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This Morning’s Top Headlines – Oct. 19 | Morning News NOWWorld

President Trump is traveling to Kansas to campaign for Republican Sen. Roger Marshall before the midterms. Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia in one of the war’s largest aerial attacks, while a truck drove through a soccer game, killing two people.

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Macron urges order after violent protests in FrancePolitics

Protests in France over education, public services and the cost of living escalated into clashes, looting and fires, in some of the country’s worst street violence in years. More than 2,300 people were arrested, and President Emmanuel Macron called for calm.

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France to impose partial curfews after protests and riotsWorld

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said partial curfews will be introduced in parts of France after weekend protests escalated into riots. More than half a million people demonstrated against the high cost of living, with unrest erupting in Paris, Marseille and other cities.

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Zelenskyy says US gave no warning before Russian missile attack on KyivWorld

Ukraine’s president says the country received no warning from allies before Russia’s ballistic missile attack on Kyiv. Zelenskyy says Moscow launched 16 missiles and more than 200 drones overnight, killing one person and injuring several. More than 10 energy facilities, a metro station, a medical facility and other buildings were damaged.

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France ‘has to assist’ Gulf states, diplomat says as Macron makes three-day visitPolitics

French President Emmanuel Macron is on a three-day visit to Gulf states focused on fuel supplies and strategic ties. He will visit Kuwait first, followed by the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar. The Élysée says Macron will seek commitments for extra diesel and petrol deliveries that could increase supplies available to France.

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US stocks rebound as Zelenskyy says Trump is pushing Kyiv to yieldEconomy

US equity futures rise, with technology stocks poised to end an eight-session losing streak. Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Donald Trump of trying to pressure Ukraine into giving in to Russia. Elon Musk says he will give a SpaceX share to every child in America next year. BNY’s Ella Gude discusses global AI trading and valuations.

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LIVE: Trump to sign an executive orderPolitics

Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order at the White House, with first lady Melania Trump attending.

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Italy rocked by violent cost-of-living protests; most arrested are minorsWorld

Young people and police clashed in Milan for a second straight day on Sunday, with at least 200 arrests during protests over the cost of living. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called a security meeting for Monday to address the violence, which recalled scenes of chaos and looting in Paris.

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France Riots Over Cost of Living as Macron Urges CalmWorld

More than 500,000 people demonstrated across France over soaring energy and living costs, with nearly 2,400 arrests. The unrest is adding pressure to Emmanuel Macron’s strained fiscal agenda.

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French PM asks regional authorities to impose partial local curfewsPolitics

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Monday he had asked regional authorities to impose curfews in some cities to protect businesses after weekend demonstrations turned violent in the streets. He described the measures as partial and localized, and accused the “ultra-left movement” of seeking to orchestrate deep unrest nationwide ahead of next year’s presidential election.

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Inflation squeezes Lebanese households as economic crisis drags onEconomy

Lebanon's economic crisis has persisted since 2019, and renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah derailed last year's fragile recovery. The World Bank forecasts a 6.4% contraction this year and inflation of about 17.5%. Divisions are increasingly apparent in households, businesses and consumer habits.

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High prices and interest rates: Expert advice on managing moneyEconomy

Experts tell Euronews that households and businesses can cope with inflation and high interest rates by budgeting carefully, managing borrowing costs, protecting cash reserves and limiting financial risks.

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Is Trump sacrificing Ukraine for cheaper diesel?World

US President Donald Trump wants to lower fuel prices for Americans and is trying to reopen access to Russian energy, reversing a policy intended to deprive Russian President Vladimir Putin of funds for his war in Ukraine. The shift comes amid a sharp deterioration in relations between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Ukraine intelligence, Alberta referendum and France unrestWorld

Kyiv says the United States has resumed intelligence sharing with Ukraine, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies it ever stopped. Alberta voters are deciding whether to break away from Canada. France’s president called for calm after one of the worst outbreaks of unrest in years left one person dead and thousands arrested.

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LIVE: Albanian student protests enter seventh dayWorld4:04:18

Students gathered in Tirana as anti-government protests in Albania entered their seventh day. The gatherings follow violent clashes in recent days, during which banks and government buildings were set alight.

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Albania’s PM refuses to quit as university protests enter sixth dayPolitics

Albania’s prime minister has refused to resign as protests over university conditions reach their sixth day. The unrest follows months of anti-government demonstrations, first sparked by a controversial resort project in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump’s family.

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Can Netanyahu survive his last big fight?Politics

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained at the top of Israeli politics for decades. Despite being wanted by the ICC, facing protests by hundreds of thousands at home and being charged with corruption and bribery, he remains in power and enters the October 27 prime ministerial election with momentum. The report examines three reasons for his longevity.

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