Teenager loses hand in clash between school protesters and police in France

A teenager lost a hand during a confrontation in France on Monday, but the Pas-de-Calais prefect said the injury was not life-threatening.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 5, 2026 at 8:45 AM EDT

A teenager’s hand was blown off during a confrontation between school protesters and police in France on Monday, BBC News reported.

The prefect of Pas-de-Calais described the incident as very serious but said the teenager’s life was not at risk.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

Spain's Pedro Sánchez looks to housing crisis in snap election bid

Spain's prime minister hopes the housing crisis can help him win a snap election, a move BBC News describes as carefully planned.

Via BBC News · October 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM EDT

World

Experts cite evangelical influence, far-right strength and concerns about Lula’s age as factors in Flávio Bolsonaro’s first-round victory.

Via The Guardian · October 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT

World

Flávio Bolsonaro won 47.03% of Brazil’s first-round presidential vote, ahead of Lula’s 45.16%, setting up a runoff on 25 October.

Via The Guardian · October 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT