Trump said he might order new strikes against Iran if Washington and Tehran fail to reach a deal. He said an agreement was also possible and asserted that the United States would win either way.
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Brazilians will vote on Sunday to choose their next president between incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro, the son of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro, narrowly led Lula in the first round on 4 October.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 22:08
Brazilian presidential candidates Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro rallied thousands of supporters ahead of a closely contested runoff. Polls showed the candidates roughly tied as voters prepared to choose between continuing with the left-wing incumbent or shifting to the right.
President Lula da Silva rallied in São Paulo, while Flávio Bolsonaro held a rally in Minas Gerais on the eve of Sunday’s runoff. A Datafolha poll put both candidates at 50%.
Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, gathered on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach on the eve of Sunday’s runoff, hoping to help him overcome far-right rival Flávio Bolsonaro. Nearly 159 million people are expected to vote, with polls showing the candidates tied.
A CNT/MDA poll found Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro nearly even before Sunday’s runoff, with Bolsonaro at 46.3 percent and Lula at 45 percent. The survey questioned 2,032 people from October 21 to 23, with a 2.2-point margin of error.
Voting in Brazil’s 2026 presidential runoff began at 8 a.m. local time on Sunday, with polls due to close at 5 p.m. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces Liberal Party candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, after both advanced from the first round.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro focused on the economy, infrastructure and regional development in their final debate before Sunday’s runoff. Polls indicate the candidates are tied. The debate included personal attacks and tense exchanges.
Trump is seeking business opportunities with both Ukraine and Russia once the war ends.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 22:06
Historic 19th-century urban cemeteries in the United States are adjusting to changing attitudes toward death and attracting visitors who are not there to mourn with yoga classes and movie nights.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 22:00
Severe flooding in the Four Corners area of Colorado and New Mexico left hundreds without power and prompted evacuation orders. Emergency crews carried out overnight rescues, while roads and bridges remained closed Saturday; more rain is expected.
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This year’s potentially record-setting El Niño is expected to strongly shape winter weather in the US. New CNN maps chart snowfall in past El Niño winters, offering clues about where this season may differ from usual.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 22:00
US President Donald Trump said he spoke with businessman and SpaceX founder Elon Musk about the situation in Ukraine, but declined to give details. Trump had previously commented on restrictions affecting satellite services in Ukraine and the restoration of access to Starshield.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 21:55
A Russian drone struck a residential building in Synelnykove district on Oct. 24, killing three civilians and injuring 12, Governor Oleksandr Hanzha said. The wounded include an 11-year-old girl. Five are hospitalized, including three in serious condition who are undergoing surgery.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 21:42
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said many people hope Russian President Vladimir Putin, US leader Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China, exchange views and help steer the world away from chaos toward stability. Trump said the meeting could take place in China. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff discussed holding it during the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18-19.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 21:40
Chancellor John Healey is set to propose a devolution package in next week’s budget, including a £1.5bn borrowing facility developed with mayors and £285m in initial “good growth” funding next year. Andy Burnham says local leaders should not have to seek Westminster’s approval for each project. The plans also include £150m to help local authorities build capacity.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 21:30
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed Washington for the collapse of an interim deal intended to end the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel, while urging both sides to return to it. Iranian officials warned that even limited strikes would draw a response several times greater, as fears grow that fighting could resume soon.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 21:30
BBC’s Blue Planet III is retaining imperfect shots that earlier installments might have cut, aiming to demonstrate that its footage is authentic. Executive producer Elizabeth White says the series will leave in details such as plankton, boats and poor water conditions, rather than making the ocean look overly polished. The series also shows striking animal behaviors, which White says are likely more remarkable than AI could imagine.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 21:29
The headline presents five reasons Lorne Doerkson could become British Columbia’s next premier.
CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-24 21:23
A man was arrested Friday night near the Brooklyn filming location for “Miami Vice ‘85,” starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 21:11
Hundreds of thousands joined protests across France on Saturday, followed by clashes in several cities. Police used tear gas and water cannon, and officials said nearly 1,000 people had been arrested. They said disorder and looting had not reached the scale of the previous weekend.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 21:09
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday to protest the rising cost of living. Demonstrations in Paris began peacefully but escalated, prompting a heavy government security response; clashes in other cities also contributed to nearly 1,000 arrests nationwide. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the marches went well.
The Houthis launched a series of attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia and Aden, the seat of Yemen’s internationally recognised government. Yemen’s government said two ballistic missiles targeted Aden International Airport and other buildings were hit; the Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi airports, oil infrastructure and an airbase. Fighting continues on several fronts in Yemen.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 21:08
Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthi rebels said they attacked Saudi oil facilities and airports on Saturday. Yemen’s Saudi-backed government said the group also fired three ballistic missiles at coast guard sites in the port city of Aden.
Trump cast an early ballot in Florida ahead of the midterms as the Justice Department warned California election officials.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 21:07
President Donald Trump voted in the midterm elections in Palm Beach on Saturday, choosing to cast an early in-person ballot in Florida, his adopted home state.
A train hit a crane that had fallen onto railway tracks in Brazil. The crane wreckage then plunged into a busy street, and the crane operator was injured in the incident in São Paulo.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 21:02
The spring contest allowed eligible duplicate reports to earn rewards. Bhatt’s retrospective links repeated discoveries in part to slow review.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 21:00
The New York Knicks sought to correct what they called “misinformation” about the distribution of their championship rings, saying employees will receive them in four to six weeks.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 21:00
Bakeries across Gaza are struggling to obtain flour for bread as people face severe hunger. Families queue for dwindling supplies, while aid agencies cannot provide basic necessities because of a funding shortage. The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor warns that famine is a…
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 20:52
Jeffrey George Ewert, a convicted murderer whose attendance at law courses at McGill University stirred controversy, has returned to custody as authorities take a closer look at his case.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 20:52
Young demonstrators clashed with police in Rome on Saturday as protests over wages, living costs and public services spread across Italy.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 20:51
Protests have spread across several European countries. Violence at earlier demonstrations prompted authorities to step up security, with large numbers of police and even soldiers deployed in several European capitals.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 20:46
At a midterm election rally, former President Barack Obama described Donald Trump as an agent of “chaos and cruelty” and a man who breaks promises.
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As early voting gets underway for the midterm elections, both Democrats and Republicans are leaning into presidential power.
The Russian embassy in Bangui said Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has departed for Russia to attend the third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said its plenary meeting, attended by President Vladimir Putin, is scheduled for October 29, with interstate agreements and commercial contracts to be signed on the sidelines.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 20:44
Anti-government protests in Albania entered their 12th day, with demonstrators and police fighting running battles. After Prime Minister Edi Rama warned he would act forcefully to quell unrest, police used water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets in the capital, Tirana.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 20:39
Thousands answered organizers’ calls to join a new anti-government rally in Tirana. Clashes erupted with police, who used tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets; authorities said more than 300 protesters and officers were injured, and dozens of demonstrators were arrested.
Riot police in Albania’s capital, Tirana, used tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets to disperse protesters on Saturday. The protesters threw rocks at officers and set a fire at the agriculture ministry’s entrance.
Two Israeli soldiers were killed in a Friday morning shooting near Hebron. Israel is preparing a full lockdown of the occupied West Bank as it conducts a sweeping military operation. Palestinians accuse Israel of collective punishment, while far-right politicians are using the attack to advocate annexation and tougher policies toward Palestinians.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 20:37
Palestinian officials say an Israeli military operation in Hebron has demolished homes and businesses, displacing hundreds of families. The crackdown followed the killing of two Israeli soldiers by Palestinian gunmen and comes days before Israel’s general election.
A Palestinian official said about 1,200 Palestinians in Hebron were forced from their homes after an attack on Friday killed two Israeli soldiers. Hebron’s municipal head said another 1,300 people may also have to leave. The Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel.
Israel imposed a West Bank lockdown and launched raids after two Israeli soldiers were killed. Hebron’s mayor said 2,200 people had been forced from their homes and residents could neither enter nor leave the city. The Palestinian Authority condemned the actions as “collective punishment” and urged international pressure.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a large-scale operation in the West Bank after militants killed two Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint, days before closely contested elections in Israel. Around 250 Palestinian families were removed from Hebron.
The Israeli army has begun a lockdown and military operations across the West Bank. Around 200 Palestinian families have been forced from their homes in Hebron, while all checkpoints and crossings in the West Bank are closed to Palestinians.
Israel has forcibly displaced hundreds of Palestinians in Hebron ahead of elections. The image shows rubble from Palestinian homes and structures demolished by the Israeli army in occupied Hebron in the West Bank on October 24, 2026.
A Palestinian official said about 1,200 people in Hebron in the occupied West Bank were forced from their homes after an attack on Friday killed two Israeli soldiers. The Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel. Hebron’s municipality head said another 1,300 people could also be forced to leave.
Palestinian local authorities said Israeli troops levelled a Hebron neighbourhood as collective punishment for a militant attack on an army checkpoint outside the West Bank city. The municipality estimated that 35 hectares had been destroyed or marked for demolition and about 1,500 people evicted. Checkpoints sealed every entrance to the city.
Around 1,200 Palestinians have been displaced as Israel’s military launches an operation in the West Bank. The operation began a day after a Palestinian attack killed two Israeli soldiers.
The Israeli army’s siege of Hebron has continued into a second day, while 19 Palestinians were arrested across the occupied West Bank.
Israeli forces have begun a days-long operation in the Hebron area, planning mass arrests, home demolitions and forced displacement. It follows an attack near a Hebron checkpoint that killed two Israeli soldiers. Netanyahu said troops would search homes door to door and vowed to “destroy this place.”
AFP News AgencyVolkswagen AG will build a factory in Georgia for its premium Audi brand and expand a facility in South Carolina. President Donald Trump is set to announce the plans Saturday as he seeks a political win in the final stretch of the midterm election cycle.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 20:30
State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin arrived in India on Saturday, leading a delegation of Russian lawmakers on his first foreign trip as the new Duma chairman. The delegation will attend the 12th BRICS International Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi on October 26-27. Volodin is also scheduled to meet Indian officials and parliamentarians to discuss cooperation and interparliamentary dialogue.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 20:19
The article suggests AI could reveal the internet’s precarious foundations, likening the network to something held together by glue and dreams.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 20:15
Ric Flair, the 77-year-old retired wrestler, was hospitalized after falling outside a Florida restaurant while dealing with a blood clot in his leg. He said in a Saturday Instagram post that he spent the night at a hospital in Tampa.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 20:12
Judges have called for a possible separate indictment over crimes against civilians in Gaza and ordered inquiries into the defendants’ assets in Türkiye.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 20:09
Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 at home to move level with Manchester City on 21 points at the top of the Premier League, capitalising on City’s first loss of the season. Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, their second league win there in 36 years. City had lost 2-1 away to Aston Villa, with Nicolas Jackson scoring twice.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 20:03
Ukraine’s armed forces attacked Russia’s Belgorod Region on Saturday, killing one person and injuring two, the regional operational headquarters said. A man died in an FPV drone attack in Zamostye; a woman was injured in Blizhnyaya Igumenka when a UAV was destroyed, and a man was hospitalized after a drone struck his car in Shebekino.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 20:03
Eligible institutions can earn rebates funded by matched redeemers, whose auction fees are capped at the Express rate.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 20:00
Six Flags says it will add seat belts to a Georgia roller coaster after a rider fell from it and died earlier this month.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 20:00
A man was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster earlier this month and fell to his death. Six Flags said Friday it will add seat belts to the ride.
“You Can See Everything” introduced audiences to a comedian who has built a mini media empire by playing a version of himself. How much of that persona is real?
CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-24 20:00
Bulldozers demolished Palestinian businessman Riyad Mureish’s home in Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday, as Israeli officials began a new crackdown on residents there.
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Iran has proposed reopening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the US lifting its blockade of Iranian ports, Al Arabiya reported. Sources said Tehran sent the offer to Washington through Pakistani mediators and told Pakistan it was ready to resume talks with the United States. Iran has not commented.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 19:53
Luxury boutiques and high-street retailers in central Brussels boarded their windows with wood to guard against possible looting. Fresh protests have raised concerns about further unrest.
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Some demonstrations across France turned violent on Saturday. In Paris, protests that had been largely peaceful during the day descended into unrest after dark, with protesters throwing objects and fireworks at police. About 70,000 officers were deployed across France for a second weekend, using tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds. The Interior Ministry estimated 400,000 demonstrators and nearly 1,000 arrests.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 19:37
The French government estimated that at least 400,000 people joined Saturday’s marches, while unions put the turnout at twice that figure. Demonstrators backed students’ calls for more teachers and school repairs and protested the cost of living and heavy policing. Most marches were peaceful, but clashes broke out in Paris and other cities; police used tear gas and other weapons, and the interior ministry reported nearly 1,000 arrests.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 135 people had been arrested as nationwide protests resumed Saturday. Those detained allegedly carried items that could be used as weapons, including fireworks and ball bearings. Paris police reported more than 3,000 checks and 65 arrests. France deployed 70,000 officers; police used tear gas in several cities, and clashes were reported in Marseille and Lyon. The demonstrations began with students and widened after unions joined, bringing opposition to austerity and concerns about wages, pensions and living costs.
France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said nearly 1,000 people were arrested Saturday as nationwide protests resumed. Paris police made 65 arrests after more than 3,000 checks, while estimates of protest turnout differed. Police used tear gas in several cities, deployed a water cannon in Nice and clashed with youths in Marseille and Lyon. Demonstrators voiced grievances over schools, austerity, wages, pensions and the cost of living.
More than 100,000 people marched in Paris and other French cities on Saturday to protest school funding and rising living costs. Police used tear gas and water cannons.
Student protests over poor high-school conditions, teacher shortages, the pace of the school day and inequalities between private and public education have lasted more than a month. The movement has broadened, drawing in the Yellow Vests, trade unions and wider civil society.
More than 70,000 police officers and gendarmes are due to be deployed across France for protests over worsening school conditions and the rising cost of living. Authorities banned marches in several cities, prompting objections from rights groups; parts of Paris’s transport network and major cultural institutions closed.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk accused Ukraine of breaching the terms for using Starlink, saying access was restricted as a result. He said the Ukrainian military used the service for offensive drone strikes intended to kill people, and that the loophole was closed last week.
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Ukraine’s government said Starlink and its military version, Starshield, were fully operational on Saturday, with speeds returning to normal. Restrictions lasting more than a week had disrupted military operations and strained ties with the US. Responsibility for the slowdown remains unclear.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that Ukraine’s Starlink and Starshield satellite links had returned to their pre-restriction speeds. The restrictions had disrupted front-line operations for more than a week.
After a week of disrupted access, Ukraine says Starlink satellite service is fully available again. Officials say speed caps on Starlink and Starshield that hindered military operations have now been removed.
Elon Musk said Saturday that SpaceX had throttled Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine, disrupting a service the country relies on to defend itself against Russia.
Ukraine’s government said its military now has a stable Starlink connection, 10 days after sudden speed limits disrupted drone interceptions and led to some missions being cancelled. Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked US allies for restoring Starlink and Starshield to pre-restriction speeds, calling the service vital to frontline logistics and Ukraine’s defence.
Ukraine says restrictions on military Starlink connections have been lifted after more than a week of disruption that hampered drone operations against Russian forces. Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the US are expected to meet in Abu Dhabi next month as attacks continue on both sides, with reported casualties and damage in Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been removed, restoring connectivity for fast-moving military systems after disruptions.
Ukraine’s defence minister says the country has regained a stable Starlink connection after days of restricted service, with speeds now exceeding 400km/h. The limits had affected Ukraine’s military and drone operations for a week.
Starlink and its military version, Starshield, have been vital to Ukrainian military operations, supplying resilient internet access and communications across the battlefield.
