Donald Trump has long alleged that mail-in voting is corrupt. Yet weeks before the US midterm elections, he is urging Americans to vote by mail while his administration seeks to restrict the practice. Noor Wazwaz examines the reasons for the conflicting messages.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 14:09
On “This Week,” Energy Secretary Chris Wright defended the president’s decision to waive new sanctions and tariffs intended to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 14:07
Hurricane Trudy brought heavy rain and strong winds to parts of southwestern and west-central Mexico early Sunday. It held its strength while tracking parallel to the country’s Pacific coast.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 14:05
Anthropic’s timestamp method reconstructs P-256’s public seed, providing more evidence about its provenance while leaving the selection criteria and origins of the base point unexplained.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 14:00
At least 1,800 people have been arrested across France after violent clashes and looting during nationwide protests.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 14:00
Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks of the year on Russia overnight Saturday, striking a key oil terminal despite President Donald Trump’s demand that it stop targeting Russian energy infrastructure.
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CNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 14:00
Russian officials said oil facilities were hit in the massive drone attack.
AI agents initially promised autonomous digital workers that could relieve people of corporate drudgery. Businesses across Asia are finding instead that they bring more work, new friction and another layer of management. Xiao Mengjie, an AI product marketing manager at a Big Tech firm in Shanghai, recently gave two agents what she considered a simple task, expecting greater efficiency.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 14:00
A new report finds that nearly half of workers often log in on Sundays. Some see it as a benefit for flexibility, while others worry it reflects insecurity about keeping their jobs.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 14:00
Analytics firm Allium says stablecoin payments have reached $482 billion so far this year, up 45%. Card spending is surging as global payment companies add crypto payment rails.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 14:00
Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis describes the band’s relaxed approach to recording and why its original lineup is still making music after more than 40 years. He also discusses the backlash to an AI-generated video for his solo song and says AI has no place in music-making, though people must learn to deal with it.
TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-18 14:00
A Washington Post, ABC and Ipsos poll puts Trump’s approval at 33%, down 4 percentage points from July and 8 from October 2025. Democrats lead Republicans by 8 points in the House race. The survey also found that 72% believe the country is headed in the wrong direction and 65% view the war with Iran as a mistake.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 13:54
Weeks before Election Day, 71% of U.S. adults believe the country is on the “wrong track,” a poll finds.
Dozens were detained in Milan after police clashed with protesters at demonstrations sparked by a march against the economic crisis. Tensions were also reported in Turin and Bologna, where several demonstrators were injured.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 13:54
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said the military had prepared a response to any new attacks. Shipping vessels also reported being struck.
CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 13:52
France was dealing with the aftermath of nationwide protests on Sunday after about 1,500 businesses were damaged, with losses estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. Police arrested an estimated 1,800 people across the country during Saturday’s demonstrations over the cost of living and school conditions.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-18 13:50
About 800,000 people, including students, railway workers and Yellow Vest movement members, joined largely peaceful demonstrations across France this weekend. Sparked by high school protests over educational inequality and deteriorating school facilities, the movement has broadened into anger over living costs, public spending and climate inaction.
Weeks of student protests over poor school conditions and growing anger about the cost of living prompted calls for a nationwide demonstration on October 17. Youth activists and Yellow Vest supporters joined, with living costs the main grievance. France 24’s Shirli Sitbon says the protesters did not get what they wanted.
Clashes, fires, vandalism and looting marred demonstrations across France on Saturday, as hundreds of thousands protested rising living costs and poor school conditions. The Interior Ministry said about 400 people were arrested nationwide. France 2 examined who was involved in the violence.
Protests against the cost of living across France turned violent, with clashes, fires and looting reported nationwide.
US Vice President JD Vance blamed immigration for violence during protests in France on Saturday. He shared footage of a city hall on fire and warned Americans that congressional Democrats wanted a similar future for the United States.
