By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
Emmanuel Macron says public order will be maintained in France without imposing a state of emergency, while leaving that option open if unrest worsens. During a visit to Marseille, the president also promised concrete measures to address high school students’ demands, according to France 24.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirms that a meeting between Russians, Ukrainians and Americans will be held in November. He says Ukraine is ready to discuss matters, but calls for sanctions against Russia to remain in place until these talks, according to an interview broadcast by Ukrainian national television.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: Le Monde ·
France 24 analyses the student movement’s victory in Serbia’s parliamentary elections, already acknowledged by President Aleksandar Vučić. The programme discusses the challenges ahead for its leaders, according to France 24.
🇷🇸 Serbia · Source: France 24 ·
At least 1,300 people were arrested during protests held on Saturday in France against the rising cost of living. Clashes also left 50 police officers and three protesters injured, according to the French Interior Ministry, cited by France 24.
🇫🇷 France · Source: France 24 ·
A Ukrainian drone attack killed two people in Belgorod and two others in villages in the Russian region, according to Russian authorities. The Defence Ministry also says more than 500 drones were intercepted in Russia, Crimea and the Sea of Azov overnight.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Le Monde ·
Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of exploiting Iranian threat before electionBenyamin Netanyahu’s rival, Gadi Eisenkot, accuses him of exaggerating the Iranian threat for electoral purposes and failing to achieve his war aims. Israel’s defence minister denied a rift between the prime minister and the army over Iran, France 24 reports.The week in Africa
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