WorldWhat’s behind Europe’s youth protests?
The programme examines what is driving youth protests in Europe.
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What’s behind Europe’s youth protests?
PoliticsTrump says work on Washington golf course will begin November 15
Donald Trump said restoration work at the Washington, DC golf course embroiled in litigation would start November 15, despite a federal judge’s order last week pausing tree clearing at the site until October 26.
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Trump says work on Washington golf course will begin November 15
- Trump Says DC Golf Course Project Moving Forward Despite Lawsuit
Trump formally announced Sunday that a new professional-level golf course will be built in Washington, despite legal challenges, concern over felled trees and local anger about losing an affordable, family-accessible golf venue.
Trump unveils D.C. golf course renovation plan amid legal battleTrump said Sunday that his administration had worked out a proposal to remake a Washington, D.C., golf course; the property is at the heart of a legal dispute.
- Trump says historic D.C. golf course will close for 15 months of renovations
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.
WorldGerman officials probe a cut opening in Leipzig airport's fence
A substantial gap in one of Leipzig airport's fences came to light Saturday night; German officials are now looking into it.
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German officials probe a cut opening in Leipzig airport's fence
PoliticsSunday Scrum | Alberta prepares to vote, and what’s next for Danielle Smith?
Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton talks with journalists from the Toronto Star, Politico and CBC News about Alberta’s mood after the fire at CFB Wainwright and before Monday’s referendum. They then discuss Premier Danielle Smith’s political prospects.
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Sunday Scrum | Alberta prepares to vote, and what’s next for Danielle Smith?
SocietyCindy Crawford ‘beyond heartbroken’ over son Presley Gerber’s death
Supermodel Cindy Crawford said her family was “beyond heartbroken” after her 27-year-old son Presley died on 20 September at a California rehab facility. Police are investigating his death as a suspected overdose; authorities have said there is no indication of foul play.
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Cindy Crawford ‘beyond heartbroken’ over son Presley Gerber’s death
WorldNearly 2,400 detained during unrest in France
Nearly 2,400 people were detained during unrest in France, according to the Interior Ministry, as cited by AFP. The ministry said 997 law enforcement officers were injured, seven of them seriously.
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Nearly 2,400 detained during unrest in France
EconomyCrypto.com and Novig sue Missouri over sports event contracts
Crypto.com and Novig have sued Missouri over sports event contracts. Court records show Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood and Underdog also received cease-and-desist orders but have not filed lawsuits in the state.
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Crypto.com and Novig sue Missouri over sports event contracts
WorldAlbania's prime minister Edi Rama ignores calls to resign amid violent clashes
Student-led anti-government protests in Albania entered a sixth day, with demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama resign. Rama refused, saying the protests threatened Albania’s ambition to join the EU. Clashes in Tirana saw police use tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets after protesters threw rocks.
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Albania's prime minister Edi Rama ignores calls to resign amid violent clashes
Albania protests enter sixth day as Rama rejects calls to resignProtests 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.
- Albanian PM says mass protests threaten EU membership, not his government
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.
WorldWhat we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base
A major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday killed at least four service members and seriously injured dozens. Authorities are investigating the cause; local media reported it may have begun when a gas main was hit during a live-fire exercise.
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What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base
Carney says four service members killed, dozens injured in fire at Canadian military baseCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said four service members were killed and dozens seriously injured when fire broke out during training at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. Strong winds drove flames beyond the base. Military officials said there was no indication of terrorism, and the cause remains under investigation.
Four Canadian soldiers killed, dozens injured in fast-moving fire at military baseCanadian officials said four service members died and 39 were hospitalized after a wind-fueled fire swept toward troops conducting live-fire training at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. Nineteen of the injured were in critical condition. Investigators have not determined the cause.
PoliticsIndia’s crackdown on ‘cockroaches’, critics and cameras
Youth-led protests have returned to Delhi after reports that India’s Electoral Commission removed about 130 million names from voter lists. Unlike the July unrest, this wave has also involved attacks on the media: dozens of journalists and content creators have been detained, assaulted or obstructed. The government’s tightening grip on critical reporting appears ineffective as a new generation challenges it.
