Management at Riyadh’s Kingdom Centre tower ordered employees to work from home immediately until further notice, without explaining why. The move comes as Houthi attacks escalate; Saudi authorities said two drones were intercepted over Riyadh.
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The VIX, Wall Street’s fear gauge, surged Friday as stocks fell. Historical patterns suggest Friday panics usually ease by Monday, a possibility also supported by seasonality and calm trading in bitcoin.
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Two years ago, political candidates typically paid less than $500 for a 30-second TV ad in Harlingen, Texas. Now, spots in the small city near the Mexican border cost about as much as a decent used car.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 16:30
After chatbot startup Character.AI filed for bankruptcy earlier this week, many employees will have the opportunity to work at Disney. The startup’s former CEO, Karandeep Anand, recently became the entertainment giant’s first CTO. Character.AI previously said Disney had agreed to buy some of its assets for $20 million.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 16:30
New York Representative Ritchie Torres introduced the Power To The Players Act this week. It would direct the Federal Trade Commission to ensure buyers own games rather than merely license them, and require developers to add an offline mode before shutting down supporting servers. NBA 2K25 is cited as an example of a game facing delisting and server shutdown.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 16:27
An explosion at a Canadian military base during a live-fire training exercise killed multiple people and injured dozens, according to authorities and new reports.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 16:27
Ukrainian forces struck an oil terminal, a data center and a bridge in St. Petersburg overnight on Oct. 18, according to Russian officials and media. Russia's Leningrad Oblast governor said 127 drones were shot down; the attack killed one person, injured five and damaged homes. Zelensky said the U.S. had resumed sharing intelligence on Russian missile launches.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 16:27
Local authorities said Ukrainian drones struck oil facilities, logistics sites and data centers in St Petersburg and the Leningrad region, killing one person and injuring 15.
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.
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.
Protests over living costs and education funding in Paris on October 18 led to clashes between police and demonstrators. Firefighters extinguished burning bicycles and debris, while new looting was reported in France.
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French President Emmanuel Macron is facing criticism for attending a Celine Dion concert with his wife on the eve of nationwide demonstrations. Protests over living costs, schools and public services escalated into clashes, fires, looting and attacks on public buildings. Authorities said nearly 1,800 people were arrested, more than 500 emergency personnel were injured and one protester died.
Residents returning to the streets of Paris, Lyon and Marseille on Sunday, 18 October, found broken glass, burned bicycles and debris after demonstrations caused extensive damage across the cities.
After days of violent unrest across France, public buildings were burned, hundreds of shops were damaged and looted, and more than 2,000 people were arrested. Politicians from left and right called for Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez to resign as the government held crisis talks on Sunday. The unrest was distinct from peaceful marches demanding more teachers, school repairs and better public services.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said more than 2,000 people had been detained amid riots across France. He said investigations were underway to identify those responsible and bring them to court, and that as many as 600 police officers had been hurt.
At least 1,800 people have been arrested across France after violent clashes and looting during nationwide protests.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said President Donald Trump is seeking a different, innovative approach to bringing peace to Ukraine. Wright described the US-Russia diesel deal as innovative, noting Russia plans to lift its export ban early and supply global markets, while a US license authorizes those supplies through April 7, 2027.
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Taiwan’s coastguard says it drove away 16 Chinese coastguard, research and fishing vessels involved in coordinated “maritime harassment” around Taiwan’s main island and Pratas. Taipei accused Beijing of trying to alter the status quo; some vessels reportedly entered Taiwan’s restricted waters.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 16:25
Bernard Baudoux, mayor of Aulnoye-Aymeries in France, says masked settlers attacked his delegation as it picked olives near Taybeh in the occupied West Bank. He says he was beaten and that the delegation lodged a protest with the Israeli government.
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The EU condemned masked Israeli settlers who attacked a convoy of European diplomats near Taybeh in the occupied West Bank, demanding accountability and steps to stop violence against Palestinians. Diplomats from France, Belgium and Poland and Catholic Church representatives were visiting olive growers. A Belgian diplomatic vehicle’s window was smashed, and a French mayor said he was kicked and beaten.
Attacks by settlers on Palestinians and foreign officials in the occupied West Bank have intensified during the annual olive harvest. On Saturday, European diplomats and officials visiting Palestinian olive harvesters near Taybeh were attacked. Belgium’s foreign minister said Belgium’s consul general, French and Polish diplomats, and Catholic representatives were targeted; a French mayor was assaulted and a Belgian vehicle damaged. The EU condemned the attacks and called for accountability.
