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Mathilde Panot wrote that more than 10,000 people had gathered in Clermont-Ferrand to listen to Jean-Luc Mélenchon. She called for them to join and stated that there were only a few months left before "changing the lives of the many." https://t.co/667RRBYjYb #ClermontFerrand #Politique #Mobilisation (translated)

Planeta do Futebol reported that, after an unfavorable court decision, the Fla-Flu Consortium asked the court to reject a new appeal from Vasco regarding ticket sales for the match against Boca Juniors. The concessionaire stated that the club should assume the risks of having sold tickets while the injunction could still be suspended. The Consortium argued that the appeal had lost its object due to the proximity of the deadline and that it repeated already rejected arguments. It advocated for the match to be held at Nilton Santos Stadium and stated that there would still be time to reorganize the event. According to the publication, Vasco urgently requested reconsideration of the suspension and claimed that it had begun sales for Maracanã after receiving court authorization. The club argued that the capacity of Nilton Santos, which is 44,661 people, was less than the 46,014 tickets sold, which would require cancellations and refunds. It also pointed out the need to accommodate 4,000 visiting fans and maintain separation areas between the supporters. The appeal from Vasco and the statement from the Fla-Flu Consortium were awaiting analysis from Judge Suely Lopes Magalhães, reported Planeta do Futebol, based on ESPN Brazil. #Vasco #Maracanã #Futebol (translated)

Tomáš Prouza claimed that the Prague magistrate abolished price caps for traditional taxis with taximeters from October 1, without notifying residents and tourists. According to him, this allowed drivers to charge a starting rate of 666 crowns and 444 crowns per kilometer, which he said could lead to rides costing tens of thousands of crowns. He linked the change to the long-term effort of traditional taxi drivers to limit competition from digital platforms. He stated that the parliamentary amendment, advocated by ANO and the Pirates, aimed to drive thousands of taxi drivers out of Prague. He attributed falling prices, better ride availability, and the ability to know the price in advance to the applications. According to Prouza, the responsibility for the taxi service area lay with Prague's deputy mayor for transport, Jaromír Beránek. Prouza called the change an adjustment pushed through at the request of the taxi mafia and warned that it could damage Prague's reputation. He also referred to the city's decision to abolish the price cap and questioned the timing of the change before the elections and its secrecy. https://t.co/ipI2QMVBLE #taxi #prague #praha #magistrat #taxi #praha #magistrat (translated)

The author of the message indicated that seven candles had been symbolically placed in memory of the victims. He wrote that a tribute had been paid in Nice, three years after October 7, 2023, to the victims of the Hamas attack in Israel, which he referred to as a "pogrom." He added that the victims of that day and the hostages would never be forgotten. https://t.co/66v5iXCX4h #Hommage #Mémoire #Justice #IL #FR (translated)

Bogdan Rymanowski reported that the debut edition of "Wieczór Rymanowskiego" was watched by an average of 665 thousand viewers on Polsat and 210 thousand on Polsat News. He stated that the program achieved 5.86% share in the commercial group 16–59 and 1.39% on Polsat News, while it has been viewed by 408 thousand people on YouTube so far. On behalf of the team, he thanked the viewers and invited them to the next episode, scheduled for November 2, the first Monday of the month. #WieczórRymanowskiego #Polsat #Telewizja (translated)

We are happy to see you! Discover algebra through a coastal adventure on Vancouver Island. The Ants’ Treasure on Vancouver Island: Where the Paths Meet invites children and families in Nuu-chah-nulth communities to explore mathematics through story, pictures, and discovery. On a Pacific shoreline of pebbles, driftwood, and ocean waves, Mia and Alex follow two mysterious ant paths. With Mr. Numberwise as their guide, they discover how equations describe paths—and how their meeting point can reveal a treasure. Wooden staircases make slope visible. A treasure map introduces coordinates. Red and blue paths help children understand graphs and intersections. Young learners explore: • linear equations • slope and starting values • coordinates and graphing • intersections of straight lines The book combines colorful illustrations, step-by-step explanations, solved exercises, and practice worksheets. Its visual approach helps children connect mathematical symbols with ideas they can see. Designed mainly for ages 10–14, it can be enjoyed at home, in classrooms, or with an adult supporting a younger learner. An English-language mathematics adventure in a contemporary Nuu-chah-nulth setting. Follow the paths. Find their meeting point. Discover the mathematics behind the treasure. Goodbye! (translated)

The relaunch of Intesa Sanpaolo for Monte dei Paschi di Siena makes the main shareholders extremely profitable, with Delfin earning 665 million and Caltagirone 513 million, while the value of the stake in Ca’ de Sass reaches 31.4 billion. #Mps #IntesaSanpaolo #finanza (translated)