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India’s crackdown on ‘cockroaches’, critics and cameras
WorldMacron calls situation amid French riots ‘extremely serious’
French President Emmanuel Macron described the unrest that swept France on October 17 as extremely serious, blaming “left-wing radicals” for unbridled violence. He urged the government to prevent a recurrence and called on political parties and unions to condemn violence and appeal for calm.
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Macron calls situation amid French riots ‘extremely serious’
Macron says protest violence has ‘no justification’ and vows rioters will payA television in Paris aired French President Emmanuel Macron’s address a day after nationwide cost-of-living protests turned violent. Macron said nothing justified the violence and vowed that rioters would pay.
Macron urges calm in France and warns against escalation of riotsIn a national television address, French President Emmanuel Macron called for “calm and order” and warned that riots across the country must not escalate. Saturday’s protests over fuel prices, living costs and deteriorating public services turned into rioting and looting; police have arrested about 2,400 people.
- Macron condemns ‘shocking’ scenes of violence across France
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday condemned those he called “dissenters,” saying they looted and vandalised cities amid cost-of-living protests, creating what he described as “shocking” scenes across France.
- Tensions persist in Paris after violent protests across France
Small gatherings and isolated fires were reported at several sites in Paris on Sunday, one day after violent protests in other French cities.
- National Rally leader calls for Macron to resign amid French riots
Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally, demanded that President Emmanuel Macron step down amid riots that have raged since October 17. He called the situation “a humiliation for France.” Protests over rising fuel prices and declining purchasing power escalated into riots and clashes with police in some cities.
- French shopkeepers try to protect their livelihoods from masked looters
During Saturday’s unrest in several French cities, shopkeepers tried to stop looters from targeting their businesses. Confrontations damaged stores and left owners distressed.
Clashes flare again in Paris as police charge to disperse protestersClashes broke out again in Paris on Sunday, a day after France saw one of its worst periods of unrest in years. Protests against high prices left one demonstrator dead, thousands arrested and shops looted or damaged across the country.
France protests: ‘There’s a constant back and forth over who’s actually responsible’The French government has blamed the violence on hard-left and ultra-left groups, along with criminals it says incited looting. International affairs commentator Matthew-Mary Caruchet and reporter Antonia Kerrigan discuss the competing claims over responsibility.
Paris erupts again as police clash with protesters and new looting hits FranceProtests 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.
Macron criticized for attending concert as French riots escalatedFrench 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.
- France: Paris, Lyon and Marseille assess damage after violent protests
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.
French government holds crisis talks after ‘colossal failure of the state’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.
- More than 2,000 detained during riots in France, interior minister says
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.
- French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting at protests
At least 1,800 people have been arrested across France after violent clashes and looting during nationwide protests.
CultureMister Organ is one of the most unsettling documentaries I’ve seen
David Farrier’s documentary begins with his reporting on a Ponsonby antique shop charging up to $760 to release clamped cars, then turns to Michael Organ, described as a conman who harassed people around him. Farrier says he eventually left New Zealand to protect himself after Organ revealed he had a key to his home.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 19:30
Mister Organ is one of the most unsettling documentaries I’ve seen
WorldHow will Europe deal with youth-led protests?
Demonstrations are spreading across Europe. Weeks of student protests in France have become some of the continent’s worst unrest in recent years, shifting from demands for education reform to opposition to high living costs and planned social-service cuts. Demonstrators elsewhere are also challenging leaders they say have ignored their needs, while right-wing parties seek political gains.
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How will Europe deal with youth-led protests?
EconomySyria and World Bank agree to establish recovery fund
Syria and the World Bank Group have agreed to set up a multi-donor fund for Syria’s recovery and reconstruction. It will provide concessional financing, investment guarantees and technical support, and will be managed by the World Bank with donors and development partners.
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Syria and World Bank agree to establish recovery fund
SportsSeedorf raises genocide in first Corinthians press conference
Newly appointed Brazil Corinthians coach Clarence Seedorf said football must be kept in perspective while genocides and conflicts continue around the world.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 19:12
Seedorf raises genocide in first Corinthians press conference
WorldZelenskyy says Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘must be brought to an end’
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is preparing diplomatic steps to end the war with Russia and remains in near-constant contact with Washington despite a dispute with Donald Trump. He said talks with US envoys focused on discussions in Florida and what comes next, and thanked the US for resuming intelligence sharing.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 19:11
Zelenskyy says Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘must be brought to an end’
- Zelenskyy Says Trump Is Pressuring Ukraine to Surrender to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Donald Trump of trying to force Kyiv to surrender to Russia, intensifying a dispute with the US president that has lasted a week.
