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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced new curfews would be imposed where necessary, with local authorities coordinating decisions. Targeted curfews helped maintain calm overnight into Tuesday, following days of widespread unrest. Police confirmed Monday night passed without major incidents across France, though more than 2,000 people were arrested during the weekend.

Israeli settlers burned a welcome sign at the entrance of Burqa, a village east of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, on Tuesday. Sayel Kanaan, head of the Burqa council, stated settlers ignited vehicle tires on the sign's stonework. Israeli police detained 10 people in connection with West Bank settler attacks, which included an assault on US photojournalist Heidi Levine and European diplomats.

France will deploy military forces, specifically the Sentinelle force, during upcoming protests planned for Saturday, October 24. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced the deployment aims to free police and gendarmes for maintaining order. Prime Minister Lecornu stated police deployment for Saturday's demonstrations would be massive, seeking an immediate return to order.

French security forces arrested a man believed linked to ultra-left movements over the burning down of the Limoges town hall. Anti-terror police investigate the suspected arson of the 1883 building, whose roof and belfry collapsed on Saturday, October 17. The man was arrested by officers from the specialized RAID police unit in Val d’Issoire.

Italy's government deploys 500 army troops to Milan to bolster security following a weekend of riots, looting, and clashes. Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini announced the troop deployment, stating it moved "from words to action." The unrest occurred during demonstrations against the rising cost of living and poor public services, leading to smashed windows and looted shops.

Sudan's Foreign Ministry summoned Ambassador Essam Mohamed Karrar to express strong objection to a drone strike in the Abyei region. Abyei's information minister, Yohana Akol Ngor, stated the Amiet Market was hit by several drones, including a fuel depot used by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric expressed alarm over continued deadly drone strikes across Sudan.

The US Homeland Security Department ordered civilian federal agencies to remove and stop acquiring products and services using China's DeepSeek AI model. The US government cited "multiple threat vectors" and concerns about sensitive data transfer to China due to DeepSeek's servers. China’s commerce ministry condemned the US order, calling for an immediate reversal of the restrictive measures.

The Department of Justice charged 28 individuals, including green card holders, with crimes related to voter fraud in California. Eleven of the accused were arrested as part of "Operation Protect the Vote." The DOJ stated all 28 are lawful permanent residents not permitted to vote, facing charges of unlawful voting and falsely claiming U.S. citizenship.

Christiane Amanpour, CNN's chief international anchor, will leave the network in June 2027 after 43 years. She announced her daily show "Amanpour" on CNN International will scale back to once a week in early 2027 and conclude in May. Amanpour, 68, plans to continue her podcast "The Ex Files" with her ex-husband, Jamie Rubin.

President Donald Trump renewed his call for New Mexico to change its name to "New America," stating on Truth Social, "We are not Mexico, we are the United States of America!" He claimed the name change would add great value and prestige to the State and boost residents' pride.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Melania Trump claims to have secured ceasefire for single Ukrainian town

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Melania Trump has successfully secured a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia in a war-ravaged city. On Friday, the White House confirmed the First Lady had brokered a deal to pause fighting localised to the city of Oleshky.The Trump administration said the two sides to end all military action in the city on a temporary basis, allow for humanitarian aid to enter and enable residents to evacuate with a designated passageway.

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Trump accuses Iran of driving up oil prices ahead of midterms

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Dubai, Oct 22: Iran's state television reported that seven oil tankers were either struck by attacks or hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz overnight Thursday, possibly the largest single-day number of vessels damaged in the waterway since the Iran war started on February 28.Here is the latest news from the Middle East.

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Rescuers search for survivors after deadly earthquake in China's Tibet region

Beijing, Oct 23:A magnitude 7 earthquake hit China's Tibet region on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu, official media said

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Search and rescue efforts continued following the collapse of at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds, the Nagqu media office said, citing city government officials. More than 1,600 people from the local county were deployed for rescue efforts.

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Fears of further violence as France braces for more protests this weekend

Move follows some of the worst street violence in years on the fringes of cost-of-living protests last weekend France will deploy about 70,000 police around the country on Saturday as the government seeks to prevent more civil unrest after some of the worst street violence in years erupted on the fringes of cost-of-living protests last weekend

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The interior minister, Laurent Nunez, said on ⁠Friday ⁠the security forces would include elite units usually used for counter-terrorism operations and hostage rescues, adding that there had been social media calls for violence from “ultra-left” groups.

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Gunman kills one, injures four in French town outside Paris: Police

One person was killed and at least four others wounded, including a 12-year-old girl, when shots were fired from a car in two towns west of Paris on Friday

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A suspect has been arrested and France’s anti-terrorism prosecutors are investigating whether the attack was racially motivated.

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Romania blames Russia for ship attack in the Black Sea

The European Parliament is calling on the EU, in a resolution adopted on Thursday, to consider deploying a naval operation in the Black Sea and to accelerate the operational launch of the Black Sea Maritime Security Hub in Romania and Bulgaria

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Strongly condemning the latest attacks that resulted in casualties off the coasts of Bulgaria and Romania, as well as repeated violations of Romanian airspace, the European Parliament holds Russia responsible for attacking civilian vessels and escalating its war of aggression against Ukraine in the western Black Sea.

