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PoliticsOct 18Israel’s ties with Europe are fraying. Can its election change that?European condemnation is mounting, but Israel’s election offers little prospect of a material change for Palestinians.Al Jazeera [en]
ConflictOct 18Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and European diplomats in West BankIrish Times World
WorldOct 18An extraordinary life: descendant welcomes biography of woman ‘gifted’ to Queen VictoriaA girl called Àìná was captured by an African king and later taken to England to become Sarah Forbes Bonetta, protege of the imperial monarch When she was seven years old, Bayo Randle’s great-great-grandmother Sarah Forbes Bonetta was presented to Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle as a “diplomatic gift” from an African king.Victoria would go on to pay for Bonetta’s education, approve her marriage to one of west Africa’s wealthiest men, and become godmother to her eldest daughter. Continue reading...Guardian World
PoliticsBreakingOct 18Violent clashes , looting and buildings ablaze in France as over 1 , 200 arrested after proteststhefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
WorldOct 18In Germany, the race against time to find and judge former camp personnel, 80 years after the end of the warRÉCIT - Un service central implanté dans le Bade-Wurtemberg enquête depuis 1958 sur ces hommes et femmes soupçonnés d’avoir participé à des actes meurtriers lors de la Seconde Guerre mondiale.Le Figaro International
PoliticsBreakingOct 18France in Turmoil : Nationwide Protests Escalate into Violence , Fires , and Lootinggulfnews.com · United Arab Emirates
PoliticsOct 18New York senators criticize Trump waiver of Russia sanctions lawNew York senators are criticizing President Trump's waiver of a Russia sanctions law. This indicates a political disagreement regarding foreign policy and legislative adherence.fingerlakes1.com · United States
CyberOct 18Can hackers take control of your smart fridge ? France attack highlights risks of connected devicesAn attack in France highlights the potential risk of hackers gaining control over connected devices like smart fridges. This raises concerns about the security vulnerabilities of Internet of Things devices.businesstoday.in · India
ConflictOct 18Ukraine estimates Russian losses at 2 , 090 troops , 27 artillery systemsUkraine has provided estimates for Russian losses, including troops and artillery systems, in the ongoing conflict.news.az · Azerbaijan
PoliticsOct 18If Dublin wants to be a city for everyone , it must tackle homelessnessDublin is urged to address its homelessness issue to achieve inclusivity. This highlights a significant social challenge and policy debate within the city.thejournal.ie · Ireland
PoliticsOct 18US Vice President Vance blames immigration , problems of assimilation for violence in France – The Frontier PostThe US Vice President Vance attributed violence in France to issues of immigration and assimilation. This is a significant political statement regarding international social dynamics.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
WorldOct 18Malvern Festival of Stories for Children : Private PeacefulThe Malvern Festival of Stories for Children featured a presentation of "Private Peaceful", detailing a specific cultural event.malverngazette.co.uk · United Kingdom
WorldOct 18Mark Zuckerberg drinks pint wrong , leaving his Irish reputation in tattersMark Zuckerberg's method of drinking a pint has reportedly damaged his Irish reputation. This story concerns a public figure's social interaction and its perceived impact on his image.irishtimes.com · Ireland
WorldOct 18Home Farm , Hartforth : The perfect marriage of sophisticated tastes and a great architect at the height of his powers This article describes 'Home Farm, Hartforth' as a property exemplifying sophisticated tastes and a great architect's work. It highlights architectural design and aesthetic appeal.countrylife.co.uk · United Kingdom
BusinessOct 18Nigeria has world’s highest number of poor people – EU….commits €45m aidEU Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, Gautier Mignot, has said Nigeria probably has the highest number of people living below the poverty threshold globally The post Nigeria has world’s highest number of poor people – EU….commits €45m aid appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 18Daniel Dubois defeats Fabio Wardley to retain WBO heavyweight boxing titleChampion dominates fellow British boxer in London before facing a challenge from IBO champion Hrgovic.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsBreakingOct 18France protests latest: Macron says ‘no place for violence’ as hundreds arrested after clashes with policeThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 18Opposition alliance gaining ground ahead of 2027 — LukmanA chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and convenor of G100, Salihu Lukman, says opposition parties are making progress towards forming an alliance ahead of the 2027 general election. Lukman said the group had recorded more progress than anticipated in persuading political parties and their presidential candidates to consider working together to strengthen the […] The post Opposition alliance gaining ground ahead of 2027 — Lukman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 18Spire collapses at historic Limoges town hall amid violent protests across FranceEuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 18Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says allies must convince Trump to enforce Russian sanctionsUkraine and Russia continue to trade strikes as Donald Trump’s energy ceasefire collapsesThe Independent World
WorldOct 18Morning service 18/10: Pope leads prayer again after operation • Amsterdam MarathonGoedemorgen! Paus Leo XIV is weer aan het werk en leest het zondagse angelusgebed voor. En in Amsterdam wordt de jaarlijkse marathon gelopen. Eerst het weer: vanochtend is er veel bewolking en vooral in het westen en noorden valt enige tijd regen. In de loop van de dag wordt het droger en laat de zon zich in het zuiden af en toe zien. Het wordt maximaal 11 tot 13 graden. Ga je vandaag op pad? Hier vind je het overzicht van de files en wegwerkzaamheden en hier alles over de situatie op het spoor. Wat kan je vandaag verwachten? Wat heb je gemist? Bij de grootschalige protesten in Frankrijk is heNOS Buitenland
Sci & TechOct 18Look, no hands: Euronews rode driverless in Europe's first robotaxi in ZagrebThe US firm’s robotaxi service is up and running in Zagreb in partnership with local company Verne and Chinese AI firm Pony.ai, a partnership that plans to expand across Europe. Euronews got to see how it works firsthand in Croatia.EuroNews [en]
WorldOct 18Leisure out of reach for one in eight people in the EU: Where is the problem biggest?From sport to cinema trips, regular leisure activities are out of reach for around 46 million people in the EU. Income helps explain the gap between countries, but it does not tell the whole story.EuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 18ADF down 152 out of 180 drones used by Russia to attack UkraineUkrinform [en]