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Thousands protest Czech government’s public media overhaul after rushed vote

People attend a protest rally in support of public media at the Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on Oct 25.
People attend a protest rally in support of public media at the Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on Oct 25.

Czech coalition advances media overhaul in rushed overnight vote

FILE PHOTO: A woman walks past placards hanging on a building of Czech Radio as employees of public broadcasters strike in protest of the government's planned overhaul of public media funding, in Prague, Czech Republic, June 22, 2026. REUTERS/David W Cerny/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A woman walks past placards hanging on a building of Czech Radio as employees of public broadcasters strike in protest of the government's planned overhaul of public media funding, in Prague, Czech Republic, June 22, 2026. REUTERS/David W Cerny/File Photo

Czech government fast-tracks public media revamp criticised as power grab

FILE PHOTO: Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis arrives for a dinner of the 'Coalition of the Willing', a coalition of countries that have extended their support to Ukraine, on the eve of Bastille Day celebrations, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, July 13, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis arrives for a dinner of the 'Coalition of the Willing', a coalition of countries that have extended their support to Ukraine, on the eve of Bastille Day celebrations, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, July 13, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson/File Photo

Tunisian journalists fear jail again as freedoms erode

Tunisian journalists participate in a rally called by the Tunisian journalists' union to demand the release of journalist Mohamed Yousfi, a vocal critic of President Kais Saied, amid a widespread crackdown on journalists, in Tunis, Tunisia. September 8, 2026. REUTERS/ Jihed Abidellaoui
Tunisian journalists participate in a rally called by the Tunisian journalists' union to demand the release of journalist Mohamed Yousfi, a vocal critic of President Kais Saied, amid a widespread crackdown on journalists, in Tunis, Tunisia. September 8, 2026. REUTERS/ Jihed Abidellaoui

Wreckage found on Baltic beach was Polish drone from military exercise, minister says

Afghan authorities suspend BBC radio broadcasts across country, broadcaster says

A general view of residential houses on a hill, in Kabul, Afghanistan, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib
A general view of residential houses on a hill, in Kabul, Afghanistan, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib

Former Italian FIGC chief Malago confirms bid for presidency

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Italian Football Federation (FIGC) elects new President - FIGC - Italian Football Federation, Rome, Italy - June 22, 2026 Newly elected Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago during the press conference REUTERS/Antonio Denti/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Italian Football Federation (FIGC) elects new President - FIGC - Italian Football Federation, Rome, Italy - June 22, 2026 Newly elected Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago during the press conference REUTERS/Antonio Denti/File Photo

Congo politician beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio, party says

A worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) disinfects a desk at the Kitatumba Ebola treatment center run by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo species, in Butembo, North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo, September 23, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere
A worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) disinfects a desk at the Kitatumba Ebola treatment center run by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo species, in Butembo, North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo, September 23, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere

France public radio staff strike over commentator from far-right weekly

Employees of Radio France protest outside the public radio broadcaster’s headquarters with placards reading ‘France Inter, No to Racism’ against the arrival of Valeurs Actuelles deputy editor Charles Sapin as a political columnist, in Paris.
Employees of Radio France protest outside the public radio broadcaster’s headquarters with placards reading ‘France Inter, No to Racism’ against the arrival of Valeurs Actuelles deputy editor Charles Sapin as a political columnist, in Paris.

Swedish PM-hopeful Andersson preaches unity but needs to heal opposition split

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