18 October 2026

Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.

The protests in France began last ‌month at high schools in Paris' working-class northern suburbs, where anger over teacher shortages and shabby facilities evolved into a broader movement.

“The right to protest is a fundamental right. Deliberately and collectively sowing disorder through violence is not,” Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez wrote.

After anti-government protests devolved into chaos, leaders from across the political spectrum blamed one another for the unrest, even as it subsided on Sunday.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence, saying, “Demonstrating is a right. Turning our cities into battlegrounds is not.” The clashes echoed protests in France and other nearby countries

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed the public's “anger” and “shame” over protests that have resulted in at least 1,800 arrests.

The scathing critique in newspaper Le Figaro took aim at Macron, France’s justice system and immigration policies after nationwide protests erupted into violence.

Defense Minister David McGuinty did not provide casualty figures or details about what caused the incident at CFB Wainwright, which caused a major fire.

‘I cannot recall an incident like this in recent memory,’ says Canadian defence minister

One doctor describes the incident as a ‘one in every 15 to 25-year disaster’

The Canadian military was forced to parachute troops into one of the country’s busiest bases on Saturday night after a gas explosion during a live-fire exercise triggered a blaze that left at…

Canada's Prime Minister said four service members were killed and dozens more seriously injured in a fire at a military base in Alberta

Multiple people were killed and dozens more were injured when a horrific explosion erupted at a Canadian military base, according to authorities and new reports.

Ukrainian and Russian officials reported civilian deaths and damage to residential buildings and infrastructure following overnight drone attacks on Ukraine and Russia on October 18.

One person was killed and five others were wounded in the attack.

The 71-year-old has brought a new level of energy to the papacy with long, action-packed international trips, but his lung cancer diagnosis brings uncertainty.

Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers during his hospitalization.

Secretary of state Marco Rubio says sanctions bill has been paused for 60 days to ‘analyse’ its economic impacts