More than 1,300 people were arrested and 53 members of the security forces were injured during Saturday’s protests in France. Overall, however, the protests were much calmer than feared.
WorldThe government has offered “crumbs” in response to the protests, French students say. On Tuesday, they will demonstrate again across the country, with Greta Thunberg attending in Paris. French student organizations say nearly half a million people are taking part nationwide.
WorldA man suspected of planning an attack on Poland’s prime minister and defense minister has been arrested. “The man who threatened an attack has been arrested,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on X, thanking the police.
World politicsThere are warnings of continued protests the day after hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated in France. The government wants the police to proceed with caution and refrain from using stun grenades.
WorldFrench high school students stepped up their protests on Tuesday. Authorities estimated that more than 250,000 people took part in demonstrations across the country, mainly in major cities. Police clashed with demonstrators, and tear gas was used. Nearly 500 people were arrested and more than 40 members of the security forces were injured during the day of protests, according to the Interior Ministry.
WorldThe residents of the small British town of Piddington have voted to break away from the United Kingdom. The reason? A planned asylum center.
WorldA small boat has crossed the English Channel with 230 migrants on board - the highest number ever recorded on a crossing by a vessel of that type.
WorldThe EU will hold an emergency meeting on the migrant wave in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Tuesday. Spain's prime minister also condemned a "selfish" attitude from some EU countries. The country also announced the installation of a 500-meter-long floating sea barrier against Morocco.
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