Africa Daily Report — 4 October 2026 Major developments reported during the previous 24 hours. 1. Ethiopia — Federal forces retake Mekelle airport as Tigray fighting escalates Ethiopian federal forces have retaken Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle, according to residents and other sources cited by Reuters and AP. The airport had been seized by Tigrayan forces on September 23. Gunfire was reported near central Mekelle, and the renewed conflict is putting the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement under severe strain amid wider tensions involving Eritrea and other regional states. Sources: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/pro-government-forces-say-they-retake-airport-ethiopias-tigray-region-2026-10-03/ https://apnews.com/article/87740d41b686614b63ccdba54dbd3168 2. DR Congo — France pledges stronger Ebola support as outbreak remains severe Importance: 10/10 — Critical France says it will step up financial support for the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot made the announcement during a visit to Bunia, amid concern that gains against the outbreak could reverse. France contributed €13.4 million to Ebola-related efforts from January through July and plans to seek additional funding. The announcement comes as Congo's outbreak has surpassed 4,000 deaths. Sources: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/france-step-up-ebola-funding-congo-amid-resurgence-fears-minister-says-2026-10-03/ https://apnews.com/article/4c79b59ec81a08675d2506c9e176d125 3. Sudan — More than 25 civilians reported killed in North Kordofan Importance: 10/10 — Critical The Sudan Doctors Network says more than 25 civilians were killed in an attack attributed to the Rapid Support Forces in the Umm Badr area of North Kordofan. The medical group said available evidence indicated that civilians may have been targeted on ethnic grounds and called for an independent investigation. Fighting has intensified in Kordofan as the Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF contest territory. Source: https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665071/world/more-than-25-civilians-killed-in-rsf-attack-in-sudans-north-kordofan 4. Nigeria — 15 civilians killed in suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Borno Importance: 9/10 — Very High Borno State police confirmed that 15 people were killed in Marte Local Government Area after suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP militants attacked farmers and people gathering firewood. Three people remained missing. The attack underlines the continuing threat to civilians and rural livelihoods in northeastern Nigeria despite prolonged counter-insurgency operations. Source: https://punchng.com/terrorists-kill-15-farmers-in-borno/ 5. Kenya — $16 billion Dangote Lamu refinery faces new legal challenge Importance: 9/10 — Very High The proposed $16 billion Dangote oil refinery in Lamu is facing a further legal challenge. The Consumers Federation of Kenya is seeking to halt government participation until questions concerning procurement, financing, Kenya's proposed stake and public-land arrangements are clarified. Separately, an Environment and Land Court has issued interim orders affecting activity on land designated for the project. The refinery is planned at 700,000 barrels per day and would be one of East Africa's largest industrial investments. Source: https://energynews.africa/2026/10/03/dangotes-16bn-kenya-refinery-faces-legal-challenge/ 6. Burkina Faso — First national gold refinery marks push for domestic processing Importance: 8/10 — High Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first national gold refinery, RAFFINOR-BF, in Ouagadougou. The project is designed to allow more of the country's gold to be refined and certified domestically rather than exported for processing abroad. Reported initial capacity is 164 tonnes annually, with expansion plans that could also position Burkina Faso as a regional refining centre. Source: https://www.theafricandream.net/burkina-first-gold-refinery/ 7. South Africa — AU human-rights mission concludes with preliminary findings The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights completed a promotion mission to South Africa. Its preliminary assessment described the country's legal framework for protecting human and peoples' rights, including those of non-nationals, as comprehensive. The mission took place against a backdrop of domestic concern about violent crime, migration tensions and gender-based violence. Source: https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/au-human-rights-mission-sa-concludes 8. Nigeria / South Africa — Nigeria evacuates another 106 citizens amid anti-migrant tensions Importance: 8/10 — High *Another 106 Nigerian citizens arrived in Lagos from South Africa as concerns continue over xenophobic and Afrophobic violence and intimidation. Nigeria has urged South African authorities to protect foreign nationals, while Pretoria has stressed that immigration enforcement is a state responsibility and warned against vigilantism. The episode continues to put pressure on relations between two of Africa's largest economies. Source: https://thewillnews.com/xenophobia-nigeria-evacuates-106-more-from-south-africa-as-anti-migrant-tensions-escalate/ 9. Sudan — Fighting spreads in Blue Nile near Ethiopian border Importance: 9/10 — Very High Sudan's military says it repelled an attack by the RSF and allied SPLM-N forces around Minza and Bashkarkad in Blue Nile state near Ethiopia. The clashes followed RSF drone strikes on targets in Ed Damazin. The International Organization for Migration has reported displacement of roughly 7,000 people from affected areas since late September, adding another front to Sudan's prolonged war. The RSF and SPLM-N had not immediately commented on the military's account. Source: https://sudantribune.com/article/319554 10. Somalia — Navy intercepts vessel with seven foreign nationals off Hobyo Importance: 7/10 — High Somali naval and coastal defence forces intercepted a vessel off Hobyo whose Automatic Identification System was reportedly switched off. Seven foreign nationals were detained while authorities investigate the vessel's registration, cargo and purpose. The operation comes amid Somalia's efforts to strengthen maritime surveillance and combat illegal fishing and other illicit activity along its coastline. Source: https://somalilandstandard.com/somali-navy-seizes-boat-carrying-seven-foreigners-in-hobyo/ #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #DRCongo #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #Bunia #France #PublicHealth #HealthEmergency #Nigeria #Borno #BokoHaram #ISWAP #Terrorism #CivilianProtection #Ethiopia #Tigray #Mekelle #Conflict #Security #HornOfAfrica #Sudan #NorthKordofan #RegionalStability #Geopolitics

Marjut Lehtinen wrote that at the end of 2025, there were 660,800 foreign-background individuals living in Finland, and a large part of them were living on social benefits. She asked why aging was mentioned as a factor increasing expenses. According to Lehtinen, an immigrant brought their family and ultimately a wider extended family with them, and the concept of family was, in her opinion, different from that in Finland. https://t.co/RUIHFLcDRU #maahanmuutto #sosiaalituet #perhe (translated)

Avgerinos Thanassis reported that President Putin appointed today a new ambassador of Russia to Greece, the 66-year-old Yuri Gorlats, who was the head of the Crisis and Emergency Situations Center of the Russian Foreign Ministry and had previously served at NATO headquarters and in European affairs. He wrote that the change of ambassador, after 12 years, might indicate that the Kremlin was taking into account the messages from the majority of Greek society and a significant part of the Greek elite. According to him, these groups wanted the fastest possible restoration of relations and rejected military escalation, which he associated with European bureaucracy. He also characterized as a clear and proven mistake the Greek government's choice to take the lead in the rupture of relations with Moscow. #Ρωσία #Ελλάδα #Διπλωματία (translated)