Israel strikes Gaza on Oct 7 anniversary, five dead: Officials
Israel struck Gaza on the third anniversary of the Oct 7 Hamas attack, killing five Palestinians despite a 2025 ceasefire, Palestinian officials said.
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French PM denies police ordered to confront student protesters
French PM Lecornu denied police were ordered to confront student protesters, promised a plan by end-October, and suspended stun grenades after injuries; protests continue.
Türkiye sending technical, defensive support to Saudi Arabia to help fight Houthis, officials say
Türkiye is sending defensive technical support—military equipment, intelligence, weapons systems and drone operators—to Saudi Arabia to help fight Yemen's Houthis under the Mecca alliance.
Five children among 26 killed in Ukraine after Russian strikes
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed 26 people, including five children in a Pryluky apartment attack; Zelenskyy condemned the deliberate terror.
Belgian students rally over education costs in protests echoing France
Hundreds of Belgian students in Liège protested education costs and reforms, inspired by France; local media reported 107 arrests amid clashes.
As Munir's military takes on Gulf role, Pakistan's parliament is not involved
Pakistan deployed troops to Saudi Arabia under a defense pact without parliamentary approval, highlighting the military's growing control over foreign policy under Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Israel-Hamas war: 3 years on, Gaza peace remains elusive
Three years on, Gaza’s 2025 ceasefire halted major fighting, but peace remains elusive over Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, Palestinian statehood, and US pressure.
CNA Explains: What are the grievances driving the expanding school protests in France?
French school protests began over teacher shortages and poor conditions, spreading nationwide as students, teachers and unions demand more staff, funding, better facilities and police restraint.
France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speech
France suspended police use of stun grenades at student protests over poor school conditions and teacher shortages after injuries; the prime minister will address the crisis.
US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan's Okinawa after murder case
US troops in Okinawa face a month-long curfew and alcohol ban after a Marine was suspected of murdering a local woman, fueling protests and base tensions.
Californians blast Trump remark that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles, San Diego
Trump suggested Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles or San Diego; Californians, Newsom condemned it as deranged and dangerous. White House defended, some Republicans distanced.
Trump to speak to Putin on plague as US, UN urge transparency
Trump will speak with Putin about a reported plague death at a Siberian lab; the US and UN urge Russia to be transparent. Moscow denies special measures, saying cause is undetermined.