Arab-led and ultra-Orthodox parties face attacks ahead of Israel’s October 27 vote, but could hold the balance of power afterward. Polls show Netanyahu’s bloc neck-and-neck with the Zionist opposition, while Arab-led lists are projected to win 13 seats and could prove pivotal to either side’s coalition plans.
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Official figures show China’s GDP grew 4.5% year on year in the July–September quarter, up from 4.3% in Q2 and ahead of most forecasts. AI-fueled demand boosted technology exports, while weak domestic demand and a slumping property market continued to weigh on growth.
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China’s official growth figure for July-September was 4.5%, above expectations and up from 4.3% in April-June, when growth was at its slowest in more than three years.
China reported better-than-expected third-quarter growth on Monday, helped by strong chip and electronics-component exports amid the global AI boom, even as domestic demand remained sluggish.
China’s economy grew 4.5% year on year in the third quarter, above expectations. The rebound eased pressure on policymakers to deliver more aggressive stimulus to meet the annual target.
China said its economy expanded 4.5% year over year in the July-September quarter, bringing it closer to its official annual growth target as the year approaches its end.
China’s gross domestic product rose 4.6% to 107.11 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of 2026, the National Bureau of Statistics said Monday.
China's economic growth picked up to 4.6%, alongside a surge in exports and the rollout of stimulus measures.
China's GDP increased 4.6% year on year in the first three quarters of 2026, according to data released Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned what he called authorities’ failures in anticipation and intelligence after nationwide cost-of-living protests turned violent over the weekend. He rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nunez’s resignation, despite opposition calls for his removal. The Interior Ministry said nearly 2,400 people were arrested and almost 1,000 police and gendarmes injured.
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Le Figaro blamed years of political failures for unrest across France and sharply criticized Macron’s past comments about police, as well as the country’s justice, immigration and security policies. Macron condemned the violence, pledged accountability and ordered increased security around public buildings and businesses. At least 2,400 people were arrested nationwide, and more than 500 police, gendarmes and firefighters were injured.
Macron voiced “anger and shame” at violent protesters and vowed that rioters and looters would pay for their crimes, while stopping short of declaring a state of emergency or curfew. France’s Interior Ministry said nearly 2,400 people were arrested on Saturday and about 1,000 police and gendarmes were injured.
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.
A 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.
In 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.
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.
Small gatherings and isolated fires were reported at several sites in Paris on Sunday, one day after violent protests in other French cities.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Anti-government protests in Albania over university conditions and corruption turned violent as they entered a sixth day. Police in Tirana used water cannon and tear gas.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 05:52
Albertans are voting on independence as Carney works to preserve Canada’s unity. The province has the world’s fourth-largest proven oil reserves, and separatist momentum has been fuelled by anger over Ottawa’s handling of the sector.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 05:49
Albertans are voting on whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a second binding independence referendum. The campaign has revealed deep divisions, including within the separatist movement. Prime Minister Mark Carney urged voters to back a united Canada, warning that separation would bring years of uncertainty.
Zhengzhou Metro held a “Robot Wonder Tour” that day, bringing robots closer to the public with dance performances and interactive greetings.
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ReutersHuman activity is driving species toward extinction at an unprecedented rate, and declining biodiversity is already harming people. Wetland loss worsens water quality, shrinking pollinator populations threaten food production, and nature’s decline could also deprive people of undiscovered medicines. Countries meeting in Armenia are discussing ways to reverse nature loss, but progress remains insufficient.
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World leaders, diplomats and nature experts are meeting in Armenia this week to review efforts to stop biodiversity loss. Most global targets remain off track, while disagreements over funding are unresolved.
Violent riots and looting followed mass protests in France over the weekend, with damage reported in Paris, Limoges and other cities. About 855 people were arrested in Paris and 2,400 across the country. Hundreds of thousands joined largely peaceful marches, while protests also took place in Spain, Portugal and Italy. The unrest reflects deeper public anger over everyday issues and threatens to engulf Emmanuel Macron’s government.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 05:45
China Media Group held a national conference on short- and medium-length dramas in Shanghai on October 18, unveiling an initiative to support high-quality productions. It announced more than 20 projects, opened a global script call and a training program for young creators, showcased AI tools for script review, and launched the multimedia program “China’s Super OPC.”
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 05:37
The item also mentions the midterms and AI.
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Financial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-19 05:30
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi denied that her policies were responsible for the yen’s weakness or rising Japanese government bond yields.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 05:29
EQT has struck a $6.5bn deal for a waste management group, while Dai-ichi Life is targeting a wealth manager.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 05:28
President Emmanuel Macron turned down Interior Minister Laurent Nunez’s offer to step down after widespread rioting over the weekend, the Elysee presidential office said on Monday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 05:25
After a weekend of unrest, Macron rejected the French interior minister's offer to resign.
Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin said the “coalition of the willing” would soon become a “coalition of those willing to get their money back” and demand repayment. He said generations of Ukrainians would have to repay the debt and that Ukraine was doomed under such obligations.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 05:24
The team behind Zakura wants each swap routed through NEAR Intents to use a separate key, preventing a refund address left on NEAR’s public chain from revealing a user’s broader payment history.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 05:23
The Dallas Cowboys have struggled to run the ball and stop opposing offenses, leaving them with their worst record through six games since 2020.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 05:22
A Kyodo News poll put support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet at 49.1%, down 4.3 percentage points from the previous month and its lowest level since she took office last October. Disapproval rose to 33%. Respondents also raised concerns about cabinet-member controversies and the fiscal impact of a proposed food and beverage tax cut.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 05:22
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro took part in a presidential debate in São Paulo ahead of Brazil’s runoff election.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 05:19
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro exchanged personal attacks in their first debate, a week before the October 25 runoff. They clashed over corruption, crime, healthcare and living costs as polls indicated a close race.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro traded personal attacks during a heated presidential debate on Sunday. They accused each other of lying and corruption and clashed over the economy, security and healthcare, a week before the closely contested October 25 runoff.
AFP News AgencyA protest over teacher shortages and inadequate resources at a high school in Créteil has grown into a wider movement challenging structural inequality in France’s public education system. Sociologist Gökçe Tuncel says students are calling for structural changes.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 05:19
A local resident reacts in front of residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia damaged by a Russian missile attack on October 17, 2026.
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Street clashes over the cost of living in Milan continued for a second day, with more than 200 arrests. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called a security meeting for Monday to address the violence, which evoked scenes of chaos and looting in Paris.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 05:17
Police detained 160 people during protests in Milan, Corriere della Sera reported, citing the Department of Public Order. Police said 80% were minors. Unrest has continued for three days amid student demonstrations and protests over rising living costs and fuel prices; officials say more than 140 officers have been injured. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called an emergency meeting with senior law enforcement officials for Monday.