Anthropic has given external evaluators access comparable to that of employees to assess its models’ risks. A team from nonprofit METR is now embedded in the Claude maker’s office, with access to its hardware and internal systems, fulfilling a commitment to strengthen safeguards amid concerns that advanced AI could pose catastrophic risks.
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CBC News said Sunday that a blaze at an Alberta military installation over the weekend claimed seven or more lives.
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Canada’s defense minister said an incident at a military base in Alberta killed and injured people and sparked a major fire.
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.
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.
US President Donald Trump endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday ahead of Israel’s October 27 election. The effect on voters was unclear, as many Israelis have expressed disappointment with Trump over the outcome of the Iran war and his ceasefire proposal.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-18 16:25
President Trump backs Prime Minister Netanyahu before Israel’s elections, despite a relationship between the two that has at times been rocky.
Trump voiced support for Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election. Netanyahu is wanted by the International Criminal Court over war crimes.
President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing difficulties, for reelection. Trump’s popularity makes the endorsement a coveted boost.
Hungary’s Péter Magyar said the riots in France justified his tough stance on migration, a view echoed by Poland’s Donald Tusk. Left-wing critics accused him of exploiting the unrest, although most protesters were French nationals.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 16:22
Police in Paris have again clashed with protesters and looters.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-18 16:11
Storm Adam could bring 300 mm of rain in 12 hours. The new DANA is expected to peak between Sunday and Monday, bringing heavy rain to Ibiza and Formentera, as well as Alicante, Murcia and Almeria.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 16:11
An attacker minted 10 million CYS and moved about $727,000 in proceeds to Ethereum using Mayan, deBridge and SWFT's Bridgers. Cysic then suspended its bridge.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 16:07
Anger over high prices and low wages fueled protests across Italy. Clashes in Milan left at least four police officers and 20 demonstrators injured, with about 50 young people arrested. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned those exploiting demonstrations to provoke confrontations and expressed solidarity with police. A major union has called a general strike for November 20.
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Protests across Italy on Saturday turned violent in several places. In Milan, demonstrators clashed with police, looted stores and smashed windows; water cannons were used to disperse the crowd. About 50 demonstrators were detained and at least two officers were hurt. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence and backed law enforcement while expressing respect for peaceful protesters.
A roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on October 18, 2026.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-18 16:00
A midday roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on October 18, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
Euronews’ morning bulletin on October 18 brings together news from Europe and beyond, covering world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
Notre Dame may have deserved one more play at the end of its game at BYU. Florida State was furious about officials’ rulings on two Hail Mary completions that would have been touchdowns in double overtime against Miami.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 16:00
Two tracked Ethereum V3 Umbrella stakes declined 9.7%, while their implied annualized reward run rate remained close to $2 million.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 16:00
Bernie Sanders made an uncommon visit to Florida to support progressive Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon, holding “Fighting Oligarchy” rallies in a state long known as a low-tax haven for billionaires.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 16:00
A military service member died after falling hard while rappelling from the ceiling to midfield before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game honoring the military.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 16:00
Latvia’s parliament passed a law taxing crypto withdrawals that exceed deposits, rather than taxing individual trades. It includes a one-time declaration mechanism.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 16:00
ABC News spoke with voters in Alaska, Iowa, New Hampshire and Maine about the 2026 midterm elections.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 15:57
Donald Trump says he plans to shut a historic golf course in the U.S. capital for 15 months and redevelop it, while a court challenge to his renovation plans continues.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 15:53
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said US President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran’s leadership does not help the region reach peace agreements. He said US and Israeli actions run counter to principles for ending hostilities through mutual respect, recognition of sovereignty and peaceful dispute resolution.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the Middle East is close to a large-scale war, but the US-Iran Islamabad memorandum contains what is needed to move the Strait of Hormuz situation back toward diplomacy. He said the root causes of events around the strait must be addressed, including implementation of the agreements reached under the memorandum.
