UK: London Euston Station Evacuated After Security Alert

Euston Station in London was evacuated Thursday afternoon, October 2, over a suspicious item, halting rail services. British Transport Police cordoned off the area, with emergency vehicles on site, as hundreds of people were forced to leave the station.

France: Hundreds of Thousands Join Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Budget 7

On September 18, hundreds of thousands people joined over 250 demonstrations across France in response to a cross-industry union call against the austerity budget introduced by former Prime Minister François Bayrou. Unions criticized the measures as “brutal,” arguing they unfairly target workers, vulnerable groups, retirees, and the sick. Current Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has yet to revise the policies. Union leaders hailed the strike as a success and urged the government to ensure fiscal, social, and environmental justice in the upcoming budget.

France: Hundreds of Thousands Join Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Budget 6

On September 18, hundreds of thousands people joined over 250 demonstrations across France in response to a cross-industry union call against the austerity budget introduced by former Prime Minister François Bayrou. Unions criticized the measures as “brutal,” arguing they unfairly target workers, vulnerable groups, retirees, and the sick. Current Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has yet to revise the policies. Union leaders hailed the strike as a success and urged the government to ensure fiscal, social, and environmental justice in the upcoming budget.

France: Hundreds of Thousands Join Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Budget 5

On September 18, hundreds of thousands people joined over 250 demonstrations across France in response to a cross-industry union call against the austerity budget introduced by former Prime Minister François Bayrou. Unions criticized the measures as “brutal,” arguing they unfairly target workers, vulnerable groups, retirees, and the sick. Current Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has yet to revise the policies. Union leaders hailed the strike as a success and urged the government to ensure fiscal, social, and environmental justice in the upcoming budget.

France: Hundreds of Thousands Join Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Budget 2

On September 18, hundreds of thousands people joined over 250 demonstrations across France in response to a cross-industry union call against the austerity budget introduced by former Prime Minister François Bayrou. Unions criticized the measures as “brutal,” arguing they unfairly target workers, vulnerable groups, retirees, and the sick. Current Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has yet to revise the policies. Union leaders hailed the strike as a success and urged the government to ensure fiscal, social, and environmental justice in the upcoming budget.

France: Hundreds of Thousands Join Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Budget 4

On September 18, hundreds of thousands people joined over 250 demonstrations across France in response to a cross-industry union call against the austerity budget introduced by former Prime Minister François Bayrou. Unions criticized the measures as “brutal,” arguing they unfairly target workers, vulnerable groups, retirees, and the sick. Current Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has yet to revise the policies. Union leaders hailed the strike as a success and urged the government to ensure fiscal, social, and environmental justice in the upcoming budget.

France: Hundreds of Thousands Join Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Budget 3

On September 18, hundreds of thousands people joined over 250 demonstrations across France in response to a cross-industry union call against the austerity budget introduced by former Prime Minister François Bayrou. Unions criticized the measures as “brutal,” arguing they unfairly target workers, vulnerable groups, retirees, and the sick. Current Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has yet to revise the policies. Union leaders hailed the strike as a success and urged the government to ensure fiscal, social, and environmental justice in the upcoming budget.

France: September 18 Austerity Protests Turn Violent in Paris

On September 18, hundreds of thousands participated in over 250 protests across France against the austerity budget introduced by former PM François Bayrou. In Paris, demonstrations turned violent, with clashes between protesters and police, who used tear gas and made several arrests.

France: Hundreds of Thousands Join Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Budget

On September 18, hundreds of thousands people joined over 250 demonstrations across France in response to a cross-industry union call against the austerity budget introduced by former Prime Minister François Bayrou. Unions criticized the measures as “brutal,” arguing they unfairly target workers, vulnerable groups, retirees, and the sick. Current Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has yet to revise the policies. Union leaders hailed the strike as a success and urged the government to ensure fiscal, social, and environmental justice in the upcoming budget.

