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Oxygen masks drop during in-flight emergencyOther

Passengers faced an alarming moment when oxygen masks fell during a flight from St. Louis to Philadelphia, prompting the plane to return for an emergency landing.

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Pope returns to Vatican after surgeryWorld

Pope Leo led his traditional Sunday prayer and returned to the Vatican four days after surgery to remove a malignant lung tumor.

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The role of CFB Wainwright in military training and operationsSociety

CFB Wainwright is among Canada’s busiest army bases, having trained tens of thousands of soldiers over the years. About 200 kilometres east of Edmonton, it houses several training centres, around 12 military units with their own chains of command, weapons ranges and an airfield.

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French president avoids curfews, distinguishes protesters from lootersWorld

Emmanuel Macron said there was no justification for the unbridled violence during nationwide protests this weekend over rising living costs and other grievances. Hundreds of police officers were injured and thousands of people were arrested.

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2,400 arrested in France’s worst street violence in decadesWorld

French President Emmanuel Macron said violent protesters would face justice. Protests over high prices and problems with public services have led to 2,400 arrests and nearly 1,000 police officers being injured, while buildings were burned and shops looted. Clashes broke out again in Paris and Marseille, where riot police stopped attempts to ransack businesses.

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Who will win the midterms? These 10 statistics offer an answerPolitics

With Election Day two weeks away, CNN’s Harry Enten examines ten striking statistics about the 2026 midterms, including Trump’s unpopularity, the issue that has hurt him most, his strongest backing group and who has momentum in the campaign’s final stretch.

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France unrest: Macron condemns looting as living-cost anger growsWorld4:30

French President Emmanuel Macron called vandalism and looting “unacceptable” after weeks of unrest and violence. Protesters have taken to the streets amid economic hardship and concerns about living costs, with clashes and destruction reported in Paris, Marseille and Limoges. Residents and business owners are assessing property damage, while many demonstrators say they are fighting for a better future.

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America’s synthetic drug crisisSociety

Unprecedented access shows how potent synthetic drugs are changing America’s drug crisis. From a Chicago jail to the streets of Columbus, a new generation of homemade drugs is more deadly than ever.

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Russia launches hundreds of drones at Ukrainian citiesWorld

Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports on Russia’s latest drone attack on Ukraine and concerns about Starlink slowdowns during the conflict, among other topics.

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Fire engulfs 19th-century Limoges City Hall amid French protestsWorld

Fire engulfed the 19th-century City Hall in Limoges, central France, on Saturday, collapsing its roof and nearly destroying the building. On Sunday, President Emmanuel Macron voiced the public’s “anger” and “shame” over rioting and looting during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions.

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Nvidia leads tokenized stock trading on Arkus as RWA demand growsEconomy

At Korea Blockchain Week, Arcus founder and CEO Eddie Zhang discussed the case for combining stock and crypto trading on one platform. Arcus launched round-the-clock trading in tokenized U.S. stocks on Robinhood Chain in July and has since recorded more than $5 billion in perpetuals volume, a $500 million record day and a waitlist exceeding 100,000.

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France protests: Fresh clashes in Paris as cities reel from widespread destructionWorld

Clashes between young people and French riot police broke out again at Place de la République in Paris, a day after a cost-of-living protest turned violent. Students spoke of fear and injuries during the unrest, and demonstrators said a burnt-out car had become a memorial as they accused the government of ignoring their grievances. Similar scenes occurred in Marseille, while fire damaged the roof of Limoges’s 19th-century city hall, prompting its mayor to call for stronger government action.

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Albania’s PM refuses to resign as violent protests enter sixth day in TiranaWorld

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has rejected demands that he step down as student-led anti-government protests entered a sixth day. Clashes continued in Tirana: demonstrators threw paving stones at police and set government buildings on fire, while security forces used tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets. Unrest has also spread to other cities, with protesters demanding Rama’s resignation and accusing his government of failing to provide better f…

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Federal, provincial officials to brief on CFB Wainwright tragedySociety

Federal and Alberta officials are scheduled to hold a media briefing after a deadly fire at a military training area near Wainwright. National Defence Minister David McGuinty, Emergency Management and Community Resilience Minister Eleanor Olszewski and Premier Danielle Smith are among those expected to attend.

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Canada mourns and asks what happened at Wainwright military baseWorld8:07

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says a fire at a military base in Alberta killed four service members and seriously injured dozens more. The blaze swept through Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, used for large-scale exercises. DW’s Tomi Oladipo spoke with retired Major-General Denis Thompson to learn more.

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Global News covers CFB Wainwright tragedy in Alberta | LIVESociety47:04

An explosion and fast-moving fire at CFB Wainwright on Saturday, Oct. 17, killed several military members and seriously injured dozens. Hospitals activated mass-casualty protocols, while aid arrived from other provinces. Global News Alberta provided provincewide live coverage on Sunday.

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Rennes residents assess damage after protests turn violentWorld

Residents and business owners in Rennes are assessing damage after Saturday’s protests descended into violence, looting and destruction. Demonstrations began peacefully, with students and Yellow Vest movement members gathering before clashes with police. Shops were vandalised, storefronts smashed and buildings set alight. A marathon went ahead despite the unrest.

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