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Protesters across over 200 towns and cities in France have rallied against spending cuts and called for higher taxes on the wealthy, with significant demonstrations in Paris. The strikes, organized by major unions and driven by political unrest and budget discussions, highlight growing social discontent, especially as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has yet to reveal his budget plans amid ongoing austerity concerns. Want More Context? 🔎

Former University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Ashlee Snelling, 21, was arrested for allegedly giving birth in secret and leaving her newborn son to die in a closet while she went to McDonald's. Charged with abuse of a corpse, Snelling is out on bond and under house arrest, having waived her right to a preliminary hearing and ceased her studies at the university. Want More Context? 🔎

Authorities in the UK are investigating a terrorist incident that occurred outside a synagogue in Manchester during Yom Kippur, where a man suspected of killing two individuals in a ramming and stabbing attack was shot dead by police. The incident has raised significant concerns about security and safety in the community. Want More Context? 🔎

Two people were killed and four injured in a terrorist attack outside a Manchester synagogue during the Yom Kippur holiday, with police shooting the suspect dead and arresting two others. The victims were confirmed to be Jewish, and the incident occurred shortly before the second anniversary of Hamas’ attacks on Israel, heightening tensions in the UK. Want More Context? 🔎

Dozens of young demonstrators in Morocco have been arrested for the fifth consecutive day as protests against corruption and demands for improved health and education continue, despite a heavy police presence in cities like Rabat, Casablanca, and Agadir. The movement, partially driven by a group called "GenZ-212," highlights the active involvement of young people in the country's socio-political landscape. Want More Context? 🔎

A former RBC employee, Ibrahim El-Hakim, is facing RCMP charges for allegedly accessing Prime Minister Mark Carney's banking profile and defrauding the bank of $68,500. Charged with fraud, unauthorized computer use, identity theft, and trafficking in identity information, El-Hakim reportedly received directives via Telegram to commit these offenses between November 2023 and June 2025, with a court appearance scheduled for November 5. Want More Context? 🔎