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Thousands of people protested in Bologna after Abderrahim Fakir died while being restrained by police. Video footage showed officers sitting on him as he lay face-down. Prosecutors have opened a manslaughter investigation into the officers and emergency workers present. More than 60 police officers were injured when a smaller group of protesters set cars on fire and clashed with security forces.
The United States has announced 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian imports, excluding energy, potash, critical minerals and fish. The measures will take effect in one month. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government would intensify negotiations with Washington, while Canadian authorities warned that retaliation remained possible.
At least 12 Palestinians were killed in three Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, according to local medics. Six members of one family were reportedly killed when their apartment in Gaza City was hit. The Israeli military said it had targeted militants and was reviewing the results. The United Nations expressed concern about civilian casualties and possible violations of international humanitarian law.
Nearly 150 refugees and migrants are feared dead or missing after several maritime incidents off Mauritania. Hundreds of people were rescued, but one boat travelling towards the Canary Islands had drifted for around 25 days before being found with only 38 survivors.