PoliticsTrump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel election
US President Donald Trump declared his “complete and total” backing for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the October 27 parliamentary election. Polls suggest Netanyahu and his far-right allies may fall short of the 61 seats needed to form a coalition. His main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, said only Israeli voters decide who leads the country.
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Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel election
- Trump endorses Netanyahu for reelection
US President Donald Trump backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reelection bid after months of growing strain between the two leaders.
Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli legislative electionsAhead of Israel’s October 27 parliamentary election, US President Donald Trump endorsed incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Truth Social, calling him “Strong, Brave, and Brilliant.” Netanyahu is facing a close race.
Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of October 27 electionUS 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.
- Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections
President Trump backs Prime Minister Netanyahu before Israel’s elections, despite a relationship between the two that has at times been rocky.
Trump backs Netanyahu, wanted by ICC over war crimes, ahead of Israeli electionTrump voiced support for Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election. Netanyahu is wanted by the International Criminal Court over war crimes.
- Trump backs embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
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.
PoliticsMacron vows to hold those seeking to “bring down the Republic” accountable after riots
After violent looting and riots across France, Macron vowed to hold rioters accountable. The unrest has deepened political tensions ahead of next year’s presidential election.
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Macron vows to hold those seeking to “bring down the Republic” accountable after riots
Macron says protest violence has ‘no justification’ in national addressFrench President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that violence during protests had “no justification.” The previous day, hundreds of thousands had demonstrated over rising living costs and poor school conditions. Police arrested more than 2,300 people over the weekend after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops.
Macron addresses France after unrestFrench President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday there would be “full transparency” about security forces’ response to protests that turned violent over the weekend, following criticism that police preparations were inadequate.
- Macron vows to hold accountable those who sought to bring down the Republic
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke of the public’s “anger” and “shame” over nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions. The protests have led to at least 1,800 arrests.
EconomyPlanned Zcash Sprout freeze could make funds unspendable despite intact keys
NU7 would leave legacy Sprout funds issued but unspendable even when their private keys remain intact. A decision on activating it on mainnet is still pending.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 19:00
Planned Zcash Sprout freeze could make funds unspendable despite intact keys
WorldCriminal networks threaten the Amazon as Indigenous leaders urge UN action
Indigenous leaders from the Amazon will take their campaign against illegal mining, drug trafficking and deforestation to a United Nations conference in Vienna next week.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 19:00
Criminal networks threaten the Amazon as Indigenous leaders urge UN action
WorldKremlin says no decision yet on Putin attending G20 summit in Miami
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said no decision has been made on whether Vladimir Putin will personally attend the G20 summit in Miami on December 14 and 15. Donald Trump said he would like Putin to attend but was unsure whether he would come; Russia says the decision will be made closer to the summit.
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Kremlin says no decision yet on Putin attending G20 summit in Miami
WorldGulf states condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as Yemen fighting escalates
The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and pledged support for the kingdom, invoking a joint defence agreement. As fighting intensified on several fronts in Yemen, more than 233,000 people were displaced. Taiz faced disrupted supplies, soaring food prices and acute shortages of fuel and medical supplies.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 18:44
Gulf states condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as Yemen fighting escalates
WorldEU and Canada condemn Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians and European diplomats
The EU and Canada condemned Israeli settlers’ attacks on Palestinians and European diplomats. The aftermath of an attack on Palestinians harvesting olives near Turmus Ayya was shown.
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EU and Canada condemn Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians and European diplomats
WorldGuardian reporter filmed masked militants seconds before West Bank attack on French mayor
The Guardian says it witnessed and filmed Israeli settlers attacking a delegation of European diplomats, French clerics and visiting mayor Bernard Baudoux in Taybeh in the occupied West Bank. Afterward, Benjamin Netanyahu’s office questioned the delegation’s account, saying the images did not establish the full sequence or individual responsibility.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 18:39
Guardian reporter filmed masked militants seconds before West Bank attack on French mayor
Jerusalem Daily: Settlers attack EU diplomatsIsraeli settlers attacked an EU delegation near Taybeh in the occupied West Bank as it visited olive harvesters. Haaretz reported that Israeli forces disregarded repeated warnings about threats to the delegation.
