Paris protests turn violent with 1,800 arrests
By World News Brief ·
- Europe: Burnt out cars and shattered glass were left in Paris after nationwide protests turned violent, with 1,800 arrests reported. BBC - Middle East: Israeli settlers attacked European diplomats in the West Bank, prompting condemnation from the Israeli military. BBC - Europe: Oil facilities and a data centre were hit in an overnight attack on St Petersburg, killing at least one person. BBC - Americas: A wave of homemade synthetic drugs is deepening the drug crisis in the US, according to BBC interviews with users and workers. BBC - Asia: A nursery owner in China was jailed for life after hundreds of children were poisoned by inedible paint used in meals. BBC - Americas: Trump waived several Russia sanctions amid rising tensions with Ukraine's Zelensky, citing national security concerns. BBC