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French President Emmanuel Macron says he spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reaffirm France's solidarity and full support for Ukraine's defence against Russia's war of aggression. Macron said Russia is at a standstill on the front lines yet refuses all calls for a ceasefire, describing its conduct as irresponsible. The statement underscores France's continued diplomatic and military backing of Kyiv.

Protesters have marched through Mumbai demanding free and fair elections, with a message of solidarity spreading among demonstrators and calls for all Indians to unite, framed as a 'now or never' moment. Commenters contrasted the Mumbai police's handling of the protest with that of Delhi police, claiming Maharashtra authorities are more permissive of demonstrations.

Elon Musk has explained why Tesla's Robotaxi service is not operating at night, attributing the limitation to the absence of Lidar in Tesla's camera-based autonomous driving system. The comments are drawing attention in the self-driving community, where camera-only versus sensor-based approaches have long been debated, with critics arguing Lidar would allow safer operation in low-light conditions.

The European Commission has approved €134.8 million in EU Solidarity Fund assistance for Spain and Romania. The money will help the two countries cover emergency and recovery costs following severe wildfires in Spain and destructive floods in Romania. The announcement signals continued EU financial support for member states hit by this year's natural disasters.

Three years after Hamas' October 7 terror attacks on Israel, hundreds of people gathered in Berlin to commemorate the roughly 1,200 people killed and to show solidarity with the victims and their families. The memorial comes amid continued tension in Germany over the Middle East conflict and its political fallout.

Amnesty International is calling on people to show solidarity during Banned Books Week, the annual campaign highlighting efforts to remove or restrict books from libraries and schools. The human rights group ties book censorship to broader attacks on free expression, urging readers to defend access to challenged titles. Publishers Weekly reported the appeal as the week's observances draw renewed attention to rising censorship cases.

The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign is holding a national demonstration on Saturday 10th October at 13:00 at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin city centre. Organisers frame the event as marking three years of what they call Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, and some trade union members are expected to gather nearby in support.

A day of mourning and solidarity is being observed for those killed, injured and traumatised in the Hamas-led attacks on Israel three years ago, and for their families and friends. Posts in German stress remembrance of the victims in Israel and many other countries affected worldwide, with users sharing messages of grief and solidarity on the anniversary.

Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to return to the Etihad in a show of solidarity with Manchester City, according to the London Evening Standard. The report comes as attention focuses on the club's current situation, with Guardiola's presence at the stadium being read as a gesture of support. Fans and pundits are watching closely for confirmation of when he will be back at the ground.

A roundup of seven science stories highlights China's development of a lidar model reportedly used in missile-related research and Singapore's work on an atomic clock. The collection spans several regional scientific advances, drawing attention to both defence-linked technology in China and precision timing research in Singapore.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Kyiv to express solidarity with Ukraine following Russian attacks that hit three bridges. During the visit, he announced cooperation with Ukraine on drone technology. The trip comes amid rising tensions, after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticised Germany's arms supplies to Kyiv and Moscow called for foreign nationals to leave.

Large solidarity marches and rallies are continuing in major cities including Amsterdam, London, Berlin, and Montreal, with demonstrators gathering in support of Palestinians and people in Gaza. Organisers and participants are calling attention to the humanitarian situation there, and the protests are drawing continued international attention as they spread across multiple countries.

A large demonstration took place in Türkiye in solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing situation in Gaza. The march drew significant attention online, with participants and observers sharing reports and hashtags referencing Israel, Palestine and Gaza. It adds to a broader pattern of pro-Palestine rallies that Türkiye has seen throughout the conflict.

A march in Istanbul filled the streets with calls for a free Palestine and solidarity with Gaza, according to reports circulating online. Demonstrators voiced demands including a ceasefire, adding Turkey's largest city to the wave of pro-Palestinian protests seen worldwide since the Gaza war began.

Palestinian arts and cultural workers say they are living under apartheid, occupation and war, and are appealing to fellow cultural workers abroad to stand with them. The call, shared via labor and Palestine solidarity networks, urges counterparts internationally to back their demand and support the boycott movement.

Catholic communities across the United States have been taking part in street demonstrations in support of immigrants, according to the National Catholic Reporter. The movement reflects growing momentum for immigrant solidarity within the Church, with faithful communities mobilizing publicly amid ongoing national debates over immigration policy and enforcement.

ECOVACS robot lawn mowers are discounted during Prime Day, with the O1000 and A2000 LiDAR Pro models dropping to new lows starting at $949, savings of up to 37% off. The sale highlights growing competition in the robotic mower market, where LiDAR-equipped models are increasingly being offered at aggressive prices during major shopping events.

A Felixer feral cat trap is operating in southern Garriwerd, the Grampians in Victoria, Australia. The devices use lidar and an AI model to distinguish cats from native animals, firing a sticky 1080 poison pellet onto detected cats. Feral cats devastate native wildlife and resist conventional trapping and hunting, so people are sharing the technology as a promising conservation tool.

Lidar technology company Ouster, Inc. saw its stock, traded under the ticker OUST, rise faster than the overall market in recent trading. Coverage highlights the company's performance among investors, though no specific earnings news or corporate announcement was cited as the cause of the gains.

An opinion piece argues for a two-track approach to the Gulf: standing in solidarity with Saudi Arabia while pursuing diplomacy over Yemen. The commentary reflects ongoing debate about how regional and international actors should balance support for Riyadh with efforts to end the Yemen conflict through negotiation rather than escalation.

Sensor industry coverage reports that startup companies believe autonomous vehicles require a wider range of sensor modalities to operate safely. The argument reflects a common view in the self-driving sector that no single sensor technology, such as cameras, radar, or lidar alone, is sufficient, and that combining multiple sensing approaches improves reliability in varied driving conditions.

The International Federation of Journalists is marking three years since the start of the Gaza conflict by urging continued solidarity with journalists in the territory. The union body highlights the risks Palestinian reporters have faced while covering the war, including killings, injuries and displacement, and is calling for accountability and protection for those still working in Gaza.

A French initiative called Gaza Friendly is encouraging consumers to align everyday purchases with support for Palestine. The label helps shoppers identify and choose products from companies seen as backing Palestinian causes, effectively turning consumer choices into a form of activism. It reflects a wider trend of boycotts and ethical-consumption campaigns tied to the Gaza war, prompting both support and debate over the impact of such labels.

Segway's 2026 Navimow i206 AWD and i215 LiDAR robot lawn mowers have hit their lowest prices yet during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, with the i206 AWD starting at $849. The discount covers both models, including the LiDAR-equipped i215, marking a notable price cut for the wireless robotic mowers and drawing attention from shoppers looking for automated lawn care.

A silent march titled 'Kein Vergessen' (No Forgetting) is being held in Frankfurt am Main to commemorate the victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. The gathering takes place on October 7, 2026 at 5 pm at the Opernplatz, framed as a show of solidarity with Israel and Jewish life, with participants urging that the victims not be forgotten.

Istanbul is hosting Palestine Solidarity Days, a series of events timed to the third anniversary of the Gaza war, which began after Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. The programme underscores Turkey's long-standing support for the Palestinian cause and gives the public in Istanbul a space for rallies, cultural events and commemoration as international attention returns to the war's anniversary.

Women are publicly declaring themselves #IamJaneDoe in solidarity with a woman who accused a student of rape at Cornell University. The campaign aims to show support for the accuser, who cannot be named under rape anonymity rules, and to highlight how sexual assault survivors at universities are treated. U.S. News & World Report and Reuters both covered the wave of declarations.