France braces for another day of mass protests as security on high alert | Protests News
Several planned marches in major cities in France have been banned by authorities, provoking an uproar by rights groups. Paris, France – More than 70,000 police officers and gendarmes are set to be deployed across France as the country braces for a new…
Ruins of city hall a symbol of France divided by protests
“Of course it was really sad, it’s a symbol of the republic, but what is more important: a town hall or people living in poverty?” asks Alexander, 24. It is student night at the Lord John pub, and Alexander is one of several wearing a…
Seven missing after tall building collapses in Kenya’s capital
A search and rescue effort is under way to find seven people feared trapped under rubble after a building collapsed in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. Dramatic footage shows the bottom floor of the block, thought to have been 16 or 18 storeys, giving way…
Ethiopian PM’s advisor: Tigrayan forces and others hinder stability | Government
An advisor to Ethiopia’s Prime Minister spoke to the press at the Tana Forum, stating that Tigrayan forces and regional actors are blocking the Pretoria Agreement and hindering regional stability. Published On 24 Oct 202624 Oct 2026 Share Ethiopian PM’s…
Are California voters about to impose ‘world’s first’ tax on billionaires?
While the ballot measure has many supporters – including some billionaires like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang – it has faced fierce opposition from a variety of figures, from billionaires to the state’s liberal governor. Google co-founder…
Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya
The US has warned its citizens against travelling to Kenya, while neighbouring countries such as Uganda, Ethiopia and Somalia are also on alert. Ebola is a rare but deadly disease, external caused by a virus. As the disease progresses, vomiting and…
Man arrested after fire breaks out at Hitler’s former Alpine retreat | History
A man has been arrested after a fire broke out at Hitler’s former Alpine retreat, the Kehlsteinhaus, on Friday night. Difficult terrain hampered firefighting efforts, with the blaze still burning on Saturday morning. Published On 24 Oct 202624 Oct 2026…
US lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods before midterm elections
She wrote on X that the tariff exemptions were on products that were “crucial to Maine’s agricultural industries, including blueberry, potato, apple, and seaweed producers”. Collins’ Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, responded:…
Australian MP Helen Haines’ condition improves after alleged car attack
Nugent, who was arrested moments after he allegedly drove his Toyota LandCruiser into the MP, appeared in court to face three charges: dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally causing serious injury, and causing harm to a Commonwealth…
COP17 puts Armenia’s environmental record in the spotlight | Environment
Last weekend, the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) opened in Yerevan with a lavish ceremony. It is the first time the summit has been hosted by a former Soviet republic, an occasion the…
