French students are protesting for the fourth week in a row about poor school conditions, such as not enough teachers, crowded classrooms, and bad facilities. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joined one of the protests near Paris, where about 200 schools were closed during the demonstrations.
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French students have been protesting for four consecutive weeks.
The protests focus on poor school conditions like teacher shortages and overcrowding.
Trade unions and university students support the protests.
Some protests led to blocking schools and clashes with police.
Greta Thunberg, a climate activist from Sweden, joined a protest near Paris.
Around 200 schools were closed during the protests.
The demonstrations covered multiple cities across France.
The movement draws attention to the state of education in France.
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RJ Mitte, an actor known for his role in the TV show "Breaking Bad," has died at the age of 34. The Brownsville Police Department confirmed his death on Monday.
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RJ Mitte was an actor famous for appearing in "Breaking Bad."
He died at the age of 34.
The Brownsville Police Department announced his death.
The news was confirmed on a Monday.
No further details about the cause of death were provided in the article.
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Four people, including two children, died in a house fire in Waterford city, Ireland. Two other children were seriously injured and are in hospital. The fire happened early Tuesday morning in a two-story house on Birchwood Avenue.
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The fire was reported at 5:13 a.m. local time on Tuesday.
Firefighters found a large fire when they arrived and rescued several people.
Four deaths were confirmed: a man, a woman, and two children.
Two other children are critically injured and being treated in hospital.
The incident took place in a housing estate about 3 km from Waterford city center.
Irish police and fire services are investigating the cause of the fire.
Local leaders expressed sympathy and asked people not to spread unconfirmed information.
A support center was opened at Butler Community Centre for those affected by the fire.
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Greta Thunberg joined French high school students protesting across the country over teacher shortages, crowded classes, and poor school buildings. The protests have drawn large crowds, caused school closures, and resulted in clashes with police, raising concerns about police violence and the future of France's education system.
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Greta Thunberg joined high school student protests in Paris and other French cities.
Students are protesting teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and damaged school buildings.
Protests have lasted three weeks, with over 260,000 people protesting last Tuesday.
Some schools have closed or switched to online classes due to the protests.
Police and protesters clashed, with dozens injured, including serious harm to some teenagers.
French authorities banned police use of stun grenades after severe injuries to protesters.
Over 6,800 people, mostly young, have been detained during the protests.
Political leaders are reacting differently, with some supporting protesters and others blaming parents for school repairs.
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France’s National Assembly is voting on a new law to fight sexual and gender-based violence. The bill includes stronger police investigations, special courts, and support for child victims, but some parts were cut due to budget limits.
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The law is a response to public anger after the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna.
It aims to improve investigations of sexual and gender-based crimes.
Specialized police units and courts will be created to handle these cases.
There will be dedicated help and support for children who are victims.
Some planned measures were removed because of concerns about the cost.
Campaigners and lawmakers worry that the money to fund the bill is not yet guaranteed.
The vote is happening in France’s National Assembly.
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Fighting has started again in northern Ethiopia between government forces and rebel groups. Many people in Ethiopia get their news from social media, but these platforms now have a lot of propaganda and false information. Journalists find it hard to check what is really happening because they cannot easily reach the battle areas.
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Fighting resumed in northern Ethiopia between federal (government) forces and rebel groups.
Millions of Ethiopians use social media to get daily news.
Social media platforms are filled with propaganda from both pro-government and pro-rebel sides.
Propaganda means information used to influence people, often by spreading biased or false news.
Journalists have limited access to the front lines, making it difficult to verify facts.
The conflict cause confusion as the truth is hard to find amid misinformation on social media.
The situation affects how Ethiopians understand the ongoing violence in their country.
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A scandal involving Brazil’s Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes has become a major issue just before the presidential runoff election. Moraes and several other justices are linked to a banker accused of large fraud, which is causing public distrust and may be helping the Bolsonaro family politically.
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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro spoke at a rally blaming Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s support on Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Moraes oversaw the case that sentenced former president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for attempting a coup.
Investigations found Moraes’s wife’s law firm had a £20 million contract with Daniel Vorcaro, a banker accused of Brazil’s biggest banking fraud.
Text messages suggesting a close relationship between Moraes and Vorcaro surfaced, though Moraes denies their authenticity.
At least four other Supreme Court justices also have links to the accused banker.
The scandal has caused public confusion and mistrust toward the Supreme Court, especially among undecided voters.
Lula partly blamed his election loss in the first round on the perceived corruption in the Supreme Court.
The political tension around the court crisis is seen as helping the Bolsonaro family’s chances in the upcoming election.
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The Tunisian musical duo Jathb combines traditional Sufi chants with modern electronic music and healing sounds. They have spent four years gaining recognition in Tunisia and abroad while working to protect Tunisia’s ancient Sufi music and writings.
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Jathb is a musical duo from Tunisia.
They mix Sufi chants, which are traditional spiritual songs, with electronic beats.
Their music includes sounds meant to have a calming or healing effect.
The duo has been active for at least four years.
They have gained recognition both within Tunisia and internationally.
Jathb aims to preserve Tunisia’s cultural heritage of Sufi music and ancient texts.
Sufi music is part of Tunisia’s centuries-old spiritual and cultural traditions.
The group's work combines old traditions with new music technology.
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Greta Thunberg joined student protests in France demanding better school conditions and more attention to their concerns. The protests have involved thousands of students and supporters, with some demonstrations leading to injuries and police action.
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Greta Thunberg appeared at a high school in Saint-Denis where students are protesting education problems.
Students want improvements like better school buildings, more teachers, and less crowded classes.
Over 70,000 people protested last Thursday in one of the largest recent events.
About 200 schools were closed on Tuesday due to protests and to prevent damage.
Some teachers were injured during the protests in Paris, Bordeaux, and Lyon.
Lawyers formed a human chain to protect students after complaints about police violence.
More than 6,800 mainly young people have been arrested during the protests.
President Emmanuel Macron asked protesters to remain calm and said the issues need time and discussion.
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Gromit, the silent animated dog from Aardman Animations, will speak for the first time in a new audiobook. Actor Martin Freeman will provide the voice, reading Gromit's inner thoughts and story in the book "Grand: The Autobiography of Gromit," written by Nick Park.
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Gromit has been a silent character since 1989 in the Wallace and Gromit series.
Martin Freeman, known for roles in The Office and The Hobbit, will voice Gromit in the audiobook.
This audiobook is Gromit's first time speaking and shows his inner thoughts and opinions.
The book is titled "Grand: The Autobiography of Gromit," told to Nick Park, Gromit's creator.
Nick Park said Freeman was the natural choice and was honored that Freeman accepted.
The audiobook and hardback book are published by Ebury.
Gromit's voice in the audiobook is not a special character voice but a natural reading by Freeman.
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A suspicious device was found near Disneyland in Anaheim, California, causing police to respond and leading to a partial shutdown of the theme park area. Authorities are investigating the incident, and security staff were seen guiding visitors away from the location.
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The suspicious device was found outside Disneyland near the Esplanade area.
The Esplanade is where shuttles drop off visitors close to Harbor Boulevard.
Anaheim Police Department responded to the scene on Monday night.
Security staff directed guests away from the area for safety.
Police and Disneyland officials have not yet released detailed information.
The investigation by law enforcement is still ongoing.
The event caused part of Disneyland to temporarily shut down.
The story is still developing, and more information is expected.
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Israeli forces conducted raids on several Palestinian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the Palestine Medical Complex in the West Bank city of Ramallah. They searched the offices of the Union of Palestinian Women’s Committees and Addameer, an NGO focusing on prisoner rights, and deployed snipers around the hospital area.
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Israeli forces raided the offices of Palestinian NGOs in Ramallah on Tuesday.
The NGOs targeted included the Union of Palestinian Women’s Committees and Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association.
The Palestine Medical Complex, the largest government hospital in the West Bank, had Israeli snipers positioned around its entrances.
Addameer has previously been closed by Israeli forces and labeled a terrorist organization by the Israeli military.
Israeli forces took equipment from Addameer during the raid.
Stun grenades were fired at journalists covering the raids.
The raids caused panic among Palestinian civilians, including children at school and workers nearby.
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President Donald Trump said he does not believe Russia and China are helping Iran in its conflict with the U.S., but U.S. officials have reported that both countries provide covert support to Iran. China has been a major buyer of Iranian oil, and both China and Russia have used satellites to gather intelligence that aided Iran’s military actions.
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President Trump stated on Truth Social that if Russia and China help Iran, it is at a very low level and not confirmed.
U.S. government reports and sanctions claim China and Russia have supported Iran despite denials.
China buys over 80% of Iran’s crude oil, which helps fund Iran’s regime and military.
The U.S. has imposed a naval blockade to restrict Iranian oil trade, affecting China’s purchases.
Chinese satellite companies provided imagery that Iran used for planning attacks on U.S. forces.
Russian satellites conducted surveillance of U.S. and allied bases in the Middle East before Iranian attacks.
Ukrainian intelligence monitors and shares information about Russian support to Iran.
The U.S. has threatened economic sanctions to pressure China and Russia to end their aid to Iran.
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Chicago police have identified Thomas McInerney, a former detective, as the murderer of eight-year-old Gloria Kowalewicz in a 1960 cold case. DNA evidence from a family tree website helped solve the case 65 years later, confirming McInerney's involvement after his death in 2006.
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Gloria Kowalewicz was abducted and killed on November 12, 1960, in Chicago at age eight.
Her body was found in a ditch near a forest preserve the same day.
Thomas McInerney, a former Chicago police homicide detective, was identified as the killer through newly discovered DNA evidence.
The DNA was matched using a genetic ancestry website, leading the FBI to connect McInerney to the crime scene.
McInerney joined the Chicago police in 1959 and retired in 1987, later working as an investigator for federal public defender offices.
Despite extensive investigations and many interviews in the 1960s, McInerney was not suspected during his lifetime.
McInerney died in 2006, about 20 years before being named as the murderer.
Chicago police expressed hope that identifying the killer would provide closure to Gloria’s family and community.
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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa, after tens of thousands of migrants arrived there from Morocco earlier this year. The visit came amid ongoing tensions because Morocco claims control over Ceuta and Melilla, two Spanish enclaves on the African coast.
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More than 70,000 migrants crossed from Morocco to Ceuta earlier in 2026.
Most migrants have returned to Morocco, but several thousand remain in Ceuta.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia made an official visit to Ceuta in October 2026.
The visit caused mixed reactions among local residents.
Morocco claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, creating diplomatic friction with Spain.
Ceuta and Melilla are Spanish territories located on the northern coast of Africa.
The situation has raised concerns about renewed tensions between Spain and Morocco.
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Air France is following new Israeli rules that prevent flight crew members from 31 Muslim-majority countries from flying into or over Israel. These rules were introduced after a copilot allegedly tried to hijack a plane to crash it in Israel. Other airlines may also need to comply with these restrictions.
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Israel banned flight crew members from 31 Muslim-majority countries from flying into or over its airspace.
Countries affected include Algeria, Tunisia, Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Niger.
The restrictions came after a co-pilot from Oman allegedly attempted to hijack a Flydubai flight to crash into Israel’s airport.
Air France confirmed it will comply with Israel’s rules for crew flying on their flights to and over Israel.
The directive applies to pilots and cabin crew who hold the nationality or dual nationality of these countries.
Other airlines, like Smartwings from the Czech Republic, have also acknowledged the directive and plan to comply.
Some experts say these rules may be considered discriminatory under French law because they target people based on nationality.
The rules could affect many airlines flying to, from, or over Israel.
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Pope Leo XIV, age 71, was admitted to a hospital in Rome for surgery to remove a small growth found in his lung during a recent health check. This is the first time he has been hospitalized since becoming pope in May 2025.
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Pope Leo XIV is 71 years old.
He was admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome.
The surgery is to remove a small lung nodule found during recent medical exams.
The lung growth was found at an early stage.
This is the pope’s first hospital visit since his election in May 2025.
The news was reported on October 13, 2026.
The article includes footage from a recent papal visit to France.
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Raye faced problems with ticket scalpers using AI bots to flood sign-ups for her October 23 Royal Albert Hall show, which only has 5,000 seats. To fight this, her team manually checked the 1.8 million sign-ups to find real fans who will get early access to buy tickets at normal prices.
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Raye’s concert at Royal Albert Hall has 5,000 seats and is on October 23.
There were 1.8 million sign-ups for tickets, much more than available seats.
Ticket scalpers used AI bots to create many fake sign-ups and overwhelm the system.
Raye’s team manually reviewed the sign-ups to identify genuine fans.
A pre-sale for selected fans will start with a special email code on a Tuesday at 11:45 BST.
Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public after the pre-sale.
The concert will feature songs from her album "This Music May Contain Hope," which blends jazz, blues, soul, and more.
Raye has recently won six Brit Awards and has gained success as an independent artist after leaving her previous label.
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Several international airlines have stopped flights to and from Riyadh due to attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen. This pause affects Saudi Arabia’s plans to become a major global air travel center and delays new direct flights between the US and Riyadh.
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Airlines suspended flights to Riyadh because of deadly attacks by Houthi rebels.
Flight cancellations are extended through October 19.
Saudi Arabia aims to become a big hub for global air travel.
Delta airline postponed its first direct US-to-Riyadh flights until March 2027.
The attacks have increased security concerns in the region.
Saudi Arabia plans a strong response to these Houthi strikes.
The conflict in Yemen is causing instability that affects regional travel.
The situation impacts both regional security and international airline operations.
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Hundreds of supermarkets in France were hit by a cyberattack that changed the temperatures of their fridges and freezers. This caused a lot of fresh and frozen food to spoil, leading to millions of euros in losses. Authorities are investigating the attack, which affected major retailers and some fires were reported.
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The cyberattack targeted hundreds of supermarkets across France.
The attack changed fridge and freezer temperatures remotely.
Major supermarket groups affected include Carrefour, Monoprix, E.Leclerc, and Coopérative U.
The Les Mousquetaires group reported about 300 stores impacted.
The food loss could cost several million euros.
The refrigeration systems used outdated software without security updates.
Some fires happened due to the attack.
French authorities have started an investigation to find who did it.
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