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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.

Latest news bulletin | October 18th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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...

🔴 Live: France’s CRS riot police deployed again in Paris as unrest continues

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.

Pope Leo XIV after his hospital stay: "I feel closer to those who suffer illness"

Discharged on Saturday after surgery for a malignant tumour in his right lung, Pope Leo led the Angelus from the Apostolic Palace and thanked doctors, saying he will gradually resume duties.

Scholars conclude ‘beyond doubt’ that Shakespeare was main author of Edward III

Exclusive: Play anonymously published in 1596 was collaboration between Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, according to computer analysisDramatic new evidence concludes that the play Edward III should be added to William Shakespeare’s canon, and also that it was a major collaboration with his contemporary rival Christopher Marlowe.The history was published anonymously in 1596, and it has long be...

Six-year-old among two dead after Kansas woman drives through soccer game, with 11 more injured

Wichita police say 34-year-old truck driver from Garden City was taken into custody amid case at youth soccer gameThe two people killed on Saturday when a truck drove through a youth soccer game in north-east Wichita, Kansas, were a six-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man, according to authorities.Eleven other people between the ages of five and 68 were injured in a case whose possible motivations ...

Pakistan plans Moon landing by 2035, expands space cooperation with China

Pakistan aims to land on the Moon by 2035 and send its first astronaut for a space mission. The astronaut, selected from candidates trained in China, is expected to participate in scientific experiments. Cooperation with China enhances Pakistan's aspirations in space exploration and technological advancement. Additionally, plans for establishing the first Space Museum at the University of Narowal ...

Who capped Starlink in Ukraine? Musk, Trump and Rubio give three different answers

Ukraine says speed limits on Starlink are still hampering military efforts to fight off Russian drones, days after a surprise network slowdown that Kyiv called deliberate and Washington denied ordering.

Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections, calling him 'great warrior prime minister'

Donald Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the Israeli elections later this month, calling him a "great warrior prime minister".

Russia: Huge flames and smoke rise over St Petersburg after drone strikes

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed over St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, on Sunday, 18 October, as a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at industrial and logistics facilities. Russian officials said 126 drones had been intercepted in the surrounding region.

Rubio arrives in Samarkand as Washington seeks closer ties with Central Asia

The US secretary of state will meet the foreign ministers of five Central Asian countries on Monday under the C5+1 format. Trade, investment, critical minerals and security are expected to feature in discussions, while more than 200 American business executives accompany the visit.