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Four People Die as Storms, Flooding Hit Southern France
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - At least four people have died in storms and flooding in southern France, authorities said late on Wednesday, as western regions braced for another storm approaching from Ireland.
Democrats Sue Trump Administration over Election ‘Intimidation’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Democratic Party leaders have sued US President Donald Trump and members of his administration, accusing them of aiming “threats and intimidation” at state and local officials in the run-up to the November 3 midterm election.
China, Russia Slam “Destructive External Interference” in Eurasia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Beijing and Moscow hit out on Thursday at “destructive external interference” in Eurasia, in a joint statement during a visit to Russia by Premier Li Qiang, where he met President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
N. Korea Threatens South with 'Most Horrible' Consequences
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - North Korea warned South Korea of the "most horrible and distressing situation" if Seoul continues what Pyongyang described as interference, announcing new countermeasures along their heavily militarized border.
Russia Accuses US of Creating Obstacles to Its Participation in G20 Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Russia is preparing to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia later this month but sees “concerning trends” in US actions that could prevent its full participation, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Wednesday.
California's Largest State-Worker Union Stages Strike
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Thousands of California state employees staged a one-day statewide strike on Wednesday over pay, healthcare and remote work, marking the first such walkout for California's largest public employees union in its 44-year history.
EU Should Open Markets, Avoid Trade War While Protecting Industries: Merz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that the European Union (EU) needs to protect its industries against unfair competition while keeping its markets open and avoiding a trade war.
800,000 Somalis Threatened by Flooding Displacement: UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - More than 800,000 people in Somalia could be forced to leave their homes over the next three months due to flooding, the UN migration agency warned Wednesday.
Americans Are Struggling to Buy Homes amid Rising Costs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – There has never been a worse month for pending home sales in the United States than September 2026. Data released Tuesday showed the housing market weakening sharply, squeezed by rising mortgage rates and elevated home prices.
UK Inflation Jumps to Highest Rate in almost A Year
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - UK inflation has risen to its highest rate in almost a year as surging petrol and diesel prices pushed up the cost of living, new figures show.
France Deploying Counterterrorism Troops to Quell Riots
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – France will deploy military personnel from its counterterrorism force to support police during a new wave of nationwide protests, as the government prepares a “massive” security operation following some of the worst riots in years.
US National Debt Grows by Nearly $400 Billion in Two Months
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US national debt has grown by nearly $400 billion in the two months since it reached a record $40 trillion, according to US Treasury Department data.
China Opposes US Arrest Warrant against Cuban Leader Raul Castro
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China on Wednesday condemned US legal action against former Cuban president Raul Castro, accusing Washington of abusing “judicial measures” to pressure Havana and calling for an immediate end to its economic blockade.
Trump Official Claims Record-Breaking 300,000 Visas Were Revoked
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Trump administration said it has revoked more than 300,000 visas issued to foreign nationals, claiming it has done so at a faster pace than any previous administration.
French Fighter Jet Crashes during Training Flight, Killing Pilot
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A French Air Force Mirage 2000D fighter jet crashed during a training flight in northeastern France, killing its pilot and leaving the navigator missing, the French Armed Forces Ministry said Wednesday.
EU Gas Storage Levels below Historical Average: Commission
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – European Union gas storage levels are below the historical average, but the bloc does not currently face a security of supply issue despite the prospect of a difficult winter, European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said Wednesday.
North Korea Says 'New Firepower Units' in Place after Border Threat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea has moved new units into "firing positions", the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong-un said Wednesday, days after Pyongyang warned it was considering deploying additional strike means to its border with South Korea.
Italy to Deploy 500 Troops to Milan following Violent Clashes, Looting
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Italy is preparing to send 500 troops to Milan after looting and clashes between police and mostly young protesters, with some luxury brands shutting their shops in the city.
