Marine Le Pen warns of 'threat to democracy' and blasts 'exhausted Macronist power'
The far-right candidate for the 2027 presidential election speaks out the day after a day of riots that left France reeling, just as looting resumed in Paris.
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‘Hybrid warfare’: Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese ships
China is ramping up its presence around Taiwan, in a pattern that Taipei said is designed to 'alter the status quo'.
French mayor attacked by settlers during occupied West Bank olive harvest
Bernard Baudoux, Mayor of the French town of Aulnoye-Aymeries, says masked settlers attacked him in occupied West Bank.
Trump endorses embattled Israeli PM Netanyahu ahead of October 27 election
US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 elections. It was not clear what impact the endorsement would have on voters, since many Israelis have expressed disappointment with Trump over the outcome of the Iran war and the US president's ceasefire proposal.
Magyar links French riots to migration, says ‘shocking scenes’ justify hard line
Hungary’s Péter Magyar said riots in France justified his tough migration stance, echoed by Poland’s Donald Tusk. Left-wing critics accused him of exploiting the unrest, despite most protesters being French nationals.
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Lost Eloise portrait found in dumpster sells for $100,000 after decades in closet
In a fascinating twist of fate, Eloise's original portrait, crafted by Hilary Knight in 1956, mysteriously disappeared during a Junior League Ball in 1960. Rediscovered in a dumpster, it lay dormant in Knight's closet for years, only to be brought back to life at a 2017 exhibition at the New-York Historical Society. Its subsequent auction at Bonhams in 2018 for $100,000 underscores the unpredictab...
Insurer denies heart procedure for 12-year-old with Kawasaki disease
Rowan Lowry, a 12-year-old boy, urgently needs a stent procedure to address complications stemming from Kawasaki disease. His family faces an insurance denial categorizing the procedure as medically unnecessary. Undeterred, they plan to seek treatment at Boston Children's Hospital, driven by their concern for Rowan's deteriorating health and the fear of open-heart surgery. Determined, they vow to ...
Transcript: Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 18, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 18, 2026.
Teen Builds Rural Stem Access: Ontario student launches Project RISE; initiative widens STEM opportunities
At just 17 years old, Amara Wilson-Zegil is on a mission to bridge the gap in STEM education for children in rural areas. With an impressive outreach to over 1,800 students through robotics initiatives and camps, she has launched Project RISE. This groundbreaking initiative aims to combat educational disparities by providing vital tech experiences, ensuring more youth in Northern Ontario can acces...
Paris police clash with demonstrators and looters as protests continue
Paris police clashed with protesters and looters on Sunday as France reeled from nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living a day earlier that saw nearly 2,400 people arrested. Local authorities said that some 550,000 people took part in protests across France on Saturday, while organisers counted about 800,000
Southern Valencia coast on alert as storm Adam may dump 300 mm of rain in 12 hours
The peak of this new DANA will come between Sunday and Monday, bringing heavy rain to Ibiza and Formentera and also to Alicante, Murcia and Almeria.
Trump endorses Israel's Netanyahu ahead of reelection bid
Israelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
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France: Paris, Lyon and Marseille count the cost after violent protests
Streets littered with broken glass, burnt bicycles and debris greeted residents in France on Sunday 18 October, following demonstrations that left extensive damage across Paris, Lyon and Marseille.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 18, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 18, 2026.
Lifts at 74 more buildings serviced by Taizoom lack safety parts, taking total to 152
Hong Kong authorities have said lifts at 74 more private buildings installed by Taizoom Elevator are missing crucial door frame components, taking the total of affected properties to 152. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department provided the updated figures on Sunday night as citywide inspections of all lifts handled by Taizoom were carried out. The door frame components help protect lift...
US ambassador to Israel calls West Bank settler attack on American photojournalist ‘terror’
Mike Huckabee calls for arrest and prosecution of those responsible as Heidi Levine, 63, recovers in hospital in IsraelThe US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has denounced the settler attack that left the Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine badly beaten and needing surgery as a “despicable act of terror” and called for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.Levine, an award-...
US ambassador to Israel denounces West Bank settler attack on US photojournalist
Mike Huckabee calls for arrest and prosecution of those responsible as Heidi Levine, 63, recovers in hospital in IsraelThe US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has denounced the settler attack that left the Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine badly beaten and needing surgery as a “despicable act of terror” and called for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.Levine, an award-...
Multiple people killed as Canadian authorities tackle active blaze at Alberta military base
Situation in Wainwright a ‘one in every 15 to 25-year disaster’ with the injured taken to hospitals in EdmontonMultiple people have been killed and injured after a deadly blaze tore through one of Canada’s busiest military training bases in Alberta, Canada’s defence minister said on Saturday.“I’m saddened to share that there have been both fatalities and injuries as a result of an incident on the ...
Photos: Antigovernment protesters clash with police in Albania’s capital
Police crack down on sixth day of student-led demonstrations calling for Prime Minister Rama to resign.
Bodies of four family members killed in Ireland house fire arrive at church before funeral
The bodies of four family members killed in an arson attack in Waterford have arrived at a church ahead of their funeral.
Manchester United held at Leeds despite improved performance for Carrick
Bryan Mbeumo's goal is not enough to win it for beleaguered United as Dominic Calvert-Lewin levels for Leeds.
Lithuanians take shelter, Nato jets scramble as suspected drone explodes
A suspected drone exploded over Lithuania after triggering an alert that forced residents in northern and central areas to seek shelter for an hour on Sunday morning, the president and other defence officials said. Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said later it regretted the incident in Lithuania’s airspace, adding that it may have resulted from Russian electronic warfare diverting drones off course. ...
Police investigate Reform mayor for allegedly sharing ‘naked and sexualised’ images of himself
Female colleague says she was forced out shortly after incident with Luke Campbell, Hull and East Yorkshire mayor A Reform UK mayor is under police investigation for allegedly showing “naked and sexualised” images of himself to a female member of staff.Luke Campbell, a former Olympic boxing champion and the mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, is understood to have been questioned under caution by Hu...
French government in crisis talks after ‘colossal failure of the state’
Ministers, officials and police under pressure over response to days of violent unrest in cities across FranceThe French government was in crisis talks on Sunday after one of the most violent days of unrest in years left public buildings burned, hundreds of shops destroyed and looted, and more than 2000 people arrested in cities across the country.Politicians on the left and right called for the r...
EU condemns Israeli settler attack on diplomats in occupied West Bank
EU demands accountability after settlers attack European diplomats amid violence against Palestinian olive farmers.
Tirana sees sixth day of violent protests as Albania’s PM refuses to resign
Police crack down on hundreds of protesters in Albania's capital, using rubber bullets, water cannons and tear gas.