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More than half a million protest across France as Paris sees clashes and arrestsWorld

More than 500,000 people protested across France, with reports of over 1,200 arrests. Police and demonstrators clashed for hours at Paris’s Place de la République as anger at the government became violent; stun grenades and tear gas were used. Elsewhere in the city, vehicles burned, debris littered roads and dozens of shops were vandalised. Protester Yellow Beard said they sought fiscal, social and legal justice.

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UN says drone strikes are now Sudan’s leading cause of civilian deathsWorld

Drone warfare is taking a severe toll on civilians as Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces increasingly attack from the air. The UN says drone strikes killed at least 1,120 people in the first six months of this year. The army says it struck RSF command centres in Nyala on Friday, killing dozens of fighters.

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What a Democratic win could mean for Trump's presidencyPolitics

The battle for control of Congress is nearing its final stretch before the November 3 midterms. Polls indicate Democrats are positioned to challenge Republican majorities, while voter anger over inflation and living costs weighs on Trump and his party. Could the election serve as a verdict on his presidency?

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Oct. 17: Oregon shooter details, FlyDubai pilot speaks outOther

A neighbor described the Oregon shooter as a “normal” teenager but said loud arguments were common. A FlyDubai pilot hailed as a hero spoke publicly for the first time about an in-flight attack. A wildfire also destroyed several homes in Southern California.

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Analysis: Youth protests across Europe reflect fears over education, costs and defenceSociety

Student and youth protests that began in France in September are spreading to several European countries. HEC Paris professor Alberto Alemanno describes France as the epicentre, citing clashes and more than 100 arrests in Liège, Belgium, and school occupations in Italy under the slogan “Let’s do as in France”.

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Levin: This isn’t a NORMAL electionPolitics

Fox News host Mark Levin recounts the history of Jerusalem’s holy sites and says events there centuries ago underpin Americanism on “Life, Liberty & Levin.”

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Thousands rally across US urging early voting in midtermsPolitics

Thousands gathered in cities across the United States to urge voters to cast ballots early in the midterm elections. The rallies were organised by the No Kings network, which opposes the Trump administration. As the election approaches, the movement has shifted toward voter education and smaller events around the country.

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Indigenous business directory under scrutiny as many companies may soon be droppedPolitics

Canada’s multi-billion-dollar Indigenous procurement program is under renewed scrutiny. It was designed to direct five per cent of federal contracts to First Nations-, Inuit- and Métis-owned businesses, but many contracts went to non-Indigenous companies. An ombud called the program the worst systemic failure he had seen.

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Montrealers rally in support of ongoing student protests in FranceSociety

Hundreds marched in Montreal on Saturday to show solidarity with continuing student protests in France. Demonstrators said they share some of the concerns raised by French students and warned the movement could also shake Canada unless the government addresses students’ concerns.

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1.2 million Albertans have voted in separation referendumPolitics

Elections Alberta says more than 703,000 people have voted early. Including special ballots, the total exceeds 1.2 million. Advance polling ends Saturday ahead of Monday’s pivotal referendum on separation. Prime Minister Mark Carney and other leaders have visited the province to urge voters to remain in Confederation, while separatist leaders are campaigning as well.

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Newsom's New Hampshire rally fuels 2028 speculationPolitics2:37

Newsom's New Hampshire rally has prompted speculation about 2028. In a Fox Report segment, correspondent CB Cotton focuses on Senate contests in the Northeast that are attracting attention.

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Analysis: Egypt’s support for Saudi Arabia sends a deterrence message to the HouthisWorld

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is seeking parliamentary approval to authorize support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah. The move follows weeks of attacks on Saudi infrastructure, including strikes on Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport that killed at least 17 people. Saudi authorities blamed the Houthis. Sisi said harm to Saudi Arabia was “absolutely inconceivable” and urged Gulf parties to stop the war.

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Netanyahu: Let’s complete the jobWorld

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses his goals with the United States for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term on “Life, Liberty & Levin.”

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Zelensky urges support for new US sanctions on RussiaWorld

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russia shortly before they were due to take effect would “unfortunately” bring Russia further relief and encourage more Russian aggression. Zelensky wrote on X that undoing and blocking the measures seemed wrong and helped only Russia.

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Retro horror takes over Santiago’s annual Zombie WalkCulture

Thousands of horror fans dressed as zombies, vampires and movie characters paraded through downtown Santiago on Saturday for Chile’s annual Zombie Walk ahead of Halloween. This year’s event had a time-travel theme.

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Global National: Oct. 17, 2026 | Protests across France and Europe turn violentWorld

Protests have erupted across France and parts of Europe, with some of the most destructive demonstrations in years. What began as students protesting poor school and education conditions in France has expanded into nationwide demonstrations backing the students and opposing the rising cost of living. Saturday is the final day of advance voting in Alberta before Monday’s referendum.

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Riots in Tirana enter fifth day as Albania’s anti-government protests escalateWorld

Clashes erupted near the prime minister’s office in Tirana on Saturday as anti-government riots reached their fifth day. Violence intensified after high school and university students joined a wider movement calling for Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign.

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