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Thousands of people were prompted to evacuate as a fast-moving fire burned homes in Southern California on Friday.

A 4–2 Champions League victory over Manchester City precedes PSG’s Saturday visit, with Barcelona next on Tuesday.

Yemeni officials reported five deaths at the presidential palace; two missiles later landed on airport grounds as a passenger flight prepared to depart.

Kristalina Georgieva says poorer countries face rising debt costs and inflation, while the IMF discusses possible programmes with Iraq and Lebanon.

France 24 reports that Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving sweeping measures against Russia’s energy revenues. The report gives no details on which measures are covered.

The Ukrainian president called for continued European financing next year and said he was standing up for his country amid a fresh dispute with Donald Trump.

The C5+1 summit in Samarkand comes as Washington seeks stronger regional ties, with critical minerals and geopolitical positioning prominent in the agenda.

An Al Jazeera report says police described the shooter as a former special-needs student, but provides no further information about the incident.

Organisers say more than 600 demonstrations are planned, while police forecast a large turnout and impose restrictions on rallies in Paris.

Police say the investigation may lead to further arrests after chants, clashes and a 12-minute interruption of the match against Ajax.

Al Jazeera reports firefighters are battling fast-moving fires as Santa Ana winds fan the flames; the report gives no exact order count.

Houthi advances have disrupted routes serving Taiz and government forces on the Red Sea coast, while officials say supplies can still reach front lines.

Residents describe detentions and alleged abuse as checkpoints, shelling and road closures disrupt movement and access to services.

An Al Jazeera opinion article argues that existential-risk warnings could divert attention from current harms and entrench reliance on major AI providers. Its account of Kenya’s health system is not independently verified in the source package.

Police say a 16-year-old former pupil killed three children and a teacher in Bend before a teacher and an armed parent intervened.

Lawsuits following the Tumbler Ridge school shooting have sharpened questions about when chatbot conversations should be disclosed to authorities, and what safeguards users need.

Organisers listed more than 600 planned demonstrations, while authorities estimated nearly 200,000 people could participate nationwide.

Aden’s Security Department said a flight preparing to leave for Cairo was at the airport when the missiles landed. No casualties were reported.

Ukrainian officials report 60 injured across nine regions; repairs restored electricity to more than one million people, with outages continuing in parts of Volyn and Rivne.

A judge in Ensenada imposed 158 years and nine months in prison on each defendant, a week after their convictions.

An executive order blocks several measures Congress authorised against Russia, days before the law was due to take effect.

The prime minister’s allegation, reported by Al Jazeera, names no actors and is not supported by evidence in the report.

By 6 October, President Paul Biya had named neither a new government nor a vice-president, leaving the timing of both decisions in his hands.

The blaze spread from San Clemente towards San Juan Capistrano, damaging or destroying at least six homes as hot, dry conditions fuelled its growth.

Government data shows Amazon deforestation fell 41.8% in the year to July, while the Cerrado recorded a 23.8% decline.

Eleven people are believed missing as the US Coastguard and Navy continue searching west of Ensenada.

Al Jazeera reports that clashes between Houthi forces and Yemen’s internationally recognised government are deepening the humanitarian crisis in besieged Taiz.

Police say a 16-year-old former student killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend. Investigators are seeking to establish how he obtained a shotgun.

Al Jazeera reports the president’s claim, but the supplied material offers no independent confirmation or details about the blockade.

Thousands marched in Tirana and other cities, demanding electoral and education reforms as clashes with police escalated.

Rome prosecutors are examining alleged abuse of Italian activists detained during two Gaza-bound flotilla missions. The allegations have not been established in court.

Leeds have lost once in six league matches, while Manchester United have one win. Michael Carrick says Lisandro Martinez will be in United’s squad.

Police say a former student opened fire in a special educational needs classroom at Silver Rail Elementary. A teacher tackled him before an armed bystander shot him dead.

Officials said two missiles landed about 500 metres from an aircraft preparing to depart. The account has not been independently verified.

Folha de S Paulo reported that internal messages discussed restrictions affecting Lula’s Instagram accounts and recommendations for Flavio Bolsonaro. Meta denied favouring either candidate.

The broadcaster says Israeli spyware firms used a method it calls “adfection”; the supplied report gives no technical details or independent corroboration.

Al Jazeera reports that student activists in several countries are seeking better education systems, but the supplied report gives no specific demands or locations.

Al Jazeera reports fresh food and winter clothing have not entered Gaza for two days, but gives no details on affected routes or the reason for the halt.

The request for next year’s funding and more Patriot missiles remains subject to a financing proposal, with no final EU commitment announced.

France 24 reports the new case is a relative of a man who died earlier this month after travelling from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

EU leaders reaffirmed support for Kyiv and asked the European Commission to propose ways to raise more funds, but announced no concrete commitment.

Some schools have turned away girls wearing headscarves under rules that do not explicitly mention hijabs, prompting protests and a debate over education, religious freedom and school authority.

The transfer to the Abdul for Michigan Victory Fund comes as the closely watched race could help determine control of the Senate.