World · 3 min read
Mariecarmen died in a Madrid hospital on Wednesday following her eviction, which had already sparked citizen protests against Spain's housing crisis. Demonstrators at Puerta del Sol learned the news during a general assembly and condemned the 'killings.' The movement continues with a general strike scheduled for November 11.
World · 4 min read
On October 8, 2026, France confirmed technical discussions with the Afghan Taliban to facilitate the repatriation of irregular Afghans posing a security risk, without official recognition of the Taliban.
World · 1 min read
Anna Politkovskaya, Russian journalist murdered in 2006, known for investigating crimes in Chechnya and criticizing Vladimir Putin, is remembered twenty years later through a novel by her French publisher where her spirit challenges the Russian president.
World · 1 min read
Omer Shem Tov, 24, was held hostage by Hamas for 505 days after being abducted at the Nova festival in October 2023. He releases a book in Hebrew and English about his traumatic experience.
World · 3 min read
Act III of the student movement brought together more than 260,000 protesters according to the Interior Ministry. Amid ongoing mobilization and police violence accusations, the Prime Minister will address several issues tonight, including schools, in a context of limited government leeway.
World · 3 min read
Eva Sas, Green Party MP, supports high school students' demands and condemns the security response and police violence during protests. She blames Emmanuel Macron's policies and tax breaks for the wealthy for the decline of public services.
World · 1 min read
As of 2026, Turkey has yet to include the HPV vaccine in its national immunization schedule, unlike more than 140 countries. This hesitation stems from vaccine distrust, economic constraints, and cultural taboos related to the sexually transmitted nature of the virus. The vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer, remains unaffordable for many Turks.
World · 3 min read
NASA's Curiosity rover has reached a major milestone by climbing 1 kilometer above Gale Crater's floor on Mars. Since 2014, it has been ascending Mount Sharp's foothills. On September 5, 2026, it captured a detailed panorama offering valuable geological insight.
World · 3 min read
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, evicted and at the heart of widespread protests against Spain's housing crisis, has died, announced Madrid tenants' union.
World · 4 min read
Bill Harington, a former apartheid-era policeman convicted of orchestrating a murder, is running for mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay. His party notes he served his sentence, but the bid reopens historical wounds.
World · 3 min read
A major international study highlights a rapid increase in cancer cases among young people, including a fourfold rise in prostate cancer diagnoses under 50 in England since 2001, with similar trends in the US and the Netherlands.
World · 3 min read
For three weeks, high school students and civil servants in France have protested against deteriorating conditions in schools. This unexpected movement caught the government off guard amid rising violence.
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