Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Residents warned not to drink tap water after hundreds fall sick near South Africa capital

More than 400 people, mostly children, become ill after drinking contaminated water, east of Pretoria.

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Why Israeli Gen Z voters are drawn to the far right

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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Vinted blocks French looters listing stolen goods for sale

The platform said since the weekend it had "taken immediate action to idenitify and remove listings linked to looting".

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French cities calm overnight after curfews imposed to quell violence, PM says

Sébastien Lecornu said new curfews for Tuesday night would be decided where necessary.

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Monday, 19 October 2026

Katya Adler: France's government under pressure after weekend of widespread violence

Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Katya Adler writes.

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Bangladesh says it was not informed of its citizens' execution by Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia said it executed two Bangladeshis last week for committing an "indecent act" in a mosque.

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Sunday, 18 October 2026

Parisians wake up to protest damage and looted shops

Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against conditions in schools and the cost of living.

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Residents warned not to drink tap water after hundreds fall sick near South Africa capital

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