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France: Watching the post-riot protestsWorld

After protests in France turned into riots last weekend, curfews were imposed, followed by an alleged racist mass shooting on the outskirts of Paris yesterday. Anxiety and preparations have mounted ahead of protests planned for today.

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“Witkoff should step down,” says Ukraine Committee chiefWorld

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that Ukraine’s Starlink and Starshield satellite links had returned to their pre-restriction speeds. The restrictions had disrupted front-line operations for more than a week.

FFrance 24 English
Police clash with protesters on streets of northern Italian city of TurinWorld

Thousands of protesters marched in Turin on Saturday, where police clashed with demonstrators. Soldiers were deployed and luxury shops boarded up, a week after looting and clashes with police. Premier Giorgia Meloni announced measures that include sending 500 more soldiers to Milan and tougher penalties for minors, whom police said were a large part of last week’s violent protesters.

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Focus Ontario: Oct. 24, 2026 | A look at key municipal election races across the provincePolitics

The program speaks with the Ontario NDP leader and the interim Ontario Liberal leader ahead of Queen’s Park returning next week. The Ford government is set to unveil a plan to counter U.S. tariffs, including a multi-billion-dollar package with $5.2 billion for steel companies to diversify, $2.5 billion for the auto sector and $1 billion for the Ring of Fire. It also previews municipal election races across the province.

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Who holds the UN accountable when it breaks the rules?World

The UN probes abuses around the world, but questions arise over who can deliver justice when its own personnel or operations cause harm. Allegations of sexual abuse by peacekeepers, Haiti’s deadly cholera epidemic and major corruption scandals have all raised concerns about the organisation’s accountability.

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Could Israel’s military crackdown influence Tuesday’s election?World

Two Israeli soldiers were killed in a shooting near Hebron on Friday morning. Israel responded with a sweeping military operation and lockdown across the occupied West Bank. Palestinians accuse Israel of collective punishment, citing communities under lockdown, families forced from their homes and demolished buildings. With elections days away, far-right politicians are using the attack to press for annexation and tougher policies toward Palestinians.

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Good Morning America Full Broadcast — Saturday, October 24, 2026Other

The broadcast includes James Longman’s interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Ukraine’s Defense Ministry confirming that Starlink and Starshield have been restored. French authorities are preparing security for a possible violent weekend as thousands of Americans head to Paris for an NFL game. It also features the Yang brothers’ visit to the Minnesota Vikings for Aiden’s Make-A-Wish, after Ryan donated lifesaving bone marrow to his brother during his leukemia battle.

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Alberta votes to stay in Canada: Can Danielle Smith unite her divided party?Politics7:59

Albertans decisively voted to remain in Canada, leaving Premier Danielle Smith confronting divisions within her party. The result also raises questions about Alberta’s bid for greater provincial powers and its relationship with Ottawa. Political scientist Duane Bratt discusses the fallout, why separatism could persist after defeat and the challenges ahead for Smith.

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Israel begins demolitions in the West BankWorld

A Palestinian official said about 1,200 Palestinians in Hebron were forced from their homes after an attack on Friday killed two Israeli soldiers. The head of Hebron’s municipality said another 1,300 people may also be made to leave. The Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel.

FFrance 24 English
Cost-of-living protests return to Milan as security is tightenedWorld

Protesters took to Milan’s streets again on Saturday, a week after looting and clashes with police. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced 500 additional soldiers for the city and tougher penalties for minors, whom police said made up a large share of last week’s violent protesters.

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France to deploy 70,000 police for Saturday marchesPolitics

A coalition of the Yellow Vests movement, trade unions and students plans marches across France on Saturday, demanding better study conditions and purchasing power. Authorities expect to deploy about 70,000 police, fearing looting and vandalism like those seen in last Saturday’s unrest.

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Protests continue in France as police fire tear gas at demonstratorsPolitics

France’s Interior Ministry told AFP that 410,000 people demonstrated nationwide on Saturday, including 110,000 in Paris, over purchasing power and the defence of public services. The turnout was slightly below last week’s 550,000. The union organising authorised events put Saturday’s national total at 800,000.

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Tips to save on Thanksgiving groceriesSociety

With Thanksgiving a few weeks away, Phil Lempert, editor of The Lempert Report, shares ways shoppers can cut their grocery costs.

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Chris Brown to be sentenced over alleged London nightclub bottle attackCulture

US singer Chris Brown is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub. Earlier this year, he pleaded guilty to affray over the February 2023 incident at Tape, which prosecutors described as vicious and unprovoked.

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