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Six killed and 28 injured in attack during funeral in Jordan’s Karak

At least six people have been killed and a further 28 injured after two gunmen opened fire at a funeral church in Jordan, it has been reported

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State media claim the gunmen got out of a vehicle and started shooting during a funeral procession at the Hammoud church in Karak, situated around 110 miles south of the capital Amman. The unidentified gunmen are currently being pursued, the security agency has confirmed. There has been no immediate claim of responsibility.

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Abdul El-Sayed's Treasurer Behind Super PAC Pushing Third-Party Libertarian as 'True Conservative' in Michigan Senate Race

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Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers and allies including President Donald Trump are escalating their efforts to tie Democratic rival Abdul El-Sayedto the Muslim Brotherhood less than two weeks before the Nov 3 midterms, with Trump falsely branding him a jihadist.Pollsters and political strategists say the approach is aimed at dissuading Jewish and Black voters in the Detroit area who backed El-Sayed’s primary opponent, Haley Stevens, from getting behind the Democratic nominee in the closing days of the Senate campaign in Michigan.It gives them even more reason to pause and not vote

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DR Congo: Ebola responders under pressure as outbreak expands

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Nigeria has announced its first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), becoming the fifth country to be affected by an outbreak that has left thousands dead. Officials said that the patient is a woman who had travelled from Uganda. She began feeling unwell and sought care at a private clinic in Abuja on 11 October and was confirmed positive for BVD on 20 October. It is the first Ebola case in Nigeria in 12 years.

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Days Before Israeli Polls, Netanyahu Invites Modi to 2027 Independence Day Event - TheWire.in

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An attack in the occupied West Bank wounded at least five Israelis on Friday and triggered a shootout that left two Palestinians dead, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel political events days ahead of elections. AnAFPjournalist who witnessed the firefight saw two Palestinian men in casual attire and armed with a handgun and an automatic rifle exchanging fire with Israeli forces at a checkpoint near the Palestinian city of Hebron. The journalist reported that Israeli forces eventually shot and killed the attackers.

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IPhone Duo South Africa launch: Apple's R48,000 foldable reviewed

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Sales of Apple’s first folding phone, thei Phone Duo, began on Friday, with market watchers betting on whether the device can reinvent the small foldables market in the same way the i Phone did for smartphones. The Duo’s reception could prove an early test for new CEO John Ternus, the former hardware chief whounveiledthe phone barely a week after taking charge in September. It could also have large implications for a niche category in which ⁠rivals such as Samsung Electronics and Huawei Technologies have sold premium offerings for several years.

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Days After Trumps Sanctions, European Union Awards Top Rights Prize to International Criminal Court - TheWire.in

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The European Union on Thursday awarded its most prestigious human rights prize to the International Criminal Court and its officials in a rebuke to President Donald Trump’s efforts to destroy the institution. The EU’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, previously awarded to figures such as Nelson Mandela and Malala Yousafzai, follows another international honor this month for a former ICC judge.

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U.S. Withdraws Diplomatic Personnel from Saudi Arabia as Houthis Attack More Airports

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• Rebels claim targeting Saudi defence ministry, Aramco installations, Dammam airport• Coalition downs four drones above Riyadh, Madina• Egypt urges talks as its parliament weighs military backing for Saudi campaign in Yemen• IRGC warns US against escorting ships thru Hormuz• Pakistan warns pilgrims travelling between Iran and Iraq RIYADH: Yemen’s Houthi forces said on Thursday they had launched attacks on Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry in Riyadh, Aramco facilities in Yanbu and the King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, where Saudi authorities said two people were killed.

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First Russian diesel from Putin-Trump deal heading for US, data shows

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The first Russian diesel bound for the US following a surprise agreement reached between Moscow and US President Donald Trump is aboard a tanker heading for New York, ship-tracking data showed on Friday. Trump announced the dealthis month as part of his efforts to bring down soaring diesel prices ahead of November 3 US mid-term elections. Trump also waived parts of a new US sanctions law against Russia and threatened Europe with a US diesel export ban unless countries released more from their emergency reserves to help ease prices.

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Trump Wants Ilhan Omar Removed From Congress

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Tim Evans/File Photo via Reuters Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar has spoken out about the early-morning raid at her home after being targeted by Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies. Speaking to MS NOW’s All In with Chris Hayes, the longtime Trump nemesis, who has been the target of baseless MAGA conspiracy theories alleging she was in a sham marriage with her brother, discussed several “bizarre”aspects of the raid.

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Typhoon Champi grounds hundreds of Taiwan flights, threatens Shanghai and Japan

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Almost all of Taiwan shut down on Friday ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Champi, which is forecast to bring strong winds and torrential rain, and though the storm is weakening it could still make direct landfall on the island. At one point a super typhoon and one of the strongest storms in the Pacific this year, Champi was still packing gusts of around 191 kph near its centre, according to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA).The storm was about 220 km east of Taiwan, the CWA said.

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