"I would never play for Germany again!" Former DFB player voices explosive conspiracy theory
spox.com/fussball/news/ich-wuerde-nie-wieder-fuer-deutschland-spielen-ehemaliger-dfb-kicker-aeussert-brisante-verschwoerungstheorie/bltd245e00ff2706c4f

Alleged evidence tampering central to magistrate’s decision in Suliman Carrim’s bail bid
ewn.co.za/2026/10/19/alleged-evidence-tampering-central-to-magistrate-s-decision-in-suliman-carrim-s-bail-bid

Propaganda despite sanctions: The activities of two Russian correspondents raise questions
correctiv.org/aktuelles/russland-ukraine-2/2026/10/19/propaganda-trotz-sanktionen-taetigkeit-zweier-russischer-korrespondenten-wirft-fragen-auf/

TikTok Kevin makes it into Lucerne's security report: Organized crime, sexual assault, and even TikTok: The new security report from the city of Lucerne ...
zentralplus.ch/leben/tiktok-kevin-schaffts-in-luzerns-sicherheitsbericht-2905530/

Child sex abuse charges against Timothy Busfield tossed by New Mexico judge, citing prosecutor misconduct
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/child-sex-abuse-charges-timothy-busfield-tossed-new-mexico-judge-citin-rcna603975

Volodymyr Zelenskyy remained silent when Sky's Europe correspondent Alistair Bunkall asked if he thinks Donald Trump is scapegoating him ... Show more
Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy shows his frustration with Trump after being called a 'disgrace'
Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy shows his frustration with Trump after being called a 'disgrace'

Threats against Jewish students after AfD blockade at memorial service: Jewish students prevented AfD politician Tillschneider from participating in the ...
tagesschau.de/inland/juedische-studenten-afd-100.html

Key FactsJSUD reports death threats after Halle blockade
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
- JSUD representatives report increased hostility and death threats after preventing Tillschneider from entering the synagogue grounds in Halle.
- Nearly a week ago, Tillschneider sought to attend a synagogue commemoration seven years after the antisemitic attack.
- An unknown number of people reportedly called him a Nazi; their JSUD affiliation remains unclear.
- Tillschneider rejected the students’ criticism and said he had never spoken against Jewish life.
There is statistical evidence that far-right antisemitism, as we are experiencing it from the AfD, poses the greatest threat to Jewish life in Germany.— Ron Dekel, Chair of the Jewish Students’ Union Germany (JSUD), emphasized this assessment in the context of the antisemitism debate following the AfD blockade at the memorial
Veritas expands its anti-counterfeit chip to jewelry, trophies, and fragrance bottles
techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/veritas-is-building-a-chip-to-verify-luxury-goods/

EXCLUSIVE: Cleveland-Cliffs CEO accuses Canada of ‘bullying and harassment’ over Stelco threats
cp24.com/local/hamilton/2026/10/16/exclusive-cleveland-cliffs-ceo-accuses-canada-of-bullying-and-harassment-over-stelco-threats/

He followed a debunked conspiracy theory to claim a tax refund. So why did the CRA agree to a $40M payout?
cbc.ca/news/canada/sovereign-citizens-tax-refunds-9.7381911

A New Generation of Neo-Nazis: Ethno-nationalist, Viral, Dangerous: They post insidious propaganda on Instagram and TikTok, network with old power brokers ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/neonazi-szene-hat-zulauf-durch-social-media-podcast-firewall-a-72bea215-bb37-4bd5-82f3-4434748b3022

Key FactsGovernment describes new violent neo-Nazi groups
4 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- Groups including Störtrupp, Deutsche Jugend voran and Elblandrevolte have members who are sometimes minors, far-right and violence-ready.
- The German government classifies these organizations as new, violence-oriented youth groups.
- According to the government, messaging services and social networks enable rapid mobilization; monitoring remains challenging for security authorities.
- On Firewall, SPIEGEL-TV reporter Henrik Neumann discusses new figures, longstanding power brokers and the particular role of young women.
A coalition of more than 160 South African civil society groups is calling for a National Day of Action against xenophobia on October 30 ... Show more

SNP ministers considering balaclava exclusion zones in Scotland: Neil Gray said the Scottish government is looking at what has been done in Nottingham
scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-ministers-considering-balaclava-exclusion-zones-in-scotland-9290040

