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During his state visit to Spain, Emmanuel Macron urged massive investment for a stronger Europe and called to regain control over social media and AI, which he sees as causes of democratic fatigue. The visit was marked by the Spanish Senate's rejection of the Franco-Spanish friendship treaty.
Northern Ireland's minister acknowledged Monday the failure of negotiations to resolve a major conflict over a pro-British Protestant parade in Portadown, where thousands of protesters blocked the road to stop the march.
Large protests erupt in Madrid and Barcelona over Spain's chronic housing crisis. Protesters, including an evicted retiree camping for three nights in Madrid, demand strong government action at a crucial cabinet meeting.
Following the worst summer fires in decades, French firefighters started a strike Monday to demand increased resources and staff. They will also join a national protest Tuesday and may continue striking until October to pressure the government before the 2027 budget vote.
The Ebola outbreak is intensifying in Butembo, DRC, a region already weakened by decades of conflict and an overstretched health system, according to Doctors Without Borders.
Argentine President Javier Milei threatened on Monday to take legal action against the UK regarding the Sea Lion oil project near the Falkland Islands, a territory disputed by both countries.
Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in Thailand since mid-September, resulting in at least 23 deaths, including four in Bangkok. RFI warns that some viral videos are AI-generated.
On the morning of September 29, 2026, several loud explosions were heard in Kyiv amid a ballistic missile alert. The Ukrainian military reported a combined drone and missile attack following a Russian strike that caused casualties.
The UN Security Council convenes in New York to discuss the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting between government forces and M23 rebels continues despite peace agreements. The meeting also covers rising tensions with Rwanda and the country's worst Ebola outbreak.
On Tuesday, September 29, more than 100 Israeli settlers attacked a northern West Bank village to prevent a Palestinian family from returning after leaving two months earlier. Three police officers were injured. Israeli leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Isaac Herzog condemned the attack amid rising settler violence.
Several African countries, including Morocco, Uganda, the separatist Republic of Somaliland, and Burundi, express readiness to join the International Stabilization Force for Gaza, an initiative proposed by Donald Trump without an official timeline or mandate.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic will construct a 645-meter bridge linking Bangui and Zongo. Funded by the World Bank with $60 million, the bridge aims to facilitate trade, secure travel, and bring communities closer.
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