London's Metropolitan Police is reviewing its handling of a 2019 letter alleging offences by Thomas Markle Sr., while Philippine authorities investigate separate claims he possessed child sexual abuse material.

France's government is combining a major security operation with education and budget promises as nationwide protests continue over school conditions, university admissions, austerity and living costs.

ASIC is investigating a Sydney-based financial services firm over alleged links to overseas investment operators accused of using its Australian licence to target investors and contribute to reported losses of $138 million.