Macron Moves to Ban 'Illegitimate' Protests as France Confronts Unrest
French authorities have banned or restricted demonstrations in several cities after weekend rioting, as President Macron says only protests by recognised groups will be allowed.
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French authorities have banned or restricted demonstrations in several cities after weekend rioting, as President Macron says only protests by recognised groups will be allowed.
French authorities confirm first known human Shamonda virus infection in an immunocompromised Lyon patient who died in early October, saying no general public risk.
Pope Leo XIV's doctors say test results confirmed localized lung adenocarcinoma and that no further treatment is needed after surgery to remove part of his right lung.
The ONS reports LFS response levels have improved since 2023, but a May 2026 operational error reduced linked records, adding uncertainty to longitudinal estimates.
The Interoperable Europe Community gathered 130-plus participants on 15 October 2026 to review its growth and vote on priorities for the year ahead.
European Commission selects 77 net-zero projects for €3.4bn, grants €390m to 135 LIFE projects, and proposes fertiliser reform.
ONS survey of adults in Great Britain finds 85% affected by climate change in the past year and 60% call it an important issue facing the UK.
Final 2024 structural business statistics show 34 million EU enterprises employing 164.5 million people and generating €10.9 trillion in value added.
ONS revised UK business investment up 1.8% in April to June 2026, while whole-economy investment was revised down to 0.9%.
UK GDP grew 0.5% in April to June 2026, revised up from 0.4%, following 0.6% growth in Q1. Net trade drove expenditure growth; services rose 0.6%, production fell 0.1%.