh meeting invitation to the left‑wing bloc signal a possible breakthrough.
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A government‑commissioned study reveals that the Dutch monarchy earned more than half a billion euros from assets linked to its colonial past. The findings have ignited a heated debate over reparations, transparency and the future role of the royal house.
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President Prabowo Subianto named former police chief Budi Gunawan as head of the State Intelligence Agency and inaugurated a 26‑person Presidential Advisory Council that includes scholars, former ministers and judges. The moves were welcomed by the ruling coalition but sparked criticism from opposition figures.
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President Yoon Suk-yeol has moved forward with a request for a parliamentary hearing to confirm Judge Kim Ji-yong as head of the new Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, despite criticism that the nominee is closely aligned with the president. The nomination comes as Yoon’s administration seeks to overhaul the country’s prosecution service.
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A roof collapse at the Soma coal mine in western Turkey has killed five workers and left two injured survivors, while rescue teams continue to search for additional victims. Nine people have been detained as authorities investigate the incident.
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Romanian former minister Ilie Bolojan was taken to the Iași National Anticorruption Directorate for interrogation in the ongoing investigation of businessman Fănel Bogos. The hearing follows the appearance of the interim prime minister as a witness in the same case, underscoring its political sensitivity.
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The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation and the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland have warned that a strike is imminent, saying there is no basis for further negotiations with the education minister. The dispute threatens to close schools across the Republic, prompting concerns over disruption to students and families.