More than 1,800 arrested in France as protests turn fiery, violent
Authorities said masked groups on Saturday set fires and attacked public buildings, including city halls, in several cities.
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Anti-government protests explode in France
Around half a million people took part in marches across France over poor school conditions and high cost of living, but they were overshadowed by what President Emmanuel Macron called "unrestrained violence" by "insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups, joined by numerous criminals." Aidan Stretch is in Paris with the details.
Trump defends shifting positions on Ukraine, touts progress with Russia
As President Trump touted "great progress" being made with Russia to end the conflict it started with Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the U.S. siding with Russia would be a "historic mistake." Taurean Small reports from West Palm Beach, Florida.
Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia
Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.
India needs more fighter jets. It cannot build them fast enough
India has a soaring ambition to modernise its air force, built around a fleet of domestically developed fighter jets. Yet production of these aircraft has been hampered by engine delays and other bottlenecks that defence analysts say could limit its ability to fight future air wars. On October 11 at an airbase in Jodhpur, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh strapped into a Tejas jet for the last time. It...
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Iran war live: Qatar to announce regional defence partnership
US embassies in the Middle East have issued a security alert for Americans as fighting in Yemen continues to ramp up.
Iran war live: US issues Middle East security alert; Yemen fighting flares
US embassies in the Middle East have issued a security alert for Americans as fighting in Yemen continues to ramp up.
Iran war live: Tehran says Netanyahu seeks more war; Yemen fighting flares
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks more war before elections.
Flight from Israel makes emergency landing in Bulgaria after bomb threat
Crew of Austrian Airlines flight OS82 decides to land in Sofia after receiving bomb threat, Bulgarian authorities say.
Obama condemns comments by ‘border czar’ that Ilhan Omar could ‘of course’ be denaturalized
Ex-president urges Americans to defend congresswoman, saying ‘there’s no reason to believe it will stop with her’Former US president Barack Obama condemned comments by Donald Trump’s “border czar” that the Republican presidential administration could “of course” strip Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar of her citizenship and deport her.Obama wrote Sunday morning, on X, that “the full weight of th...
Times’s investigation adds more intrigue to infamous OJ Simpson case
Report reveals that a shady mobser-turned-informant may have been involved in helping cover up murderAn in-depth investigation by the New York Times is raising further questions about the high-profile OJ Simpson case, in which the former football player was accused in the 1990s of killing his ex-wife – and whether a shady mobser-turned-informant may have been involved in helping cover up the murde...
EU tariffs aimed at China hitting Ukraine, steel boss says
The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic'
French president expressed anger and shame over recent violence.
Labor promises $30 weekly cap for Victorian public transport amid push for free travel
Premier Ben Carroll says two-year limit will be in place on 1 January if re-elected, while Greens say there should be no faresGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPublic transport fares in Victoria will be capped at $30 a week if the Labor government is re-elected next month.The premier, Ben Carroll, on Monday said the fare cap would begin on 1 January, the day after half-pri...
Flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna makes emergency landing in Bulgaria after bomb threat
Bulgaria state television reports that a flight from Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Sofia after a bomb threat
Protesters disrupt Ben-Gvir event forcing him off stage
Israeli protesters disrupted a Tel Aviv university event featuring far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Major fire at Canada military base leaves four dead, dozens injured
Prime Minister Carney said military and emergency crews fought the flames throughout the night in "some of the worst conditions imaginable".
Albanian PM rejects resignation calls as violent protests enter sixth day
Albanian police fired water cannon and tear gas Sunday as violent anti-government protests entered a sixth day and Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected demonstrators’ demands that he resign. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday with protesters calling for action over poor university conditions, high tuition fees and corruption. Hundreds of protesters gathered again at noon in front ...
Albanian PM Edi Rama refuses to quit as violent protests enter 6th day
Albanian police fired water cannon and tear gas on Sunday as violent anti-government protests entered a sixth day and Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected demonstrators’ demands that he resign. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday with protesters calling for action over poor university conditions, high tuition fees and corruption. Hundreds of protesters gathered again at noon in fro...
Jacqui Lambie condemns One Nation cartoon mocking her struggle with vaginal prolapse
Independent senator Monique Ryan throws her support behind fellow crossbencher after Pauline Hanson’s Please Explain episodeJacqui Lambie has criticised a One Nation cartoon mocking the Tasmanian senator’s health struggle with vaginal prolapse.The latest cartoon, part of Pauline Hanson’s Please Explain series, took aim at the Albanese government’s Digital Duty of Care legislation, which targets on...
Andy Burnham launches campaign against ‘headphone dodgers’ on public transport
Passengers urged to ‘share the carriage, not the noise’ as guidance sets out £100 penalties for nuisance behaviourAndy Burnham has announced a crackdown on “headphone dodgers” who play loud music on public transport, as he extends his promise to give voters “breathing space” in the confines of a train carriage.The prime minister will unveil a campaign against nuisance behaviour on public transport...
Electricity costs put UK steelmakers in worst position in three years against EU rivals
Premium paid over French counterparts has risen to almost £30 a megawatt hour, analysis by lobby group findsBritish steelmakers have been pushed further behind European rivals on electricity costs after the US-Israeli war on Iran caused a surge in global gas prices.The premium paid by the British industry over its French counterpart has risen to almost £30 a megawatt hour (MWh), its highest level ...
10/18/2026: The Vote; Up in the Air; Sacha Baron Cohen
First, federal actions around voting system expand. Then, why you should care about a helium shortage. And, Sacha Baron Cohen: The 60 Minutes Interview.
‘We are beyond heartbroken’: Cindy Crawford, Rande and Kaia Gerber share tributes to Presley
Family post emotional statements to Instagram a month after their son and brother died at a rehab facilityCindy Crawford and Rande Gerber have said they are “beyond heartbroken” in a tribute to their “sweet beautiful” son, Presley.Their eldest child died aged 27 at a rehab facility on 20 September, according to Los Angeles county medical examiner records. The cause of his death has not been disclo...
Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to an eighth province
Venezuela opposition renews support for Maria Corina Machado as leader
The exiled Nobel laureate has petitioned for new elections in Venezuela and for the country to allow her return.
10/18: CBS Weekend News
Americans pessimistic about economic outlook, polls show. Trump defends position on Russia and Ukraine.
Woman returns to her former North Carolina school, now senior housing, nearly 60 years later
Cassandra Henderson has returned to her old school, now transformed into Dillard School Senior Apartments. After sitting empty for twenty years, this historic building has emerged as a vital haven for seniors, featuring thoughtful designs and amenities tailored to their needs. Originally a cornerstone for Black education, this repurposing highlights how adaptive reuse can effectively tackle housin...
When John Legend donated $500,000 to give Ohio students a stage
John Legend has pledged $500,000 to revitalize a former high school auditorium in Springfield, Ohio, transforming it into the John Legend Theater. This venue now hosts youth concerts and community events, reflecting Legend's personal ties to the space, where he performed as a child. With state-of-the-art production facilities, the theater fosters arts education, empowering local students to showca...
'Very upsetting': Residents in shock after historic French town hall set alight
A historic town hall in the French city of Limoges has been damaged in an apparent arson attack following a day of nationwide protests