World
France counts the cost of violent protests as 1,800 are arrested
Violent protests across France on Saturday led to 1,800 arrests, the burning of a historic town hall and widespread looting. On Sunday the country was assessing the damage.
France 24 · 18 Oct, 16:31
Egypt's Defense Chiefs Pledge Support for Saudi Arabia After Houthi Attacks
Egypt's military leadership has pledged to support Saudi Arabia following attacks by the Houthis. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has asked lawmakers to authorize military assistance to the kingdom, saying any such support would be defensive.
The New York Times · 18 Oct, 15:34
Paris protests: reporter returns to place de la République after violent clashes with police
A day after demonstrations in Paris in which protesters and police clashed violently, France 24 reporter Antonia Kerrigan went back to place de la République to report on the aftermath.
France 24 · 18 Oct, 15:33
Deadly overnight attack hits oil facilities in St Petersburg
An overnight attack on St Petersburg hit two oil facilities, killing at least one person and injuring at least five. Kyiv has not yet commented.
BBC World · 18 Oct, 15:33
Russia struck Ukraine's energy sector 76 times during a US-declared truce
Euromaidan Press reports that Russia hit Ukrainian energy facilities 76 times while a US-declared truce was in effect. Tens of thousands of people lost power overnight, and civilians were killed and injured.
Euromaidan Press · 18 Oct, 15:33
Internal report: new NHS rules for trans people could cause delays and discrimination
An internal NHS England impact assessment warns that new guidance on single-sex hospital wards could cause delays and discrimination for trans people. It also notes positive effects for other groups.
The Guardian World · 18 Oct, 15:33
Mehrdad Akhlaghi, Iran's New Defence Minister, Has a Technology Background
Mehrdad Akhlaghi is Iran's new defence minister. His experience centres mainly on ballistic missiles, aerospace technology and defence-industrial production.
Al Jazeera · 18 Oct, 15:32
Vance blames "Western liberals" for violence at protests in France
US Vice President JD Vance says violence at protests in France is linked to liberals' policy on migration from third countries.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Oct, 15:32
Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Terminal as Starshield Disruptions Continue
Ukrainian officials say the Pentagon and SpaceX have not yet answered questions about disruptions to the U.S.-provided satellite internet service used by Ukrainian forces. The New York Times headline also reports a Ukrainian strike on a Russian oil terminal.
The New York Times · 18 Oct, 14:33
Cost-of-living protests spread from Spain and France to Italy and Portugal
Protests over housing and living costs that have shaken Spain and France in recent weeks reached Milan and Lisbon on Saturday. Italy saw clashes with police, while a tent camp was set up in Portugal's capital.
The Guardian World · 18 Oct, 14:33
Burnt bicycles and smashed shop windows mark Paris after cost-of-living protests
Paris woke up to widespread damage on Sunday after violence overshadowed Saturday's protests over the cost of living. Streets were littered with debris, with burnt bicycles, damaged vehicles and looted shops.
Euronews · 18 Oct, 14:33
/nginx/o/2026/10/18/17980469t1h43bb.jpg)
Car possibly rammed through security fence at Leipzig airport
On Saturday evening a section of the security fence at Leipzig airport in Germany was found knocked down. Police say a car may have rammed it.
Apollo.lv · 18 Oct, 14:32
Atlanta's Iconic Tavern Watches Senate Debate as US Midterms Near
At Manuel's Tavern in Atlanta, a venue that has hosted Democratic figures for six decades, patrons watched the second Senate debate between Georgia's Jon Ossoff and Republican Mike Collins ahead of the November 3 US midterms. The bar reflects the state's political past and shifts.
France 24 · 18 Oct, 14:32
Pope Leo XIV thanks supporters in first public appearance after cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church, made his first public appearance on Sunday since lung cancer surgery. He thanked those who prayed for him and said he will gradually resume his duties.
BBC World · 18 Oct, 14:32
Security fence breached at Leipzig airport near Russian cargo planes
A section of the security fence at Leipzig airport in Germany was found knocked down on Saturday evening, possibly by a car. The breach was in the area where three Russian cargo aircraft, barred from departing since 2022, are parked.
Delfi · 18 Oct, 14:32
Funeral held for 75 Palestinians whose remains were recovered from Gaza ruins
A funeral has been held in Gaza for 75 Palestinians whose remains were recovered from the rubble. Most of them came from the Daraj neighbourhood of Gaza City, according to the Health Ministry.
Al Jazeera · 18 Oct, 14:31
France: 1,200 Detained and 150 Police Officers Injured at Cost-of-Living Protests
About 550,000 people took part in protests across France on Saturday against the high cost of living and fuel prices. Clashes with police led to 1,200 detentions and 150 injured officers.
NRA · 18 Oct, 14:31
Burnt-out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn into riots and looting
About 550,000 people joined mostly peaceful protests across France on Saturday over fuel prices and the cost of living, but riots broke out in several cities. Police arrested about 1,800 people and 150 officers were injured.