Braun calls Perez campaign ad about accident at his family’s business ‘a new low’
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/14/braun-calls-perez-campaign-ad-about-accident-at-his-familys-business-a-new-low/

Fox News Relentlessly Mocked For Blaming Talarico For MAGA Conspiracy Theories: Plenty of people on social media didn’t think it was Talarico’s job to protect ...
huffpost.com/entry/fox-news-thinks-james-talarico-should-have-stopped-maga-from-spreading-conspiracy-theory-about-him_n_6acfed4ce4b0bfd256545d4e

Pete Buttigieg rallies Democrats canvassing for Northwest Indiana candidates: Pete Buttigieg knows Northwest Indiana Democrats aren’t alone in being angry about ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/10/13/pete-buttigieg-rallies-democrats-canvassing-for-northwest-indiana-candidates/

Embezzled €250,000 during police checks? Police officer faces trouble: A police officer from the Heilbronn Police Headquarters is alleged to have failed to ...
swr.de/swraktuell/baden-wuerttemberg/heilbronn/polizist-praesidium-heilbronn-verkehrs-kontrolle-geld-abgezockt-anklage-mosbach-100.html

‘Ruthless and Calculated’: Opening Statements Begin in Russell Brand Rape Trial: Opening statements began in the rape trial of Russell Brand, who is accused of ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/russell-brand-rape-trial-london-opening-statements-1235642407/

Key FactsRussell Brand Denies Allegations in London Rape Trial
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
- Prosecutors allege that Brand repeatedly sexually assaulted women and portray him as a serial sexual offender.
- Brand has pleaded not guilty and denies the allegations; charges include one indecent assault, three rapes, and three sexual assaults.
- The six women say they came forward independently and described a similar pattern involving unwanted actions.
- The trial is expected to last at least six weeks; Brand attends court with his wife, Laura Gallacher.
to the defendant, women were simply a means to an end — that end being groping them, sexually or indecently assaulting them or vaginally, orally or anally raping them.— Lead prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones, in opening remarks during the London rape trial concerning Russell Brand; describing the defendant's treatment of women and the alleged offenses.
French minister accuses Elon Musk of ‘online harassment campaigns’ against European leaders
theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/14/french-minister-elon-musk-x-social-media-presidential-election

WATCH | "She is a bully"
Private prosecutor Atty. Lorna Kapunan accused lead defense counsel Sheila Sison of bullying and disrespecting prosecutors ... Show more

US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns amid misconduct allegations and Romania controversy
romania-insider.com/society/us-ambassador-greece-kimberly-guilfoyle-resigns-amid-misconduct

Cornell bans frat parties in wake of gang rape allegation: Cornell University is suspending parties and other social events at fraternity houses for the rest of ...
apnews.com/article/cornell-rape-investigation-frat-party-ban-686aaca2c81878f8cd771a0e3bdf7fa4

Police officer allegedly kept €246,415 from checks: In over 150 cases, a police officer is alleged to have failed to forward money from traffic stops ...
pz-news.de/baden-wuerttemberg_artikel,-Polizist-soll-246415-Euro-aus-Kontrollen-behalten-haben-_arid,2372889.html

France accuses Elon Musk of 'online harassment' of Europe leaders: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned Tuesday of foreign interference in France's ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/13/france-accuses-elon-musk-of-online-harassment-of-europe-leaders_6758569_4.html

US ambassador to Greece resigns amid misconduct allegations: Kimberly Guilfoyle denies allegations that she offered access to Trump administration officials in ...
aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/13/trumps-ambassador-to-greece-asked-to-resign-amid-misconduct-allegations

Key FactsWhite House asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign
6 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
- Press Secretary Katie Zacharia said Tuesday that the White House had asked Guilfoyle to resign.
- Guilfoyle later wrote that her tenure was ending; the State Department did not say whether she had submitted her resignation.
- Trump donor Eric Deters alleged that Guilfoyle asked him to pay a $100,000 credit-card bill shortly before her Senate confirmation hearing in July 2025.
- Guilfoyle called the allegations false, while her attorney disputed the messages’ authenticity without providing specifics.
We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign.— White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, during her first briefing as White House press secretary
Tomas Čeponis is a staff sergeant in the Lithuanian armed forces and an expert on strategic communication and hybrid threats ... Show more
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News & Email at t-online | Politics, Sports, Entertainment & Advice
Attacks on Yandex data centers silenced Russian propaganda: Ukrainian arms manufacturer Fire Point follows up on social media: | “Dima, have you tried turning it ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000343691/angriffe-auf-yandex-rechenzentren-brachte-russische-propaganda-zum-schweigen