France’s school protests have converged with anger over living costs, bringing together students, “yellow vest” supporters and unions. The Interior Ministry said about 550,000 people demonstrated nationwide on Saturday. Most marched peacefully, while a minority attacked buildings, looted shops and clashed with police. The movement began over teacher shortages and poor school facilities, and reflects wider frustration with public services, household budgets and the government’s response.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 13:48
Hundreds of thousands joined demonstrations across France, while Paris residents surveyed smashed windows, gutted buildings and looted shops the next day. Authorities said nearly 1,800 people were arrested and more than 500 police, gendarmes and firefighters injured. Most demonstrators were peaceful, but violence overshadowed their grievances.
More than half a million people demonstrated in France against rising costs and poor conditions in schools, and the protests turned chaotic. Officials said 1,200 people were arrested after violent clashes in Paris and other cities. A major cleanup is underway.
Violence erupted across France during Saturday’s latest demonstrations over school conditions and the cost of living. The government called it an escalation in violence; at least 1,200 people were arrested, while shops were damaged and looted. Paris shopkeepers began clean-up efforts, with some estimating losses and stolen goods at €100,000.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said more than 1,800 people were detained amid large-scale protests and clashes with police. An investigation is underway to identify those responsible, and more than 500 law enforcement officers were injured during the rallies, he said.
Paris police say 855 people were arrested following violent clashes during a protest against rising living costs.
More than 1,800 people were arrested across France after riots, looting and arson during cost-of-living protests, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said. Rioters torched public buildings and shops, including Limoges’ historic town hall. The violence left 150 police officers injured, according to Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu.
About 550,000 people joined nationwide protests in France on Saturday, and police arrested around 1,800. Although most demonstrations were peaceful, riots, fires and widespread looting broke out in Paris, Marseille, Lille and elsewhere. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said 150 police officers were injured. Residents surveyed and cleared damage in Paris on Sunday.
France’s interior minister said more than 2,000 people were arrested and over 600 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters injured during Saturday’s protests, which drew about 550,000 people. Demonstrators cited fuel prices, living costs, education and public services. A fire deliberately set during unrest devastated Limoges’ town hall, while Paris metro services were disrupted.
Cost-of-living protests in several French cities escalated into unrest, with cars burned, shops looted and public buildings attacked. Authorities reported about 1,200 arrests and 150 injured police officers. A 17-year-old in Saint-Etienne lost his right hand after being hit by a crowd-control grenade.
France is recovering from its worst protests in years, with buildings attacked and set ablaze around the country. More than 1,200 people were arrested on Saturday after demonstrations that began with students protesting the cost of living; some gatherings escalated into clashes, arson and looting.
In 1934, three female Red Army soldiers sheltered with a poor family in Hunan during the Long March and shared their quilt with them. Before leaving the next morning, they cut it in half and left one piece behind. The story of mutual help has endured, and its spirit has inspired changes in Shazhou village nine decades later.
