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The French government reports 1,314 arrests during Saturday's protests, while other outlets cite more than 1,000 detainees. Police and elite security units were deployed across the country, and authorities used tear gas and water cannons after nightfall in several cities.
Ukraine confirms a stable link to the Starlink satellite network and says the service speed has risen above 400 km/h after restoration work began the previous night. The military uses both civilian Starlink and the classified Starshield system, while officials dispute whether recent speed limits were imposed by the United States or stem from SpaceX policy.
The storm Boelo is forecast to hit Norway on Saturday evening, prompting strong‑wind, flood and landslide alerts for the Østlandet region. It is expected to move into Sweden on Sunday, bringing heavy rain, gusts over 20 m/s and several yellow warnings.
Reported by Global Voices
Russia is limiting access to a range of social media platforms, a move reported by Global Voices, highlighting the country's ongoing digital censorship efforts compared with neighboring Belarus, which maintains fewer restrictions.
Villa secure a 2-1 victory over Manchester City, halting the latter's unbeaten run in the competition, according to the report from CNA. No other sources are cited, and there are no reported disagreements between sources regarding the match result.
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute issues a yellow warning for elevated sea levels along Sweden’s West Coast, indicating increased risk of coastal flooding. The alert advises authorities and residents to monitor conditions and prepare for possible impacts.
Police report that the drill conducted by Polisregion Nord together with the Swedish Armed Forces in Lycksele and nearby areas during week 40 enhanced cooperation and total defence capabilities in northern Sweden.
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute has issued a yellow wind warning for several counties in southern and western Sweden, including coastal zones, with the alert in force from 03:00 to 18:00 on 25 Oct.
Police report that arson attacks on cars and apartment doors are employed to threaten, scare or extort individuals. They also note that young people are frequently recruited to carry out these attacks, with recruitment mainly taking place through digital channels.
Swedish police state that a suspect in an ongoing investigation has been transferred from the United Arab Emirates to Sweden, indicating international cooperation in the case and allowing Swedish authorities to continue their inquiries locally.
The police say they may use drones to record activity in northern Stockholm from 17:00 on 24 Oct until 02:00 on 25 Oct, aiming to monitor public safety during that period.
In the third quarter of 2026, prices for permanent small houses in Sweden increased by two percent compared with the previous quarter, according to the national property price index released by SCB.
The Swedish central bank announces that Tomas Eneroth will serve as the new chairman of the Riksbank board, taking over the role as part of the institution's leadership renewal. The appointment is confirmed by the bank's official statement.
Swedish water authority reminds the public to boil tap water, while SGS lab in Linköping runs a large preparedness drill to test rapid safety checks, senior specialist Markus Axelsson calls drinking water society’s most important food. Singapore’s Grace Fu says its tap water remains safe despite haze.
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Long lines form at Copenhagen Airport on Friday morning, according to a Swedish broadcast report, while a Danish news outlet notes the airport anticipates further queue periods throughout the weekend, indicating ongoing congestion concerns.
A gunman opened fire in Trappes, a town west of Paris, killing one person and injuring four others; French anti‑terrorism prosecutors are treating the incident as a suspected terrorist attack.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence reports that monitoring systems recorded a disruption to the Starlink/Starshield service, but speed metrics have now returned to normal, a view confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and DW. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says the network has been used for offensive drone strikes, a claim not mentioned by other sources.
Russia employs unpredictability as a strategic weapon, with more than 50 hybrid attacks linked to it in Europe over the past six months and a defence staff officer warning the threat could persist for a decade or more. Kremlin‑backed groups are reviving election‑disruption methods and are now focusing on the final phase of the U.S. midterm elections.
Reported by CNA, DR Nyheder, BBC News and The Guardian