Huginn and Muninn Intelligence

Weekend wrap up 7 & 8 September

3 killed at West Bank-Jordan border

Israel’s emergency service has said three people had been shot and killed near the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the occupied West Bank and Jordan on Sunday morning.

Venezuela opposition candidate Gonzalez leaves for Spain

Venezuela’s opposition claims they won more votes than President Nicolas Maduro in July’s presidential election. Prosecutors this week issued an arrest warrant for Gonzalez on several charges, including conspiracy.

Thousands rally against Barnier’s appointment as PM in France

Many French citizens are angry that Emmanuel Macron appointed a veteran Conservative as his next prime minister — even though a left-wing alliance won the most number of seats in election in July.

UK and Ireland seek to ‘reset’ relations after Starmer visit

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris hosted his UK counterpart Keir Starmer in Dublin on Saturday as the pair promised to “reset” relations after years of Brexit-related tensions.

Football games under match-fixing investigation in Germany

Authorities in several German states are investigating reports of match-fixing in 17 lower-league football matches. The manipulation is reported to have taken place in connection with online betting firms.

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