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Rubio sees 'no need' for major combat operations against Iran
Follow Rubio sees 'no need' for major combat operations against Iran Stuart Williams and Leon Bruneau Tue, November 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM EST US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there was currently no major need for major combat operations against Iran (Brendan SMIALOWSKI) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said he saw no need to resume major combat operations against Iran because economic sanctions and other restrictions were working so effectively.
Rubio sees 'no need' for major combat operations against Iran
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France claims Iran behind 'unprecedented' cyberattacks on fridges
F rance on Monday said Iran's Revolutionary Guards were behind cyberattacks on supermarket fridges in the country last month, vowing sanctions on a European level against Tehran over the first such large-scale cyber-sabotage on French territory. Numerous French supermarkets were hit in the Oct. 11 and 12 cyberattacks, which raised the temperatures in their refrigerators, in some cases forcing them to throw away entire inventories of perishable food.
France says Iran's Guards behind cyberattacks on fridges
"This attack is unprecedented in both its scale and its level of aggression," said Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. • France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the attack was unprecedented. /POOL/AFP See more Toronto Sun on Google —save as a Preferred Source Don't have an account?
France says Iran's Guards behind cyberattacks on fridges
Follow France says Iran's Guards behind cyberattacks on fridges Mon, November 9, 2026 at 12:07 PM EST France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the attack was unprecedented (Christophe PETIT TESSON) France on Monday said Iran's Revolutionary Guards were behind "unprecedented" cyberattacks on supermarket fridges in the country last month, vowing sanctions on a European level against Tehran.
France Says Iran Behind 'Unprecedented' Cyberattacks On Fridges
ADDS quotes from French security agencies, US Secretary of State comment France on Monday said Iran's Revolutionary Guards were behind cyberattacks on supermarket fridges in the country last month, vowing sanctions on a European level against Tehran over the first such large-scale cyber sabotage on French territory.
G7 ministers press Rubio on Iran, Ukraine at Paris talks
PARIS (AFP) — G7 top diplomats on Monday began a two-day meeting in Paris with European foreign ministers set to press U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure any settlement in the war with Russia is fair to Ukraine and steer clear of any new escalation with Iran. The meeting of ministers from the leading industrialised nations of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States provides Europe and its allies with a chance to air concerns with their U.S. counterpart.
Au G7 à Paris, le ton se veut conciliant face aux multiples crises
Le secrétaire d'État américain Marco Rubio (au centre) et Natalie Harp, collaboratrice à la Maison Blanche (d.), montent à bord d'Air Force One à la base interarmées Andrews, dans le Maryland, le 6 novembre 2026 (Alex WROBLEWSKI) Les plus hauts diplomates du G7 ont adopté un ton conciliant lundi au premier jour de leur réunion à Paris, s'efforçant d'éviter une nouvelle escalade entre Washington et Téhéran et de peser dans les pourparlers pour mettre fin à la guerre en Ukraine.
G7 ministers to press Rubio on Iran, Ukraine at Paris talks
European top diplomats were on Monday set to press US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure any settlement in the war with Russia is fair to Ukraine and steer clear of any new escalation with Iran, at talks of the G7 group in Paris. The meeting of ministers from the leading industrialised nations of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States will provide Europe and its allies with a chance to air preoccupations with their US counterpart.
G7 ministers to press Rubio on Iran, Ukraine at Paris talks
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Europe top diplomats press Rubio on Ukraine at G7
European foreign ministers on Monday pressed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a G7 meeting in Paris to ensure any settlement in the war with Russia is fair to Ukraine, ahead of US-mediated talks on ending the conflict. European capitals have insisted that they must be represented at the table in the negotiations in Abu Dhabi and some have also expressed wariness about intensifying American talk of a new security architecture for Europe.
Europe top diplomats press Rubio on Ukraine at G7
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France says Iran behind 'unprecedented' cyberattacks on fridges
France on Monday said Iran's Revolutionary Guards were behind cyberattacks on supermarket fridges in the country last month, vowing sanctions on a European level against Tehran over the first such large-scale cyber sabotage on French territory. Numerous French supermarkets were hit in the October 11 and 12 cyberattacks, which raised the temperatures in their refrigerators, in some cases forcing them to throw away entire inventories of perishable food.
G7 ministers meeting on efforts to end Ukraine conflict, halt new Iran war
Skip to Content Focus of meetings strikingly similar to those from March • Marco Rubio is expected to stay for the duration of the meeting. /AFP See more Toronto Sun on Google —save as a Preferred Source Don't have an account?
G7 ministers meet on efforts to end Ukraine conflict, halt new Iran war
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More clashes erupt in Paris as protests continue across France
Thousands of people protested across France Saturday in a new show of anger against the government with clashes erupting between police and some protesters in Paris despite a lower turnout than on previous weeks. The protests marked the fourth consecutive weekend of demonstrations against the rising cost of living which have erupted as the country heads to presidential elections in five months' time where the far right sees its best chance yet to win power.
