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Emmanuel Macron reconducts Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister
October 11, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
Emmanuel Macron reconducted Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday evening, four days after his resignation, hoping to pass a 2026 budget without dissolving the Assembly. Lecornu, accepting 'out of duty', must form a government without presidential ambitions and reopen debates on key reforms like pensions. Left-wing and far-right oppositions already threaten censure.
Café Gijón acquired by Cappuccino Group to preserve its essence
October 11, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin
Madrid's historic Café Gijón, open since 1888 on Paseo de Recoletos, has been acquired by the Cappuccino Group. The venue will close until January for renovations, but the new owner promises to maintain its identity and historical character. It served as a hub for literary gatherings featuring authors like Valle-Inclán and Baroja.
Los Alcázares residents receive Es-Alert for rambla overflow risk
Murcia's Directorate General of Security and Emergencies has triggered the Es-Alert system to warn Los Alcázares residents of overflow risks in several ramblas. The message urges avoiding vehicle crossings over watercourses and taking extreme precautions. Regional president Fernando López Miras has called for caution following technical inspections.
Right and center in Bordeaux seek alliance for 2026 elections
October 11, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin
Nine candidates are vying for Bordeaux's mayoralty in the March 2026 municipal elections, as the right and center seek to unite against ecologist Pierre Hurmic, in office since 2020. Renaissance MP Thomas Cazenave is leading alliance efforts with right-wing figures like Nathalie Delattre. A potential challenger to the incumbent mayor recently withdrew his candidacy.
Fascism expert flees US for Spain after receiving death threats
Mark Bray, a history professor at Rutgers University and antifascism expert, has left the United States and sought refuge in Spain with his family due to death threats and harassment from conservative groups. Though he denies membership in Antifa, his academic work has made him a target following Donald Trump's designation of the group as terrorist. Bray now lives in Madrid and has moved his classes online for safety reasons.
Germany beats Luxembourg 4-0 in World Cup qualification
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The German national team won 4-0 against Luxembourg in World Cup qualification. Despite initial problems in the group stage, the team capitalized on a numerical advantage after a red card and secured a clear victory. Coach Julian Nagelsmann praised the team's improvement.