'Like we had a war': France left reeling after nationwide violent protests
France 24 •

'Like we had a war': France left reeling after nationwide violent protests

France on Sunday is dealing with the aftermath of nationwide protests that damaged around 1,500 businesses and caused losses estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. Police arrested an estimated 1,800 people across the country during Saturday's demonstrations over the cost of living and school conditions. 

Elderly Hong Kong couple die in suspected suicide pact over Parkinson’s diagnosis

Elderly Hong Kong couple die in suspected suicide pact over Parkinson’s diagnosis

SCMP •

Hong Kong police are investigating a suspected suicide pact after an elderly couple were found dead in a public housing flat on Sunday, following the woman’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Police received a report at 2.39pm on Sunday that a man and a woman had been found unconscious inside a flat at King Wing House in Shan King Estate in Tuen Mun. A tray of burnt charcoal was found at the scene. T...

Hurricane Trudy threatens Mexican coast with flooding, mudslides

Hurricane Trudy threatens Mexican coast with flooding, mudslides

SCMP •

Hurricane Trudy lashed parts of Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds on Sunday as the US National Hurricane Centre warned of potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides. A hurricane warning remained in effect from Manzanillo in Colima state to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco. The latest NHC data showed the Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165kph) ...

Katie Zacharia and Mao Ning – a study in contrasts in US and China media strategies

Katie Zacharia and Mao Ning – a study in contrasts in US and China media strategies

SCMP •

Katie Zacharia may have lasted just five days as the White House press secretary but still managed to set off a diplomatic incident with China. In an interview with a conservative commentator on Thursday, Zacharia referred to China as a place that “doesn’t even have proper toilets”. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning responded a day later with a smile and a brief, pointed invitation. “W...

Forget the seven-year itch: opposite-sex marriages more likely to end after two decades

Forget the seven-year itch: opposite-sex marriages more likely to end after two decades

The Guardian •

ONS data for England and Wales shows 26% of heterosexual divorces in 2025 followed 20 years or more of marriageMost couples are aware of the dreaded “seven-year itch”, when the honeymoon period wears off and real life starts to bite.Now official data has shown that couples in England and Wales are more likely to split after 20 years. According to Office for National Statistics figures, more than a...

Florida appeals court overturns $2,675 monthly alimony after a 249-day marriage

Florida appeals court overturns $2,675 monthly alimony after a 249-day marriage

Times of India •

A recent decision by a Florida appeals court reversed an alimony order for a short marriage lasting 249 days. The court found insufficient evidence regarding the former wife's need for financial support. The trial court had awarded nine months of temporary alimony based on prior cases instead of specific proof. The appeals court emphasized the importance of individual cases and relevant evidence i...

Almanac: October 18

CBS News •

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

France protests: "There's a whole range of grievances at play"

France protests: "There's a whole range of grievances at play"

France 24 •

Is the anger in France driven more by declining living standards or by the perception that the economic burden is being distributed unfairly? We discuss this with our guest, Joseph Downing, senior lecturer in politics and international relations at Aston University.

Florida opens $191.8M water plant to protect the Matanzas River and conserve drinking water

Florida opens $191.8M water plant to protect the Matanzas River and conserve drinking water

Times of India •

St. Johns County Utilities officials celebrated the completion of the State Road 207 Water Reclamation Facility. This facility, costing $191.8 million, will treat wastewater and provide reclaimed water for irrigation purposes. The project aims to reduce dependence on the Floridan Aquifer, especially during ongoing drought conditions. Capacity of the facility can be expanded to meet future demand w...

Bristol Old Vic tackles arts ‘emergency’ by bringing the theatre into classrooms

Bristol Old Vic tackles arts ‘emergency’ by bringing the theatre into classrooms

The Guardian •

Amid financial pressures on household and school budgets, the theatre company is expanding access with free plays Six young actors step into the spotlight as a reverent silence descends on the hall at City Academy in Bristol. A boy steps forward to pose a central question: “What does it mean to be young in Britain in 2026?”Union jack flags flash across the backdrop as three girls excitedly debate ...

10/18: Sunday Morning

CBS News •

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: California's Proposition 40; singer Rosalía; actor John Turturro; "Elsbeth" star Carrie Preston; "Other Desert Cities" on Broadway; the legacy of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner; consumer sentiment at the midterms; and a frog-jumping contest.

Michigan court allows Kalamazoo County to seize a family’s lakefront cottage for park expansion

Michigan court allows Kalamazoo County to seize a family’s lakefront cottage for park expansion

Times of India •

The Michigan Court of Appeals has confirmed Kalamazoo County's legal right to acquire a residential cottage located near Prairie View County Park, ending a protracted legal battle. County officials want to integrate the cottage into their plans for park expansion, but the owners have raised objections, arguing that the public purpose claims are obsolete. The issue of fair compensation continues to...

Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate

Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate

Times of India •

Egypt announced its willingness to provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia to ensure its security and stability. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi convened the National Defence Council to discuss potential support amid Houthi assaults. These attacks have targeted key infrastructure, including Riyadh’s international airport and Saudi Aramco. Egypt has previously supported Saudi Arabia in the Yemen...