Canada’s defence minister said a large fire near a military base in Alberta left several people dead or injured. He gave no cause or casualty count, describing the situation as active and delicate. The military and local authorities were managing the fire.

BBBC News2026-10-18 09:02

Clashes, fires, vandalism and looting marred demonstrations across France on Saturday, when hundreds of thousands marched against rising living costs and poor school conditions. The Interior Ministry said about 400 people were arrested nationwide. France 2 examined who took part in the violence.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-18 09:01

Retired NFL kicker Nick Lowery discusses on “Fox News Saturday Night” what makes Donald Trump so appealing to athletes.

FFox News2026-10-18 09:00

Paris police said Sunday they had arrested a record 855 people over protest-related violence in the capital the previous day. The prosecutor’s office said more than 500 remained in custody. France 24’s Shirli Sitbon analyzes the government’s decisions.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-18 09:00

Mohamed “Mo” Bousaaidi once dealt crack, heroin and fentanyl in Frankfurt’s train station district. He now helps people with addiction, accompanies them to detox and distributes food and hygiene supplies as a volunteer for a private aid group. Government agencies sometimes question his approach and expertise.

DDW News2026-10-18 09:00

Paris Saint-Germain fell behind Strasbourg for more than 60 minutes before their substitutes turned the game around, putting PSG back on top of Ligue 1. The team is buoyed by a spectacular Champions League win over Manchester City ahead of a clash with FC Barcelona.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-18 08:48

A yellow vest representative said the group joined students at nationwide protests to offer help. Two major demonstrations in Paris, one organised by trade unions and the other by students, converged into a single large rally demanding government action on ongoing crises, according to eyewitnesses.

Eeuronews2026-10-18 08:39

Israel does not allow absentee voting. With the election only weeks away, governing Likud has challenged efforts to help Israelis abroad travel home to vote. Surveys indicate many overseas voters oppose the current government, and their ballots could determine whether Benjamin Netanyahu stays in power.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-18 08:30

As women’s soccer attracts larger crowds and lucrative media deals, the NWSL has had to adjust its salary rules. The league’s rejection of a record contract for star Trinity Rodman sparked a broader dispute over who gains from the sport’s growth. Rodman wanted to stay in Washington, D.C., but the salary cap stood in the way.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-18 08:15

Kentucky Republican Senate candidate Andy Barr discusses President Donald Trump’s rally in the state and previews the GOP’s post-midterm agenda on “The Big Weekend Show.”

FFox News2026-10-18 08:00

Nearly 1.2 million Palestinian citizens of Israel are eligible to vote. They are Palestinians who stayed on their land when Israel was established in 1948. Their ballots could influence the next government, depending on turnout.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-18 07:41

A woman drove a truck onto the field during a youth soccer game in Kansas on Saturday, killing a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man. Eleven others were injured and hospitalized.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-18 07:35

Pope Leo XIV leads the traditional Angelus blessing for the faithful in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, five days after undergoing lung cancer surgery.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-18 07:01

Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett discusses a new memo on The Big Weekend Show examining former special counsel Jack Smith’s alleged surveillance of MAGA supporters.

FFox News2026-10-18 07:00

Mass protests across France turned violent in several areas on Saturday, with demonstrators clashing with police. A spire collapsed at Limoges’ historic town hall. Authorities said about 550,000 people joined the nationwide protests.

Eeuronews2026-10-18 06:47

The UN says El Niño’s effects could put more than six million people in Zimbabwe at risk of hunger. The government has told farmers not to rush to plant after the first rain, though waiting carries risks because there is only one growing season.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-18 06:15

“Houses of hope” make inclusive housing a reality by fostering integration, bringing people from migrant and non-migrant backgrounds together under one roof.

DDW News2026-10-18 06:00

Fox News contributor Lisa Boothe analyzes the shifting midterm landscape on ‘Fox News Live’ as both parties pour millions of dollars into key Senate battlegrounds.

FFox News2026-10-18 06:00

At least seven people were killed and dozens injured when an explosion and fire struck Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on Saturday, Oct. 17, according to military sources. Canadian Armed Forces sources said a live-fire exercise hit a gas line or well on the base, triggering the blast. Winds gusting up to 100 km/h fueled flames that spread beyond the base.

GGlobal News2026-10-18 05:35

A roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on October 18, 2026.

Eeuronews2026-10-18 05:05

Border czar Tom Homan discusses a sharp rise in ICE arrests and a federal raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home amid a financial investigation, as well as far-left candidates promoting anti-ICE rhetoric.

FFox News2026-10-18 05:00

Rare access shows how potent synthetic drugs are reshaping the US drug crisis. From a Chicago jail to the streets of Columbus, a new generation of homemade drugs is more deadly than ever.

BBBC News2026-10-18 05:00

Days before new US sanctions targeting Russia’s economy were set to take effect, Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending the restrictions and duties under the so-called Graham Act, citing US national interests. The law targets banks, Kremlin officials and a shadow fleet of oil tankers. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders condemned the deal.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-18 04:30

Mexico’s traditional alebrijes paraded through Mexico City on Saturday with music and dancing. The brightly colored fantastical creatures combine different animals and are typically made using the papier-mâché technique known as cartonería.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-18 04:21