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News channel in TelegramThe annual art and design fair AKAA, also known as "Also Known as Africa", has opened its 11th edition in Paris. Every year, the event brings dozens of African and Afro-descendant artists to the French capital. Participants in this latest edition include Nigerian painter Midegbeyan Ojisua and South African artist Olivié Keck. The fair continues its tradition of showcasing contemporary African art in France.
Serbia is set to hold a pivotal parliamentary election this Sunday following two years of protests across the country. The vote features a prominent student-led challenge against the lengthy rule of Aleksandar Vucic. Ahead of the ballot, allegations of electoral irregularities have emerged. There are also widespread concerns regarding a potential crisis after the election concludes.
French authorities have arrested 1,800 people as the country faces its most severe protests in years, leaving entire streets in Paris damaged. France's interior minister declared that the Republic will not yield to the unrest. Meanwhile, demonstrations that previously shook France and Spain have expanded into Italy and Portugal. In Milan, rioters clashed with law enforcement and set property ablaze. Additionally, a tent encampment was established in Lisbon over the weekend.
The Pentagon stated that Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth were completely aligned in their decision to cancel the livestreaming of a firing squad execution. A Pentagon spokesperson confirmed the two discussed the matter prior to calling off plans to broadcast the execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood. Additionally, documents revealed an August State Department proposal outlining an estimated $335,000 research and advertising campaign in South Africa. The effort aimed to examine why fewer white Afrikaners were applying for refugee status in the US than Trump had anticipated.
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences has been awarded to Americans Robert Hall and Michael Woodford. They received the honor for developing the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation. Before the official announcement, notable activity was recorded in betting markets. Candidates Sidney Winter and Lawrence Katz had both shown high odds on Polymarket at times amid volatile trading.
Former officials from the Biden administration are publicly sharing their perspectives on the Gaza war. These accounts raise questions about whether officials are clarifying their decision-making or attempting to reframe their historical role in the conflict.
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Get signals in TelegramPope Leo XIV announced he will have surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule. The pontiff stated the nodule was discovered at a very early stage.
A migrant boat sank off the coast of Djibouti while traveling to Yemen. According to the UN migration agency, at least 109 people were killed and 116 remain missing. At least 80 Ethiopians survived the incident, but 15 children died.
The Houthi movement's foreign ministry issued a warning to passengers against using Saudi airports following a deadly attack on Riyadh. The Iran-backed group threatened further strong responses if Saudi military operations in Yemen continue. US President Donald Trump said he is considering whether the US will join Saudi strikes against the Houthis.