A new citizens’ movement called Block Everything has taken to the streets of France. Is there more to it than a remake of the 2018 Yellow Vests anti-government protests?
Category: 4. World
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Are France's Yellow Vests and Block Everything protests two sides of the same coin?
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Latest news bulletin | September 12th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 12th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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BBC Verify Live: Investigating reports of mass drone attack on Russia
Good morning from BBC Verifypublished at 10:52 BST
Rob Corp
BBC Verify Live editorWe’re verifying material posted from inside Russia after the ministry of defence in Moscow said its air defences had shot down 221 Ukrainian drones…
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Poland rejects Trump’s suggestion that Russia’s drone raid “could have been a mistake”
Warsaw — Poland’s most senior officials on Friday dismissed President Trump’s suggestion that a major Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace could have been a mistake by Vladimir Putin’s military.
“We would also wish that the drone…
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Video. University of the Philippines students protest budget cuts
Hundreds gathered in Manila to denounce budget cuts, delayed infrastructure projects and alleged corruption, with both faculty members and activist groups joining the demonstrations.
The protest came days after two senators were…
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German army chief calls for 100,000 more active troops to face Russian threat, Reuters reports
The German Army needs an additional 100,000 troops to meet NATO targets and prepare for a possible Russian aggression, Reuters reported on Sept. 11, citing a confidential letter from a top army commander.
The news comes as NATO warns about a…
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Microsoft makes commitments on Teams to allay EU antitrust concerns
The commitments made by the US tech giant to unbundle Teams from its flagship applications will bind it for between seven and 10 years.
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Clashes erupt in Quito as protesters demand president Noboa’s resignation
Clashes broke out in Quito on Thursday as protesters rallied against President Daniel Noboa’s government, demanding his resignation over job cuts and wage reduction policies.
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Loss for Trump as Denmark chooses Franco-Italian air defense system over US Patriots – POLITICO
The race that pitted the SAMP/T against the Patriot was closely watched — it was the first test of Europe’s willingness to limit procurement from the U.S. in reaction to Trump’s unreliability. Copenhagen was also targeted by the U.S….
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