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Forest fires in Indonesia have triggered a maximum air pollution alert in several Southeast Asian countries, leading to school closures, increased respiratory issues, and outdoor activity restrictions in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and East Timor.
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.
Gaza faces a prolonged water crisis amid three years of conflict. Residents have access to only half of the UN's recommended 15 liters of daily water due to damaged treatment and storage facilities.
In Tunis, over 3,000 people protested against the high cost of living and President Kais Saied's policies, criticizing economic decline and lack of social dialogue.
On Saturday in Paris, tens of thousands joined a convergence of struggles, combining a festive atmosphere with techno music and occasional clashes with police, reflecting the determination of an angry youth.
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.
Days before the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, Democrats hold a steady lead in polls, but Republicans hope polling margins will help them retain Senate control. Elon Musk, the top donor, heavily supports the Texas campaign.
Hundreds of thousands demonstrated Saturday in France against rising living costs and worsening public services, sparking clashes with police, fires, and looting in several cities, notably Paris.
Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan was shot in the legs by armed men in Bamenda, northwest Cameroon. A young woman was killed during the attack targeting attendees of a funeral vigil, raising concerns over journalist safety amid ongoing conflict.
General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO Allied Forces Supreme Commander, outlined a victory theory to defeat Russia if attacked, emphasizing the need for clear red lines in Europe.
Pope Leo XIV, 71, left Rome's Gemelli Hospital Saturday, four days after surgery to remove a cancerous nodule from his right lung. Smiling, he greeted the faithful before returning to the Vatican to recite the Angelus on Sunday.
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.
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