Key FactsCloudflare Reports Sharp Drop in Yandex Bot Traffic
Oct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: golem.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: golem.de
- Cloudflare monitoring indicates Russian bot traffic sharply declined in recent days after attacks damaged several Yandex data centers.
- After the Sasovo data center was attacked on October 8, the figure initially fell to about 57 percent.
- A subsequent weekend attack disabled Yandex’s larger Kaluga campus; at least 84 services are currently unavailable.
- The article describes Ukrainian airstrikes as a direct response to earlier Russian attacks on Ukrainian data centers, some causing outages.
'Part of the Fascist Playbook': Ilhan Omar Condemns Trump DHS Raid on Her Home: "For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns ...
commondreams.org/news/ilhan-omar-dhs-raid

Rep. Omar accuses Trump of political intimidation after agents search her home: Federal agents searched the Washington, D.C., home of Minnesota Democratic ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/rep-omar-accuses-trump-of-political-intimidation-after-agents-search-her-home

Key FactsFederal officers search Ilhan Omar’s home
Oct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant early on October 12.
- Authorities disclosed no investigative details; Omar is seeking reelection just weeks before the midterm elections.
- Omar called the search political intimidation; Trump said he was not involved in it.
- A source familiar with the investigation said Justice Department leaders signed off and a federal judge approved the search after deliberations.
For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.— Ilhan Omar, on X after the search of her home (October 12, 2026)
At the White House: Katie Zacharia Ends Her First Appearance as Trump's New Spokesperson After Just a Few Minutes
spiegel.de/ausland/katie-zacharia-beendet-ersten-auftritt-als-neue-sprecherin-von-donald-trump-nach-wenigen-minuten-a-6043a857-30c4-4215-bea0-7dd0525fb44e

MAGA Goons Launch Attack Ad Campaign 3,100 Miles From Target: A costly campaign blunder has left Republican operatives furious as Sen. Susan Collins fights to ...
thedailybeast.com/susan-collins-maga-goons-launch-attack-ad-campaign-3100-miles-from-target-in-oregon
Ben Affleck Blasts ‘High School Bullying’ of ‘Digger,’ Says We Shouldn’t ‘Punish Movies That Take Risks’
thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/happy-sad-confused-ben-affleck-defends-digger-box-office/

Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Big Fat Greek Resignation: Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned from her position as U.S. ambassador to Greece on Tuesday amid an investigation into ...
thecut.com/article/kimberly-guilfoyles-big-fat-greek-resignation.html

The Right’s Desperate Conspiracy Theory About James Talarico Goes Up In Flames: The right is pushing a conspiracy theory that James Talarico was treated for a ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/james-talarico-mental-health-hospital-ohio-conspiracy-1235641325/

Trump says Kimberly Guilfoyle could be fired as Greece envoy after alleged misconduct
bbc.com/news/articles/cjkgedexp6zgo

Key FactsTrump weighs removing US ambassador to Greece over allegations
6 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Trump said the matter was under consideration and expressed dissatisfaction with the situation.
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Guilfoyle allegedly sought a donor’s payment for a large card bill in exchange for access.
- Her lawyers deny wrongdoing and dispute the messages’ authenticity, saying the donor owed about $150,000 for earlier work.
- Democrats on the Senate and House foreign affairs committees are calling for a State Department investigation.
We're looking at it. Yeah, we're not happy.— Donald Trump, at the White House, when asked if he was considering firing Guilfoyle as Greece envoy
Founder of pro-war propaganda project Rybar returns to Russia after being expelled from Montenegro
theins.press/en/news/298210

Federal agents searched the Washington, D.C., home of Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar early Monday. Agents with Homeland Security Investigations ... Show more

“Pure intimidation”: Criticism after AfD threat against ZDF reporter Fabian Köster
abendblatt.de/politik/article413386366/pure-einschuechterung-kritik-nach-afd-drohung-gegen-zdf-reporter-fabian-koester.html

