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While in Brussels to meet with political and religious leaders, Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa stressed the need to deepen dialogue in order to confront the turmoil facing the world and that Europe's "civilised constitutions" will prevent political excesses.
Another day of mobilisation is planned for Tuesday. By then, 400 to 500 secondary schools are expected to remain fully or partially closed, including 24 that have been “burned or vandalised”. The ministry also reports that 78 education staff have been injured since the movement began.
A female staff member at an anti-plague institute in the Irkutsk region who died amid rumours of a "black death" outbreak was diagnosed with "pneumonia of unknown origin". Rospotrebnadzor insists that the situation in the region is "stable".
Brazilians are voting across the country, with polls open from 8:00 to 17:00 Brasília time. As voting is digital, first results should appear within three hours of closing.
On Sunday, Spanish Civil Protection sent a new Es-Alert to five Catalan counties reminding residents of travel restrictions, after Barcelona saw its wettest day in at least 20 years and the Besòs river passed the danger threshold.
After three days of silence, the National Rally's French presidential candidate has responded to Mediapart's release of new alleged evidence of antisemitic remarks by the party leader.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday. Accompanied by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and representatives of German defence and energy companies, he aims to pledge further military and financial support for Ukraine.
With more than 99.9 per cent of votes counted, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' United List party was in the lead with 35.4 percent, according to state TV.
Every week, Euronews' Chief Europe Editor Maria Tadeo breaks down the stories that made the week in Brussels and beyond. This week: her exclusive interview with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte — a man with Teflon skin.