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Eleven demonstrators were arrested in Valjevo as students marked the one‑year anniversary of a disputed police crackdown. Authorities say the detainees were held for weapons and personal identification documents.
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Facing record‑low Danube water levels, Hungary will sink two barges to boost river depth and safeguard cooling at the Paks nuclear power station. The emergency move coincides with a government review of its Russian‑backed expansion plan.
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Wildfires have erupted across southern Greece, prompting a red‑code alert and the evacuation of more than 500 tourists from popular beach resorts. Greek authorities, bolstered by international crews, are battling the blazes as they spread toward densely populated holiday zones.
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Authorities have ordered the closure of Dampsaga Bad, a major municipal swimming centre, pending a comprehensive safety review. The decision has sparked debate over maintenance standards and the impact on local recreation.
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Mass demonstrations by Dutch farmers against the government's nitrogen‑reduction policy have spread nationwide, causing major traffic disruptions and a deadly collision on the A59. The unrest has spurred a parliamentary motion of no confidence and prompted calls from ministers for protesters to clear the motorways.
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Kenya's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) enrolment has doubled, driven by the government's education initiatives. The surge in enrolment reflects the government's efforts to promote vocational training and address the country's skills gap.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told SADC leaders the country is "deeply ashamed" of recent attacks on foreign nationals and urged regional cooperation. He also demanded reimbursement from Nigeria, Malawi, Ethiopia and others for evacuation costs, a claim that Ghana has denied.
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President Lee Jae Myung has signaled support for constitutional reform that would cut the presidential term to four years and allow one re‑election. He says the change should be debated by the National Assembly and is open to a stronger parliamentary role.
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The Bar Council of India withdrew its order to bar enrolment of NALSAR University's 2026 law graduates and halted the investigation into a student protest over the Chief Justice's convocation invitation. The reversal follows sharp criticism from legal scholars, students and the university’s leadership.
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A family in Switzerland is scheduled to leave their home in November after more than 100 rental applications were rejected. The case highlights the nation’s acute housing shortage amid broader financial reforms following the Credit Suisse crisis.
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American officials moved President Donald Trump out of Turkey on a covert flight after intelligence flagged a possible Iranian assassination plot. The operation involved a catering truck, a decoy aircraft and a secret 747-8 gifted by Qatar.
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A large blast and fire erupted at the former Simmel Difesa ammunition factory, now operated by KNDS, in the town of Colleferro south of Rome. Emergency services contained the incident without any reported casualties, and local officials say damage appears limited.