Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told the BBC that restricting Ukraine’s access to satellite systems and intelligence used against Russian attacks was a “complete mistake.” He warned the move could prolong Russia’s full-scale invasion rather than advance peace. Trump has denied asking for satellite access to be suspended.

BBBC News2026-10-17 20:30

The US-Canada trade war is helping some sectors in Ontario while hurting others. A Niagara winemaker has more than doubled sales since US alcohol was removed from store shelves, while a steelworker with 20 years on the job in Hamilton was laid off and is searching for work—but not in the US. An economist explains why the effects vary sharply across industries.

DDW News2026-10-17 20:30

Officials said a 16-year-old boy killed a teacher and three children in a special-needs classroom in Oregon. Another teacher tackled him, and an armed father fatally shot him.

RReuters2026-10-17 20:29

Students and workers rallied across France on Saturday to protest high living costs, inequality and inadequate school resources. The movement began in September at high schools in Paris’s northern suburbs, amid teacher shortages and deteriorating facilities. Student Amouri said demonstrations were necessary to be heard. Emmanuel Macron urged “calm and respect” ahead of the protests.

GGlobal News2026-10-17 20:18

Ryan Martin, president of Canadian dealer Arctic Machinery, accuses state-owned XCMG of changing equipment serial-number plates and model years to mislead buyers. He says the company began working with XCMG in 2017 and that product quality changed markedly several years ago.

GGlobal News2026-10-17 20:15

Donald Trump told supporters in Kentucky that if Republicans win the midterms, the Department of War will invest $100 million in pharmaceutical manufacturing in the state.

FFox News2026-10-17 20:00

Ukrainian heavy bomber drones are braving dangerous skies to deliver essential food and medical supplies to nearly deserted, Russian-occupied Oleshky on the Dnipro River. Mines have cut off electricity, water and safe roads, worsening the humanitarian crisis for trapped residents as winter approaches.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-17 19:56

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly warns that Stelco’s American owner could face legal action and be required to sell its Canadian operations if it fails to meet job commitments. The warning comes as layoffs are planned and U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel are steep. Drew Fagan says Ottawa’s response could set a precedent for other foreign owners.

GGlobal News2026-10-17 19:47

U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra warned Canadian officials that political commentary during the U.S. midterm elections would be viewed as election interference, saying the White House is watching. The program also reports Ontario suspended OSAP payments to career-college students after audits uncovered alleged fraud.

GGlobal News2026-10-17 19:43

At Place de la République northeast of central Paris, police used tear gas and water cannons to push back hooded and masked people throwing fireworks and other objects at officers. Similar tensions arose Saturday in other major cities on the fringes of nationwide demonstrations over rising living costs and in support of high school students’ grievances.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-17 19:41

Brazil’s space research agency says deforestation in the Amazon has fallen sharply. More than 3,300 square kilometers were still destroyed over the past year, the lowest rate since Brazil began collecting data on rainforest areas. DW’s Tomi Oladipo speaks with climate scientist Carlos Nobre and Amazon Watch program director Christian Poirier.

DDW News2026-10-17 19:36

U.S. President Donald Trump is juggling two wars overseas, a trade war with Canada and backlash over a plan to livestream an execution, which he later called off. He is also campaigning across the country ahead of next month’s midterm elections.

GGlobal News2026-10-17 19:34

A powerful Super El Niño is driving droughts, floods and wildfires across Latin America, putting millions of lives and livelihoods at risk. Colombia faces severe water shortages, Honduras is dealing with failed harvests, and warming seas have hit Peru’s fishing industry. The World Food Programme warns that another 16 million people could face food insecurity by year’s end.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-17 19:32

Anti-government demonstrations across Albania continued for a fifth straight day. Euronews Albania reported violent clashes in the capital, Tirana, where protesters threw stones at police, who responded with tear gas.

Eeuronews2026-10-17 19:31

Naomi Klein has spent more than 20 years criticising capitalism and globalisation. In her latest book, *End Times Fascism*, she examines how the global economic order and other powerful forces are hastening the end of the world as we know it, discussing religious fundamentalists, tech figures and white supremacists in an interview.

BBBC News2026-10-17 19:30

Bernstein discusses with ABC's Stephanie Ramos how she came to own We Wore What again after 15 years.

AABC News2026-10-17 19:20

French President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm as demonstrations turned violent, with clashes involving authorities and civilians.

AABC News2026-10-17 19:12

Protests in Paris backed high school students’ grievances over absent teachers and deteriorating school buildings, while also criticizing high prices and a fraying welfare system. Police fired tear gas and blocked streets; a peaceful march turned violent as rioters threw fireworks near Place de la République.

GGuardian News2026-10-17 19:01

CNN’s Erin Burnett reviews the week’s major stories, including Trump campaigning in Ohio and Alaska as Republicans seek to retain the Senate, surging inflation ahead of the election, and Katie Zacharia’s firing after five days as White House press secretary.

CCNN2026-10-17 19:00

Former NYPD inspector Paul Mauro discusses violent clashes and widespread protests erupting across France on ‘Saturday in America,’ describing them as an international movement to destabilize the West.

FFox News2026-10-17 19:00

Trump blocked Russia sanctions a month after signing them into law and said he was “not a big fan” of Volodymyr Zelensky. At a Brussels summit, the Ukrainian president called Europeans “real leaders”. A BBC discussion explores why Trump is becoming friendlier with Vladimir Putin.

BBBC News2026-10-17 18:59

Dozens were arrested after protesters clashed with security forces in Paris. France’s government tightened security ahead of Saturday’s nationwide demonstrations over the cost-of-living crisis, with student groups expected to join and concerns about possible clashes.

Eeuronews2026-10-17 18:45

Kayleigh McEnany discusses the demanding role of White House press secretary after Katie Zacharia’s departure. President Donald Trump says he is in no rush to name a replacement.

FFox News2026-10-17 18:00

Euronews correspondents in Paris said masked individuals targeted them as they covered Saturday’s major nationwide demonstrations. This followed social media calls to target media outlets and professionals to prevent coverage.

Eeuronews2026-10-17 17:58