Leon Marchand Crushes Mind-Bending 1:52.69 200 IM World Record - SwimSwam

Leon Marchand acknowledges the adoration in the Olympic Aquatic Centre after earning his first European title with victory in the men’s 200m butterfly final. Credit: Aniko Kovacs/European Aquatics Leon Marchand delivered the result that France has been expecting for two years to earn his first European title on a night when Germany’s 19-year-old Johannes Liebmann pulverised the men’s 1500m freestyle world record, becoming the first man under 14.30 with a time of 14.26.79.

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Milan, Italy – Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Italy to demonstrate against Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government and the rising cost of living, a week after clashes with police and looting during demonstrations in Milan. Protests were called in eight Italian cities on Saturday, including the fashion and finance capital, Milan, where the government deployed hundreds of soldiers. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Democracy by ZIP Code: Two Americas, one electionlist 2 of 4Barcelona housing activists evicted by police from residential buildinglist 3 of 4Serbia elections test student movement demanding justice for 16 victimslist 4 of 4Malaysia considers complete ban on Israel-based navigation app Wazeend of listAs soldiers spread out and luxury boutiques were boarded up, two demonstrations marched through the streets of the northern city. Around 50 people gathered spontaneously in Cordusio Square, heading towards the central Castle square and chanting, “We are all antifascists”. Small groups joined the main demonstration along the way, swelling its ranks. Many of the protesters were young people. At its peak, the protest drew around 10,000 people.

Protests over a range of issues have taken place in cities across Europe, from Milan and Madrid to Lisbon and Tirana. Demonstrators are taking to the streets over pensions, housing, education, corruption and opposition to war, reflecting a diverse mix of grievances across the continent. Despite precautions, bans and heavy policing the protests led to violent clashes in several cities in France - around 2,400 people have been arrested, while nearly 1000 members of the security forces were injured, as well 100 protesters and residents in Paris alone.