French mayor says settlers attacked him during West Bank olive harvestBernard 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.
EU condemns Israeli settler attack on West Bank diplomatsThe 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.
A timeline of attacks on Palestinians and foreign officials in the West BankAttacks 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.
SocietyGaza bodybuilders find comfort in strongman contest amid ruins
Bodybuilders in Gaza are seeking solace by testing their strength in a “strongman championship” held amid rubble left by Israel’s destruction of the enclave.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 18:36
Gaza bodybuilders find comfort in strongman contest amid ruins
WorldDiesel deal concerns only Russia and US, whatever Zelensky could say, Lavrov says
Sergey Lavrov said the diesel deal between Moscow and Washington was a bilateral matter, regardless of what Vladimir Zelensky might do or say. He called claims that Russian diesel exports require Zelensky’s permission a matter of self-promotion and “yet another farce,” not energy security.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 18:32
Diesel deal concerns only Russia and US, whatever Zelensky could say, Lavrov says
EconomyWhite House crypto chief departs
Patrick Witt announced last week that he is leaving the White House.
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White House crypto chief departs
TechWoman arrested in Philadelphia for blocking delivery robot
Carolyn Marvin was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after she blocked an Uber delivery robot and refused to move. She said she protests the robots because they take jobs from human couriers. Delivery robots are common in downtown Philadelphia and have fueled concerns about automation’s effect on work.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 18:28
Woman arrested in Philadelphia for blocking delivery robot
WorldFrench Riots: A Gift for Le Pen?
France 24’s Gavin Lee speaks with French analyst Renaud Foucault and a senior economics professor about how much the unrest has harmed a protest movement born of genuine grievances but hijacked by rioters, violence and vandalism. Could it benefit far-right leader and presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen, or foreshadow more turmoil in a deeply divided society and increasingly poisonous political climate?
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French Riots: A Gift for Le Pen?
PoliticsMagyar accuses Orban of plotting a coup in Hungary
Magyar accused Orban of plotting a state coup in Hungary. The Hungarian prime minister warned his predecessor of criminal prosecution.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 18:24
Magyar accuses Orban of plotting a coup in Hungary
WorldWhy the US is holding secret talks with Myanmar’s military ruler
Al Jazeera’s Mikail Malik explains why the Trump administration is holding secret talks with Myanmar’s military ruler, who is accused of genocide. The outreach is linked to the US search for rare earths, a detained businessman and a lucrative lobbying deal involving a Trump ally.
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Why the US is holding secret talks with Myanmar’s military ruler
WorldItalian police arrest 28 after cost-of-living protests turn violent
Italian police arrested 28 people after protests over the cost of living turned violent. Protesters from “Italia in Piazza” clashed with police in Milan on Oct. 17, 2026.
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Italian police arrest 28 after cost-of-living protests turn violent
Meloni backs police after cost-of-living protests turn violent in Italian citiesAnger 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.
Meloni condemns ‘gangs of thugs’ after protests turn violent across ItalyProtests 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.
PoliticsShabana Mahmood to hold talks with EU on law enforcement cooperation
UK home secretary Shabana Mahmood will meet EU home affairs commissioner Magnus Brunner on Monday to discuss migration, border management, law enforcement and counter-terrorism. They will also discuss UK access to police and security databases lost after Brexit, including joining the new migration database Eurodac.
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Shabana Mahmood to hold talks with EU on law enforcement cooperation
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Macron says 'nothing justifies' violence in France protests, vows 'full transparency' over police response
Macron says 'nothing justifies' violence in France protests, vows 'full transparency' over police response
AFP News AgencyTechData center boom poses major political and environmental dilemmas in Mexico
The global race to build AI is fueling a data-center boom, and Mexico wants to benefit. But residents in the country's center say the servers are causing problems.
