Supersized heat waves were once rare, but that is no longer the case. Maurice Tamman explains why the term “heat waves” no longer captures these events and how they are changing the world.

RReuters2026-10-20 10:07

France’s first night under curfew passed without incident as authorities sought to restore order after weekend demonstrations escalated into riots. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said further curfews would be imposed where necessary on Tuesday.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-20 10:01

France’s government is expanding curfews amid violent protests. An analyst discusses Trump’s blame of immigration for the unrest and the State Department’s response.

FFox News2026-10-20 10:00

Street riots and curfews in Paris unsettle investors already concerned about France’s debt burden and political uncertainty. A failed South Korean data-centre IPO renews worries about AI-related stocks ahead of earnings from Netflix and SpaceX. Oil prices reach a five-month high as traders prepare for further Middle East conflict.

RReuters2026-10-20 09:58

Shop owners in France are assessing losses from the weekend's riots as the government works on measures to help them recover from widespread looting.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-20 09:58

Russian air strikes killed four people in Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he held constructive talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reportedly focused on air defence and satellite communications. Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs more defensive weapons and early-warning systems to counter Russian attacks.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-20 09:56

Half a million people visited the Mondial de l'Auto in Paris, where the arrival of new Chinese brands drew large crowds of curious European car fans.

Eeuronews2026-10-20 09:56

An Australian lawmaker was struck twice by a car and critically injured, losing a leg. Police are investigating the motive, while the prime minister warns of growing hostility toward politicians.

DDW News2026-10-20 09:52

OpenAI is seeking investor commitments before rival Anthropic’s expected mid-November public debut. The unusually rapid fundraising could value the ChatGPT maker at more than $1.4 trillion, sources said.

RReuters2026-10-20 09:50

Eight charities, including Oxfam and Amnesty International, accuse Spain's government of “grave rights violations” in Ceuta. Spain is struggling to process thousands of asylum cases after migrants rushed into the North African enclave in July.

RReuters2026-10-20 09:50

After weekend protests and riots across France, the government imposed curfews in parts of Paris and several other cities. The night in Paris passed without disturbance, and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said local authorities can extend the curfews if necessary.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-20 09:49

President Donald Trump announced a fuel relief program for farmers while rallying in Kansas. The report also covers a Russian ballistic strike that cut power to more than half a million homes in Kyiv and a ruling that a police shooting of a 1-year-old boy was justified.

AABC News2026-10-20 09:42

Dozens of students gathered outside the Louvre on Monday, seeking to block access to the landmark. The action adds pressure on the government as the Yellow Vest movement expands. Social media calls for more protests on October 24 and 31 are multiplying after Saturday’s demonstrations.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-20 09:40

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said targeted curfews helped make for a quiet night after weekend riots and looting across France. Restrictions covered parts of central Paris, including Place de la République and Les Halles. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez had earlier acknowledged that police had “lost control” in some cities. The protests began last month with students demanding better school conditions.

BBBC News2026-10-20 09:35

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in India from Oct. 20 to 22 to further strengthen energy cooperation, the State Department said.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-20 09:30

Stock markets are showing familiar warning signs: abundant liquidity, heavy leverage, frantic trading and exuberant retail investors. On The Big View, financial historian Edward Chancellor tells Peter Thal Larsen that this market may be the most speculative ever.

RReuters2026-10-20 09:29

A newly unsealed court document raises the possibility that an FBI informant may have been an accomplice in the murders. The trial that shook the nation took place more than 30 years ago.

AABC News2026-10-20 09:29

Anti-government protests are continuing in Albania’s capital, Tirana. Clashes with police have intensified over a week after high school and university students joined the so-called Flamingo movement, which has campaigned for months for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-20 09:25

Large demonstrations have erupted in France, with some gatherings turning violent as shops were looted and public buildings set on fire. Curfews were imposed in several cities and more than 2,400 people were arrested. Prime Minister Lecornu condemned the violence, said the government could declare a state of emergency if necessary, and accused far-left radical groups of seeking to cause disorder before the presidential election. The protests began with students highlighting inadequate school facilities, then broadened to the cost of living and public services. The interior ministry estimated about 550,000 people took part, with most gatherings initially peaceful.

BBBC Chinese2026-10-20 09:25

Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity and Greg Gutfeld offer Fox News viewers their latest takes on the day’s top stories.

FFox News2026-10-20 09:15

Influencers promoting dietary supplements on TikTok are driving a boom in GLP-1 supplements aimed at people using weight-loss drugs. Doctors and regulators are taking a close look at the U.S. supplement industry.

RReuters2026-10-20 09:00

With two weeks until the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Trump campaigned in Kentucky for Republican candidates. He said his power in a second term was greater than in his first, while his approval rating had fallen to a record low of 33%. Price pressures from the US-Iran war have stirred public anger, and Republicans could lose control of both the House and possibly the Senate. The podcast examines Trump’s prospects and what the election could mean for the war.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-10-20 09:00

The European Parliament is debating “EU-UK summit: Renewed ambition for a closer partnership” during its plenary session in Strasbourg, France.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-20 08:58

Saudi Arabia has pushed its flagship FII investment summit to 2027 as Houthi attacks disrupt travel and place the kingdom’s investment ambitions under scrutiny. Riyadh’s airport has limited traffic. Asian shares fell despite a rebound in US technology stocks; chip buying lifted the Nasdaq and reduced haven demand for Treasuries. Oil fluctuated near a five-month high, with Brent around $110.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-20 08:53