Bomb alert diverts Airbus A320 plane flying from Dublin to Rome, French PM says - Reuters

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  American voters propelled Democrats to full legislative control of both congressional chambers following intense domestic backlash against ongoing foreign military engagements. The midterm results signal a decisive rejection of existing foreign policy, as candidates overcame tens of millions of dollars in establishment spending by tapping into voter anger over military operations in the Middle East.

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• France gears up for strikes and protests as unions promise national mobilisation

  Five major public and private sector unions have united with students and "yellow vest" groups to demand wage hikes and public service protections. The coordinated walkouts threaten severe disruptions across national transit, hospitals, schools, and energy production. In response, authorities are deploying tens of thousands of security personnel nationwide to manage over 250 planned demonstrations.

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