Ukraine has regained a “stable” connection to the Starlink and Starshield satellite communications systems, the country’s defence minister said on Saturday. Recent disruptions have caused tensions with Washington over the SpaceX-made network, which is crucial to Ukrainian army operations.
Ukraine’s defence minister said on Saturday that Starlink and its military version, Starshield, were again operating at speeds above 400 kph. Restrictions lasting more than a week had slowed connections and disrupted military operations.
Thousands rallied in Tel Aviv for an independent inquiry into security failures that led to the October 7, 2023 attacks. Opposition figures joined the demonstration. Netanyahu’s coalition has rejected calls for an independent commission, proposing instead a political panel whose members would be appointed by the government and opposition legislators.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 19:11
At least 40 people were killed when gunmen attacked a village in Nigeria’s northeastern Taraba state on Friday afternoon, Amnesty International said.
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Nearly two weeks after a rider was killed, Six Flags administrators said Saturday they would introduce new safety measures for the Goliath coaster.
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Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said Alyoshki residents were waiting for a humanitarian corridor agreement to take effect, but conditions on the ground had not changed. He reported morning mortar fire and newly discovered mines still blocking both road approaches to the town.
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Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said Russia and Ukraine are honoring commitments for a humanitarian mission in Alyoshki, after coordinating details with Ukrainian ombudsman Dmitry Lubinets. A localized ceasefire is due to take effect on October 29 to let aid enter and prepare a civilian evacuation.
Thousands of protesters have taken to Paris streets for a second consecutive weekend. After violence last weekend, French authorities banned demonstrations in central areas and deployed about 70,000 police across France.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 19:01
A coalition of the Yellow Vests movement, trade unions and students plans to march across France on Saturday, calling for better study conditions and purchasing power. Authorities expect to deploy about 70,000 police amid fears of looting and vandalism like those seen in unrest last Saturday.
A coalition of the Yellow Vests movement, trade unions and students plans to march across France on Saturday, demanding better study conditions and purchasing power. Authorities expect to deploy about 70,000 police amid fears of looting and vandalism like those seen during unrest last Saturday.
Authorities say they are determined to prevent a repeat this weekend of looting, car burnings and attacks on public buildings.
Paris prepared for a Saturday march by students and workers protesting school funding and rising living costs. A week earlier, violent unrest saw shops looted and cars set alight. The new march was confined to the southeastern edge of the city, away from downtown, while police were deployed across France.
A new round of protests is taking place in France, with police firing tear gas at demonstrators. Authorities are also closely monitoring the National Rally’s congress in Orléans this weekend, which has attracted supporters and counterprotesters.
A coalition of the Yellow Vests movement, trade unions and students plans marches across France on Saturday, calling for better study conditions and purchasing power. Authorities expect to deploy about 70,000 police amid fears of looting and vandalism like those seen last Saturday.
French Gendarmerie armored vehicles appeared on Paris streets ahead of scheduled mass demonstrations. Vehicles and large numbers of police and gendarmes were stationed near the Elysée Palace and National Assembly, while access to nearby streets was blocked. A march on the city’s outskirts was authorized, and up to 500,000 people are expected to protest across France on October 24.
French security forces deployed across Paris on Saturday before protests that officials feared could turn violent. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez urged police to respond with heightened vigilance to troublemakers and looters.
Hundreds of thousands are expected at rallies across France for a fourth weekend, demanding more school funding and help with housing and living costs. Authorities have tightened restrictions and deployed 70,000 police officers and soldiers to deter looting and property damage. Protests are also expected in Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Albania and Ireland.
France is preparing for another day of nationwide protests, while government measures aimed at preventing renewed violence have drawn criticism from some.
France plans to deploy about 70,000 police as nationwide protests resume, seeking to prevent a repeat of violence during demonstrations a week earlier. A fatal shooting near Paris has heightened tensions. Protest restrictions are in place in several areas, and major Paris museums, including the Louvre, will close.