BBC World · 18 Oct, 13:33
One Dead, Five Injured as Ukrainian Drones Strike St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov said one person was killed and five injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Sunday. Fires broke out at an oil terminal, an oil depot and industrial warehouses.
The Moscow Times · 18 Oct, 13:33
Euronews publishes its midday news video bulletin for 18 October
International news outlet Euronews published its regular news video bulletin at 12:00 GMT+2 on 18 October. The description does not name any specific event.
Euronews · 18 Oct, 13:32
Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee leads protest against Modi government in London
Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee led a "Stop vote theft" protest in London. He accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of electoral manipulation.
Al Jazeera · 18 Oct, 13:31
Slaidiņš: Russia Spends Hundreds of Millions of Dollars on Hybrid War Against Europe and Ukraine
Latvian National Guard staff officer Major Jānis Slaidiņš named four directions of Russian hybrid activity on TV24 and cited its propaganda spending. He mentioned about 500 million dollars in 2023 and over 100 million dollars annually from Defence Ministry budgets.
Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 13:31
About 1,200 detained in France after protests turn into riots
Large-scale protests in several French cities turned into vandalism, looting and violent clashes. Law enforcement has detained about 1,200 people.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Oct, 12:33
Some 800,000 people join nationwide protests across France
Around 800,000 people took to the streets in French cities over the weekend in largely peaceful demonstrations. A student protest over school conditions has grown into a wider outcry over the cost of living.
France 24 · 18 Oct, 12:32
About 550,000 people join cost-of-living protests across France
Around 550,000 people took part in Saturday's demonstrations in France against the high cost of living and fuel prices, according to the Interior Ministry. Clashes with police in several cities led to 1,200 detentions.
Jauns.lv · 18 Oct, 12:31
Ukrainian drones hit targets in the Saint Petersburg region overnight
Ukrainian drones struck several sites in the region of the Russian city of Saint Petersburg overnight into Sunday, including an oil terminal, a data center and a warehouse. A section of an expressway with a bridge over the Great Neva was also closed for a time.
NRA · 18 Oct, 12:31
Two killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine; drone attacks reported in St Petersburg region
Overnight Russian air attacks on several Ukrainian regions killed two people and injured several others. Ukrainian media meanwhile report drone incursions in the St Petersburg region of Russia.
LSM · 18 Oct, 12:31
Demonstrator dies during Paris protests as police detain record 855 people
Paris police said a demonstrator died during Saturday's protests against the high cost of living and austerity, stressing the death was unrelated to police action or clashes. The city's police prefecture said 855 people were detained in the capital, a record figure.
France 24 · 18 Oct, 11:34
Russian strike on Odesa Oblast energy infrastructure leaves about 24,000 consumers without power
A Russian attack on energy facilities in Odesa Oblast in southern Ukraine has left around 24,000 consumers without electricity. Repairs are under way around the clock, and the extent of the damage has not been disclosed.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 18 Oct, 11:34
AI Models Predict How Long Putin Will Live
Around Russian President Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday, several AI models offered estimates of his remaining lifespan. The forecasts range from 5 to 12 years.
NRA · 18 Oct, 11:33
Heidelberg University, Germany's oldest, was consecrated on 18 October 1386
Heidelberg University was consecrated on 18 October 1386. It is the oldest university in Germany and one of the most prestigious in Europe.
LSM · 18 Oct, 11:33
/nginx/o/2026/10/18/17980032t1h5584.jpg)
About 550,000 people join protests against rising living costs in France
Around 550,000 people took part in protests across France on Saturday against the cost of living and high fuel prices, the Interior Ministry said. The report's headline also mentions looted shops, clashes and a historic town hall burned down.
Apollo.lv · 18 Oct, 11:32
Over 1,200 arrested in French unrest as mayor says whole Paris streets devastated
More than 1,200 people were arrested across France on Saturday in protests that began with students angry over the cost of living. Paris's mayor says whole streets in the capital were devastated, while a fire largely destroyed the town hall in Limoges.
The Guardian World · 18 Oct, 11:32
Rubio: Trump to Take Up to 60 Days to Weigh Russia Sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump will use up to 60 days to assess the economic impact of Russia-related sanctions and tariffs he waived a day earlier. The move drew criticism from Ukraine's president and a Republican senator.
The Moscow Times · 18 Oct, 11:32
Ukrainian forces hit Russian strike-drone launch site near Donetsk and a repair base, General Staff says
Ukraine's Defense Forces struck several important Russian military targets on 17 October and overnight into 18 October. They include a site for storing and launching strike drones in the Donetsk area, the General Staff reports.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Oct, 11:31
/nginx/o/2026/10/18/17979985t1h20d0.jpg)
Nepal declines Latvia's offer of humanitarian aid
Flood-hit Nepal has turned down Latvia's offer to send it blankets and helmets as aid. This is according to information prepared by Latvia's Ministry of the Interior.
Apollo.lv · 18 Oct, 10:33