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Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania

There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.

2026-10-17 20:53:00 GMT

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Three takeaways from Elon Musk's latest political donations

New filings show the world's richest person spent this summer again trying to help Republicans win office, with most of his focus on one candidate.

2026-10-18 00:41:06 GMT

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Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests

An historic town hall in the southern French city of Limoges was set ablaze during national protests.

2026-10-18 00:49:42 GMT

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How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France

Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.

2026-10-17 21:33:17 GMT

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Hundreds arrested in France as police clash violently with protesters

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

2026-10-17 18:40:14 GMT

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Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist

The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft.

2026-10-17 10:46:41 GMT

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Violent clashes between police and protesters in Albania

Police in Albania's capital Tirana have fired tear gas and water cannons onto crowds gathered outside the Ministry of Education where students are among those protesting.

2026-10-17 13:11:20 GMT

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Watch: 'Mood has really shifted' as Paris protesters clash with police

The BBC is on the ground at the Place de la République, where protesters and police clash after weeks of students demonstrations.

2026-10-17 12:14:52 GMT

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Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian brothers and US friend in Mexico

Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.

2026-10-17 03:11:10 GMT

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Dozens arrested in Paris as day of protests begins across France - follow live

Today's demonstrations come after three weeks of student protests, with calls for teachers, farmers, pensioners and unions to also take to the streets.

2026-10-17 10:51:25 GMT

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Trump waives several Russian sanctions as new US law takes effect

Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.

2026-10-17 02:48:36 GMT

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Faisal Islam: What I learned from a week with the world's top finance leaders

At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.

2026-10-17 01:59:48 GMT

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Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms

The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

2026-10-17 02:33:09 GMT

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Trial of German steakhouse heiress Christina Block that sparked a huge spy scandal

For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.

2026-10-16 23:07:18 GMT

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Katie Zacharia leaves White House role less than a week after starting

Her public debut as White House press secretary on Tuesday ended with a flurry of media criticism about her credentials and preparedness.

2026-10-16 21:05:05 GMT

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Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad killed suspect

The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.

2026-10-16 23:02:36 GMT

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Trump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink network

Speed curbs limited Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian attacks on Tuesday night.

2026-10-16 19:33:48 GMT