
France Reels After Largest Riots in Years
Centrist and leftist leaders blamed each other after anti-government protests devolved into chaos.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

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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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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EgyptSaudi ArabiaYemenBab al-Mandab StraitRed SeaHouthisSisi, Abdel Fattah el-

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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Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Terminal, as Starshield Disruptions Persist
Ukrainian officials said the Pentagon and SpaceX have not yet responded to inquiries about disruptions to the U.S.-provided satellite internet service used by Ukrainian forces.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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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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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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UkraineRussia

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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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)

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
worldeurope
AlbaniaSazan (Albania)Tirana (Albania)Rama, Edi

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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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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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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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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Roman Catholic ChurchGemelli Hospital (Rome, Italy)Leo XIV

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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Said, 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)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
worldmiddleeast
TurkeyMediterranean Sea

Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians and Washington Post Journalist in West Bank
In the latest surge of violence, settlers targeted Palestinians during the olive harvest, a cultural touchstone and economic lifeline in the Israeli-occupied area.By Azam Ahmed
Published on : Fri Oct 16 2026
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Pope Asks Putin for a Cease-Fire for a Ukrainian City Under Siege
Recovering from lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV spoke with Vladimir V. Putin to make a plea for Oleshky, where mines and drones have trapped some 2,000 people who are at risk of starvation.By Elisabetta Povoledo and Siobhán O’Grady
Published on : Fri Oct 16 2026
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Oleshky (Ukraine)Roman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVPutin, Vladimir V

16 People Rescued in Pacific Ocean Off Mexico, U.S. Coast Guard Says
The agency said a major rescue operation was underway near the coast of Baja California after it received reports of 27 people in the water.By Remy Tumin
Published on : Fri Oct 16 2026
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Is This the Breaking Point for Trump and Zelensky?
Where the two presidents’ war of words will end is anybody’s guess. But if it continues, it could threaten the crucial operational help that Ukraine still gets from the United States.By Kim Barker
Published on : Fri Oct 16 2026
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UkraineUnited StatesTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Saudi Arabia’s Flagship Events at Risk as Houthis Strike at Heart of Kingdom
The Iran-backed group’s attacks have disrupted sports tournaments and threatened business events that the kingdom has long used to attract investment and raise its profile.By Euan Ward and Humza Jilani
Published on : Fri Oct 16 2026
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Saudi ArabiaBab al-Mandab StraitAden (Yemen)Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)Red SeaYemenHouthisMohammed bin Salman (1985- )

Deadly Peshawar Roof Collapse Raises Questions Over Regulation of Private Schools
A teacher and 32 children were killed in northwest Pakistan in an episode has prompted safety inspections of schools across the region.By Salman Masood
Published on : Fri Oct 16 2026
worldasia
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province (Pakistan)Peshawar (Pakistan)PakistanPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf