Pope Leo XIV criticises Milei austerity as he arrives in Buenos Aires
Pope Leo XIV has used the start of his visit to Argentina to deliver a pointed but diplomatic critique of President Javier Milei's austerity agenda. Speaking as he arrived in Buenos Aires, the pope said the country's economy must benefit everyone, including the poor. The remarks came on the second stop of his 12-day Latin America tour and were widely read as a veiled rebuke of the government's spending cuts.The pope said the economy must be at the service of the people, rather than people being at the service of the economy. He also stressed the situation of those who,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 06:29 LONDON
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Lyon strike march turns tense with clashes and tear gas
Tens of thousands of people marched through Lyon on Thursday as France's fourth nationwide strike day of the autumn continued to draw large crowds over pay and public services. The demonstration moved through the eastern centre of the city in a slow, noisy column, with banners and flares at the front. Tensions rose later near Pont Gallieni, where police said a group of around 500 black-clad demonstrators threw projectiles and fired fireworks.Authorities said 30,500 people took part in the march, while the CGT union put the figure at 55,000. Local officials had already restricted demonstrations across much of central Lyon... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 14:29 LONDON
