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An estimated 800,000 people protested austerity and living costs. Most marches were peaceful, while clashes and looting on the sidelines left more than 500 emergency workers injured, according to officials.

Saint Petersburg’s governor reported one person killed, five hospitalised and fires at oil and industrial sites as Moscow said air defences downed 144 drones.

Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi won 237 votes, with 15 against. His stated priorities include defence production, air defences and emerging technologies.

The report argues that the wars have encouraged countries in the region to work together against Israel, but provides no examples or evidence in its summary.

Antonia Kerrigan returned to Place de la République on 18 October, a day after demonstrations in Paris that France 24 described as involving violent clashes between police and protesters.

At least one person was reported killed and five injured after overnight strikes sparked fires at two oil sites. Kyiv has not commented.

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has asked parliament to authorise defensive support if Riyadh requests it. No assistance has been approved or confirmed.

Gaza’s Health Ministry says most of the remains were recovered from destroyed homes in the Daraj neighbourhood. Civil Defence says a shortage of equipment is hampering further recovery work.

Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins held their second and final debate before Georgia’s 3 November election at Manuel’s Tavern, a long-standing centre of the state’s Democratic political life.

A speeding truck struck a crowd at a Hindu festival, according to officials. President Droupadi Murmu called the deaths “heartbreaking”.

Cairo says it will support Saudi Arabia’s security and territorial integrity, while stepping up diplomatic efforts. The form of any practical support has not been specified.

The YouTuber accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of electoral manipulation at an anti-BJP protest.

Around 550,000 people demonstrated over fuel prices, living costs and public services. Most protests were peaceful, but violence and looting in several cities led to about 1,800 arrests.

The US secretary of state says Kyiv has asked to use SpaceX’s military satellite service for deep strikes inside Russia, but Ukraine has no access at present.

Reported disruptions raise questions about the impact on battlefield communications and drone operations, while alternatives remain untested at comparable scale.

Patients describe shortages and rising costs as conflict, currency depreciation and reduced local production strain access to essential medicines.

Al Jazeera reports intensifying clashes across several fronts as aid agencies warn of displacement, dwindling hospital supplies and a growing cholera outbreak.

A nationwide demonstration on 17 October followed weeks of student protests over school conditions and rising living costs, France 24 reported.

France 24 reported that around 800,000 people joined largely peaceful demonstrations, with grievances spanning education, public spending and climate inaction.

An Al Jazeera opinion article argues that Donald Trump’s foreign policy is reshaping the coalition, with the author predicting electoral consequences in November.

Authorities reported about 1,200 arrests and 150 injured police officers after protests in several cities escalated into looting, fires and clashes.

Substitutes helped Paris Saint-Germain overturn a deficit lasting more than 60 minutes, according to France 24.

An Al Jazeera opinion article says the sides’ differences over sequencing and guarantees persist despite a June memorandum that briefly addressed both governments’ concerns.

Police attributed a demonstrator’s death to cardiorespiratory arrest and said it was unrelated to police action. They reported 855 detentions in the capital.

Analysts say the 27 October vote is unlikely to bring major changes for Palestinians or quickly reverse growing tensions with European governments.

Gabby Williams scored 26 points as Golden State held off Atlanta 68–64 to lead the best-of-seven series 1–0.

Opposition-linked candidates won 22 of the 27 contested seats, while the prime minister said his government would continue with its agenda.

Police say two men have been arrested in connection with the deaths of Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa and Gustavo Adolfo Aguilar Gamarro.

A second-round stoppage secured Daniel Dubois’s title defence in London. Filip Hrgovic has called for a bout with both champions’ belts at stake, but no fight is agreed.

The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre says severe transboundary haze is a high risk as fires disrupt daily life across four countries.

BBC analysis found four large vessels repeatedly near the leader’s villa in 2026, but the images cannot confirm who owns them or was aboard.

An AI-assisted dashboard and volunteer network arrange transport and other support for demonstrators left far from protest sites, according to Al Jazeera.

Planned talks with India’s foreign minister will cover trade, defence, energy and technology as opposition leaders criticise the arrangements.

The US vice-president blamed immigration for violence during demonstrations over austerity and living costs. France’s prime minister said 150 police officers were injured.

Abhijeet Dipke was detained on his way to a rally over voter-roll revisions. Two other Cockroach Janta Party leaders remain in custody.

Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed fatalities and injuries at the Alberta base, while authorities coordinated the response and investigation.

Al Jazeera says social-media video shows multiple explosions in the Russian city, but the supplied report does not verify their location or cause.

A BBC report from Ohio and Illinois describes fentanyl mixed with synthetic sedatives and other substances, complicating overdose response and detection.

Unemployed graduates want a timetable for phased public-sector recruitment as protests over joblessness, living costs and unreliable services widen.

Al Jazeera reports that a seven-year-old girl was among those killed. The available information does not identify the festival or explain how the crush occurred.

Belgium reported damage to a consulate car and a French mayor said he was assaulted in Taybeh. Israeli police and forensic investigators are examining the incident.

The Front for the Refoundation of the Nation says it will assume its predecessor’s Doha commitments, but the effect of the realignment on negotiations remains unclear.

Sixteen people were rescued after a boat carrying 27 Mexican nationals went down off the coast. US and Mexican forces continued searching by air and sea.