Macron calls for calm after protests turn to riots across France
The French president urged order after Saturday’s marches over prices and public services gave way to looting and fires in several cities.
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Zelenskyy says US intelligence sharing has resumed after pause
Ukraine’s president says the interruption left his country without US warnings during three days of Russian ballistic missile attacks.
Brian Stack’s family scheduled to receive State apology in Dáil
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected to apologise on Wednesday for failings in investigations into the prison officer’s killing, RTÉ reported.
Makkekadavu–Nerekadavu bridge opens between two Kerala districts
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurated the crossing between Alappuzha and Kottayam on October 18, after a project delayed for years by a land dispute.
Bessent defends Russia sanctions waiver, sidesteps question on Ukraine alliance
The US Treasury secretary challenged Zelenskyy’s criticism of Trump’s waiver while listing ways Washington still supports Ukraine.
Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of close Israeli election on 27 October
The US president backed Israel’s prime minister after months of declining to do so. Polls suggest Netanyahu’s coalition could lose its majority, but the endorsement’s effect on...
French police clash with protesters in Paris as unrest continues into Sunday
Hundreds gathered at Place de la République after Saturday’s nationwide cost-of-living marches. Reports give differing arrest and injury totals.
Irish public-sector pay talks set for Monday as Martin calls for productivity gains
The Government and unions agreed to begin formal negotiations after a strike involving more than 300,000 workers. The cost and terms of a new deal remain open.
Nottinghamshire Police seek two suspects after officer shot in city centre
An officer is in stable condition in hospital after being shot in the foot on Angel Row. Police are looking for a man and a woman who fled the scene.
Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties at first public appearance since lung surgery
Pope Leo delivered the Angelus blessing in St Peter’s Square on 18 October, a day after leaving hospital. His surgeon expects further recovery, while tests to determine whether...
Carney confirms four service members killed in Alberta military base fire
Canada’s prime minister said dozens more were seriously injured at CFB Wainwright. The cause remains under investigation, and an earlier report gave a higher death toll.
France riots: 1,800 arrested as cost-of-living protests turn violent
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirms more than 500 officers hurt and 'considerable' damage as government accuses far-left groups of fomenting unrest.
Tirana protests enter sixth day as Albania’s Rama refuses to resign
Hundreds gathered outside the Education Ministry on October 18 as protesters pressed for Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation. Police used water cannons and tear gas to hold...
Taiwan says coast guard drove away 16 Chinese vessels near island and Pratas
Taiwan’s coast guard said Chinese vessels operated simultaneously at several locations on Oct. 18. A separate encounter near Pratas two days earlier shows the pressure on its...
Lithuania issues shelter alert after suspected drone incident; NATO jets deployed
Residents in northern and central Lithuania were told to seek shelter on 18 October. Debris damaged a moving car, and investigators have yet to establish the object's origin.
Telangana sets road safety fund rules for district spending and oversight
The Indian state has directed districts to plan road safety work and track spending, with state oversight and mandatory audits of fund accounts.
Ireland prepares final Lebanon peacekeeping contingent as withdrawal approaches
About 300 Irish soldiers are preparing to deploy to southern Lebanon in November, with the country's UN peacekeeping force due to leave by next Easter.
Chris Wright says Russia sanctions waiver could encourage an energy ceasefire
The US energy secretary defended President Donald Trump’s decision to pause new penalties, arguing that Russia would have to change its conduct to benefit from diesel exports.