New mass protests in France as police seek to thwart banned rally
Tens of thousands of people were set to protest across France on Saturday in a new show of anger against the government with Paris police imposing strict security to prevent an unauthorised gathering close to the Elysee Palace. The protests mark the fourth weekend in a row of demonstrations, which have burst on the scene as the country tilts towards presidential elections in five months' time in which the far right sees its best chance yet to win power.
New mass protests in France as police thwart banned rally
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The long and short of it: An open letter to new MPs - it’s time to think long-term Original
The mood of the nation is that it’s time for pragmatic, durable solutions and consensus on long-term national priorities, says Stuart Williams.Supplied Stuart Williams is managing director of Amova Asset Management New Zealand. OPINION: Elections bring self-reflection, and when we look at some of the big issues Kiwis are dealing with as they prepare to vote, there is a sense, based on the pollsters’ numbers, that the minor parties are connecting better on policy and promise.
France mobilises 70 000 police officers as nation braces for volatile weekend
PARIS, France – France is mobilising an unprecedented security force of 70 000 police officers as the nation braces for what authorities fear could be another weekend of violent unrest, following some of the worst urban violence the country has witnessed in years. What began as protests by secondary school learners over deteriorating learning conditions has rapidly evolved into a nationwide movement, fuelled by broader anger over the spiralling cost of living.
Security high as France braces for new protests
France was erecting a ring of steel in major cities ahead of new protests Saturday, with police, helicopters and armoured vehicles seeking to prevent a repeat of the violence and looting which erupted during nationwide demonstrations last weekend. Shops and restaurants in central Paris were boarded up, the world-famous Louvre and Musee d'Orsay were closed and a curfew was in place for parts of the French capital ahead of hundreds of demonstrations planned across the country.
France to deploy 70,000 police for fresh weekend protests
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Security high as France braces for new protests
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France to deploy 70,000 police for fresh weekend protests
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France braces for new protests as Macron seeks to restore order
France was on Friday bracing for a weekend of new protests after some of the worst urban violence in years erupted on the sidelines of demonstrations a week ago, as President Emmanuel Macron sought to reclaim the initiative and restore order. Macron, who on Thursday announced that only union demonstrations would be authorised this weekend, was to hold a meeting of his defence council of top ministers and officials and also meet security forces.
France to deploy 70,000 police ahead of new protests
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France to deploy 70,000 police as students urge further protests
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France braces for new protests as Macron seeks to restore order
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Spared, married, hanged: the last weeks of Iranian protester Alireza Sepahi
Alireza Sepahi was arrested in the wake of Iran's January protests, was spared public execution in July after suffering a heart attack and married his fiancee on the eve of his death. But on the morning of October 5 came the moment the 25-year-old had feared for months when he was hanged in the central city of Isfahan.
Future of French far-right star in balance after antisemitism claims
After one of the most meteoric rises in the history of French politics, Jordan Bardella, the 31-year-old top ally of Marine Le Pen, is fighting for his political life after allegations he made antisemitic comments as a teenager in 2013. Just a week ago, all was looking rosy for Bardella, with polls predicting Le Pen is on course to win the presidency at the fourth attempt, and the young leader of her National Rally (RN) party subsequently set to take the job of prime minister.
Future of French far-right star in balance after antisemitism claims
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Future of French far-right star in balance after antisemitism claims
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Hundreds of French high schools shut as new violence erupts
French high school students lit fires outside schools and faced off with police on Friday as a protest movement that has forced the closure of some 400 establishments showed no sign of abating. The movement, which began last week in the Paris region and rapidly spread nationwide, has seen teenage pupils at lycees in their final years of schooling block access to buildings and clash with police.
Hundreds of French high schools shut as new violence erupts
French high school students lit fires outside schools and faced off with police on Friday as a protest movement that has forced the closure of some 400 establishments showed no sign of abating. The movement, which began last week in the Paris region and rapidly spread nationwide, has seen teenage pupils at lycees in their final years of schooling block access to buildings and clash with police.
New clashes erupt as protests disrupt over 560 French schools
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New rallies urged in France as protests disrupt over 730 schools
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The long and short of it: For KiwiSaver members, policy is less important than proactivity
September 30, 2026 • 11:00am OPINION: KiwiSaver has 3.44 million members, $138.8 billion in funds under management and members aged 65 and over account for almost half of all withdrawals, meaning it is now actively funding retirements, not just accumulating savings.
'Do something,' begs Iranian woman after death sentence over protests
An Iranian woman sentenced to death over protests earlier this year has begged the international community to save her life and others facing the death penalty, according to an audio message from prison shared by rights groups on Wednesday. The plea by Mahboubeh Shahbani, 33, from her jail in the eastern city of Mashhad comes as the authorities executed two more men on charges linked to the mass January protests.