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CGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-18 13:47
Researchers searching for Amelia Earhart’s plane wreckage on Kiribati’s remote Nikumaroro Island resumed work after rough seas and strong winds kept them aboard their vessel for three days. They are investigating an underwater object known as the Taraia Object, which may be aircraft remains, though the theory remains disputed.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 13:47
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it “a pity” that President Trump used an executive order to waive Russia sanctions covered by the Lindsey Graham bill.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 13:40
Health workers in Goma are trying to expand breast cancer information and screening through awareness sessions and free tests. Conflict, financial hardship, limited facilities, gaps in information and stigma obstruct timely care, while many women seek help only at advanced stages. Dr Élisabeth Mishika says early detection can improve treatment prospects.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 13:38
Sudan’s army says it targeted RSF command centres in South Darfur. The RSF and its allies say a crowded livestock market was struck. The UN says drone attacks have become the leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 13:37
FRANCE 24 looks back at striking images from the past week, including student protests and heightened tensions during demonstrations in France on October 17, continuing anti-government marches in Albania, and a migrant boat sinking off Djibouti’s coast.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 13:36
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud discussed international and Middle Eastern issues, expressing concern over tensions in the southern Arabian Peninsula and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. Both emphasized safe navigation and unhindered passage for ships through all international waterways.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 13:34
The 140th Canton Fair is showcasing products including humanoid robots, smart glasses, AI earphones and integrated smart-home systems. The fair features 235,000 AI products, and more than 20,000 participating companies have adopted technologies and business models such as industrial internet and AI.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 13:33
Trump said high immigration had led to France’s destruction and called for the country to close its borders as soon as possible. Demonstrations against rising fuel prices and declining purchasing power took place across France on October 17. Organizers estimated 800,000 participants, while the Interior Ministry counted 550,000; some protests turned into riots and clashes with police. The interior minister said 1,800 people were detained and vowed to prosecute those involved in riots and looting.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 13:32
French President Emmanuel Macron will give a televised address at 9 p.m. Moscow time in response to the October 17 unrest. Mass demonstrations against rising fuel prices and falling purchasing power took place in Paris and across France. Organizers estimated attendance at 800,000, while the Interior Ministry put it at 550,000. Some protests turned into riots and clashes with police; 1,800 people were detained nationwide, the interior minister said.
Raphaël Glucksmann won 66% in the first round of the French Socialists’ presidential primary and will be the party’s candidate in 2027. He wants a clear break with Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s left-populist camp, whose leader is more popular among young voters.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 13:31
Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic met visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Cetinje. The two discussed closer friendly ties and practical cooperation, the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations, China-EU relations and ongoing cooperation projects.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 13:30
Bland AI-generated posts have made LinkedIn the target of online jokes this year. The platform has clearly heard users’ complaints about long, generic messages with no human touch.
CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-18 13:30
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs urged the EU to stop issuing tourist visas to Russians. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told him to turn on the TV to see who is threatening Europe, saying EU citizens are being smashed.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 13:29
Türkiye’s president congratulated Azerbaijan on Restoration of Independence Day. Türkiye was the first country to recognise Azerbaijan’s independence, on November 9, 1991, shortly after the country declared independence.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 13:29
Ulanqab, a grassland city in northern China, is emerging as one of the Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing AI computing hubs. Xi Jinping visited on October 16, with green computing high on the agenda, and highlighted the city’s role in building Digital China and developing new quality productive forces. Industry players say they are ready to expand while tackling major challenges from the AI boom.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 13:27
At a Kentucky rally, Trump boasted that he has more power in his second term, saying Google would not have taken his call before but now “kisses my ass.” He appeared to imply that he personally persuaded Google to update map names; Google says its changes follow official US sources and its longstanding policy.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 13:25
Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, said NATO leaders’ failure to honor pledges against eastward expansion taught Russia not to be naive with the West. He cited a 1990 statement by then-German Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher that NATO did not plan to extend its defense structures eastward.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 13:20
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made an offering at Yasukuni Shrine on the opening day of its autumn festival, while other politicians visited or sent offerings, drawing criticism at home and abroad. A CGTN survey found 90.71% of respondents favored international media more explicitly calling it a “war criminal shrine”; South Korea expressed “deep disappointment and regret.”
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 13:18
France was still grappling on Sunday with extensive damage from violent protests the previous day. The unrest led to 1,800 arrests, the burning of a historic town hall and widespread looting.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-18 13:17
Is anger in France driven mainly by falling living standards or by a sense that the economic burden is unfairly shared? The programme discusses the question with Joseph Downing, a senior lecturer in politics and international relations at Aston University.
