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LIVE: Anti-government protests grow in AlbaniaWorld

Protests against Albania’s government are growing in Tirana, with students joining the so-called Flamingo movement, which has campaigned for months for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign.

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Will the US midterms change anything?Politics

Polls suggest Democrats could regain control of Congress from Republicans. What might they do with that power?

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Indie punk band CHEST releases debut albumCulture

Marjorie Hache covers Anderson .Paak and Cordae joining forces on the collaborative album “Heavy is the Crown,” Girl in Red turning to “Blue,” and Franco-British band CHEST releasing its promising debut, “Happy, Broken.”

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Atlanta’s growth comes at a cost as residents face rising expensesSociety

Atlanta once held out the promise of opportunity and affordability. Now, as the city booms, higher rents, gas prices and grocery bills are squeezing young people and longtime residents. One young woman says her family was displaced after new development began in their neighborhood.

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Benny Gantz quits Israel election race in bid to block NetanyahuPolitics

Former Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White party, says he is withdrawing from the October 27 election to try to prevent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing coalition from securing another term. Recent polls suggested his party might fall short of the threshold for entering parliament, potentially wasting votes that could otherwise benefit the…

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DZ Mafia murder trial to open near MarseilleOther

Five men allegedly linked to the major criminal group DZ Mafia are accused of killing the older brother of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci in 2020. The trial is due to start Monday, underscoring the threat from mafia-style drug trafficking networks in the region.

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UBS weighs leaving Switzerland if banking rules tighten, sources sayEconomy

UBS is developing contingency plans, including moving its headquarters or merging with another bank, should Switzerland introduce rules the lender considers excessively strict, according to three people familiar with the matter.

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Tom Lee says Ethereum could top $10,000 in the next 12 monthsEconomy10:26

At Korea Blockchain Week, BitMine chairman Tom Lee discussed how the company amassed more than 6 million ETH in 15 months, mostly during a bear market. He expects digital-asset treasuries to rebound, says institutions remain drastically underweight crypto ahead of Q4, and argues tokenization could help banks grow profits.

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France seeks curfews in some areas after weekend riotsWorld

France’s central government asked some local authorities on Monday to impose curfews, as it faced pressure over security failures following a weekend of riots and looting linked to nationwide anti-government protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu did not rule out a state of emergency, but said partial, local curfews were more appropriate for now and gave no details on affected cities.

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France protests: Who was arrested during the unrest?World

At least 2,400 people were arrested during protests in France over the weekend. Some were caught up simply because they were in the area, while others were suspected of theft and looting. President Emmanuel Macron warned that looters would have to pay for the damage.

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'It's hell': residents reel after violent weekend riots across FranceWorld

Shops were looted and public buildings set alight during weekend riots in cities across France, as nationwide protests turned violent. The unrest follows weeks of demonstrations by secondary school pupils, with a pivotal presidential election six months away and economic pressures mounting. France's prime minister called for 'local and partial' curfews.

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Singapore and Sweden to expand cooperation in emerging tech and sustainable energyPolitics

Singapore and Sweden plan to broaden cooperation in emerging technologies and sustainable energy, while strengthening links between research and academic institutions. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam is on a state visit to Sweden, the first such visit by a Singaporean president. The countries are marking 60 years of diplomatic relations.

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France riots warning: This is an indictmentPolitics4:18

Fox News contributor Ben Domenech analyzes unrest in France and discusses Vice President JD Vance’s comments on Democratic immigration policies.

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Trump to sign women's health order alongside Melania TrumpPolitics

A White House official says President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order with first lady Melania Trump, establishing a task force and a National Institutes of Health division focused on women's health.

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Vance pressed by man whose wife was killed in Iranian drone strikePolitics

At a CBS town hall, Joey Amor challenged Vice President JD Vance over what he called “fundamental failures” in the conflict that killed his wife, Nicole. She was one of six US Army Reserve soldiers killed in an Iranian strike in Kuwait earlier this year.

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Iran and Russia’s foreign ministers condemn US-Israeli attacks and urge regional diplomacyWorld

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed their strategic partnership after meeting in Tehran on Monday, pledging stronger economic, trade and technological ties. At a joint news conference, they condemned US and Israeli military actions against Iran, blaming them for instability in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi said the talks addressed Iran-US negotiations, Ukraine and regional conflicts.

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Wainwright base tragedy: CAF knew of nearby grass fire but did not consider it a threatSociety3:21

A fire and explosion at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright killed four military personnel and injured dozens. The four were serving with the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Light Infantry, at CFB Edmonton and were taking part in a live-fire exercise with grenades and ammunition. The cause remains unclear; the CAF knew of a nearby grass fire but did not consider it a threat.

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