Earlier this week, President Trump said he was considering joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis, following deadly attacks by the Iran-backed group at Riyadh’s airport. Two cargo ships also sank near the Strait of Hormuz after separate strikes by unknown projectiles, underscoring the heightened risks to shipping as Iran steps up attacks to regain control of the waterway.

CCNN2026-10-17 16:00

Kayleigh McEnany and the Fox & Friends Weekend co-hosts discuss Katie Zacharia’s departure from her press secretary role after five days. McEnany offers her view on the challenges of the position.

FFox News2026-10-17 16:00

‘Mothers of Kherson’ has opened at Poland’s National Opera. Co-produced with New York’s Metropolitan Opera and created in close collaboration with Save Ukraine, which works to bring back Ukrainian children still in Russia, the opera seeks to renew global attention to the war more than four years after Russia’s invasion.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-17 15:57

Police and protesters clashed in Paris and other French cities on Saturday as demonstrations against high prices spread nationwide ahead of elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron. Smoke and tear gas filled the air; France 24 reporter Antonia Kerrigan said two fires broke out in Place de la République.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-17 15:53

NAZA directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor answered questions from Guardian editor-in-chief Katharine Viner at the film’s London premiere. The acclaimed film features testimony from 24 Israeli military insiders, filmed at night on Tel Aviv rooftops.

GGuardian News2026-10-17 15:53

Widespread demonstrations in France that began over inadequate school funding turned into expressions of anger and unrest over the cost of living. Police used tear gas and arrested hundreds.

CCBC News2026-10-17 15:38

K-pop group BigBang is performing in Singapore on its first world tour in nine years. Despite unhealthy haze levels, fans turned out for the long-awaited reunion and took precautions. Organizers issued advisories, provided water points and allowed empty bottles, with masks available on request and first-aid assistance on site.

CCNA2026-10-17 15:28

Tens of thousands protested across France against rising living costs, inequality and government spending policies. A tourism office was set on fire in Lyon, while vehicles and a newspaper kiosk were torched in Paris. Police used tear gas and stun grenades amid clashes in several cities, and more than 250 people were arrested nationwide. Students, teachers, unions and Yellow Vest movement members took part.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-17 15:23

Pope Leo left Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Saturday, four days after surgery for lung cancer. Dozens of well-wishers greeted him as he walked out and got into a vehicle bound for the Vatican.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-17 15:20

Brent Pascua, a fire captain with Cal Fire and San Diego County Fire, discusses the fire emergency and the impact of Santa Ana winds on wildfires in Southern California.

AABC News2026-10-17 15:20

About 20% of Alberta residents want to formally separate from Canada, and the question is being put to a vote.

CCBS News2026-10-17 15:16

Officials said Friday that the teenage gunman had previously attended the Oregon school as a special needs student. Three children and a teacher were killed, and officials praised those whose actions helped bring the rampage to a quicker end.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-17 15:16

The new Tesla Roadster appears to defy physics, but questions remain about whether it can legally travel on roads or in the sky.

CCBS News2026-10-17 15:15

A cyberattack on supermarket fridges in France shows that hackers can target physical systems people encounter every day, not only data. It raises concerns about vulnerabilities in increasingly connected homes and critical infrastructure.

RReuters2026-10-17 15:14

Scientists have traced Nepal’s deadly August flooding to a massive high-altitude glacier collapse. As the ice rushed down the mountainside, its speed and friction melted it. Meteorologist Kristi Gordon says predicting another disaster will remain challenging, while climate change is raising the risk of similar events in mountainous areas.

GGlobal News2026-10-17 15:13

With haze levels expected to keep rising, some food and beverage businesses in Singapore are seeing sales fall by as much as 70%. Slower outdoor traffic and tighter staffing are creating difficulties. The Restaurant Association of Singapore warns that haze could affect staffing, outdoor seating and delivery, while some restaurants seek government help such as rental subsidies.

CCNA2026-10-17 15:13

Massive wildfires, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, are spreading into urban areas, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of Californians.

CCBS News2026-10-17 15:12

Saturday’s mobilisation in France follows social media calls to revive the Yellow Vests movement, which began in 2018 in opposition to social injustice. Student groups protesting since mid-September have also called on supporters to join.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-17 15:10

Protests are taking place across France this Saturday. Demonstrators are protesting high living costs and poor conditions at work and in education. France 24’s Jamie Smith-Maillet discusses the protests.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-17 15:07

Singapore’s National Environment Agency says 14% of eligible residents have collected N95 masks. All 37 mask vending machines are operating from today, while 118 community clubs and centres continue distribution. About one million masks from the national stockpile are with retailers, and NEA is working with outlets to replenish air purifiers and masks.

CCNA2026-10-17 15:04

President Trump waived new sanctions targeting Russia’s oil and gas industry, just days before they were due to take effect. Separately, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters and injured a Washington Post photojournalist; Oregon police said a teacher and a parent tackled a school shooter and saved lives. French supermarkets are investigating an attack that disrupted frozen-food aisles across the country, amid questions about whether hackers could target home appliances.

RReuters2026-10-17 15:01

This episode features Tupac Shakur’s brother reflecting on the rapper’s legacy, Linda Cardellini in a new Friday the 13th prequel series, and a new Elizabeth Holmes documentary arriving in theaters.

AABC News2026-10-17 15:00

At Korea Blockchain Week, BitMEX co-founder, Maelstrom CIO and Flop Labs CEO Arthur Hayes offered a contrarian view: AI agents will not transact in stablecoins because their value is set by Fed officials, not computing power. He also argued that AI investment involves capital misallocation headed for a government bailout and said Korean retail investors may rotate back into crypto.

CCoinDesk2026-10-17 15:00

Fox News reports on federal immigration and financial investigations targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar. She denies allegations of immigration fraud and challenges the raid’s legality.

FFox News2026-10-17 15:00