Key FactsAfD politician Siegmund threatens ZDF reporter with job loss
Oct 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t-online.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t-online.de
- Since Thursday, video excerpts have circulated showing the conversation held Tuesday after the state parliament’s constituent session.
- For the December minister-president election, Siegmund said he expected to win a majority and become Germany’s first AfD minister-president.
- A termination by Saxony-Anhalt would neither abolish ZDF nor automatically cause Köster to lose his job.
- ZDF said the election result would not affect broadcasting freedom, while leaving specific protective measures for Köster undisclosed.
Then we'll do this in December, once the Media State Treaty has been terminated, and we can talk about whether we can find you a position.— Ulrich Siegmund (AfD politician from Saxony-Anhalt) during a confrontation with ZDF reporter Fabian Köster in the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament about terminating the Media State Treaty.
OpinionSociologist on police in France: "Most mutilations caused by police violence in Europe"
taz.de/Soziologe-ueber-Polizeigewalt/!6219936/

2027: CJN warns judges against romancing with politicians: The CJN gave the advice during the opening of the 2026 legal year of the Supreme Court on Monday in ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/916484-2027-cjn-warns-judges-against-romancing-with-politicians.html

Omar says she won't 'be silenced’ after federal agents search her home, blasting Trump for 'intimidation' campaign
pbs.org/newshour/politics/omar-says-she-wont-be-silenced-after-federal-agents-search-her-home-blasting-trump-for-intimidation-campaign

Judge Immediately Pulls the Plug on Trump’s Bonkers Propaganda Blitz: The ruling came on the same evening the taxpayer-funded ads were due to air.
thedailybeast.com/judge-immediately-pulls-the-plug-on-trumps-bonkers-propaganda-blitz

Govt warns social media users over anti-migrant violence and disinformation: The committee expressed deep concern over the spread of inflammatory and misleading ...
ewn.co.za/2026/10/12/govt-warns-social-media-users-over-anti-migrant-violence-and-fake-news

2027: Amid forgery trial, Uche Nnaji drops degree claim in INEC filing, opts for WAEC
premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/916206-2027-amid-forgery-trial-uche-nnaji-drops-degree-claim-in-inec-filing-opts-for-waec.html

Federal judge orders pro-Trump TV ads funded by taxpayers off air immediately: In an earlier filing, the administration said it had planned to stop ad purchases ...
nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/federal-judge-orders-trump-tv-ads-funded-taxpayers-air-immediately-rcna602879

MAGA Melts Down Over Kelly Clarkson’s Store Scandal: Prominent MAGA voices are accusing her of bullying an independent store.
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/maga-melts-down-over-kelly-clarksons-store-scandal

“Pure intimidation”: Criticism after AfD threat against ZDF reporter Fabian Köster
nrz.de/politik/article413386366/pure-einschuechterung-kritik-nach-afd-drohung-gegen-zdf-reporter-fabian-koester.html

Briggs: The allegations against Morales, ranging from corruption to sexual misconduct, run so deep that IndyStar created a timeline to keep track of them ... Show more
Yes, Diego Morales' $90K SUV is on the ballot in November | Opinion
Yes, Diego Morales' $90K SUV is on the ballot in November | Opinion
Trump’s new press secretary has a history of pushing banana conspiracy theories: Katie Zacharia was appointed as White House press secretary on Friday ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-conspiracy-theorist-b3064907.html
Key FactsTrump Announces Katie Zacharia as Next White House Press Secretary
Oct 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- President Trump announced the selection of 41-year-old Zacharia on Friday afternoon.
- Since June, Zacharia has advised Trump Media and Technology Group, which operates Truth Social.
- She briefly served as spokeswoman for then-Secretary Kristi Noem and frequently appeared on conservative media.
- Efforts to bar three news organizations from White House grounds are being challenged in court.
She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning.— Donald Trump on Truth Social, praising Katie Zacharia after her appointment as White House press secretary.
AfD: Journalists' Association condemns Siegmund's threat against reporter
rp-online.de/politik/deutschland/afd-journalistenverband-verurteilt-siegmund-drohung-gegen-reporter_aid-156333857

AISA president Neha Bora has been detained amid the ongoing protests in Delhi.
In visuals from inside the mobile detention cages ... Show more

A video from the ongoing Delhi protest crackdown appears to show a Delhi Police officer grabbing a protester by the hair and manhandling them ... Show more

OpinionThe Triumph of Tech-Fueled Propaganda: America Isn’t Ready for the Next Wave of Foreign Influence Operations
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/triumph-tech-fueled-propaganda
#DeniseLaurel : "I remember trying not to cry before this picture and wiping the lipstick off. Kids can be mean but we can teach them better ... Show more
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UPDF dismisses western media reports on Muhoozi as imperialist propaganda: Col Magezi noted that reducing a decorated military officer’s service to online ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/updf-dismisses-western-media-reports-on-muhoozi-as-imperialist-propaganda-5626860

