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On October 17, 2026, the "No Kings" movement organized more than 3,000 protests against Donald Trump across the U.S. These demonstrations aim to boost voter participation ahead of the midterms, critical for Congressional control. In Johns Creek near Atlanta, protesters emphasized the importance of voting.
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Steve Rosenberg, BBC correspondent in Moscow for over 30 years, shares his experience of journalism in Russia, likening his work to a deep dive amid growing challenges.
World · 3 min read
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, a social mobilization in France brings together Yellow Vests, high school and university students, and unions protesting the high cost of living, inequality, and public service degradation. Historian Laurent Frajerman analyzes this diversity and warns that violence could undermine these social movements.
World · 1 min read
At their plenary meeting in Addis Ababa, IPCC members could not agree on the release date for their next major report. This political deadlock comes as climate disasters intensify, hindering international negotiations and climate action.
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Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori has warned that the intensification of El Niño will be "truly dramatic" for the country, urging residents in risk zones to evacuate as the climate event causes disasters worldwide.
World · 3 min read
North Korea has opened a new defense museum exhibiting its military arsenal developed in recent years. Leader Kim Jong-un recently observed missile tests amid persistent tensions with South Korea.
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Two weeks before the US midterm elections, Wyoming, the most rural and conservative state, experiences marked Republican Party divisions, especially over Donald Trump's influence, reports France 24.
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On Saturday, France will experience a 'crossroads of anger' as massive protests bring together various social movements, according to France 24.
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Le 114, the emergency number dedicated to deaf and hard of hearing individuals in France, marks its 15th anniversary. The service enables emergency calls by text or video, improving access to help. However, driving by deaf people is prohibited in some countries.
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Melissa Bell, CNN Paris journalist, highlights U.S. interference attempts in European politics, notably in France before the presidential election, in her investigation 'Under American Influence.'
World · 3 min read
Volodymyr Zelensky visits Brussels to urge European leaders for increased arms deliveries to Ukraine, highlighting the need for missile interceptors and F-16 munitions amid reliance on US technology and Starshield restrictions.
World · 3 min read
Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko has advised residents who can temporarily relocate this winter to do so because of a shortage of adequate bomb shelters, prompting anger over the city's preparedness.
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