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On Thursday, 71,500 people protested across France for the student movement, including 24,500 in Paris. The Interior Ministry reported 504 arrests and 48 police officers injured.
Saudi-backed government forces have retaken strategic areas in Yemen, while Houthis target Riyadh airport with missiles, causing damage and a surge of social media disinformation.
After a four-year truce, the conflict in Yemen has reignited, pitting Iran-backed Houthi rebels against Saudi-supported government forces amid rising regional violence.
The European Space Agency (ESA) published a Sentinel-2 satellite image from early April 2026 showing Namibia's largest salt pan, Etosha, along with surrounding vegetation and wildlife in the national park.
Russian bombardments on Kiev intensify with the use of hard-to-intercept Geran-5 jet drones, weakening Ukrainian defense as the city prepares for winter, reports RFI.
The James Webb Space Telescope revealed an image of galaxy group MACS J0454.1-0300 where light from distant galaxies is distorted and magnified by gravitational lensing caused by the group's mass.
According to NASA, Thailand experienced significant flooding in late September and early October 2026 due to persistent rains and a stationary low-pressure system. Prachin Buri and surrounding agricultural areas were heavily affected, with satellite images showing the extent of the waters.
Sciences Po researcher Antoine Marie analyzes political and media polarization affecting perceptions of police violence in France during student protests, highlighting challenges to independent investigations and shifts in police doctrine.
Canada, Lithuania, and the EU's External Action Service withdrew support from the Disinfo 2026 conference on disinformation held in Vilnius on October 7-8 after reported US pressure, according to France 24.
The UN Human Rights Office expressed concern on October 9 about violence during high school student protests in France, urging peaceful gatherings and proportional force as unions call to continue the movement.
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to South African jurist Navi Pillay, recognized for her human rights work and efforts against atrocities in Rwanda and the Middle East. The ICC and UN Human Rights Office commend her, while Israel voices criticism.
Since the U.S. Department of Justice released 3 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein in January 2026, a France 24 investigation highlights the extent and workings of his network.
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