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On September 26, 2023, Abbas Kamel, then head of Egyptian intelligence, made a discreet visit to Israel to warn of a major imminent Hamas attack in Gaza, according to Vivian Salama's investigation published by France 24.
The high school student movement in France continues with blockades in several schools. According to Philippe Moreau-Chevrolet of Sciences Po, the legitimate mobilization is now marked by more violent anger and media attacks amid tense politics before the presidential election.
In 2025, Paraguay granted a record number of residence permits, mainly to Brazilians aligned with Bolsonaro, driven by fears of Lula's election victory and Brazil's economic troubles.
Mediapart has published authenticated 2013 messages accusing Jordan Bardella of antisemitic remarks. The National Rally and Bardella dispute the evidence and announce a complaint.
The first round of Brazil's presidential election features significant use of AI, including digital avatars and clones supporting candidates and misleading voters amid major disinformation concerns.
Sidya Touré, opposition leader and former Guinean Prime Minister, died in Paris on September 25. His family chose to bury him in Côte d'Ivoire, where he lived in exile for nearly five years. His body is expected in Abidjan on October 2.
The military junta in Guinea-Bissau announced on October 1 that security conditions are insufficient for former president Umaro Sissoko Embaló's scheduled return on October 4, following his presidential candidacy announcement.
In response to the massive migrant influx in Ceuta in late July, EU interior ministers met in person for the first time since the crisis, discussing significant border security enhancements.
Ethiopia has closed its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats, accusing Eritrea of backing an armed offensive. Eritrea responded by severing diplomatic ties with Addis Ababa.
Since May 1968, student protests in France have often been marked by the presence of rioters. This recurring issue has prompted authorities to impose strict measures, including bans on protests near high schools this Friday.
In Thursday's second televised debate for the social-democratic left primary, candidates debated an alliance with La France insoumise and the term 'genocide' for Gaza. Glucksmann and Faure notably opposed each other. All agreed Bardella is disqualified after antisemitism accusations.
On Friday, October 2, Taiwan received its first two American-made F-16V fighter jets at Taitung Air Base, aiming to modernize its military and bolster defense against China.
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