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.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu asked regional authorities to impose partial curfews in some cities on Monday evening, after two days of unrest in which town halls were burned and hundreds of businesses looted. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said police had lost control of protests in several cities, while the Yellow Vest movement called for protests on Saturday.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-19 05:15
US President Donald Trump has formally endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the upcoming Israeli election.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 05:10
Alexander Bruesewitz, a social media adviser to US President Donald Trump, said Volodymyr Zelensky’s inner circle benefits from the Ukraine conflict, explaining why he believes Zelensky is reluctant to end it. Bruesewitz accused Zelensky of showing no genuine interest in ending the war and called for Ukraine to choose new leadership.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 05:04
English teacher Elmira Drau says she and her husband left Russia for Armenia in 2022 after she was reported over an antiwar comment. They had no jobs or contacts in Yerevan and relied on money from selling their car. Drau later started income-earning projects, helps stray animals and is writing a book about emigration.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 05:04
Experts warn that, at the current pace, it could take 265 years to reach the crucial goal of protecting 30% of the ocean.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 05:02
A proposed $5 billion (€4.45 billion) gas network could enable five Central Asian countries to share supplies and meet winter demand. The “Gas Ring” would connect new and existing pipelines, but financing and intergovernmental agreements are still unsettled.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 05:00
A morning roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on October 19, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
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Human Rights Watch said in a report on Monday that Mali’s armed forces and their Russian backers used some “apparent indiscriminate” drone strikes and committed other abuses during a stepped-up offensive against insurgents in recent months, killing scores of civilians.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 05:00
Residents of Longyearbyen in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago have been told not to drink tap water. Scientists link the contamination to thawing permafrost exposing pyrite-rich bedrock, from which metals leach into the water. Manganese was once 25 times the recommended limit, and sulphate and nickel later also exceeded guidelines, keeping the ban in place.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 05:00
A new generation is taking up binoculars and travelling specifically to watch birds, ushering in what is being called the ‘birdwatching era’.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-19 05:00
Investors are turning against data centres. The briefing also notes that Thames Water creditors are nearing a deal, French stocks are lagging peers, and Hokusai is featured at Dulwich Picture Gallery.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 05:00
Protests are continuing across France over teacher shortages, poor school conditions and rising living costs, with fires and looting reported in several cities.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 04:56
Validators are on track to launch a bug-fix patch on Friday. The lending system it partially repairs remains 10 votes short of approval.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 04:54
Daniil Medvedev moved up one place to fifth in the latest ATP rankings. Jannik Sinner retained the top spot, while Medvedev remained Russia’s highest-ranked player.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 04:51
European Space Agency chemical propulsion engineer Laurène Delsupexhe says gender equality in space exploration remains unfinished. She traces women’s progress from the exclusion of the Mercury 13 to NASA’s Artemis ambitions, arguing that near-gender parity in astronaut recruitment must be matched by women’s full representation in shaping humanity’s future beyond Earth.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 04:46
A US expedition to Kiribati’s Nikumaroro atoll determined that an object suspected to be Amelia Earhart’s plane was likely a collection of large trees washed onto the shore. Purdue University said the apparent metallic glint came from a carbonate veneer.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 04:43
The expedition said an anomaly seen in satellite imagery, once hypothesized to be wreckage from Earhart’s plane, was most likely a collection of debris.
Pope Leo XIV addressed about 15,000 people in St Peter’s Square in his first major public appearance since surgery confirmed lung adenocarcinoma. He said he would gradually resume his duties; tests to determine whether the cancer has spread are pending.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 04:42
AFP News AgencyWayne Cole previews the day ahead for European and global markets.
RReutersOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-19 04:40
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, explosions woke 12-year-old Veronika Vlasova and relatives in a village in the Kharkiv region. She later left occupied territory with a relative but could not return to her mother. The story is drawn from a book about Ukrainian children taken to Russia and efforts to reunite them with their families.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★★2026-10-19 04:40
Tianchi Lake in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region received its first snowfall of autumn on October 16. Visitors bundled up, walked along the shore and photographed the snowy scenery.
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Metinvest chief executive Yuriy Ryzhenkov urged the EU to lift import restrictions on Ukrainian products, saying measures targeting cheap steel imports have swept Ukraine in without adequately considering its wartime circumstances. The EU said it had taken Ukraine’s difficulties into account and that dedicated quotas still allow exports, though at lower levels than in recent years.
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Metinvest chief executive Yuriy Ryzhenkov says the EU’s recent restrictions on imported steel are unfair to Ukraine, which has been grouped with countries targeted over cheap imports. He wants an exemption, warning Ukrainian steel exports to the EU could eventually fall by about 50–60%. The EU says it considered Ukraine’s difficult circumstances, but its quota is below past levels.
Russia’s Mirra Andreeva remains third in the latest WTA rankings. Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina stays at the top, followed by Belarus’s Aryna Sabalenka. Five other Russian players are among the top 100.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 04:31
Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson apologized to teammates after he was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders for spitting on an opponent shortly before halftime.
