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France deploys 70,000 police to try to contain nationwide protests

A fire burns next to a sign reading "Inequality of opportunity" during an authorised demonstration organised by a labour union in Marseille, France, October 24, 2026

Letter from Cornell's Jane Doe: University president appeared to 'disbelieve' assault allegations

A student walks by a sign at the entrance of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, US, October 1, 2026.

Merz warns that Germany faces pressure from extremist parties, 'massive threat' from Russia

German Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader, Friedrich Merz, walks to attend a press conference, after the state elections, in Berlin, Germany, September 21, 2026.