France's Le Pen defiant after top ally hit by antisemitism claims
French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Tuesday vowed to hit back at allegations of antisemitism targeting her de-facto number two Jordan Bardella, which have punctured her buoyant campaign at a time she is riding high in the polls. Le Pen, who is aiming to win the Elysee at her fourth attempt next year in a far-right breakthrough that would send a shockwave across Europe, lambasted the Mediapart website that published the claims and said Bardella has her "total confidence".
'I was drowning': Iran Nobel winner exposes pain of separation from children
Iranian Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi has said her biggest fear is dying without seeing her two children again after being separated from the twins for over a decade, in her memoir published on Thursday. In the book, "A Woman Never Stops Fighting", Mohammadi, the 2023 laureate who has spent most of the last decade in-and-out of prison for her human rights campaigning, reveals both the defiance and the pain of her struggle.
Condenada à morte aos 21 anos, iraniana Taraneh aguarda sua execução
Nos dias 8 e 9 de janeiro, Taraneh Rahimi e sua irmã gêmea, Romina, juntaram-se a milhares de pessoas em protestos contra as autoridades na cidade iraniana de Isfahan. Oito meses depois, a jovem está no corredor da morte. Esses protestos noturnos, o ápice de um movimento nacional de protesto desencadeado no final de dezembro pelo aumento do custo de vida, foram reprimidos com violência e resultaram em dezenas de milhares de prisões, segundo organizações de direitos humanos e investigadores da ONU.
Condenada à morte aos 21 anos, iraniana Taraneh aguarda sua execução
Condenada à morte aos 21 anos, iraniana Taraneh aguarda sua execução Mundo Notícia Usada para todas matérias e reportagens que retratem fatos ou descrevam situações. Matéria baseada em fatos observados e verificados pelo repórter com fontes diversas. Notícias não possuem a opinião do repórter. Quando há análise, deve haver as duas definições: notícia e análise.
Condenada a muerte a los 21 años, la iraní Taraneh espera su ejecución
Los días 8 y 9 de enero, Taraneh Rahimi y su hermana gemela Romina se manifestaron junto a miles de personas contra las autoridades en la ciudad iraní de Isfahán. Ocho meses después, la joven se encuentra en el corredor de la muerte.
Condenada à morte aos 21 anos, iraniana Taraneh aguarda sua execução
Nos dias 8 e 9 de janeiro, Taraneh Rahimi e sua irmã gêmea, Romina, juntaram-se a milhares de pessoas em protestos contra as autoridades na cidade iraniana de Isfahan. Oito meses depois, a jovem está no corredor da morte.
'One of the kindest people': Taraneh, 21, facing execution in Iran
On the nights of January 8 and 9, twin sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi joined thousands of others in protests against the Iranian authorities in the central city of Isfahan. The 20-year-olds chanted anti-government slogans in the city's Shohada Square during two nights of rallies that took place across the country and were suppressed in a crackdown that rights groups say left thousands dead.
Defiant Iran seeks to weaken Trump ahead of midterms
Iran is intensifying confrontational actions against the United States in the hope of further raising the cost of the conflict for President Donald Trump less than two months ahead of the US midterm elections, analysts say. Over half a year after the war erupted on Feb 28 with US-Israeli attacks that killed supreme leader Ali Khamenei, Iran is upping the ante, even risking a return to all-out fighting, rather than dialling down and looking into diplomacy.
Irán desafía a Trump en vísperas de las elecciones estadounidenses
El presidente de Irán, Masoud Pezeshkian (3º izq.), estrecha la mano de unos diplomáticos indios tras desembarcar de su avión en la Base Aérea de Palam, en Nueva Delhi, el 11 de septiembre de 2026, antes de la cumbre de los BRICS (-) En las calles de Teherán, algunas pancartas llaman a "matar a Trump", mientras que otras muestran ataúdes de soldados estadounidenses. A menos de dos meses de las elecciones de mitad de mandato en Estados Unidos, Irán endurece su discurso y multiplica sus ataques.
Irã desafia Trump antes das eleições americanas de meio de mandato
Compartilhe esse conteúdo! Compartilhe também nas redes sociais: Nas ruas de Teerã, alguns cartazes exibem pedidos para "matar Trump", enquanto outros exibem caixões de soldados americanos. A menos de dois meses das eleições de meio de mandato nos Estados Unidos, o Irã endurece o discurso e multiplica os ataques.
Irã desafia Trump antes das eleições americanas de meio de mandato
Nas ruas de Teerã, alguns cartazes exibem pedidos para "matar Trump", enquanto outros exibem caixões de soldados americanos. A menos de dois meses das eleições de meio de mandato nos Estados Unidos, o Irã endurece o discurso e multiplica os ataques.
Defiant Iran seeks to bruise Trump ahead of midterms
Iran is intensifying confrontational actions against the United States in the hope of further raising the cost of the conflict for President Donald Trump less than two months ahead of the US midterm elections, analysts say. Over half a year after the war erupted on February 28 with US-Israeli attacks that killed supreme leader Ali Khamenei, Iran is upping the ante, even risking a return to all-out fighting, rather than dialling down and looking into diplomacy.
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