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French PM Calls Crisis Meeting After Weekend of Riots and Looting
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is holding a crisis cabinet meeting on Monday after a weekend of violence and looting across the country. President Macron's address has been criticised for lacking detail, and new mass protests are planned for 5 November.
BBC World · 19 Oct, 07:33
Putin Seeks Meeting With Trump and Xi to Discuss Deal on Ukraine, WSJ Reports
The Kremlin has proposed a three-way summit of Russia, the US and China to discuss the war in Ukraine. According to The Wall Street Journal, it wants to hold it during the APEC summit in China.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Oct, 07:32
Putin Wants to Meet Trump and Xi to Discuss a Deal on Ukraine, WSJ Reports
The Kremlin has proposed a three-way summit of Russia, the US and China to discuss the war in Ukraine. Ukrainska Pravda reports this, citing The Wall Street Journal.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Oct, 07:32
Putin Wants Trump and Xi at Talks on Ending the War in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly proposed a November meeting with the US and Chinese leaders. He wants to discuss ending the war on terms favourable to Moscow.
TVNET · 19 Oct, 07:32
Cost-of-living protests in Italian cities turn into riots
Large protests against the high cost of living took place on Sunday in Milan, Turin and Bologna. Parts of them turned into riots and clashes with police.
LSM · 19 Oct, 07:31
Trump Accuses Zelensky of Not Wanting to End the War; Kyiv Cites Pressure to Capitulate
US President Donald Trump claimed on social media that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has never wanted peace. Zelensky told Bloomberg that Washington is trying to push Ukraine into capitulating.
Diena · 19 Oct, 07:31
Politico Podcast: Trump Rethinks Russia While Europe Keeps Its Cool
The latest episode of Politico Europe's "Brussels Playbook" podcast examines US President Donald Trump's recent moves on Russia and Ukraine and the EU's response. It also covers violent protests in France and hackers turning supermarket fridges into heaters.
Politico Europe · 19 Oct, 07:31
Macron Urges Calm and Order After Violent Protests in France
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm after Saturday's mass protests turned into riots and looting in several cities. Police have detained about 2,400 people.
Delfi · 19 Oct, 07:31
Bomb threat forces Austrian Airlines flight from Israel to land in Sofia
An Austrian Airlines plane flying from Tel Aviv to Vienna on Sunday night made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria, after a reported bomb threat. Passengers were evacuated and no injuries were reported.
BBC World · 19 Oct, 06:33
Former attorney general Robert McClelland to lead Australia's anti-corruption commission
Judge and former Labor attorney general Robert McClelland has been named the new head of Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission. Christopher Savundra will serve as his deputy.
The Guardian World · 19 Oct, 06:32
Scotland's First Minister Promises Ambitious Campaign for Independence
Scottish First Minister John Swinney has said his Scottish National Party will run a campaign to persuade voters to back independence. The goal is for Scotland to leave the United Kingdom.
LSM · 19 Oct, 06:32
Russian attack on Dnipro damages private homes, people may be trapped under rubble
Russian forces struck the Ukrainian city of Dnipro overnight on 19 October, damaging private houses. Emergency services are on site, as people may be trapped under the debris.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Oct, 06:32
Russian army strikes Dnipro overnight: private homes damaged, people may be trapped under rubble
Russia's army struck the Ukrainian city of Dnipro overnight on 19 October, damaging private houses. Emergency services are on site, and people may be trapped.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Oct, 06:32
Man stopped at Bonn airport with more than 90 snakes and lizards in his suitcase
Customs officers at Bonn airport in Germany detained a Mexican firefighter who tried to bring in 37 venomous snakes and 55 lizards in his luggage. He was refused entry and sent back to Istanbul.
NRA · 19 Oct, 05:34
Inquiry finds limited evidence of protester violence at Sydney rally against Israeli president's visit
New South Wales' police conduct watchdog has opened an inquiry into a February protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit. Evidence so far suggests protesters were largely peaceful.
The Guardian World · 19 Oct, 05:32
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survives shooting in Mumbai
Tiger Shroff, an actor in India's Bollywood film industry, survived a shooting in Mumbai and was not hit by any bullets, police say. The attack has heightened concern over the safety of public figures in India.
BBC World · 19 Oct, 05:32
Five Salvadoran Soldiers Missing in Haiti After Ambush
Five Salvadoran soldiers serving in a U.N.-backed force sent to combat gang violence in Haiti are missing after an ambush. According to The New York Times, they were apparently abducted.
The New York Times · 19 Oct, 05:32
One Year After Louvre Heist, Stolen Crown Jewels Still Missing
A year after the break-in at the Louvre Museum in Paris, in which eight items worth an estimated $100 million were stolen, the four main suspects are in jail but the jewels have not been found.
