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122 itemsThursday 22 October
French weekend protests to be limited to union demos only, says Macron
Only authorised union protests will be allowed in French towns and cities on Saturday, President Emmanuel Macron has said, after demonstrati…
Weather warning in place ahead of Storm Boelo
Strong winds of up to 75mph could cause disruption across parts of Northern Ireland this weekend as Storm Boelo moves in.
At least four dead after storm brings flooding to southern France
At least four people have died in France, and one other has been injured, after flooding caused by Storm Adam.
NI risks missing 2030 energy goals, says Stormont committee
Time is running out to meet key targets within Stormont's energy strategy by 2030, a committee has said.
Wednesday 21 October
Firefighters and public 'knowingly put at risk' during summer wildfires
Firefighters and the public were knowingly put at risk during this year's wildfires due to chronic underfunding, a union has said.
Ex-prosecutor charged with treason in Mexico over US drug raid
Federal prosecutors in Mexico have charged a former state prosecutor with treason for allowing US agents to join a raid on a suspected drugs…
Pakistan arrests man wanted by US over $126m postage fraud case
Pakistan's cybercrime agency has arrested a man accused of running a counterfeit operation that caused $126 million (£94m) in losses to the…
Family of prison officer killed by IRA receives state apology
The family of a senior Irish prison officer murdered by the IRA has received a state apology on Wednesday for failings in investigations int…
Tuesday 20 October
Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to 'apocalyptic' disorder
Thunder and lightning have boomed across Marseille following the weekend's mayhem, illuminating the cracked windows and boarded-up doors of…
Kenya cult leader's children still being starved weeks before trial, son says
The eldest son of Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie, convicted of murdering 191 people, says his younger siblings were still being forced to…
Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend
A 43-year-old man has been charged after Australian MP Helen Haines was hit by a car in Victoria state on Monday.
French cities calm overnight after curfews imposed to quell violence, PM says
Targeted curfews across France contributed to a quiet night following a weekend of riots and looting across the country, the Prime Minister…
Canadian tourist found guilty of animal cruelty after stealing Las Vegas flamingo from enclosure
A Canadian man has been found guilty of animal cruelty after he took a flamingo from its enclosure in Las Vegas and brought it back to his h…
Seventh day of violent clashes between Albanian protesters and police
Protesters in Albania have fought with riot police on the seventh consecutive day of violent clashes.
Monday 19 October
In pictures: French landmarks damaged and destroyed by violent protesters
Local curfews may come into force in French towns following a weekend of disorder.
Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France
French authorities have imposed overnight curfews in parts of central Paris and other cities after a weekend of riots and looting across the…
Judgement day for Kenya pastor accused of ordering parents to starve their children to death
A Kenyan court is set to deliver a judgement in a mass murder case involving doomsday preacher Paul Mackenzie.
Sunday 18 October
Search for Amelia Earhart's plane resumes after stormy weather
A search for the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean has resumed after severe weather caused research…
Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting
France awoke to scenes of widespread damage on Sunday after a day of riots and demonstrations, with shopfronts shattered, burnt out cars, ch…
Saturday 17 October
Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania
Demonstrators and riot police fought pitched battles in the centre of Tirana on Saturday for the fifth day in a row.
Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico
A Mexican judge has sentenced three men convicted of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend Carter Rhoad…
A thousand slogans echoed here - but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site
What is the point of a protest?
Friday 16 October
Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal
It is a trial that has gripped Germany, with a wealthy heiress in the dock for months and a case that triggered the country's biggest espion…
Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'
Some readers may find this article distressing.