By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L’essentiel
Units of Luxembourg’s Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps took part in training in Paris on urban search and rescue. The exercise, organised in mid-October with the Paris Fire Brigade, aims to strengthen operational capabilities, L’essentiel reports.
The defence ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom described Russia as a major and enduring threat to Euro-Atlantic security. Meeting in Paris on 26 October 2026, they also reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and their determination to strengthen European defence, according to La Nouvelle Tribune.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
Israeli voters will vote on 27 October to elect the 120 members of the Knesset, the country’s parliament. Around 7.33 million people are registered and 37 lists are contesting the election, according to Israel’s Central Elections Committee, reports Lebrief.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Lebrief ·
Israelis will vote on 27 October in the first national election held since Hamas's 2023 attack. The vote comes as wars remain unresolved and the country remains deeply divided over its future and leadership, reports France 24.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: France 24 ·
The 2026 Ballon d’Or awarded to Harry Kane has drawn criticism, particularly in Spain, where some believe the trophy should have gone to a world champion. The criticism followed the ceremony held in London on 26 October, reports Senenews.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Source: Senenews ·
Israeli election sees highest turnout in decadesIsraeli voters turned out in exceptional numbers to choose between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival, in the first election since the 7 October 2023 attack. Turnout reached a level unseen for several decades in a poll marked by deep divisions, France 24 reports.The week in Africa
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