The World in Brief from The Economist

Protesters and police in France clashed at demonstrations over rising living costs and falling education standards; Albania’s capital, Tirana, was also wracked with violent skirmishes between protesters and the police as anti-government demonstrations stretched into a fifth day.

Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that restrictions on Ukraine’s military use of SpaceX’s Starlink internet system were part of a “planned operation” designed to weaken the country’s defences against Russian drones

Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving the sanctions on Russia that he signed into law just last month; Separately, Mr Trump fired his new press secretary, Katie Zacharia.

European leaders rallied behind Volodymyr Zelensky at a summit in Brussels

Donald Trump fired his new press secretary, Katie Zacharia; Tech stocks ended a lousy week with another thump

Volodymyr Zelensky is hoping to rally support from European leaders at a summit in Brussels on Friday, as Donald Trump threatens to cripple Ukraine’s war effort by buying Russian diesel. Also, Bulgaria has requested help from NATO after a series of suspected Russian drone attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea.

Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, in spite of an American push for an “energy ceasefire”.

Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, in spite of an American push for an “energy ceasefire"; Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked the headquarters of Yemen’s government in Aden, Al-Maashiq palace.