Europe

Hundreds of thousands protested across France on Saturday and police arrested more than 1,000 people, with less violence than the weekend before, DW reports.

Ukraine and Poland have achieved a diplomatic breakthrough in their bilateral relations, with both governments signaling improved cooperation on key issues including historical disputes that have strained ties in recent years.

Trade unions and left-wing groups in France have announced approximately 500 protest actions and more than 90 demonstrations planned for Saturday, October 17, across the country.

The European Union has recorded its highest-ever number of West Nile virus cases, with approximately 700 infections reported across member states this season, raising public health concerns ahead of autumn.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held consultations with European leaders on the provision of additional weapons and military assistance to Ukraine.

European intelligence services have warned defense company executives across Europe that Russia is escalating assassination attempts targeting them to intimidate Ukraine's partners, the European Pravda reported.

Five European countries have agreed to coordinate a joint response to US pressure regarding diesel fuel, presenting a unified position in trade negotiations with Washington instead of responding individually.