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Israeli police arrest 10 suspects following West Bank attacks on journalists and diplomats

Israeli police have arrested 10 suspects following a series of violent incidents involving Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, including attacks on an American photojournalist and a delegation of European diplomats. The arrests were reported on Monday, 19 October 2026, after violence during the Palestinian olive harvest drew condemnation from American and European officials.

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Cost-of-living protests across Europe highlight pressure on household budgets

Thousands of people demonstrated in France, Belgium, Italy, and Portugal over the weekend of 17 October 2026, protesting against rising living costs, housing pressures, and problems affecting public services. The demonstrations were organized separately and reflected different national concerns. While many remained peaceful, clashes with police and incidents of vandalism were reported in several cities. According to Al

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Macron rejects French interior minister’s resignation after violent protests

French President Emmanuel Macron has refused to accept Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez’s resignation following a weekend of violent unrest that left businesses damaged and prompted thousands of arrests across France. The violence erupted during demonstrations on 17 and 18 October 2026 over education conditions, the rising cost of living, and wider dissatisfaction with public services. Many

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Catholic priest dies after crucifix falls during Mass in Ecuador

A Catholic Priest has died after a large crucifix fell from a wall and struck him during a religious service in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died on Saturday, 17 October 2026, while celebrating Mass at Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Church, also known as Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The incident occurred

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Putin proposes three-way summit with Trump and Xi over Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed holding talks with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping over the war in Ukraine, according to a report published on Monday, 19 October 2026. The proposed meeting could take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China, next month. The Wall

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Washington Post photographer seriously injured in West Bank settler attack

A veteran American photojournalist working for The Washington Post has suffered serious injuries after masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters near the village of Abu Falah, northeast of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. Heidi Levine was covering the annual olive harvest on Friday, 16 October 2026, when dozens of masked men descended on the

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Delegates walk out during Russian minister’s speech at IMF meeting

Delegates from several countries walked out of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) steering committee meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, 17 October 2026, as Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov addressed the gathering. The protest took place during a meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), which advises the IMF on major developments affecting

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Trump waives new Russia sanctions and tariffs before enforcement deadline

US President Donald Trump has waived a series of new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia and the countries involved in buying its energy, days before the measures were due to take effect. The decision was set out in an executive order dated Friday, 16 October 2026, under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act

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Switzerland plans tougher online safety rules to protect children

Switzerland is preparing stricter rules for major online platforms and search engines to strengthen protections for children and teenagers, including restrictions on targeted advertising and new requirements to address risks to younger users. The Swiss Federal Council announced the measures on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, after reviewing responses to a public consultation on its proposed

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Pakistan orders school safety inspections after Peshawar roof collapse kills 35

Authorities in northwestern Pakistan have ordered urgent safety inspections of private school buildings after a roof collapse at a school in Peshawar killed at least 34 children and a female teacher. The tragedy occurred on Thursday, 15 October 2026, at Al-Khair Education Centre, a private school in the Dir Colony area of Peshawar, the capital

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