France plans to deploy about 70,000 police nationwide, while some major Paris museums will close Saturday, as it prepares for another wave of protests. Looting and unrest accompanied demonstrations a week earlier. High school students’ protests over learning conditions have spread nationwide, fuelled by broader anger over rising living costs.
France is deploying a massive security presence ahead of new nationwide protests. Planned protests led to the cancellation of the weekend programme at Paris’ Grand Palais, a venue for the Art Basel art fair.
A coalition of the Yellow Vests movement, labor unions and students plans marches across France on Saturday, focusing on study conditions and purchasing power. Authorities will deploy about 70,000 police and fear looting and ransacking like that seen alongside protests last Saturday, which drew at least 550,000 participants.
France is preparing for nationwide protests on Saturday, a week after severe unrest. Hundreds of thousands are expected despite restrictions, and the interior ministry plans to deploy 70,000 police officers. Some cities have banned gatherings; Paris museums will close and PSG’s home match has been moved.
Crypto exchange Kraken has withdrawn compliance questions sent to Monero customers. Co-CEO Arjun Sethi acknowledged the requests were unjustified; customers who bought and withdrew Monero had been asked by email about their employers, funding sources and intended crypto use. The $1,500 rolling 30-day withdrawal cap for individuals remains.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 19:00
Colorado and Washington, both reliably Democratic states, have ballot measures that would prohibit transgender girls from competing in some sports.
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Clinical wins, M&A activity and new drug technologies are reviving the biotech sector. Analysts have highlighted ETFs and stocks investors may consider.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 18:56
The government has accused the hard-left France Unbowed party and Jean-Luc Mélenchon of stoking violence, a charge the party denies.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 18:51
Toronto police are asking the public to help find three missing children, who were allegedly taken by their mother from the area of Midland Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 18:48
More than 14,000 Ethiopians have fled to Kenya after deadly clashes erupted in the Ethiopian border town of Moyale.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 18:44
After protests in France turned into riots last weekend, curfews were imposed, followed yesterday by an alleged racist mass shooting on the outskirts of Paris. Anxiety, planning and preparations have mounted ahead of today's protests.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-24 18:42
AFP News AgencyPennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed a law requiring labels on ads significantly modified or generated by AI, including images, video, audio, and text. The law has exceptions for parody, satire, commentary, criticism, and evidently fictional content, while leaving key terms open to interpretation.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 18:32
Demonstrations against war and rising living costs took place in major Italian cities on Saturday, with some violence reported. They came a week after unrest broke out across the country.
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Thousands marched in Tel Aviv on Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, three days before Israel’s general election. They demanded accountability for the failure to prevent the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack that led to the Gaza war.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-24 18:21
Arthur Hayes said he took profits on Ethereum, Ethena, Uniswap and other cryptocurrencies, citing rising macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. On-chain analysts are tracking about $26 million in token sales.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 18:00
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un waved to crowds while crossing a newly opened bridge connecting North Korea and China, Chinese state media reported. The Yalu River Bridge is viewed as a strategic link for expanding trade between the two countries.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 18:00
The man killed in Friday’s shooting rampage near Paris was an amateur mixed martial arts fighter, his club said. French President Emmanuel Macron called the attack racist terrorism.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 18:00
CNN’s Aaron Blake argues that the question is whether the ugliness signals a sound Republican strategy or desperation, adding that it appears to be largely the latter.
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On the final day of campaigning before Brazil’s presidential runoff, Lula and Flávio held rallies in major cities. With about 20% of voters abstaining in the first round, the outcome remains uncertain, and polls put the candidates neck and neck.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 17:54
AFP News AgencyFrance’s Interior Ministry estimated that at least 410,000 people joined Saturday’s protests over the high cost of living, including 110,000 in Paris. Another report put attendance at nearly 800,000, with 250,000 in the capital. Paris remained largely calm during the day, while clashes broke out in other cities after attempts to enter unauthorized areas.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-24 17:50
Demonstrations across France on Saturday drew 410,000 people, including 110,000 in Paris, according to the Interior Ministry. The union organising the authorised rallies put the nationwide turnout at 800,000, including 250,000 in the capital. Clashes were reported in several cities.
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