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Sinn Féin faces police probe as Northern Ireland protest standoff deepens
Northern Irish police have opened an investigation into a protest that blocked a Protestant Orange Order parade through the Catholic Garvaghy Road, contacting Sinn Féin representatives — a move the party calls politically motivated as the DUP demands prosecutions.

Lecornu Faces Down Parliament as France's School Revolt Turns Violent: 300 Injured, Lessons Suspended
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu told the National Assembly that 215 pupils, 85 school staff and 715 police have been injured since France's pupil revolt began, rejected claims of a police crackdown as a lie, and accused the hard left of stoking chaos ahead of the 2027 election — as secondary schools suspend lessons nationwide.

Munich Faces Six Rivals as IOC Reveals Seven-Nation Race for the 2036 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has confirmed seven countries bidding for the 2036 Summer Olympics — including Germany, with Munich as its candidate — setting up a formal contest with a shortlist in March 2027 and a final vote in 2029.

Alleged Leader of Neo-Nazi Child Abuse Ring 'CVLT' Goes on Trial in Paris
Rohan Rane, a 29-year-old Indian national, went on trial behind closed doors in Paris on Monday, accused of leading the neo-Nazi online exploitation network 'CVLT' that allegedly coerced underage girls in several countries into sexual acts and self-harm via Discord. He faces up to life in prison.

Djokovic Stuns Zverev in Beijing, Extends Unbeaten Run to 32 and Breaks Nadal's Record
Novak Djokovic came from a set down to beat top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 and reach the China Open semifinals. The 39-year-old's 32nd straight win in Beijing broke Rafael Nadal's record for the longest unbeaten start at a single tournament — and he faces Daniil Medvedev next.