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Bank fees soar again in 2025, outpacing inflation

Bank charges in France have risen sharply once again in 2025, dealing another blow to household purchasing power. According to data from the French National Institute of Statistics (Insee), banking fees increased by an average of 3.1%between June 2024 and June 2025—three times higher than......

Syria: French returnee to face trial for genocide against Yazidi minority

Sonia Mejri, a 36-year-old French woman who returned from Syria, will become the first French national to stand trial for genocide. She is accused of enslaving a 16-year-old Yazidi girl during her stay in Syria in the spring of 2015, while living under the control of the Islamic State group (IS). The......

Medical helicopter crash on Sacramento highway leaves three crew members critically injured

A medical helicopter crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento on Monday evening, critically injuring all three crew members and prompting a large-scale emergency response across the area. Emergency response and crew rescue Authorities confirmed the helicopter went down shortly after departing UC Davis Medical......

Madagascar: Under pressure from protesters, the president appoints an army general as prime minister

Facing growing protests and political unrest, Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, announced on Monday the appointment of army general Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister. The decision comes amid a wave of demonstrations that have shaken the capital,......

Von der Leyen warns EU lawmakers against “divisions that enemies could exploit”

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged members of the European Parliament to remain united, warning that internal divisions could be used by the EU’s adversaries. Speaking before MEPs in Strasbourg, Von der Leyen, who is currently facing two motions of censure, stressed the......

After Lecornu’s resignation, Germany stresses the need for a “stable France” in Europe

Germany has emphasized that France’s stability remains crucial for Europe, following the resignation of French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu — a move that has deepened the political uncertainty in Paris. Speaking on Monday, October 6, government spokesman Stefan Kornelius declared......

Brazil: At least a dozen poisoned by adulterated alcohol

A wave of methanol poisonings has sparked panic in Brazil, leading to the death of one person and multiple suspected cases, prompting the closure of several bars and raising concerns among consumers nationwide. According to the Ministry of Health, one person died from confirmed......

Japan: Spanish tourist attacked by bear in popular mountain village

A Spanish tourist was injured by a bear in a well-known Japanese tourist village, local officials reported on Monday, just days after two people were killed in similar attacks elsewhere in the country. The 44-year-old man was attacked on Sunday while walking to......

France: Prime Minister Lecornu resigns hours after announcing new cabinet

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, a move the Élysée Palace confirmed in a statement. The decision deepens the political deadlock that has gripped France in recent......

Tokyo stock market soars as Takaichi emerges as Japan’s likely first female prime minister

The Tokyo Stock Exchange surged by 4% on Monday as the yen weakened sharply, following the election of Sanae Takaichi as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) — a position that virtually guarantees her appointment as Japan’s first female prime......

War in Ukraine: Moscow claims to have intercepted 250 Ukrainian drones in massive overnight attack

Russia announced on Monday that it had intercepted 251 Ukrainian drones overnight, describing it as one of Kyiv’s largest aerial offensives since the war began more than three and a half years ago. The attack reportedly targeted areas across the Black Sea region and Crimea,......

Mexico’s west coast threatened by hurricane Priscilla

A hurricane has formed off the west coast of Mexico, bringing heavy rains and strong winds along the Pacific shoreline, though it is not expected to make landfall, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC).At 21:00 GMT, the storm — named Priscilla — was located about 470 kilometers......

Kim Jong Un inspects new 5,000-ton warship equipped with nuclear missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a new 5,000-ton warship named Choe Hyon, the country’s first destroyer reportedly armed with nuclear missiles, state media announced on Sunday. The vessel, unveiled in April, is described by Pyongyang as a symbol of its growing naval......

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