Thunder and lightning have boomed across Marseille following the weekend’s mayhem, illuminating the cracked windows and boarded-up doors of hundreds of businesses that were smashed as protests gave way to disorder.
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Breaking News Oct 20, 2026Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity
EDMONTON, Alberta — Voters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with early referendum results Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for national unity amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats.
Breaking News Oct 20, 2026Trump borrows from far right to blame unrest in France on immigration
Donald Trump and JD Vance deployed a familiar US playbook on Europe, claiming that immigrants were responsible for rioting in France that began as student protests against crumbling schools and the high cost of living.
Breaking News Oct 19, 2026Exclusive | Putin Floats a Summit With Trump and Xi to Discuss Ukraine Deal
– News – World News – China News – Trump, Putin, Xi could hold a meeting in China; discuss end to Ukraine conflict:
Breaking News Oct 19, 2026Oil slips from 5-month high as Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver may bring more supplies
Trump Eases Russia Sanctions, Midterm Campaign Money, Violent Protests In France President Trump is easing pressure on Russia by waiving new sanctions as Ukraine continues striking Russian energy targets and tensions deepen between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Breaking News Oct 19, 2026Trump plans to begin DC golf course renovation in defiance of judge’s order
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday that “restoration work will begin” on 15 November to a historic public golf course in Washington DC despite a federal judge’s court order to pause his plans over environmental and historic preservation concerns.
Breaking News Oct 18, 2026Terror Watch: Spanish police arrest two in Basque Country for suspected terrorism
MADRID, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Two people were arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences in Spain’s northwestern Basque Country, police said on Sunday.
Breaking News Oct 18, 2026Poll: Americans are anxious, pessimistic and deeply unhappy with Trump ahead of the midterms
Weeks ahead of Election Day, 71% of U.S. adults think the country is on the “wrong track.”