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More than 100,000 people took to the streets of London on Saturday in response to a call by British right-wing extremist Tommy Robinson. Alongside Tesla CEO Elon Musk, right-wing politicians from all over Europe, including France's Éric Zemmour, incited resentment against foreigners, the media and the British government. The commentaries reflect dismay, but not surprise.

After Russian drones entered Polish airspace last Wednesday, further incidents on Nato's external border are heightening the tensions between Moscow and the Western military alliance. The Polish army shot down a drone that had flown over government buildings in Warsaw on Monday night. Two Belarusians have reportedly been arrested in connection with that incident. A Russian drone also penetrated Romania's airspace at the weekend.

Austria's liberal education minister Christoph Wiederkehr has proposed fines of between 150 and 1,000 euros for parents who fail to cooperate with schools. The penalties would apply in cases such as parents refusing to talk to teachers when their children are suspended, or if they skip compulsory summer school without a valid excuse. Commentators debate the plan's merits and consequences.

AMENDMENTS 1 - 188 - Draft report European Defence Readiness 2030: assessment of needs
Committee on Security and Defence
Christophe Gomart

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This paper highlights evidence that moderate, regular sunlight supports longevity, heart and immune health, and wellbeing beyond vitamin D. ESA calls for balanced European policies that protect against overexposure while promoting sunlight as an essential health resource.

A spokesperson for the Israeli military said the corridor would remain open for just 48 hours from midday on Wednesday

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