‘Witch hunt’: Akoijam targets JNU V-C after dismissal over ‘sex harassment’: Congress MP Bimol Akoijam accuses Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit of lying that ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/bimol-akoijam-jnu-dismissal-witch-hunt-vc-lying-allegations-10917697/

OpinionTrump’s taxpayer-funded propaganda reflects the dream world he lives in: The controversial ads reveal a President who might not understand just how unpopular he ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-trump-taxpayer-funded-propaganda-ads-reflect-dream-world-he-lives-in/
Children and adolescents living with obesity may experience stigma, discrimination and bullying.
Language matters - here are some examples of how different ... Show more
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Senior physician shares racist hate speech online - | under real name: Ein Oberarzt postet rassistische Inhalte und Drohungen. Doch er gerät ins Visier von ...
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One of the most personal exchanges of the Senate debate came when Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff confronted Republican Mike Collins over his son-in-law's ... Show more

Council looks to ban balaclavas as part of tough new measures to tackle anti-social behaviour
sunderlandecho.com/news/people/council-looks-to-ban-balaclavas-as-part-of-tough-new-measures-to-tackle-anti-social-behaviour-9274037

DNC sues Trump administration, alleging taxpayer-funded ads violate propaganda law
apnews.com/article/trump-taxpayer-funded-ads-propaganda-lawsuit-a1e286d37989f1cb5bbe13905f8fbbf1

Key FactsDNC sues Trump administration over taxpayer-funded pro-Trump spots
Oct 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration Wednesday, alleging the advertisements violate federal spending and propaganda laws.
- Common Cause filed a separate lawsuit making similar claims that the administration violated appropriations statutes.
- A $20 million campaign contract was awarded; AdImpact estimated at least $10 million had been spent airing the ads by Monday.
- After Trump’s announcement, several spots continued running with disclaimers stating they were paid for by the U.S. government.
Americans deserve better than to have their hard-earned tax dollars used for Trump’s illegal schemes.— Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, in a statement on Wednesday
Harlow Council cracks down on anti-social behaviour as court grants closure order on council house
yourharlow.com/2026/10/08/harlow-council-cracks-down-on-anti-social-behaviour-as-court-grants-closure-order-on-council-house/

France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school demonstrations, the interior minister announced, amid growing allegations of police brutality ... Show more

Erstmals steht ein AfD-Politiker an der Spitze eines Landesparlaments: Tobias Rausch ist heute zum neuen Präsidenten des Landtags von Sachsen-Anhalt gewählt ... Show more

October 7 marks the 20th anniversary of the murder of prominent Kremlin critic Anna Politkovskaya, a tenacious investigative reporter who exposed the brutality ... Show more

University of Arizona suspends fraternity activities as reports of misconduct persist
apnews.com/article/arizona-fraternities-cornell-suspension-misconduct-bce22656b89e2c57c9a01cd8ab52288c

France summons Iran ambassador over disinformation campaign on student protests: France summoned Iran’s ambassador on Wednesday over what foreign ministry ...
ara.tv/bvlsq

OpinionThe Triumph of Tech-Fueled Propaganda: America Isn’t Ready for the Next Wave of Foreign Influence Operations
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/triumph-tech-fueled-propaganda
Tuberville vows to end data center tax breaks, put communities in control: Can he do that?
al.com/politics/2026/10/tuberville-vows-to-end-data-center-tax-breaks-put-communities-in-control-can-he-do-that.html

France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speech: France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations ...
ctvnews.ca/world/article/france-suspends-stun-grenade-use-at-student-protests-ahead-of-pm-speech/

Key FactsFrance Suspends Stun Grenades During Student Protests
Oct 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- The suspension will last until conflicting accounts of the Lens incident are clarified, Nuñez said.
- Authorities say the 15-year-old picked up the grenade; students allege an officer hit him directly.
- More than 500 schools were fully or partly closed Wednesday; 24 were expected to shut for weeks, affecting 30,000 pupils.
- Student unions announced a fourth round of demonstrations for Thursday in Paris and other cities.
"We are telling M. Nuñez, calm your police officers down and call for restraint."— Ryad Rani, head of the USL high school union, speaking to French radio on Wednesday
