
Fire at Canadian Army Base Killed 4 and Injured Dozens
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the “violent, fast-moving” fire on Saturday in the province of Alberta was one of the worst tragedies for Canada’s armed forces in peacetime on Canadian soil.By Ian Austen and Vjosa Isai
Published on : Sun Oct 18 2026
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Alberta (Canada)CanadaCarney, Mark J

This French City Was Rarely Linked With Unrest. Then Arsonists Attacked.
As unrest surged across France this weekend, the most surprising attack came in the quiet city of Limoges, where rioters set fire to the city hall.By Giulia Imbert
Published on : Sun Oct 18 2026
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Limoges (France)FranceLecornu, Sebastien

Why the Future of the Amazon Could Depend on Brazil’s Election
Flávio Bolsonaro, the front runner in this month’s presidential runoff, is a strong advocate of environmental deregulation who has backed policies that scientists say could hurt the rainforest.By Sergio Peçanha and Ana Ionova
Published on : Sun Oct 18 2026
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A Day After Huge Riots in France, Shock and Recrimination
After anti-government protests devolved into chaos, leaders from across the political spectrum blamed one another for the unrest, even as it largely subsided on Sunday.By Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Sun Oct 18 2026
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FranceFrance Unbowed (Political Party)Melenchon, Jean-LucLecornu, Sebastien

U.S. Officials Condemn West Bank Attacks as Netanyahu Casts Doubt on Them
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has downplayed accounts of recent extremist attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank amid the annual olive harvest.By Aaron Boxerman and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Sun Oct 18 2026
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Pope Leo Addresses the Faithful a Day After Leaving the Hospital
“This experience has made me feel a special closeness to all those who are battling illness and infirmity,” he said, in his first public appearance since his lung surgery.By Motoko Rich and Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Sun Oct 18 2026
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Egypt’s Defense Chiefs Pledge to Support Saudi Arabia After Houthi Attacks
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had called on Egyptian lawmakers to authorize military assistance to the kingdom, saying any support would be defensive.By Euan Ward
Published on : Sun Oct 18 2026
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Zelensky Says Trump Risks ‘Historic Mistake’ If He Backs Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine pressed Sunday for more information on possible restrictions to Starshield, a U.S.-provided satellite internet service used by the Ukrainian military.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Sun Oct 18 2026
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Kyiv (Ukraine)Moscow (Russia)RussiaUkraineSt Petersburg (Russia)United StatesStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)Space Exploration Technologies CorpDefense DepartmentMusk, ElonTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Singing, Dancing and Getting Dumped by A.I. on Korean TV
Three celebrities date artificial intelligence avatars on a reality show made in South Korea, where A.I. is hugely popular.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Sun Oct 18 2026
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In India, the Scion of a Political Dynasty Tries to Seize His Moment
Rahul Gandhi is the descendant of three prime ministers. A surge of protests could give him a springboard to take on the nation’s current leader.By Anupreeta Das and Hari Kumar
Published on : Sun Oct 18 2026
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This Is the Kill Zone
The front line in Ukraine has blurred into a miles-wide wasteland where drones fill the sky and neither side holds firm control.By Constant Méheut, Josh Holder and Olha Konovalova
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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At Least 19 Dead After Stampede at Indian Religious Event
Such deadly crowd events are relatively common in India, and it was unclear what caused this one. The authorities detained the event’s organizer and others involved.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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Kenya Confirms Four New Ebola Cases
Seven Ebola infections have now been confirmed in Kenya, which before this month had never recorded cases of the deadly virus.By Pranav Baskar and Brian O. Otieno
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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What to Know About the Violent Protests in Albania
Student demonstrations over education converged with broader protests against rising living costs and a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.By Fatjona Mejdini and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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Planet Earth and Brazil’s Election
The Amazon rainforest has been a crucial battleground in the country’s presidential runoff.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Oct 18 2026
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Albania’s Leader Denounces Violence as Protesters Demand Resignation
Students upset by living and educational costs have revived protests. Prime Minister Edi Rama said they were being used by “outside forces.”By Andrew Higgins and Fatjona Mejdini
Published on : Sun Oct 18 2026
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Deadly ‘Incident’ at Canadian Army Base Sets Off Major Fire
The defense minister said people were killed and injured at a base in Alberta, but officials did not offer details on the cause.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sun Oct 18 2026
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Mexican Judge Sentences 3 Men to 159 Years Each in Surfer Killings
The men were charged in the murders of two Australians and an American who were on a camping and surf vacation in Mexico.By Maria Abi-Habib
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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Baja California (Mexico)

Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians and European Officials in West Bank
Extremists assaulted residents and broke a European diplomatic vehicle’s window, witnesses said, as settler violence surges in the territory during the olive harvest.By Aaron Boxerman and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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Unrest Mars Day of Protest in France, as Student Movement Turns National
Riots broke out in several French cities alongside peaceful marches of tens of thousands of people demonstrating against rising living costs and poor school conditions.By Catherine Porter
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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FranceMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Lecornu, Sebastien

Egypt’s President Says He Will Leave Office in 2030
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who has so far ruled for over a dozen years, pledged to respect constitutional limits while also seeking parliamentary approval to help defend Saudi Arabia.By Euan Ward
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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U.S. Floats Another Lifeline to Russia: Allowing It to Sell More Gas to Europe
The Trump administration is pitching the idea as part of a peace deal with Ukraine, but Europe is wary and critics say Russia would be strengthened.By Anton Troianovski and Jim Tankersley
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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RussiaUkraineEuropeGermanyEuropean UnionPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald JZelensky, VolodymyrKushner, JaredWitkoff, Steven

Dispute Between Trump Allies Centers on Millions Transferred From Congo
The White House inquiry is focused on diverging accounts from Richard Grenell and Alina Habba Mildon about a $17 million transfer from a government account in the African country to a Texas defense firm.By Tyler Pager and Anatoly Kurmanaev
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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Indian Gen Z Protest Leader Is Released on Bail After Arrest
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, was detained on his way to a protest called to demand the resignation of India’s top election official.By Anupreeta Das
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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IndiaDelhi (India)New Delhi (India)Cockroach Janta Party (India)Dipke, Abhijeet

Yemen Fighting Rages as Civilian Toll From Houthi-Saudi Conflict Worsens
New clashes were reported as the Houthis put more pressure on Taiz, a city connecting the government-held south of the country and the Red Sea.By Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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A Calgary Crowd Rallies for Canada as Alberta’s Vote on Secession Nears
Prime Minister Mark Carney was among the speakers calling for a united Canada and warning about the dangers of division.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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CanadaAlberta (Canada)Smith, Danielle (1971- )Carney, Mark J

‘I Am Much Better, Thank You’: Pope Leo Leaves Hospital, Days After Lung Surgery
Leo XIV had been treated for lung cancer at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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He Was a Top Voice on Palestinian Liberation. Filmgoers Are Listening.
A new documentary on Edward Said, the Palestinian American literary critic and activist who taught for decades at Columbia, brought New Yorkers together in a fraught political moment.By Sara Aridi
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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Columbia UniversityWalter Reade TheaterLincoln Center for the Performing ArtsSaid, Edward WBaird, Maiken

Uncertainty Over Pope’s Health Fuels Familiar Debate Over Vatican’s Candor
By announcing his lung condition himself, Leo has been more forthcoming than many popes. But mysteries remain, prompting scrutiny of papal statements for hidden meaning.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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Roman Catholic ChurchLeo XIV

Rain or Shine, Japan’s ‘Dancing Salaryman’ Can’t Stop Grooving
Toru Utsumi, 60, works as a management consultant, but on his days off, he has become a global internet star — despite some local disapproval.By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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A Wayward Shark Becomes a Celebrity in South Korea
Stranded in a port waterway for weeks, the 10-foot fish has attracted more than a million spectators, while officials try to guide her back to open sea.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
worldasia
Busan (South Korea)

The World’s Oldest Shipwreck? Maybe, but ‘We’re All Excited by Maybe.’
Archaeologists said that they had found jars from a shipwreck as much as 4,700 years old, with black residue inside. Outside experts were skeptical but intrigued.By Alan Yuhas
Published on : Fri Oct 16 2026
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