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August 25: Iran Sanctions and France’s School Violence Survey
In France
France plans to survey 10 million students on sexual violence, amid scrutiny of tens of thousands of reported cases still awaiting action by authorities. The scale of the survey suggests officials are finally trying to measure a problem that has long been easier to undercount than confront.
In southern France, a tornado struck the village of Pomas during severe storms in the Aude region, damaging homes and tearing off roofs. At least 31 people were injured.
On Iran sanctions
The Trump administration has broadened its economic pressure campaign against Iran, warning banks, companies and governments that continued support for Tehran could mean exclusion from the U.S. financial system. Iran says it is prepared to respond to the expanded sanctions.
In Germany
Investigators at Leipzig/Halle Airport have reportedly found a third drone and suspected explosives. The airport is a major military-cargo hub for Germany and NATO allies, and also serves as a base for Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines.
On vehicle safety
U.S. regulators have expanded an investigation into GM’s eBoost brake system to more than 1.16 million GM, Honda and Acura vehicles. The engineering analysis concerns potential brake failures in electric vehicles and crossovers.
On Ukraine’s air defense
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he may travel to New York during the UN General Assembly to join European leaders lobbying Donald Trump to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine. Burnham said Ukraine’s shortage of the air-defense systems was fixable.
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