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France
Over 1,200 arrested as fires, looting and violent protests leave streets devastated across France
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‘Lizard people’ people are studying Trump’s circle: What do their theories tell us about power?
Yesterday
17th October 2026
Must ReadInside the West Bank
‘They make us keep the rubbish inside the school’: Life for Westbankers behind Israel's barrier
In a small village cut off from the rest of the West Bank by Israel’s separation barrier, residents are increasingly trapped by movement restrictions.
Cost of living protests
Protester has hand blown off by grenade as half a million take to streets in France
Lead Poisoning
Nursery owner jailed for life after more than 200 children poisoned by lead-tainted food in China
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'An honour to work for him': Trump's latest White House press secretary signs off after five-day stint
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FactCheck: Do Irish primary school teachers have the most teaching hours in the world?
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11th October 2026 - 17th October 2026
Must ReadMedical crisis in Gaza
Stranded in the West Bank: The leading Gazan doctor desperate to return to his family
You're Fired
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving after just five days on the job
Zacharia’s first press room briefing got off to a rocky start on Tuesday, before it emerged that her previous claims to be a lawyer were not true.
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'It's a realistic amount': Zelenskyy asks EU leaders for extra €70b in support next year
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Washington Post 'outraged' after photographer attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
FactCheck
Debunked: Graph does not show drop in AfD-related activity after strikes on Russian data centres
War in Ukraine
Trump calls Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil a 'disgrace' after his 'energy ceasefire' collapses
USA
Three children and a teacher killed in mass shooting at primary school in US state of Oregon
The attacker, identified as a Bend resident, forced his way into the school by shooting at locked doors, police said.
France
Collision between bus and freight train near Channel Tunnel French entrance leaves 19 injured
Inside the Occupied West Bank
Palestinian farmers risking their lives to access farmland amid deadly attacks
In Sinjil and Deir Jarir, villagers are headed for a fraught harvest season as a new wave of settler outposts surrounds them.
Southwark Crown Court
Russell Brand turned into a 'monster' before alleged hotel room rape, court hears
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Not gonna reach his telephone: Lady Gaga fan account owner released from Belarus jail
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