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Palestinians gathered at the fishing port west of Gaza City in support of a global port workers' strike planned for Friday. According to the organizers, more than 25 unions from 113 ports in 22 countries are taking part in the action. Participants oppose the use of civilian ports for transporting weapons.
Otabek YusupovUnion leaders, after a two-hour meeting with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, said they did not hear answers to their demands and confirmed mobilization on November 5 with a transition to strikes. Curfews are being extended across the country; the number of arrests after the October 17 riots has reached about 2,500 people, with 174 remanded in custody.
Sevara AzamovaA dispute has flared up within Germany's ruling coalition of CDU/CSU and SPD over reform of the working time law. Businesses and conservatives demand moving from a daily limit of 8 hours to a weekly one, while unions and the SPD insist on protecting workers. The reform, whose draft was prepared by the labour ministry in June 2026, is blocked.
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