On the latest episode of Deja Vu, William Dalrymple explores ancient India’s global influence and why it was overlooked. India’s ocean trade connected it to the world, while mathematical ideas from thinkers such as Brahmagupta and Aryabhata shaped the Renaissance and modern age. The episode asks whether colonialism was the exception as global power shifts back towards Asia.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 13:17
Prices of basic goods in Gaza have risen since Israel stopped commercial shipments, with residents fearing further shortages if the closure continues. Many families cannot afford to stock up and are buying smaller quantities. Gaza’s Government Media Office denied imposing taxes on commercial trucks, saying the cited payments were for a voluntary community fund.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 13:16
AFP News AgencyThis year marks 90 years since the Long March ended. From 1934 to 1936, the Red Army crossed China, and stories of trust, gratitude and sacrifice between soldiers and local communities have been passed down through generations. In Chenzhou, Hunan, one such story is revisited.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-18 13:13
Covered call ETFs have become widely used by baby boomers seeking monthly income, but their tax implications can be significant compared with those of most ETFs.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 13:10
An air attack on an oil terminal in Saint Petersburg sent smoke rising over the city amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Kyiv accused Russia of breaching the energy truce.
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A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s second-largest city, Saint Petersburg, killed at least one person and sent five others to hospital on Sunday. Fires also broke out at an oil refinery and depot, as Kyiv accused Russia of violating Washington’s “energy ceasefire” dozens of times.
At least one person was killed and five injured when an overnight attack struck two oil facilities in St Petersburg. Fires broke out at the city’s oil terminal and the Ruchyi depot, while an Ozon logistics centre and VK’s data centre were also targeted. Kyiv has not commented.
Ukrainian forces struck St Petersburg and the Leningrad region. Separately, Zelenskyy said Russian forces hit the energy sector in four Ukrainian regions on Saturday night, while attacks on residential buildings left two people dead and 12 others reportedly injured.
Ukrainian attacks set an oil export terminal in St. Petersburg ablaze on Sunday. Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones across Russia in one of its largest aerial bombardments to date.
Dmitry Peskov said the Kiev regime is resisting but cannot change the course of events. Moscow is constantly responding to Kiev’s actions with systematic, massive strikes that are yielding results, he said.
Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s response to Ukrainian strikes is continuing, with Russian attacks carried out constantly, systematically and on a massive scale. He was asked whether Moscow would respond symmetrically to Kyiv’s strikes on St. Petersburg.
A Ukrainian drone attack on St Petersburg killed at least one person and injured five, the city’s governor said. Fires broke out at oil and industrial sites, and about 20,000 people lost power. Zelenskyy said Russian overnight attacks killed two people in Ukraine and accused Moscow of continuing to violate the energy ceasefire.
Videos posted on social media show multiple explosions and fires near the port of St Petersburg after a suspected Ukrainian drone swarm attack. Witnesses say an oil terminal and a data centre were hit.
Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale drone attack on St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, with Russian air defenses reporting 126 drones shot down. Targets included an oil terminal, civilian infrastructure and a VK data center. Pulkovo Airport restricted operations; debris caused damage and fires, with no casualties reported.
Multiple monitoring channels reported a large-scale overnight drone attack on St. Petersburg on Oct. 18, with fires and explosions. Leningrad Oblast’s governor said 57 Ukrainian drones were shot down in the region; debris damaged four cars in a parking lot and a fire was reported. Channels said port infrastructure, oil tankers and a data center were targeted, but The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the targets or damage.
Trump waived new tariffs on Russia, with no fixed end date for the waiver. Any benefit to Bitcoin depends on the measure’s effect on inflation and financing conditions.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 13:00
U.S. consumers are uneasy as restaurant chains and major retailers increasingly use high-tech methods to set prices.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 13:00
After trying an iced Americano topped with vanilla cream in Los Angeles, the writer bought a Zulay Kitchen handheld frother to make cream-topped coffee and other drinks at home, and recommends getting a frother.
TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-18 13:00
Bitwise sees a chance for Bitcoin to climb back above $100,000, while LO:TECH expects a tighter trading range as uncertainty over interest rates weighs on the market.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 13:00
Security firm Hacken says crypto hacks caused $1.18 billion in losses during the third quarter. It found that 77% involved compromised suppliers, delayed fixes or systems left out of the latest security reviews.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 13:00
Lithuanian authorities foiled an overnight attempt to set fire to a company storing Starlink satellite communications equipment, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius said. The attackers targeted satellite antennas and a control unit. Sinkevicius called it part of Russia’s hybrid warfare campaign and said the Russian side likely commissioned it.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 12:57
An episode of Version History traces the overhead projector’s development from technology once used mainly for military purposes to a classroom fixture, and how it changed the way students learn. The hosts also consider why it faded and whether PowerPoint, computer screens and smart boards improved on it.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 12:55
Protests in Albania have entered a sixth day, with Rama rejecting calls for him to resign. On October 17, university students and young activists marched through central Tirana.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 12:53
Prime Minister Edi Rama on Sunday rejected calls to resign from growing street protests, saying they endangered Albania’s progress toward EU membership rather than his government.
Several FIFA Council members have questioned the merits of the peace prize awarded to Donald Trump and called for it to be discontinued or changed. FIFA tasked its Football Social Responsibility Committee with assessing the award and expects a recommendation before the council’s December 16 meeting.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 12:49
Paris residents told Al Jazeera they were dismayed by the damage after Saturday’s protests turned violent. French police arrested more than 1,000 people as riots and looting erupted.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 12:44
Broken glass and litter covered Paris streets on Sunday morning as residents came out of their apartment blocks after a day of chaos across France. Businesses and shopkeepers began picking up the pieces.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said a 2028 presidential run remains possible, though he needs to think it over further. Donald Trump previously declined to discuss a potential successor, saying that person should continue his “America First” policy if elected.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 12:36
The EU condemned Israeli settler attacks on EU diplomats and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including an attack on French, Belgian and Polish diplomats’ vehicles near Taybeh. Critics say condemnation without concrete consequences will not deter settler violence during the olive harvest.
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The EU’s foreign policy spokesperson said on Sunday that the bloc “strongly condemns” attacks by violent settlers in the West Bank, including attacks against European diplomats.
France, Belgium, Poland and the United States urged Israel to stop settler violence in the occupied West Bank and hold those responsible to account. The calls followed a masked-settler attack on European diplomats and Palestinian olive pickers in Taybeh, and the serious beating of American photojournalist Heidi Levine a day earlier.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow’s Concept of Collective Security in the Persian Gulf aims to enable direct dialogue among Gulf coastal countries and their neighbors. If they are interested, permanent members of the UN Security Council could be involved in supporting the process.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 12:35
An incident at a military base in Alberta sparked a major fire, killing several people and sending many others to local hospitals. Canada’s defense minister called the situation “very, very active and delicate,” while officials have not identified the cause of the blaze.
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Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed a serious incident with casualties at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. Local media reported an explosion and fire during live-fire training, with at least seven dead and dozens injured. Officials have not confirmed the toll or cause.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said a serious incident that caused a major fire occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. Canada reported fatalities and injuries.
Canada's Defence Minister David McGuinty said on Saturday that people were killed and injured in a serious incident that led to a fire at one of the country's busiest military bases in Alberta.
A large fire near Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta killed and injured people, Defence Minister David McGuinty said, without giving a casualty count. The armed forces and local authorities are managing the blaze and investigating its cause. Residents were urged to stay away and yield to emergency vehicles.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said a “serious incident” caused a major fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. He and Premier Danielle Smith gave no details about the cause or whether anyone was injured; Smith said many military personnel were affected.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attributed the blaze at an Alberta military installation to a “serious incident.”
A large fire that began on a Canadian Forces Base in east-central Alberta spread rapidly amid strong winds on Saturday, the Municipal District of Wainwright said.
