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France deploys 70,000 police to head off weekend unrest

The government admits it "lost control" of rioting last Saturday, as cost-of-living protests are also planned in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Ireland.

24 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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Hundreds of homes collapsed near the city of Nagqu, and rescue teams are working in freezing, high-altitude conditions.

23 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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At least two people were killed and 22 injured as 21 ballistic missiles hit the capital after Vladimir Putin met the US envoy Steve Witkoff.

23 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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Pope Leo's lung tumour had not spread after surgery, but it is not yet clear whether he will travel to South America next month.

22 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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About three-quarters of voters rejected starting a process towards independence, a clear win for Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity.

21 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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Voters are asked whether the oil-rich province should remain, or hold a second, binding vote on independence.

19 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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Town halls were stormed and burned and more than 1,500 shops looted, as peaceful protests over schools were overtaken by riots.

19 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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The category 2 storm brings a warning from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes, while Typhoon Champi heads for Guam.

18 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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The US president said Zelenskyy was harder to deal with than Putin, while EU leaders promised more sanctions on Russia.

16 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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The roof of an overloaded private school caved in during morning lessons, and its owner has been arrested.

15 October 2026 Source: The Guardian