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- societyWissant, France
Three people die in Channel crossing attempt
Three people, including a child, died and dozens were injured after an inflatable dinghy carrying 105 people reportedly overturned off Wissant while attempting to cross the Channel to the UK. Authorities said all passengers were taken into care and the dinghy had not sunk.
3peopleThree people died in the Channel crossing incident, according to French authorities.
- politicsFrance
Pope Leo XIV visits France and addresses Europe in Metz
During his four-day state visit to France, Pope Leo XIV held a Paris Mass attended by about 800,000 people, addressed about 150,000 in Lourdes, met seven abuse survivors and discussed abuse with bishops. He concluded with a European address and Mass in Metz.
330,000peopleA 2021 independent inquiry estimated that about 330,000 people were abused as minors by clergy or others associated with the French Catholic Church over seven decades.
- conflictRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Saudi-led alliance agrees Pakistan and Türkiye force deployment against Houthis
On September 25, military chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan met in Riyadh over intelligence sharing, coordination and collective defence. On October 5, the alliance agreed to implement its commitments and rapidly deploy forces to Saudi Arabia as Saudi-backed forces counterattacked in Yemen.
- conflictSaudi Arabia
Saudi-led coalition reports six missile interceptions amid Houthi attacks
Coalition forces said they intercepted six Houthi missiles toward Saudi Arabia; a Greek-operated system reportedly intercepted a missile and drone near Yanbu. The Houthis claimed attacks on Aramco facilities and a Riyadh target, while oil prices rose more than 3%.
6missilesBallistic missiles intercepted by the Saudi-led coalition
- 3people
Three of Jean-Pierre Bansard's children were awarded either the Legion of Honour or the National Order of Merit.
- politicsParis, France
Protests in France oppose proposed police use-of-force law
Nearly 50,000 people protested in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse on September 20 against a bill that would presume police and gendarmes acted in self-defence when using firearms. The bill passed the National Assembly and awaits a Senate vote.
700,000signatures▼ from 730,000The petition against the bill received 730,000 signatures.
- politicsSaint-Pierre, France
Canada and Europe explore associate membership and wider alliance
The EU proposed exploring associate-member status for Canada, while Mark Carney backed closer cooperation. Canada is also seeking a wider alliance with Europe, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne urged the UK to join it.