US diplomats visited a Christian Palestinian town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Sunday, after militant Israeli settlers attacked European diplomats and an American photojournalist over the preceding two days.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 15:50
AFP News AgencyJUST said it completed its fifth scheduled buyback and burn of its native JST token. More than 170 million tokens—about 1.72% of total supply—were burned, using nearly $23.53 million funded entirely by JustLend DAO’s net operating revenue.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 15:45
Gulf markets ended mixed on Sunday under pressure from geopolitical tensions. Higher oil prices boosted Saudi Arabia, while Qatar fell to a six-year low and Egypt slipped as it became more entangled in Middle East turmoil.
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Mike Huckabee denounced the attack that badly injured Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine, calling it a “despicable act of terror” and demanding the perpetrators be arrested and prosecuted. Levine, 63, said masked settlers beat her for more than 10 minutes and took her camera, passport and phone. She is recovering in an Israeli hospital.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 15:33
Police cracked down on the sixth day of student-led protests in Tirana, where demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation clashed with riot police. Thousands have rallied over poor university conditions, high tuition fees and corruption. The unrest follows months of protests that began over a controversial resort development linked to US President Donald Trump’s family.
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Violent protests continued in Tirana for a sixth day as Prime Minister Edi Rama ruled out resigning. Police used rubber bullets, water cannons and tear gas against hundreds of demonstrators demanding better education and jobs, an end to alleged corruption and Rama’s resignation. The Health Ministry reported 65 people injured on Sunday, including 37 police officers, and 272 injured since Tuesday.
Clashes erupted near the prime minister’s office in Albania’s capital, Tirana, on Saturday, as anti-government riots reached their fifth day.
As potential 2028 presidential candidates travel across the country to campaign in the midterms, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has an advantage the others cannot match: his immense personal wealth.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 15:30
Manchester United ended a turbulent week with a 1-1 draw at Leeds. Bryan Mbeumo put United ahead before Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised. The result did little to relieve pressure on manager Michael Carrick, with United 13th and Leeds seventh.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 15:28
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia and its Gulf Cooperation Council partners support a political and diplomatic solution to the crisis between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. He said there are ample grounds for a settlement, including the 2023 roadmap developed with Saudi Arabia’s active, leading role.
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As tensions between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy escalated, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dodged the question three times on Sunday when asked whether Ukraine is a U.S. ally.
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Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by phone on Oct. 18 with Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner about the latest diplomatic talks in Miami. Zelensky said the U.S. and Ukraine remain in constant contact, are preparing further diplomatic steps, and that Ukraine is ready to work constructively for real results.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 15:18
Volodymyr Zelensky said the United States had resumed sharing intelligence on incoming Russian ballistic missiles after a pause of several days, and thanked Washington. He said the issue was resolved, while Ukraine still faced speed restrictions on its use of Starshield.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 15:10
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Donald Trump’s plan for the Gaza Strip remains on paper a year later. He said its parameters for how control is exercised there are not being respected and that events are unfolding in the opposite direction. Lavrov added that Russia agreed to continue joint efforts at the UN to pursue justice for Palestinians.
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After being discharged on Saturday following surgery for a malignant tumour in his right lung, Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus at the Apostolic Palace. He thanked doctors and said he would gradually return to his duties.
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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.
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.
Hurricane Trudy is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s southwestern and west-central Pacific coast, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
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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.
Cboe’s rules cover bets tied to Coinbase trading volume and MARA’s Bitcoin output, with separate procedures for figures that are missing or delayed.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 15:00
Sports teams, leagues and star players could drive the next wave of funds in the ETF industry.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 15:00
The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS and a Ryzen Z1 Extreme is discounted to $999.99 at Best Buy. It offers an eight-inch 1080p screen with up to 120Hz, 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, and is described as a capable alternative to the Steam Deck OLED. Its Z1 Extreme configuration is faster than the newer Z2 Go model that launched with Windows 11.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 15:00
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said China is ready to work with Tajikistan to advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. In talks with Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda, Li said the countries would deepen cooperation in trade, investment, green minerals, connectivity, clean energy and AI, and coordinate more closely to protect shared interests.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 14:55
Apple’s HomeView provides an intriguing preview of a possible future robotic version. The company plans a retail store reset on Nov. 6, potentially pointing to a Mac release date.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 14:54
Ukraine says Starlink speed limits are continuing to hinder its military effort to fend off Russian drones. The limits followed a sudden network slowdown days earlier, which Kyiv called deliberate while Washington denied ordering it.
