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British actor Ashley Day plays the role associated with Gene Kelly in the film, as the musical runs at Paris’s Lido theatre until 10 January.

The president said protests he considers “illegitimate” would be banned in the coming days, while organised groups such as unions would be offered alternative march routes.

The Revolutionary Guard says Iran may move beyond retaliation if attacked, as shipping incidents and a US departure order for Saudi Arabia add to regional tensions.

France 24 reports that favela coverage has risen from about 53,700 hectares in 1985 to around 460,000 hectares.

Authorities say no risk to the general public has been identified, while investigations continue into the suspected exposure and the patient’s illness.

Deutsche Welle reports that about 20,000 people remain in Sloviansk, where attacks, limited transport and the cost of relocating compound residents’ difficulties.

Authorities say infection in eastern France is the leading hypothesis. The Ministry of Agriculture reports no identifiable risk to the general population at this time.

The eastern parliament’s unanimous vote reverses its 2020 rejection of the deal, but leaves unresolved its practical and legal effect.

A New York Times report cited by France 24 says unnamed US officials described possible strikes after the midterms, but no decision has been confirmed.

Channel Nine says it is aware of an investigation involving Married at First Sight Australia producer Endemol Shine Australia. WA Police had not received the matter for referral at the time of reporting.

Floodwaters disrupted roads and train services, while residents in two towns were moved to emergency shelters. Authorities have not detailed one of the reported deaths.

The AISA president has become prominent in demonstrations against the Modi government, while analysts say her path from campus activism to electoral politics remains uncertain.

The president said demonstrations not organised by unions would be banned in the coming days. The scope and timing of the proposed restriction remain unclear.

The former leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile said the Dalai Lama’s office and monks would select the successor, and criticised China’s ethnic unity law and handling of flood warnings.

Final debates in Michigan and Kansas exposed sharp divides over Iran, Ukraine, immigration and the cost of diesel ahead of the 3 November election.

Syria’s state news agency said a man with a disability was shot dead in Jamla. The Israeli military had not immediately commented.

The award recognises the court’s human rights work and follows US sanctions announced less than two weeks earlier.

The court receives the 2026 human rights award as it faces US sanctions and reported threats from the Trump administration.

Authorities reinforced nets after the dusky shark reportedly broke through a barrier and re-entered the waterway. Her route to the open sea remains uncertain.

OCHA says about half of those displaced since August are sheltering in Taiz, where OHCHR has verified 251 civilian casualties.

A judge cut a potential penalty of more than $219bn, while Meta said it would challenge the order on appeal.

Meta reported third-quarter revenue of $64.6 billion and said its Muse AI agent reached 10 million users six weeks after launch.

The New York Times correspondent links unmet growth promises, generational inequality and waning confidence in established leaders to wider political dissatisfaction.

Drone attacks on commercial ships and debate over support for Ukraine have brought foreign policy to the fore, as incumbent Iliana Yotova’s polling lead narrows.

Ukraine’s emergency service said 22 people, including four children, were injured in overnight attacks. The strikes came hours after a US envoy met Vladimir Putin to discuss renewed talks.

The former president quoted the Quran while criticising discrimination against Muslims, according to Al Jazeera.

France 24 reports demonstrations across eight countries over education, wages, housing, corruption and democratic backsliding, with violence in France and Milan followed by troop deployments.

Nico Paz scored twice as Como beat Michael Carrick’s side, who have now gone seven matches without a win in all competitions, according to France 24.

A campaign launched by the women’s department of Taiz’s Supreme Council for Popular Resistance aims to equip 10,000 pro-government fighters with rifles and ammunition.

Qiu Qiyuan’s closing floor routine secured China’s first women’s team world crown since 2006 and ended the United States’ bid for an eighth consecutive title.

United’s 4-1 Champions League loss extended their winless run to seven matches. Michael Carrick called the display unacceptable and said there was work to do before the next game.

Global debt topped $365 trillion in the first half of 2026, while France’s 10-year borrowing cost reached about 5 per cent.

Residents interviewed by France 24 describe exhaustion and fear as attacks continue less than 90km from the front line.

Polling cited by the BBC suggests Arab-majority groupings could win 13 or 14 seats in a closely contested election, as campaigners urge Arab citizens to vote.

UK, EU and Australian agencies urged organisations to apply fixes or take vulnerable systems offline. Amazon reported attempted exploitation before the warning was public.

Pyongyang says the speakers will be on standby within days. South Korea has called for discussions to reduce tensions and prevent an accidental clash.

Al Jazeera identifies the two as contenders but provides no details on the race or what it means by “face-off”.

Al Jazeera’s feed reports the rescue but provides no details about the people involved, location or circumstances.

Authorities are urging organisations to patch two critical vulnerabilities in widely used PHP software, while the extent of exposure remains uncertain.

AI-assisted research uncovered long-standing vulnerabilities in PHP, prompting authorities to urge operators to patch affected systems or take them offline.

The Justice Department is asking the court to let planned construction proceed while a lawsuit over environmental and historical law waivers continues.

The Newsfeed item asks whether the US president can deport the congresswoman but provides no details or answer.

The report says Hubbard was released after four years in detention, but provides no details about his case or the terms of his release.