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The UK and EU sent nearly 650,000 metric tons of plastic waste to Turkey last year, more than to any other destination. Some consider the recycling trade too convenient to abandon.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 04:30
On Wuyi Mountain in Fujian, sandstone peaks, clear streams and tea gardens create an autumn landscape, while bright persimmons stand out in village courtyards. A cup of Wuyi rock tea offers a final taste of the mountains and village life.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-19 04:29
The New South Wales government plans special legislation to let MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant mine produce 16.5m tonnes of coal annually, up from 12.5m, through 2032. Chris Minns says the move is needed to protect 400 jobs. Critics call it legislative overreach and accuse the government of sidestepping a High Court ruling that invalidated an expansion approval.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 04:21
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed claims that Russia was involved in European riots as absurd, saying no one takes them seriously anymore. Large protests on October 17 in Paris and other French cities turned violent in some places, where protesters set government buildings on fire, looted shops and attacked police stations.
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Muhamad Yasin, a 63-year-old parking attendant in central Jakarta, says rising prices have made staple foods unaffordable, forcing him to cut back on meals.
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Rising food prices, unaffordable housing, stagnant purchasing power and strained public services are fuelling frustration over living standards, as demonstrations across Europe make clear.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 04:20
Demonstrations in France, Italy, Portugal and Belgium focused on living costs, public services, education and austerity measures. More than 550,000 people protested across France on Saturday, with clashes in several places. Police used tear gas and water cannons in Brussels, while masked protesters clashed with police and set fires in Milan.
A pickup truck barreled through a youth soccer game in Kansas on Saturday, killing two people and injuring nearly a dozen. Witnesses said they remain haunted by what they saw and heard.
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Authorities said Sunday that the woman whose pickup entered a Kansas youth soccer field, killing a man and a 6-year-old boy, was released without charges as the investigation continues.
Police said a woman drove a truck through a youth soccer game at a sports complex in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday afternoon. A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed, and 10 others were injured.
Protests against rising living costs and struggling public services were followed by rioting and looting across France. President Emmanuel Macron called for national unity and said perpetrators would be punished, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu convened a crisis cabinet meeting. Political opponents criticised Macron’s address and leaders traded blame.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 04:16
French President Emmanuel Macron said protesters who attacked government buildings must answer for their crimes. His remarks followed violent protests across France over rising living costs and poor school conditions, during which hundreds were arrested.
Former Pakistani ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi said mutual trust remains central to bilateral ties, which extend beyond governments into business, education, media and everyday life. Despite differences in political systems, languages and cultures, he said, the countries continue to support each other and move forward together.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 04:16
Indonesian markets extended their decline, with stocks deepening their worst rout in almost 30 years and losses spreading to bonds and the rupiah after MSCI warned the country could face a two-step downgrade.
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A sharp sell-off left Indonesia’s benchmark equity gauge at a level unseen in six years.
Ukraine launched drone strikes on St. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region overnight on October 18, in what appears to be the area’s largest attack since the war began. The strikes damaged an oil terminal, depot, warehouse, data center, substation, bridge, and addiction treatment hospital, along with homes and dozens of cars. One resident was killed and 15 people were injured.
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The Wall Street Journal recounts how Russian officer Lev Stupnikov supplied Ukraine with targeting information for more than six months after being sent to fight there. A strike he helped direct killed 68 Russian soldiers and wounded 60; Russian media said more than 200 soldiers had died because of him.
