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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.
The first round of the socialist primary in France is held on October 9-10, 2026. Five candidates compete in a tightly regulated vote that has attracted over 140,000 registered participants.
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.
Journalistic investigations reveal Netanyahu was warned before the October 7 attacks in Israel, sparking intense electoral debate. The Prime Minister disputes these claims, noting warnings lacked specifics on timing or scale.
Three years after the October 7 attacks, Hamas, though weakened, still holds fighters and control over part of Gaza. Israel aimed to eliminate it, but the group remains a key local actor.
Following widespread high school protests, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez reports 235 students injured and announces a temporary suspension of stun grenades.
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.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a visit to Athens centered on energy and defense issues. The visit has sparked protests downtown, reflecting tensions over Greece-US cooperation.
WHO, the US, and the EU have called on Russia to be more transparent regarding a possible second suspected plague case following the death of a lab technician at a research institute. The Russian public health agency denies any infectious disease detected.
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.
The French government proposes dialogue sessions with high school students as blockades continue, notably at Henri Wallon High School in Aubervilliers. However, school leaders find dialogue difficult without a calm environment and proper security.
Israel observes the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, with tributes to the victims. Security failures and crisis handling dominate political debates ahead of elections, with opposition demanding an independent inquiry into Netanyahu.
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