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French police clash with demonstrators as education protests spreadSociety

Nationwide student protests over under-resourced schools are growing in France. Police used tear gas and a water cannon in Paris, while riot officers charged young demonstrators at the end of a march and arrested several people as they cleared a square. Many protesters were teenagers holding signs criticising President Emmanuel Macron and his government.

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Solar power helps Amazon communities ditch diesel and prepare for El Niño droughtScience

Communities along the Amazon River experienced a historic drought in 2024. Two years later, residents of Nova Sociedade are using solar power to move away from diesel and prepare for changes linked to this year’s El Niño, a natural climate phenomenon that raises global temperatures and can worsen drought in the Amazon.

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Quebec elects separatist Parti QuébécoisPolitics

Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will become Quebec’s premier after the party won a minority government with just under 30% of the vote. He has pledged not to hold an independence referendum until after U.S. President Donald Trump leaves the White House. Political commentators consider what the result means for national unity and Quebec’s future.

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Should we be worried about Russia’s plague lab death?Health9:27

A 28-year-old Russian laboratory technician who worked at a plague research centre in Siberia has died. The US is urging Russia to provide more information, while the World Health Organization says the apparent public-health risk is low. The video examines what is known, official Russian comments and how pneumonic plague spreads.

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Is Zionism a form of racism?Politics

Members of the UK Green Party agreed at their annual conference that Zionism should be treated like any other form of racism. The resolution also supports a “single democratic state throughout historic Palestine”. Israel condemned the decision as antisemitic. The programme examines the motivation behind the policy and its possible effects on British politics and beyond.

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How childhood myths shape our identitySociety

Psychotherapist and author Suzanne St. John Smith discusses her new book, “Childhood Myths,” which argues that many people build their identities around conclusions they reached about themselves as children. These beliefs can act like an invisible operating system carried into adulthood, shaping relationships and identity.

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Footage shows Saudi-backed government forces near Houthi-held territoryWorld

Yemeni officials said on Monday that forces from the Saudi-led coalition had retaken several key areas around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Footage shows Saudi-backed government forces near territory captured by the Houthis.

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Carney says it’s ‘time to act’ and work with incoming Quebec premierPolitics

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon the morning after the election and discussed how their governments could work together. Asked about a possible future separation referendum, Carney said it was time to act rather than wait several years.

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Plea hearing set for former CIA officer accused of having gold bars at homePolitics

Former CIA officer David Rush is scheduled for a plea hearing over allegations that he stole money from the government and lied about his academic credentials and military experience. The accusations are detailed in a federal complaint unsealed earlier this year.

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Dana Perino: This is SHOCKINGPolitics

Michigan mother Sandra Hernden discusses her reaction on ‘America’s Newsroom’ to a new Department of Justice report alleging that the Biden era saw a crackdown on parents.

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FBI whistleblower says White House pushed unconstitutional probe of protestersPolitics

An FBI whistleblower alleges that the White House pressed the bureau to investigate demonstrators in Los Angeles, calling the move a violation of their constitutional rights. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell outlines other claims in the complaint and the White House response.

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Weather Extremes Pressure US Grain HarvestsEconomy

The 2026 harvest is being squeezed by extreme weather, with heavy rain delaying combines in parts of the Corn Belt while other areas remain very dry. A warmer, drier spell may help farmers, but larger-than-expected corn stocks and strong soybean yield estimates could put additional pressure on grain prices.

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Has Bitcoin’s Crypto Winter Finally Ended?Economy

Bitcoin has rebounded above $85,000, while blockchain activity and institutional participation continue to strengthen. Despite lingering regulatory uncertainty, major financial firms are expanding into digital assets, prompting the question of whether improving fundamentals signal the end of crypto winter.

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Ranking the Senate races most likely to flipPolitics

With nearly four weeks remaining before Election Day, the Senate battleground is expanding as Democrats show signs of improvement in several states that lean Republican. CNN has expanded its list of the nine Senate seats most likely to flip to 10 for the first time this year, adding Kansas, which has not sent a Democrat to the Senate in 94 years.

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Current with Christine Romans – Oct. 6Politics

With one month to go before the midterm elections, President Trump rallies voters in deep-red states. Cornell students march in support of Jane Doe while protesting the university’s handling of a sexual assault case, and students in Paris face an intense police response as they demonstrate for better school conditions.

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Police clash with students in France as thousands join school protestsSociety

Tens of thousands protested across France on Tuesday against the state of the education system, in the biggest youth protest movement in decades. Police clashed with demonstrators in cities including Paris, Lyon and Strasbourg. Students cited inequality, deteriorating buildings, overcrowded classes, and shortages of teachers and funding.

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WATCH: Violent clashes erupt between French police and studentsSociety

Student protests have escalated across France, with clashes involving police over education funding. Former Boris Johnson adviser Thomas Corbett-Dillon joined “America’s Newsroom” to analyze the riots.

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Good Morning America Full Broadcast — Tuesday, October 6, 2026Culture

The program features Rosalind Eleazar discussing her new film, “Misty Green”; special savings celebrating 15 years of “GMA” Deals & Steals; and Leah Victoria sharing must-try recipes from her new cookbook.

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Lithuania’s prime minister comments on Russian nuclear threatPolitics

Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius discusses the threat Russia poses to Lithuania during a visit to the German government in Berlin. Drone attacks, disinformation and so-called hybrid warfare have become nearly routine, while a Russian state-controlled news agency recently published plans suggesting a direct attack on Lithuania, potentially involving tactical nuclear weapons.

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