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Swedish opposition leader Andersson says she cannot form government in current situation

Volcanic ash halts Italy's Catania airport for third day in a row

A view shows volcanic ash and fumes rising during an eruption at Mount Etna, as seen from Milo, Sicily, Italy, September 14, 2026. Giuseppe Di Stefano/Etna Walk/Handout via REUTERS
A view shows volcanic ash and fumes rising during an eruption at Mount Etna, as seen from Milo, Sicily, Italy, September 14, 2026. Giuseppe Di Stefano/Etna Walk/Handout via REUTERS

Madrid housing protests enter third day after pensioner's eviction

A protester sweeps the pavement next to a sign that reads \"Right to housing\" after demonstrators set up a tent camp at Puerta del Sol square in protest against Spain's housing crisis after the forceful eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her apartment in Madrid, Spain, September 28, 2026. REUTERS/Juan Medina
A protester sweeps the pavement next to a sign that reads \"Right to housing\" after demonstrators set up a tent camp at Puerta del Sol square in protest against Spain's housing crisis after the forceful eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her apartment in Madrid, Spain, September 28, 2026. REUTERS/Juan Medina

British police question five men held at airbase used by US to attack Iran

Armed police officers work on a road outside the perimiter of the RAF Fairford airbase in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, on Sept 27.
Armed police officers work on a road outside the perimiter of the RAF Fairford airbase in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, on Sept 27.

France's Hollande says may run in 2027 if victory looks attainable, paper says

Former French President Francois Hollande, member of Parliament of the Socialistes et apparentes (members of Socialist Party - SOC) parliamentary group, attends the questions to the government session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, April 28, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
Former French President Francois Hollande, member of Parliament of the Socialistes et apparentes (members of Socialist Party - SOC) parliamentary group, attends the questions to the government session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, April 28, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

German security agencies face dilemma after victories for far right and far left

Senior figures in the ruling coalition say the far-right Alternative for Germany and the far-left Left Party could both pose risks.
Senior figures in the ruling coalition say the far-right Alternative for Germany and the far-left Left Party could both pose risks.

British village on edge over threats to US airbase in terror alert

A police officer speaks to the driver of a vehicle on a road outside the perimiter of the RAF Fairford airbase on Sept 27.
A police officer speaks to the driver of a vehicle on a road outside the perimiter of the RAF Fairford airbase on Sept 27.

Pope Leo pledges action on clergy abuse after meeting French survivors

Pope Leo leads the prayer of the Holy Rosary on the day of a candlelight procession on Sept 27, at the Grotto of the Apparitions at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, in Lourdes, France.
Pope Leo leads the prayer of the Holy Rosary on the day of a candlelight procession on Sept 27, at the Grotto of the Apparitions at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, in Lourdes, France.

French far-right leaders say they have won enough seats to form Senate caucus

Serbia's President Vucic resigns ahead of October parliamentary elections

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

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