Tension and clashes as hundreds of thousands protest again in France
Authorities say 320,000 march on third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over cost of living and state of schools.
Tension and clashes as hundreds of thousands protest again in France
Authorities say 320,000 march on third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over cost of living and state of schools.
Police clash with masked rioters after largely peaceful protests across France
Demonstrations also taking place in Germany, where officers fire teargas to disperse crowds as evening falls
Clashes erupted in Paris, Marseille and other cities on Saturday after tens of thousands of demonstrators, some in Halloween fancy dress, marched across France in a third wave of protests over the cost of living and deteriorating public services.
The interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, said about 150 planned demonstrations around the country had passed off peacefully, but police had encountered an “extraordinary” level of violence from some rioters as the rallies ended.
Continue reading...‘We came back from hell’, say Ukrainians after years in Russia-occupied front-line city
One evacuated couple says they crossed minefields in Oleshky in search of food.
Virginia and DC sue to stop Trump’s arch as government looks to start construction
Legal challenges to Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting even as its construction is imminent
The legal challenges to Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting, with the District of Columbia and Virginia suing in federal court on Saturday as the administration says construction could begin as early as next week.
There are now three lawsuits calling for a halt to potential work on a monument that would rise 250ft (76 meters) on a patch of grass off the bridge that spans the Potomac River, connecting the city with the Arlington national cemetery. That would make the arch 100ft taller (30 meters) than the Statue of Liberty is from its base to the top of the torch.
Continue reading...Ukrainian evacuees reunite with family after years trapped in Russia-occupied city
Oleshky residents had been without food, water and electricity, with many resorting to cooking garden weeds to survive.
Coventry win leaves Man United on brink of Premier League relegation zone
Manchester United one place outside the EPL's bottom three as Coventry City climb with 3-1 win over Sunderland.
At least four Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue
Israel carried out several attacks in Gaza, including shelling the Nuseirat refugee camp.
Michigan Muslims helped elect Trump. Now their faith is under fire
Michigan Muslims helped elect Trump. Now their faith is under fire
This Jewish ex-cop will represent an Islamist party in Israel’s newly elected parliament – AP News
Brighton shock Man City, closing gap on Premier League leader to two points
Yasin Ayari goal hands third-placed Brighton 1-0 win at Manchester City, with two points separating top three in EPL.
Brighton shock Man City, closing gap on Premier League leader to two points
Yasin Ayari goal hands third-placed Brighton 1-0 win at Manchester City, with two points separating top three in EPL.
Jerusalem Daily: Who will form Israel’s next government?
Netanyahu and Eisenkot are locked in a struggle to form a governing coalition in the Knesset.
Rival US and Russian resolutions on Western Sahara fail at UN – Al Jazeera
- Rival US and Russian resolutions on Western Sahara fail at UN Al Jazeera
- Competing US, Russia resolutions on Western Sahara defeated in UN Security Council Reuters
- Statement on a U.S.-Drafted UN Security Council Resolution on the Western Sahara Vetoed by the Russian Federation United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)
- UN Peace Mission to Western Sahara Hits Unprecedented Standoff Bloomberg.com
- US and Russia clash at UN Security Council, leaving North Africa peacekeeping mission on brink of total shutdown Business Insider Africa
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka as Zaman’s century turns thrilling tri-series final
Fakhar Zaman's century outdoes Kamindu Mendis and propels Pakistan to three-wicket win against Sri Lanka in cricket final.
A cure for Trump? Why Democratic doctors are running in the 2026 midterms
Democratic doctors aim to convert the backlash against the Trump administration’s health policies into midterm votes.
Dakar Youth Olympics: Who gets to hold the flame?
Senegal makes history by becoming the first African country to host an Olympic event.
Dakar Youth Olympics: Who gets to hold the flame?
Senegal makes history by becoming the first African country to host an Olympic event.
Flavio Bolsonaro says he may run again for Brazilian presidency
Flavio Bolsonaro says he may run again for Brazilian presidency
Emotional reunions with loved ones for Oleshky evacuees
The BBC's Dan Johnson travelled to the northern Ukrainian border with Belarus after evacuated Oleshky residents arrived in buses and ambulances following a temporary ceasefire.