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju says Bitcoin could find support near $30,000 even if institutional investors unwind their accumulated exposure. That would require reversing about $58 billion in net inflows to US spot Bitcoin ETFs and the sale of 1.3 million BTC held by publicly traded companies.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 12:30
Three children and a teacher were shot dead in a classroom at Silver Rail Elementary School in central Oregon. The classroom was dedicated to students with special needs and was meant to provide a nurturing, safe and supportive environment.
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Four people were killed in a shooting at an Oregon elementary school. On Saturday, a special-needs teacher and a student who were wounded remained hospitalized; friends said their survival offered a glimmer of hope to the grieving community.
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text updates from the Premier League match.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 12:30
Pope Leo XIV appeared in public one day after leaving the hospital following lung surgery. He was discharged Saturday, with doctors saying his recovery was going well.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 12:29
Pope Leo XIV thanked the faithful in St. Peter’s Square for praying for him during his hospitalization for lung surgery and said he would gradually resume his duties.
Pope Leo XIV appeared before thousands in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, five days after surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumor. In his first official engagement since leaving the hospital, he thanked supporters and medical staff and said he would gradually resume his duties. Doctors identified the tumor as adenocarcinoma and are conducting further tests to assess the disease and possible additional treatment.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the United States formally aligning with Russia’s Vladimir Putin would be a “historic mistake.” He said he still considers President Donald Trump an ally, despite moves that have unsettled Ukraine and its supporters on Capitol Hill.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 12:21
Ian Proud said the economic and political price of Britain and Europe backing Zelensky without conditions will become heavier over time.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 12:18
Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani said GCC countries highly value coordination with Russia within OPEC+ to help maintain stability in global energy markets. He also called for faster implementation of a joint action plan covering energy, transport, food security, investment and culture.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 12:11
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jaber al-Sabah called for swift steps to de-escalate tensions in the Persian Gulf. Russia’s Foreign Ministry said they backed resolving disagreements through political and diplomatic means and discussed bilateral relations and cooperation.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 12:09
Rather than reshaping the region, Israel’s wars of expansion have pushed countries in the Middle East to work together against it.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 12:07
Residents of Limoges recoiled on Sunday at the sight of their fire-damaged town hall. The ornate 19th-century neo-Renaissance building survived two world wars but was torched by a masked mob during France’s worst unrest in years.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 12:00
College football has never had a Saturday like this before.
CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-18 12:00
Prediction markets aim to be seen as useful tools for tracking events, with election-market probabilities changing in real time as users trade. But most Americans reject betting on elections, posing a major problem for the sector.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 12:00
A Monday independence referendum in Canada’s western province of Alberta threatens Mark Carney’s effort to unite the country against a hostile US.
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Iran’s parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi as defence minister. His expertise includes ballistic missiles, aerospace technology and defence-industrial production. He will oversee rebuilding and expanding Iran’s military-industrial infrastructure amid expectations that the war with the United States could escalate.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 12:00
Private-sector partners identified $11 million in funds that could be frozen. Officials said cryptocurrency had been seized but did not disclose its value.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 12:00
With federal legislation stalled, cities and states across the US are writing their own rules to rein in autonomous vehicles. Minneapolis is considering requiring human monitors in the cars, San Diego is seeking to limit Waymo’s airport access and give local agencies emergency control, while Austin firefighters say the Tesla Cybercab’s lack of a steering wheel or pedals could complicate emergency response.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 12:00
CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the week’s consumer and health news, including how AI is making it harder to book on Airbnb and whether junk food is bad for the brain.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 12:00
BitTorrent says it has completely burned the first batch of BTT repurchased with revenue from decentralized services. It is pivoting toward Web3 and AI infrastructure with a redesigned architecture and a long-term BTT buyback-and-burn program.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 11:58
After violent clashes between police and protesters during demonstrations in Paris yesterday, reporter Antonia Kerrigan returns to Place de la République to see the aftermath.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 11:51
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
