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Oct 24, 2026 - World

Government estimates at least 400,000 people took part, but trade unions say the number is double thatHundreds of thousands marched in cities across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests to support schoolchildren’s demands for more teachers and repairs to dilapidated buildings, as Emmanuel Macron faces a social and political crisis in his final months as president.In Paris, at least 110,000 people marched along the eastern edge of the city, according to government estimates. They supported high schoolers but also complained of the high cost of living and the government’s heavy policing, saying riot police had been sent to target school protesters over the past month, instead of the government offering political solutions. Continue reading...

Oct 24, 2026 - World

Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers thanks to US allies for restoring system key to air defence and ‘frontline logistics’Ukraine’s military has a “stable connection to Starlink”, the Ukrainian government has said, 10 days after its ability to use the satellite communications system was suddenly restricted.The Starlink satellite terminals, which are produced by Elon Musk’s SpaceX but managed by the US government, are a key component of Ukraine’s military operations. Sudden speed restrictions on the terminals, which capped operations at speeds of 160km/h (99mph), led to the failure of several Ukrainian combat missions earlier this month. Continue reading...

Oct 24, 2026 - World

Fender criticises stadium pricing, calling it ‘bollocks’ and says it ‘won’t be happening’ on his tourSam Fender has responded to criticism by fans about ticket prices for his 2027 stadium tour by promising he would lower the cost, telling followers on Instagram: “They’re getting changed.”The 32-year-old musician announced his Proper Massive stadium tour earlier this week. Continue reading...

Oct 24, 2026 - World

Clashes erupted in Paris, a week after widespread rioting and looting.

Oct 24, 2026 - World

Fund will support feasibility study for potential bid to host Games in 2040s, backed by northern mayors and top athletesJohn Healey is to announce a £7m fund to examine a potential future bid to host the Olympics in northern England in his first budget as chancellor.The fund will be used to carry out a full feasibility study for a northern Games, which, if successful, would be held in the north of England in the 2040s. Continue reading...