France: Mass Mobilization as “Block Everything” Movement Rallies Citizens

On Wednesday, September 10, French police arrested nearly 500 people as the “Block Everything” (“Bloquons tout”) protests aimed to disrupt transport and daily life across France following the collapse of Prime Minister François Bayrou’s government over unpopular austerity measures. Authorities reported around 200,000 participants nationwide, while the CGT union claimed over 250,000. The protests included blockades, fires, and barricades, particularly in Paris at locations such as Gare du Nord, Place du Châtelet, and Place des Fêtes. Police deployed 80,000 officers and used tear gas to disperse the crowds. Despite clashes and disruption on highways and public transport, the largest demonstrations remained relatively calm.

Mexico: Torrential Rains Cause Severe Flooding in CDMX, Trigger Traffic and Transit Chaos

Torrential rains caused widespread chaos in Mexico City on Monday, June 2, resulting in traffic gridlock, downed trees, and the suspension of Metro Line A service. The Mexico City government reported flooding in 53 areas, primarily in Iztapalapa, Xochimilco, Tlalpan, and Tláhuac, following the intense rains recorded.

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Crowded platforms on metro line 3 due to a disruption, in Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Crowded platforms on metro line 3 due to a disruption, in Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Gare Paris Saint-Lazare on November 30, 2023 in Paris, France. Some SNCF employees are on strike Thursday and Friday, which will cause disruption to transport traffic in the Paris region. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Gare Paris Saint-Lazare on November 30, 2023 in Paris, France. Some SNCF employees are on strike Thursday and Friday, which will cause disruption to transport traffic in the Paris region. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Gare Paris Saint-Lazare on November 30, 2023 in Paris, France. Some SNCF employees are on strike Thursday and Friday, which will cause disruption to transport traffic in the Paris region. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Gare Paris Saint-Lazare on November 30, 2023 in Paris, France. Some SNCF employees are on strike Thursday and Friday, which will cause disruption to transport traffic in the Paris region. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Crowded platforms on metro line 3 due to a disruption, in Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Gare Paris Saint-Lazare on November 30, 2023 in Paris, France. Some SNCF employees are on strike Thursday and Friday, which will cause disruption to transport traffic in the Paris region. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Crowded platforms on metro line 3 due to a disruption, in Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Gare Paris Saint-Lazare on November 30, 2023 in Paris, France. Some SNCF employees are on strike Thursday and Friday, which will cause disruption to transport traffic in the Paris region. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Gare Paris Saint-Lazare on November 30, 2023 in Paris, France. Some SNCF employees are on strike Thursday and Friday, which will cause disruption to transport traffic in the Paris region. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Gare Paris Saint-Lazare on November 30, 2023 in Paris, France. Some SNCF employees are on strike Thursday and Friday, which will cause disruption to transport traffic in the Paris region. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Gare Paris Saint-Lazare on November 30, 2023 in Paris, France. Some SNCF employees are on strike Thursday and Friday, which will cause disruption to transport traffic in the Paris region. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Gare Paris Saint-Lazare on November 30, 2023 in Paris, France. Some SNCF employees are on strike Thursday and Friday, which will cause disruption to transport traffic in the Paris region. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Gare Paris Saint-Lazare on November 30, 2023 in Paris, France. Some SNCF employees are on strike Thursday and Friday, which will cause disruption to transport traffic in the Paris region. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Gare Paris Saint-Lazare on November 30, 2023 in Paris, France. Some SNCF employees are on strike Thursday and Friday, which will cause disruption to transport traffic in the Paris region. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Egypt's monthly inflation declines slightly for first time in 7 months

STORY: Egypt's monthly inflation declines slightly for first time in 7 months DATELINE: July 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)various of a cash counting machinevarious of a market STORYLINE: Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) announced on Thursday that Egypt's headline monthly inflation declined to 13.2 percent in June, from 13.5 percent in May, for the first time in seven months. CAPMAS ascribed the decline mainly to the decrease in prices of food and beverage by 2.2 percent. Other commodities and services, such as healthcare and transport, registered a price rise ranging between 0.3 percent and 2 percent, according to the agency. Egypt's inflation started to speed up entering the double-digit zone in March due to disruption in global supply chains, COVID-19, the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and the devaluation of the Egyptian pound. The annual headline inflation accelerated to 14.7 percent