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Bessent cautioned Zelenskyy over allegations that the U.S. is slowing Starlink. The high-speed satellite internet service, provided by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is critical to Ukraine’s defense.
Starlink supports Ukrainian military communications, reconnaissance and drone operations. Kyiv has repeatedly reported disruptions or restrictions, and reports say SpaceX imposed a speed limit on terminals in Ukraine that could hinder real-time control and video feeds from fast-moving drones.
Hundreds of young people protested education reforms and budget cuts in Brussels, Belgium, on October 17, 2026. The demonstrations turned violent, and nearly 200 people were arrested.
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Egypt is prepared to provide Saudi Arabia with the support needed to protect its security and stability, the presidency said Sunday, as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis stepped up attacks on the world’s largest oil exporter.
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An eyewitness captured what appeared to be an attack by West Bank settlers on Palestinians and Western diplomats. A Belgian envoy said the violence had truly reached new heights.
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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.
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.
A large Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at industrial and logistics sites in St Petersburg on Sunday, 18 October, sending thick black smoke over Russia’s second-largest city. Russian officials said 126 drones had been intercepted in the surrounding region.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due to meet the foreign ministers of five Central Asian countries on Monday under the C5+1 format. Talks are expected to cover trade, investment, critical minerals and security. More than 200 US business executives are accompanying the visit.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 14:45
At 96, Ephraim Matindi Hinga embodies both the dignity and vulnerability of ageing in Kenya. Many older people rely on family support, while workers in informal employment may lack pensions; government cash assistance can also be quickly absorbed by healthcare costs. A growing older population will place greater demands on healthcare, families and social protection.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 14:42
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, visiting Manama for the ninth round of the Russia-Gulf Cooperation Council Strategic Dialogue, was received by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. President Vladimir Putin and the king spoke by phone, backing a political and diplomatic settlement of the situation around Iran and agreeing to deepen trade, economic, financial and investment cooperation.
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Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer at the Vatican on Sunday and thanked hospital staff.
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Russia and Ukraine continued attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure after the collapse of Donald Trump’s unilateral, short-lived “energy ceasefire.” Ukraine said it used more than 1,000 drones against Russian oil depots, logistics sites and data centres. Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia killed a woman and injured at least two people.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★★2026-10-18 14:31
Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia has attacked Ukrainian energy and oil and gas facilities 76 times since Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire. Russia’s strikes have continued, while Trump has not blamed Moscow and has instead pressured Kyiv to stop attacking Russian oil facilities.
David Hearn, an Olympic canoeist, has taken up the cause of keeping a public golf course open; earlier, he was cleared over claims of intentional damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 14:30
Rare editions and striking errors can make some €2 coins sought-after collectibles, with collectors sometimes paying many times their face value.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-18 14:27
Protests are spreading across France, where anger over school conditions coincides with frustration about high living costs. The government is accused of doing little to tackle people’s problems. Paris residents told Al Jazeera they were dismayed by damage caused during the protests.
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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.
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.
A suspected drone crashed in northern Lithuania, and debris damaged a moving civilian car; no one was hurt. Lithuania issued shelter warnings and NATO fighter jets were deployed. Ukraine said Russian jamming may have diverted drones targeting Russia. The drone’s origin and whether it carried explosives remain under investigation.
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Canada’s oil output may increase, but experts do not expect substantial job creation. Mark Carney himself is not calling it a boom.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 14:15
Pope Leo XIV appeared in public for the first time since lung cancer surgery and said he would gradually resume his duties. His surgeon described his condition as satisfactory and estimated full recovery would take about ten days. The pope is scheduled to visit South America from November 6 to 17, and the surgeon sees no clinical reason to cancel the trip.
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Pope Leo XIV made his first major public appearance since lung cancer surgery, saying the experience brought him closer to people who suffer. He appeared at the Vatican location where he announced a week earlier that he needed an operation.
Pope Leo XIV recited the Angelus from a window of the Apostolic Palace on Sunday, his first public engagement since lung cancer surgery. He thanked those who had prayed for and supported him, saying he would gradually resume his commitments while recovering.
Pope Leo addressed crowds in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, marking his first public event five days after lung cancer surgery. Smiling from a window of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, he spoke to pilgrims in a firm, clear voice.
A service member was injured during a college football game and later died.
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According to the defence ministry, two drones were destroyed above Romania’s territorial waters on Saturday by the country’s F-16s.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 14:10
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.
