Italian cities tighten security as cost-of-living demonstrations return
More than 10,000 people marched in Milan while authorities across Italy used searches and large police deployments after the previous weekend’s disorder.
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Paul St-Pierre Plamondon sworn in as Quebec premier with minority PQ government
The Parti Québécois leader formed a 23-member cabinet and assigned independence and immigration to Deputy Premier Catherine Gentilcore after falling short of a legislative majority.
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Egypt's Sisi Says He Will Leave Office When Term Ends in 2030
The Egyptian president called his departure settled and said the constitution would not be changed to extend his tenure.
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No Kings Demonstrations Shift Toward Early-Voting Mobilization
More than 3,000 US actions combined protest messages with marches to polling places, ballot drop-offs and voter information ahead of the midterms.
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Shops looted across French cities during cost-of-living demonstrations
Retailers in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other cities were attacked on October 17 as violence broke out on the margins of authorized protests over living costs.
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Fire devastates historic Limoges city hall after protest violence
The building's belfry collapsed and much of its roof was destroyed after masked people reportedly entered the city hall during unrest following a cost-of-living demonstration.
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Mass protests across France draw hundreds of thousands as violence erupts
Officials counted 550,000 demonstrators while organizers reported 800,000; unrest and property damage were reported in several major cities.
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Cockroach Janata Party founder released after New Delhi detention
Abhijeet Dipke left police custody one day after he was detained while heading to a protest challenging India’s election authorities.
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Lyon tourist office kiosk burned during cost-of-living protest
Firefighters reached the Place Bellecour building after police dispersed violent groups that officials said had obstructed the emergency response.
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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sex offences
The former Northern Irish politician was convicted of 18 offences against two women who were children at the time, including one count of rape.
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Trump cancels livestream of Nidal Hasan execution after widespread opposition
The US president said the scheduled firing-squad execution would proceed but would not be broadcast, reversing a plan announced by the defense secretary.
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Ukrainian suspect goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream explosions
A Hamburg court is hearing charges against Serhii K. over the 2022 pipeline sabotage, a case carrying legal and political consequences for Germany's Ukraine debate.
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Delhi court remands two youth-party leaders after restricted protest
Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were ordered held for five days after crossing barricades at Jantar Mantar during protests over voter rolls.
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Eight injured in Incheon shopping-mall stabbing as police detain suspect
One victim was reported in life-threatening condition after an attack across several floors of a retail complex west of Seoul.
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Hungarian parliament repeals most provisions of Orbán-era anti-LGBTQ law
Lawmakers retained protections against explicit and violent material for minors while removing restrictions on depictions of sexual and gender diversity.
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ICE shooting of man with child in New York car sparks protests
New York officials demanded answers after a federal immigration officer shot a Dominican man during an enforcement operation in Marble Hill.
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Liège restricts gatherings after student protest unrest
Authorities temporarily closed the main railway station, urged shops to shut and banned gatherings of more than three people after a second day of disorder.
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Mexico adopts single-nationality rule for presidential and governor candidates
A constitutional change signed by President Claudia Sheinbaum will require candidates for top executive offices to hold only Mexican nationality from 2028.
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Quebec votes as Parti Québécois revival puts sovereignty back in focus
The provincial election placed Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's Parti Québécois in a leading position while its referendum pledge remained unpopular with many voters.
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Kosovo parties face October 6 deadline to elect a president
Political leaders were still seeking an agreement with two days remaining before a Constitutional Court deadline that could send Kosovo back to elections.
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Brazil presidential election heads toward a high-stakes count
Polls closed after a polarised first-round contest between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, with a runoff possible on October 25.
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Bosnia votes as ethnic divisions and institutional deadlock dominate campaign
Voters are choosing a tripartite presidency and officials across multiple layers of government under the complex system created after the 1992-95 war.
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French ministers blame far left as school protests spread
The government accused political opponents of encouraging unrest around student demonstrations, while protesters pointed to crowded classrooms, staffing gaps and deteriorating schools.
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French school protests bring closures, fires and political blame
More than 500 secondary schools faced disruption as demonstrations over staffing, overcrowding and facilities escalated into clashes and property damage in several cities.
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