Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026
18 October 2026
9,202 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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thehill.com
Israeli filmmakers bring counter ‘NAZA’ programming to Capitol Hill
At least one attendee at a recent Capitol Hill screening for a film called “NAZA” was hoodwinked into believing it was a hard-charging look at Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. But instead of watching the internationally lauded documentary investigating Israel’s responsibility for the more than 70,000 Palestinians killed in the three-year war, a little…
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devdiscourse.com
Washington warns of retaliation if EU curbs access for US firms, FT reports | International
Read more about Washington warns of retaliation if EU curbs access for US firms, FT reports on Devdiscourse
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foxnews.com
French newspaper rips Macron after riots erupt across France: ‘Indelible stain’
The scathing critique in newspaper Le Figaro took aim at Macron, France’s justice system and immigration policies after nationwide protests erupted into violence.
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boston.com
Carney says 4 service members killed and dozens injured in fire at Alberta military base
Canada's Prime Minister said four service members were killed and dozens more seriously injured in a fire at a military base in Alberta
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theguardian.com
Macron criticises ‘unbridled violence’ after days of unrest and 2,000 arrests across France
Ministers, officials and police under pressure over response to protests as government holds crisis talks amid ‘colossal failure of the state’
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France's Macron vows to hold accountable those who 'sought to bring down the Republic'
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed the public's “anger” and “shame” over protests that have resulted in at least 1,800 arrests.
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Zelensky says ‘of course’ Ukraine trusts the US, hopes Trump will ‘change his decisions’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said “of course” his country trusts the U.S. but hopes President Trump will “change his decisions” after greenlighting a diesel deal with Russia. “Of course we trust America,” he told “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker on NBC News. “We trust bipartisan support and we trust President of the…
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independent.co.uk
Hegseth blamed for airman who was killed during a college football stunt
The fall occurred during pregame ceremonies for the University of Texas at San Antonio’s annual military appreciation game against Navy, an event that traditionally includes rappelling demonstrations
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yahoo.com
Milan police clash with protesters on second day of unrest
MILAN, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Milan police clashed on Sunday with protesters throwing stones and looting shops during demonstrations against poor services and the rising cost of living, a day after
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Flydubai captain describes blocking axe blows as co-pilot attacked him
Capt Smit Machchhar said he screamed for help as he reached to open the cockpit door on flight FZ1073
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abcnews.com
Multiple people killed, dozens injured in explosion a Canadian military training base
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.
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Zelenskyy thanks Trump for resumed intelligence sharing after US Starlink ‘message’
Two people killed and at least 17 injured as Russia and Ukraine continue to trade strikes on each other’s power infrastructure
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foxnews.com
Meloni condemns ‘gangs of thugs’ after protests turned violent across Italy
Giorgia Meloni backed law enforcement after violent anti-government protests erupted across Italy, with clashes in Milan, Bologna and Turin injuring police officers.
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Newsom breaks his silence on ex-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle’s scandal
Newsom’s response comes days after Guilfoyle was removed from her position as US ambassador to Greece following cash-for-access allegations
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nbcnews.com
St. Petersburg oil facilities ablaze as Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia
One person was killed and five others were wounded in the attack.
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komonews.com
Thousands fill St. Peter’s Square as Pope Leo XIV thanks prayers after hospitalization
Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers during his hospitalization.
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I worked on death row for 18 years. This is why the livestream execution was scrapped
The idea to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan was all about the US administration wanting to show power and test what is acceptable, death row lawyer Dr Asim Qureshi tells Suha Kidwai
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nbcnews.com
French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting mar protests
“The right to protest is a fundamental right. Deliberately and collectively sowing disorder through violence is not,” Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez wrote.
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Ukraine strikes St Petersburg with over 1,000 drones
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia overnight Sunday, striking a major oil terminal in St. Petersburg and a data center, knocking out power to thousands of residents and causing fires. Russian state media described the attack as “one of the biggest drone attacks of the year,” according to a translation from Russian. One…
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nbcnews.com
Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter’s Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
The pontiff said the experience of the last week “has made me feel especially close to those facing illness and infirmity,” but said that “this delicate phase is behind me.”
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nypost.com
Canadian military forced to parachute troops into base after gas explosion, fire left at least 7 dead
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…
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Pope Leo to gradually resume papal activities since removal of cancerous tumour
Pontiff thanks people for their prayers in first public appearance since operation on his lung
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Arrests over France protests rise to 1,800, with whole streets in Paris ‘devastated’ – Europe live
Interior minister says ‘the Republic will not yield’ to France’s worst protests in years
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rferl.org
Zelenskyy Says Russia Seeking 'Total Blackout' In Ukraine After Latest Onslaught On Energy Facilities
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.
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Canada military base fire: Everything we know as several killed or injured
One doctor describes the incident as a ‘one in every 15 to 25-year disaster’
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bostonglobe.com
US ambassador to Israel condemns settler attack on American journalist, and other Mideast news - The Boston Globe
Here is the latest news from the Middle East.
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nytimes.com
France in Shock After Protests Devolve Into Riots
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.
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nbcnews.com
Pope Leo’s cancer surgery early in his papacy sends shockwaves through the Catholic Church
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.
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i24news.tv
Clashes across Italy: Two officers hurt, at least 40 arrested as cost-of-living protest turns violent in Milan - i24NEWS
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
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jpost.com
France sees worst riots, violence in decades as cost of living protests spiral | The Jerusalem Post
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.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky seeks support to enforce Russian sanctions
Secretary of state Marco Rubio says sanctions bill has been paused for 60 days to ‘analyse’ its economic impacts
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Many deaths and injuries as ‘very active’ incident sparks fire at Canadian military base
‘I cannot recall an incident like this in recent memory,’ says Canadian defence minister
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‘Serious incident’ at Alberta military base causes deaths and injuries, Canada officials say
Patients being taken to hospitals in Edmonton as Wainwright ‘completely overwhelmed’ by number of injuries, local doctor says
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france24.com
Rubio says Trump to 'analyze' global impact of Russia sanctions during pause
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russia would last 60 days, as the move drew bipartisan criticism and raised fears…
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nbcnews.com
People killed and injured in incident at military base in Alberta, Canadian defense minister says
Defense Minister David McGuinty did not provide casualty figures or details about what caused the incident at CFB Wainwright, which caused a major fire.
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‘Standing up for democracy’: Atlanta ‘No Kings’ rally draws Trump critics ahead of midterms
“No Kings, Vote Now” was the theme of a rally in Atlanta, one of many organised across the US on Saturday. While many demonstrators denounced US President Donald Trump’s policies, organisers said the…
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Ukraine war briefing: Trump’s sanctions waiver is a ‘60-day pause’ to analyse economic impact, says Rubio
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy expects Trump to lift more sanctions against Russia. What we know on day 1,698
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kutv.com
Child, adult killed after vehicle drives onto Kansas soccer field, injuring others
A Saturday afternoon at a Wichita sports complex turned deadly when a vehicle drove onto a soccer field, killing a child and an adult.
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Hurricane Trudy strengthens to category 2 as it heads toward Mexico
Hurricane warning in effect from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes as storm moves toward Pacific coast
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Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as over 1,000 arrested after protests
Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.
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Trump recycles ‘Dumocrats’ attacks at Kentucky rally ahead of midterms
‘The Republican Party is starting to look pretty good,’ Trump told supporters as polls suggest a potential midterm blue wave
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Italian police clash with protesters in Milan, Bologna | The Jerusalem Post
The clashes echoed the violence in neighboring France, where tens of thousands of people took to the streets on Saturday in some of the country's most violent protests in years.
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Bricklayer, 49, travels 1,200 miles for dream girl — only to discover she’s AI-generated
Edmir Martins of Brazil sold all his belongings and traveled more than 1,200 miles to meet the woman he hoped to marry — only to discover his dream girl was an AI-generated persona.
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pbs.org
Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia show the Yemeni rebels' growing strength
At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on the rebels — only to see them grow even stronger.
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Zelensky says Ukraine is ‘ready to negotiate’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday expressed his openness to engaging in U.S.-led negotiations to end the yearslong Russia-Ukraine war after President Trump placed a hold on Russian sanctions days before they were set to go into effect. “The American negotiating track will continue,” Zelensky wrote on the social platform X. “We’re counting on them…
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Terror groups are handing Venezuela’s critical minerals over to China
The Trump administration must address the corruption of the Venezuelan government and its role in allowing terrorist organizations and cartels to fund themselves by smuggling critical minerals to Chinese buyers.
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How Alberta separatism went from fringe cause to referendum
Alberta is not voting to leave Canada on Oct. 19. Instead, voters will decide whether the province should remain in Canada or begin the legal process toward a future referendum on separation.
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Susie Wiles had a hand in setting up Katie Zacharia’s car crash Fox interview: report
Zacharia’s contentious interview with Trump-pal Sean Hannity was described as a ‘sanctioned hit’ by one insider
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Zelensky says Russian sanctions Trump waived ‘could have helped enormously’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky decried President Trump’s late-night decision to waive sanctions and tariffs against Russia days before they were set to take effect under a new law. “At a time when the Russians have carried out such a massive attack on our energy sector, a decision was unfortunately made in America to completely disregard…
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Future of western security is at stake in Yemen civil war, says country’s former PM
Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed says Iran-backed militia’s use of drones represents ‘new era of radical terrorism’
