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PoliticsOct 31Plan for More Protests, This Time on Halloween, Causes Jitters in FranceThousands, potentially in masks and costumes, are expected on the streets on Saturday, prompting the authorities to prepare another vast security response.NYT World
ConflictOct 31How Locals and Shopkeepers Tried to Save One Paris Street From RiotersNYT World
ConflictOct 31Evacuated residents of Oleshky to reach Ukrainian-controlled territory within hours – ArakhamiaThe evacuated residents of Oleshky will be on Ukrainian territory within a few hours.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 31A Bogotá judge ordered the reinstatement of works removed from the National Museum by government orderColombian Justice ruled in favor of three people who questioned the removal of works by decision of the Minister of Culture. The pieces included an exhibition on assassinated left-wing presidential candidates, as well as exhibits related to the LGTBI community and feminist struggles.Clarín
PoliticsOct 31Europe and Canada detail first measures after unprecedented rapprochementFollowing a two-day summit in Montréal, leaders of the European Union and the Canadian prime minister announced measures on Erasmus, instant money transfers, a digital trade agreement, critical materials and cooperation on AI and supercomputers.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 31Minister warns of risk of violence ahead of Halloween 'night of darkness' protestsWith student groups and Yellow Vest activists set for a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations against poor conditions in schools and the rising cost of living, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has said 70,000 police officers and gendarmes will be deployed across France on Saturday.RFI [en]
WorldOct 31Chelsea vs Manchester United: LIVE – Premier LeagueFollow updates with build-up and team news coverage from our live text commentary stream, as Bruno Fernandes headlines.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 31Kärcher boss: Less regulation, more action to get Europe and Germany fit againKärcher, best known for its pressure washers, recorded €3.5 billion in sales in 2025 and employs 17,000 people worldwide. Its CEO warns of a 'perfect storm' and calls for a fitness plan for Germany and Europe.EuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 31Dead dolphins, naval mines: Russia-Ukraine war destroys the Black SeaConflict devastates Black Sea marine life, killing more than 120,000 dolphins and causing ecological damage.Al Jazeera [en]
MilitaryOct 31U.S. approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged his allies to speed up deliveries of the critical munition.CBS News
HealthOct 31The seven days I thought I might have breast cancerSeven days of uncertainty following a breast biopsy become a deeply personal reckoning with cancer, family history and fear. From that experience, Euronews reporter Monica Pinna explores Europe's persistent inequalities in early detection and care.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 31France braces for 'Halloween' protestsIn Frankrijk zetten de aanhoudende protesten de toch al diepe kloof tussen radicaal-links en radicaal-rechts verder op scherp. Terwijl het land zich vandaag opmaakt voor het derde grote protestweekend op rij, verandert de dynamiek van de demonstraties. Naast de onvrede over het onderwijs en de stijgende levenskosten is er voor een deel van de demonstranten een nieuwe aanleiding om de straat op te gaan: verzet tegen racisme en extreemrechts. Dat heeft alles te maken met de racistische terreurdaad in de Parijse voorstad Trappes, vorige week vrijdag. Daarbij werd de 26-jarige Pengo Bossio Wangi gNOS Buitenland
WorldOct 31Palomo Spain, 34 years old: "The salt of my life are my boyfriend and the guys who accompany me on the path, who make me escape from my work and brighten my days"Palomo Spain spoke about love, friends, and the exhaustion of fashion at 34. He revealed who is the salt of his life and with whom he would never share a table.Clarín
PoliticsOct 31France braces for third Saturday of protests as interior minister warns of street violence on HalloweenInterior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the marches, which were held under heavy security, had been largely peaceful. Police arrested more than 500 people across the country.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsBreakingOct 31France braces for Halloween protests, shops board up storefrontsFrance on Saturday braced for a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween, as shops boarded up and authorities scrambled to prevent a repeat of the street violence that swept the country two weeks ago.France 24 [en]
WorldOct 31Hakimi’s hat-trick guides PSG to stunning 5-1 win at Le Havre in Ligue 1European champions PSG registered their sixth league victory and sit two points clear at top of the Ligue 1 standings.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldOct 31Felipe González, 84 years old, on his childhood: "I was never a good student. My mother started working at 12 and had difficulty reading"El expresidente del Gobierno español rememoró su niñez en Sevilla.La crianza de sus padres, la revelación de una adivina y la frase que lo acompañó en toda su trayectoria.Clarín
ConflictOct 31Air defenses down 105 out of 134 Russian drones launched at Ukraine overnightUkrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 31Moment cops uncover £450m cocaine plot hidden inside cheese wheels as Coventry man jailedcoventrytelegraph · united kingdom
WorldOct 31Manchester City receive major squad boost ahead of Brighton Premier League clashManchester City manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Antoine Semenyo is the only player unavailable for Saturday’s, Octoberk24tv · kenya
PoliticsOct 31France to deploy 70,000 security personnel as it prepares for Halloween protestsMass protests are expected to sweep across France this Saturday, coinciding with Halloween celebrations as authorities deploy a major security operation.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 31France pushes 'responsible' 2027 budget as Fitch cuts debt outlook to 'negative'A US rating agency doubts France can fix its finances after the 2027 presidential election. The government insists on the "absolute necessity" of adopting a budget by year-end.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 31France aims for 'responsible' 2027 budget as Fitch downgrades outlookThe US rating agency doubts France's ability to sustainably restore its public finances after the 2027 presidential election, probably followed by parliamentary elections. The government, for its part, reiterates the "absolute necessity" of having a budget adopted by the end of the year.EuroNews [en]
WorldOct 31‘Why I strangled, mutilated Adedotun Oluwaseun’ – Murder suspect who mourned with victim’s family“On that day, I was determined to collect my money. Though I was drunk, that was not the first time, nor the only time, that I had taken alcohol. I was just frustrated" The post ‘Why I strangled, mutilated Adedotun Oluwaseun’ – Murder suspect who mourned with victim’s family appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria