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Albanian police deploy water cannons as protests hit seventh day
Albanian police deployed water cannons as protests continued into their seventh day on Monday (19 October). Officers responded with tear gas after demonstrators hurled rocks at them. Protesters also attacked government buildings and lit fires. Violence has erupted after high school and university students mobilised in a broader anti-government movement calling for prime minister Edi Rama to resign. It comes as thousands of rioters in France were arrested during the weekend’s widespread protests, with justice minister. Violence has also been seen in other parts of Europe, with similar incidents in Belgium and Italy.
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Qatar revamped defence system in six hours, intelligence chief says
At Doha’s Global Security Forum, Qatar’s head of intelligence revealed how the war with Iran forced the Gulf country to urgently redeploy its defensive assets, while the US ambassador to Turkey offered new insights into a fundamental shift in Washington's presence in the Middle East.
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Democrat zings Hegseth when asked if she’ll quit drinking if elected
The Democratic candidate who went viral for her “drunk” and belligerent local TV interview took a shot at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after being asked if she’d quit drinking if she were elected. Jaime West, who is running for a seat on the Fayette County Council in Indiana, appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored, where she claimed she drank only three beers before her now-infamous appearance, during which she warned Republicans, “we have guns too.” When Morgan asked if West would quit drinking if her long-shot bid for the council seat was successful, she replied, “I don't know. Why don't you ask Pete Hegseth, who is drinking whiskey as he's running an illegal war?” Morgan and guest Ben Ferguson pointed out that Hegseth had vowed not to drink during his time in Trump’s cabinet.
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Spain versus Morocco: this is how the military forces stand in 2026
Spain spends three times more on defence than Morocco and leads in air and naval power, but Rabat has more troops and rockets. US-backed rearmament boosts its strength and narrows the gap. #EuropeNews
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NHS doctor ‘suspended mid-shift for social media posts criticising Israel’
Dr Nadeem Crowe says he was discriminated against for his anti-Zionist beliefs
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Teenager among four killed in Israel strikes and gunfire in Gaza during 'ceasefire'
Deaths come as US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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Israeli financial news outlet reveals €150m warship deal with Cyprus
According to the Israeli financial newspaper Calcalist, an agreement is expected to be signed in the coming weeks, once the terms are finalised between the defence ministries of Israel and Cyprus. #EuropeNews
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UK fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks from Iran-backed Houthis
The UK will fly defensive counter air missions using RAF Typhoon fighter jets to support the protection of Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure
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UK to send jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks, and other Mideast news
An Israeli attack on a Gaza apartment has killed two people and injured others
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Students and academics sanctioned over emojis as part of Palestine protests crackdown
Amnesty International said that universities had taken extreme measures to restrict Palestine solidarity protests in an attack on free speech and the right to protest
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Israel's far right find fertile ground among first-time voters
More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.
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F1 Q&A: Lindblad and Lawson futures at Racing Bulls, Rwanda, Imola and Red Bull as an engine supplier
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the United States Grand Prix.
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In their own words: Israeli politicians' extreme speech surges ahead of elections
Hate speech in Israel has surged under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government
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Tuesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham beat Britain’s headphone dodgers?
In today’s newsletter: The prime minister’s campaign against noisy passengers has struck a chord with commuters. Whether anyone hears him remains to be seen.
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Short of funds, UN food agency cuts aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza and 200,000 in the West Bank
The United Nations has cut food assistance to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza and 200,000 in the West Bank due to a serious funding shortage
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Israeli police detain 10 people in rare raid against West Bank settlers
Move comes after US photojournalist and group of European diplomats and Palestinians were assaulted in separate attacks
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Lavrov backs Iran after Trump says Russia doing 'little' for Tehran
Just hours after Trump publicly claimed Russia was doing “little” to help Iran, Moscow reaffirmed its full support for Tehran, with Foreign Minister Lavrov describing Iran's fight as a "just cause." #EuropeNews
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Rubio focuses on trade routes and critical minerals in Central Asia
The US and five Central Asian governments backed closer transport and industrial cooperation at a C5+1 meeting in Samarkand. Rubio also held bilateral talks, while Uzbekistan signed the Artemis Accords.
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UN food agency to cut aid to 500,000 people in Gaza
Families who keep their support will get smaller rations and less cash, even though two-thirds of the territory’s population still needs help to survive.
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Video report: Could we see France’s chaotic protests spread to the UK?
France has seen its worst unrest in decades, with thousands arrested and buildings set alight. What began in September as a student protest over school conditions has grown into a nationwide backlash over living costs, drawing at least 800,000 onto the streets. Emmanuel Macron says “we feel anger and shame”, while unrest has spread to Belgium and Italy. So could Britain be next? The Independent political editor David Maddox says the Met Police’s experience of mass protests makes similar scenes unlikely, though violence cannot be ruled out.
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Obama blasts Trump administration probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'
Obama says federal agents' search of the Democrat's home was an effort to intimidate a Trump critic.
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'Radical' bookshop in row with travel writer over alleged 'antisemitic' posts
The bookstore pulled the October 21 event after becoming aware of several "problematic" social media posts by Mr Sayarer.
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Saudi Arabia executes 2 Bangladeshis over 'indecent acts,' and other Mideast news
Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals for committing indecent acts in Mecca
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Cuts force World Food Programme to end support for half a million Palestinians in Gaza
Two-thirds of population face crisis levels of food insecurity and 200,000 people are in danger of famine
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Israeli police arrest 10 following weekend attacks by settlers on journalist and diplomats
Israeli police have arrested 10 people in connection with settler violence in the occupied West Bank
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World Food Programme forced to cut aid to Gaza due to funding shortages
The number of people helped by the UN agency in the Palestinian territory will drop by about a third - from 1.6 million to 1.1 million.
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Majority of Americans think Donald Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, new poll finds – live
Trump’s approval rating reaches new low; 66% of Americans think Trump is using position of power for monetary gain, including 34% of Republicans
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Flydubai pilot casts doubt over Israeli plumber’s role during attempted hijacking
Yaniv Hayoun said he subdued Omani co-pilot after forcing his way into cockpit and even helped fly plane
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Greens could fail to win any seats in London at next election, new poll shows
The MRP poll conducted by Electoral Calculus and Find Out Now indicated that Labour could win a record 59 or 60 seats out of 75 in the capital following a surge in support
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First Thing: US ambassador in rare diplomatic break with Israel over attack on US journalist
Mike Huckabee condemns attack on Washington Post photojournalist that has drawn lukewarm response from Israeli authorities
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US issues rare Middle East red alert to its citizens in the region
Washington has taken the rare measure to issue a red alert to US citizens in 12 countries across the Middle East, citing risks of potential attacks on US interests.
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Israeli police arrest 10 people over settler attacks on US journalist and diplomats
Prosecutions of Israeli settlers are rare
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Gulf states top disaster resilience as Lebanon and Iraq lag far behind
As many as 87% of UAE residents say the government is well prepared for disasters while only 14% of Lebanese citizens believe the same, and more than half of Iraqi and Lebanese respondents say their governments do not care about them at all, latest study shows.
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Serbian rector's phone was infected with spyware during student protests, group says
A digital rights group says spyware from an Israeli company targeted the phone of the head dean of Belgrade University
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Scots council urged to cut 'extremely disturbing' ties to Israel Defence Forces
A Scottish council has been urged to pull its funding from two companies with ties to the Israel Defence Forces
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Trump endorses embattled Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
Trump's late backing comes as the two leaders’ strategies on Iran and Gaza have diverged, and he warns the US may not “do this work” if Israel changes leaders.
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Bomb threat forces Tel Aviv to Vienna flight to land in Bulgaria
The Airbus jet landed safely in Bulgaria and all passengers and crew aboard were unharmed, officials said.
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Washington Post photographer attacked by settlers says she is insulted by Netanyahu
Heidi Levine says she plans on returning to work
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Netanyahu casts doubt on settler attack witnessed by Guardian reporter
Assault on European delegation in West Bank exposes government’s response to violence even when those targeted represent Israel’s allies
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US ambassador to Israel denounces West Bank settler attack on US photojournalist
Mike Huckabee calls for arrest and prosecution of those responsible as Heidi Levine, 63, recovers in hospital in Israel
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Israel-Lebanon agreement shines light on long-lost Jewish community
Rabbi Elie Abadie, who left Lebanon over 50 years ago, remains deeply connected to his Lebanese roots
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Zack Polanski’s populism is the leftist counterpoint to Nigel Farage and every bit as hollow - David Behrens
Say what you like about Zack Polanski but he turned out to be a better hypnotist than anyone gave him credit for. He managed to put his whole party to sleep.
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US ambassador to Israel condemns settler attack on US journalist, and other Mideast news
The U.S. ambassador to Israel condemns a settler attack that left an American journalist badly beaten in the West Bank
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Palestinians and European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Marco Rubio said he wants Israel to do more to deter attacks committed by settlers in the West Bank
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Zack Polanski says application of Zionism is racist and no state has right to exist
Green leader in England and Wales calls ‘debates about words’ unhelpful and denies recent motion was controversial
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I worked on death row for 18 years. This is why the livestream execution was scrapped
The idea to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan was all about the U.S. administration wanting to show power and test what is acceptable, death row lawyer Dr Asim Qureshi tells Suha Kidwai
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No further action against government adviser's wife over Palestine Action post, police say
Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney.
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Soldiers’ gate codes were captured by dashcams they forgot to switch off
A routine military exercise turned awkward after Norwegian soldiers discovered dashcam recordings showing their movements and restricted-area access codes
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Masked settlers attack European diplomats in occupied West Bank
Belgian foreign minister urges further EU sanctions and links attack to Israel’s ‘illegal settlement policy’
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European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.