France 24 · 19 Oct, 05:31
EU liberal chief urges conservatives to shun far right ahead of big election year
Valérie Hayer, who leads the liberal Renew Europe group in the European Parliament, is urging conservatives to keep their distance from the far right ahead of a major election year. The available source text contains only teasers of related stories, not the details of her appeal.
Politico Europe · 19 Oct, 05:31
Rare waterspout may have caused tree and house damage on Essex coast
Strong winds damaged trees and a house in Frinton-on-Sea on England's east coast. Tornado researchers say a rare waterspout could be responsible, but this is not yet confirmed.
BBC England · 19 Oct, 04:33
Macron condemns "unbridled" violence in French cost-of-living protests
French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation on Sunday, 18 October, condemning violence that erupted in nationwide protests over the cost of living. The interior ministry reported nearly 2,400 arrests and at least 1,000 police officers and gendarmes injured.
France 24 · 19 Oct, 04:33
Zelensky: US pushing Ukraine toward capitulation and delaying Patriot missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Donald Trump is trying to force Ukraine to capitulate. He also said the US is delaying deliveries of interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Oct, 04:32
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Harry and Meghan Appear Together in Nottingham as Duchess's Outfit Draws Attention
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have made a joint public appearance in the UK after a longer period of quiet, visiting Nottingham. Attention also fell on Meghan's ensemble by British designers, valued at over 4,000 euros.
TVNET · 19 Oct, 04:32
Ukrainian steel chief says EU tariffs aimed at China are hitting Ukraine
The head of Ukraine's major steelmaker Metinvest urges the EU to lift import restrictions on Ukrainian products. The European Commission says it considered Ukraine's difficult situation.
BBC World · 19 Oct, 04:32
Music publishers say AI already trained on Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave songs
The International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP) claims AI has already been trained on Australian artists' work without payment, and urges the Australian government not to yield to tech-company pressure to weaken copyright law.
The Guardian World · 19 Oct, 04:31
Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case amid widening regional outbreak
Kenyan health authorities have confirmed the country's eighth Ebola case. They say the latest patient was most likely exposed to the first person diagnosed with the virus in Kenya.
Al Jazeera · 19 Oct, 04:31
Rioters set fire to city hall in Limoges, France
Unrest surged across France over the weekend, and the most surprising attack came in the quiet city of Limoges, where rioters set fire to the city hall. Limoges had not been known for unrest.
The New York Times · 19 Oct, 03:34
Macron promises full transparency over security forces' response to unrest
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Sunday there would be "full transparency" over how security forces handled protests that turned violent this weekend. Police preparations had been criticised as inadequate.
France 24 · 19 Oct, 03:33
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NATO Must Strengthen Its Resolve to Deter Russia After Incidents on Alliance Borders
Two incidents in NATO members' airspace, in Lithuania and Poland, within a week suggest Russia's war against Ukraine increasingly threatens the alliance's borders. The article stresses that NATO must strengthen its resolve to deter Russia.
TVNET · 19 Oct, 03:32
New York Times investigation adds new details to OJ Simpson case and a mob informant
A New York Times investigation, based on previously sealed court records and interviews, says California prosecutors could not fully examine whether Simpson had an accomplice in the killings. A mob-linked informant, Joseph Ippolito, features in the account.
The Guardian World · 19 Oct, 03:32
Iran's Foreign Minister: Netanyahu Wants More War Before Elections
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking more war ahead of elections. The claim appeared in Al Jazeera's live coverage of the Iran war, which also notes that fighting in Yemen is flaring.
Al Jazeera · 19 Oct, 03:32
Two Russians secretly working for Ukrainian intelligence describe sabotage inside Russia in BBC documentary
In a BBC World Service documentary, two Russians working with Ukraine's military intelligence agency GUR describe operations against military targets in Russia. Their claims cannot be verified, though Kyiv has acknowledged the general tactics.
BBC World · 19 Oct, 03:31
Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles, damaging a metro station
Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, came under a Russian ballistic missile attack overnight on 19 October. One of the city's metro stations was damaged.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Oct, 03:31
Trump: Zelensky Does Not Want to End the War, No New Restrictions on Russia
US President Donald Trump said on social media that he does not want to drive Russia away from peace talks, so new restrictions will not be imposed on it. He accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of prolonging the war.
LSM · 19 Oct, 03:31
U.S. Officials Condemn West Bank Attacks as Netanyahu Casts Doubt on Them
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has downplayed accounts of recent extremist attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank during the annual olive harvest. U.S. officials have condemned the attacks.
The New York Times · 19 Oct, 02:33
Concern grows in US over new wave of synthetic drugs, BBC reports from Chicago
A new wave of cheaper, more powerful synthetic drugs is spreading across the United States, and authorities fear the drug crisis could worsen. The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago's South Side, where communities are fighting it.
BBC World · 19 Oct, 02:32