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Data center boom poses major political and environmental dilemmas in Mexico
SportsNo team held its place in this week’s AP Top 25
Every team moved from its previous position in this week’s AP Top 25 rankings.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 18:01
No team held its place in this week’s AP Top 25
WorldSt. Petersburg oil facilities ablaze as Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia
Ukrainian attacks set an oil export terminal in St. Petersburg ablaze. Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones across Russia in one of its largest aerial bombardments.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 18:00
St. Petersburg oil facilities ablaze as Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia
WorldSpain changes Ceuta patrol rules over vessels’ “innocent passage”
Spain’s navy has revised its protocol in response to Moroccan vessels making innocent passage through waters off Ceuta or Melilla, and can now act without seeking higher authorisation.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 18:00
Spain changes Ceuta patrol rules over vessels’ “innocent passage”
EconomyFidelity’s $500,000 crypto settlement excludes IRAs from wallet transfers
Under Fidelity’s agreement in California, the company must provide notice if it ends its retail transfer feature. The deal preserves security restrictions and excludes IRAs from the wallet-transfer terms.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 18:00
Fidelity’s $500,000 crypto settlement excludes IRAs from wallet transfers
WorldNATO jets scramble after drone explodes in Lithuanian airspace
An unidentified object, likely a drone, entered Lithuanian airspace and exploded on Oct. 18, sending residents to shelters and damaging a civilian vehicle; no one was hurt. NATO jets responded but could not identify it in cloudy conditions and did not try to shoot it down. Ukraine said Russian electronic warfare may have diverted a Ukrainian drone, while Poland said its radar did not confirm a border crossing.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 17:59
NATO jets scramble after drone explodes in Lithuanian airspace
CultureBollywood star Tiger Shroff allegedly targeted by gunmen
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unharmed after gunmen fired at his vehicle in Mumbai. His driver and an auto-rickshaw driver were reportedly injured. A social media post linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility; police are investigating and checking the claim.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 17:58
Bollywood star Tiger Shroff allegedly targeted by gunmen
PoliticsPolitician says unrest in France shows public has lost trust in authorities
Marine Le Pen described the situation in France as an alarming signal of the public’s loss of trust in the authorities.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 17:48
Politician says unrest in France shows public has lost trust in authorities
SportsMadueke scores lone goal as below-par Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest
Noni Madueke scored 10 minutes from full-time to give Arsenal a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest. The visitors struggled and did not record a shot on target before his goal, but the victory moved them within three points of Premier League leaders Manchester City.
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Madueke scores lone goal as below-par Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest
WorldMilan police clash with protesters on second day of unrest
Police in Milan clashed on Sunday with protesters who threw stones and looted shops during demonstrations over poor services and the rising cost of living. Similar unrest had occurred in several Italian cities the previous day.
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Milan police clash with protesters on second day of unrest
WorldRussia says 41 Ukrainian drones downed over its regions in one day
Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 41 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Oryol and Pskov regions.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 17:39
Russia says 41 Ukrainian drones downed over its regions in one day
WorldLavrov to visit Tehran and meet President Pezeshkian on October 19
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will make a working visit to Tehran on October 19, where he is due to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and hold talks with his Iranian counterpart, Araghchi, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said.
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Lavrov to visit Tehran and meet President Pezeshkian on October 19
PoliticsNew Hampshire emerges as a focus of Turning Point Action’s midterm work
Online posts by its activists and political observers in the Granite State suggest New Hampshire has become a centerpiece of Turning Point Action’s efforts for the midterm elections.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 17:30
New Hampshire emerges as a focus of Turning Point Action’s midterm work
WorldLavrov, Bahraini king and foreign minister discuss Gulf situation
During Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s working visit to Bahrain, he met King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. They discussed the Gulf crisis, economic cooperation and bilateral ties, stressing the need to prevent renewed hostilities and protect freedom and security of international maritime navigation. They also exchanged views on prospects for settling the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
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Lavrov, Bahraini king and foreign minister discuss Gulf situation
WorldFlydubai captain recounts blocking axe blows during co-pilot attack
Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar said he tried to fend off axe blows and screamed for help while reaching to open the cockpit door. The aircraft plunged sharply before two other pilots aboard landed it safely in Saudi Arabia. UAE prosecutors said the suspect intended to crash it into Ben Gurion airport.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 17:27
Flydubai captain recounts blocking axe blows during co-pilot attack
- Flydubai captain recounts fending off axe blows during co-pilot attack
The captain of a flydubai flight says a co-pilot who meant to crash the plane attacked him. He blocked axe blows aimed at his head, shouted for help and reached for the cockpit door control.
WorldResidents recall drone strikes in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region
Renewed fighting in northern Tigray has raised concerns that conflict could spread across the region. Residents of Adigrat, near the Eritrean border, recall recent drone strikes by Ethiopian forces against Eritrean troops.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-18 17:20
Residents recall drone strikes in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region
WorldNext Russia-GCC strategic dialogue meeting to take place in Russia
The next meeting of the strategic dialogue between Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council will be held in Russia. The GCC is a regional organization comprising Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 17:19
Next Russia-GCC strategic dialogue meeting to take place in Russia
SocietyService member dies after fall during college football pregame demonstration
A service member fell during a pregame aerial demonstration at a college football game in San Antonio on Saturday night and later died at a hospital, according to military officials and video verified by NBC News.
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Service member dies after fall during college football pregame demonstration
- Service member dies after rappelling fall at UT San Antonio game
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.
- Military service member dies after fall during pregame rappel at UTSA football game
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.
PoliticsNetanyahu: Israel must complete its ‘tasks on all fronts’ while Trump is in office
Netanyahu said Israel must accomplish its “tasks on all fronts” while Trump is in office. Elections to Israel’s parliament are scheduled for October 27, 2026.
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Netanyahu: Israel must complete its ‘tasks on all fronts’ while Trump is in office
WorldHow Starlink gave Ukraine a ‘middle strike’ advantage now at risk
Ukraine’s drones fly deep behind Russian lines to target the fuel, ammunition and reinforcements needed to sustain Russian assaults. Starlink has helped enable the campaign, but Ukraine’s reliance on it now puts that advantage at risk.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 17:07
How Starlink gave Ukraine a ‘middle strike’ advantage now at risk
EconomyCrypto doesn’t need your party to win, just its candidates
The crypto industry has found a way into America’s partisan battles without backing either party: help elect candidates who align with it on crypto, and leave other issues to them. Fairshake’s latest House spending plans cover 32 candidates—19 Republicans and 13 Democrats.
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Crypto doesn’t need your party to win, just its candidates
PoliticsTrump says France is ‘burning’ and ‘shattered’ by immigration
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules.
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Trump says France is ‘burning’ and ‘shattered’ by immigration
SportsDabrowski and Stefani win Wuhan Open women’s doubles title
Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazilian partner Luisa Stefani won the women’s doubles title Sunday at the Wuhan Open in Wuhan, China.
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Dabrowski and Stefani win Wuhan Open women’s doubles title
WorldIsraeli settlers attack European diplomats and beat French mayor
Witnesses said Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the West Bank on Saturday and beat a visiting French mayor. The incident came a day after an American photojournalist was injured in a brutal attack; Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned of a brewing “crisis” in the territory.
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Israeli settlers attack European diplomats and beat French mayor
‘Violence has truly reached new heights’: Belgian envoy on Israeli settler attack on diplomatsAn 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.
Why have settler attacks surged during the West Bank olive harvest?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.
- EU condemns violent settlers’ attacks, including those on diplomats, spokesperson says
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.
Settler violence in West Bank draws international condemnationFrance, 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.
WorldNews from occupied Ukraine: 11 Ukrainians, including 96-year-old woman, evacuated from Russian occupation
Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said 11 citizens returned from Russian-occupied areas to Ukrainian-controlled territory, including a 96-year-old woman and her son. Humanitarian NGO Save Ukraine separately reported that 33 children returned from occupied territories over the past week.
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News from occupied Ukraine: 11 Ukrainians, including 96-year-old woman, evacuated from Russian occupation
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Four soldiers dead and dozens injured in fire at Canada military base: PM Carney
Four soldiers dead and dozens injured in fire at Canada military base: PM Carney
AFP News AgencyPoliticsMarine Le Pen warns of a ‘threat to democracy’ and attacks ‘exhausted Macronist power’
Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate for France’s 2027 presidential election, spoke out after a day of riots that left the country reeling, as looting resumed in Paris. She warned of a threat to democracy and blasted what she called exhausted Macronist power.
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Marine Le Pen warns of a ‘threat to democracy’ and attacks ‘exhausted Macronist power’