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Greens leader David Shoebridge said he understood that Western Australian senator Jordon Steele-John had agreed to take leave while misconduct allegations are investigated. Steele-John denied agreeing to stay away from parliament and accused Shoebridge of pressuring him; he denies the allegations. The WA Greens are commissioning an independent inquiry.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 04:05
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will attend the 25th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of Government in Dushanbe on October 19-20. Participants will discuss trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, and are expected to adopt a joint communique, a digital-platform concept and an initiative on international rail transport.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 04:02
Charlesbank has acquired a stake in Wood Smith Henning & Berman, a deal that could signal a wave of investment in US liability defence firms.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 04:00
The regulator received a complaint alleging that Barclays understated the risks of derivatives it used to finance private credit loans.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 04:00
A new crypto vehicle, whose “curators” act like fund managers, has directed billions of dollars into risky lending and drawn regulators’ attention.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 04:00
French President Emmanuel Macron urged people to maintain “calm and order” after widespread rioting and looting. Some 550,000 people had joined largely peaceful protests over fuel prices, the cost of living and public services before violence erupted. A 19th-century town hall in Limoges was set on fire, and its roof and bell tower collapsed. Politicians offered sharply divided accounts of the unrest and police response.
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Residents of Limoges, France, say they are shocked and angry after protests led to the arson of their 140-year-old town hall. The fire destroyed its roof and clock tower, and officials condemned the attack.
A historic town hall in Limoges was damaged in an apparent arson attack after nationwide protests on Saturday. Online footage showed the 19th-century building ablaze, and its clock tower spire later collapsed. Residents watched firefighters assess the structure on Sunday; officials have not said whether it might collapse. One resident called damaging heritage buildings over anger at the government selfish.
Putin has reportedly suggested a summit with Trump and Xi to determine Ukraine’s fate, amid rising tensions between Ukraine and the United States, its largest military backer.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 03:56
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia, the United States and China all acknowledge that a trilateral meeting could take place, but have no clear understanding of the meeting or its agenda. Vladimir Putin said holding it on the sidelines of the APEC summit would largely depend on the host, and Peskov later clarified that no meeting had been agreed.
Putin has proposed meeting with Trump and Xi at a summit in China to discuss Ukraine, according to a report.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Montenegrin Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ervin Ibrahimovic in Podgorica. Wang said China is ready to expand practical cooperation and raise bilateral ties, including through work on infrastructure, tourism, energy and the green transition.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 03:55
Spain’s pension system is not bankrupt, but it increasingly depends on state funding. Social Security ended 2025 with a deficit of 0.4% of GDP after receiving €47.8 billion in state transfers. Research institute Fedea estimates the underlying deficit, excluding those transfers, at 4.15% of GDP.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 03:53
Volodymyr Zelensky said the U.S. is holding up delivery of Patriot interceptors purchased through a NATO-coordinated initiative, approving only some of the missiles. He said Washington is now supplying 12 a month, about a quarter of the amount provided under Joe Biden, as Ukraine faces intensified Russian attacks and critically low stocks.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 03:51
The Convention on Biological Diversity’s COP17 opened in Yerevan, Armenia, where countries will conduct the first global review of collective progress under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan urged countries to turn commitments into concrete, measurable action. The conference runs from October 19 to 30.
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The 2026 International Wudang Tai Chi Culture Festival opened Saturday in the Wudang Mountains of Hubei, drawing martial arts enthusiasts, Tai Chi practitioners and tourism representatives from China and abroad. The three-day event includes creative markets, local-product exhibitions, shopping promotions and Tai Chi outreach activities.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 03:48
Kenya has reported one additional Ebola infection, bringing the country’s total to eight, Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said Sunday. The latest patient, a 49-year-old man, had cared for the first patient. Authorities say there is still no evidence of community transmission.
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China’s inbound tourism is increasing and improving in quality, with visitors venturing beyond major cities to smaller cities and counties, a report presented at a conference in Hubei said. China recorded 22.914 million visits by foreign nationals in the first half of 2026, up 20.4% year on year; nearly 80% were visa-free entries.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 03:44
Trump has belatedly endorsed Netanyahu days before Israel’s election. Their approaches to Iran and Gaza have diverged, and Trump warns the US may not “do this work” if Israel changes leaders.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 03:44
A Kenyan court is due to rule in the murder case against doomsday preacher Paul Mackenzie and 29 followers, who are charged with killing 191 children. Prosecutors say Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths through notes written from prison; all defendants have denied the charges. Authorities say more than 400 bodies were found in Shakahola forest.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-19 03:44
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