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Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia has attacked Ukrainian energy and oil and gas facilities 76 times since Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire. Russia’s strikes have continued, while Trump has not blamed Moscow and has instead pressured Kyiv to stop attacking Russian oil facilities.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to speak Sunday after an incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright killed at least seven people and injured dozens. A live-fire exercise triggered an explosion that hit a gas line or well, and high winds helped the fire spread beyond the training area.

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An explosion and fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on Saturday evening killed at least seven people and injured dozens. Mayor Bruce Pugh said the base and the neighbouring town are “like a family” as he reacted to the tragedy.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said a serious incident that sparked a major fire occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. Canada reported fatalities and injuries.

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The EU condemned Israeli settler attacks on EU diplomats and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including an attack on French, Belgian and Polish diplomats’ vehicles near Taybeh. Critics say condemnation without concrete consequences will not deter settler violence during the olive harvest.

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The EU’s foreign policy spokesperson said on Sunday that the bloc “strongly condemns” attacks by violent settlers in the West Bank, including attacks against European diplomats.

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Egypt has pledged to provide Saudi Arabia with “all necessary support” amid attacks by the Houthi militia.

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Egypt says it will support Saudi Arabia in defending its security and resources, with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s National Defence Council pledging backing for the kingdom’s territorial integrity and Islamic holy sites. Cairo also plans to step up diplomatic efforts to de-escalate as Houthi attacks continue.

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France’s school protests have converged with anger over living costs, bringing together students, “yellow vest” supporters and unions. The Interior Ministry said about 550,000 people demonstrated nationwide on Saturday. Most marched peacefully, while a minority attacked buildings, looted shops and clashed with police. The movement began over teacher shortages and poor school facilities, and reflects wider frustration with public services, household budgets and the government’s response.

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Hundreds of thousands joined demonstrations across France, while Paris residents surveyed smashed windows, gutted buildings and looted shops the next day. Authorities said nearly 1,800 people were arrested and more than 500 police, gendarmes and firefighters injured. Most demonstrators were peaceful, but violence overshadowed their grievances.

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More than half a million people demonstrated in France against rising costs and poor conditions in schools, and the protests turned chaotic. Officials said 1,200 people were arrested after violent clashes in Paris and other cities. A major cleanup is underway.

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Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)—Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein—signed a free trade agreement in Hanoi on Sunday. It covers goods and services, intellectual property and sustainable development, and waives or reduces some customs duties. Norway says about half its exports to Vietnam will be tariff-free, rising to more than 98% within seven years.

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Pope Leo XIV appeared in public for the first time since lung cancer surgery and said he would gradually resume his duties. His surgeon described his condition as satisfactory and estimated full recovery would take about ten days. The pope is scheduled to visit South America from November 6 to 17, and the surgeon sees no clinical reason to cancel the trip.

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Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for praying for him during his hospitalization for surgery to remove a malignant tumor. He said he intends to gradually resume his usual duties.

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Pope Leo XIV made his first major public appearance since lung cancer surgery, saying the experience brought him closer to people who suffer. He appeared at the Vatican location where he announced a week earlier that he needed an operation.

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