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Santa Cruz County residents turned out in droves on Saturday for the latest “No Kings” rally, part of a nationwide day of protests against the Trump ... Show more
Footage of the service on Saturday night shows a heavy crucifix detaching from the wall above the altar and striking Sánchez on the head as he celebrated Mass ... Show more
Catholic priest killed by falling crucifix
Catholic priest killed by falling crucifix
From Washington City to Logan, Utahns showed up Saturday for the fourth nationwide “No Kings” day of protests — but this time, participants voted, too.
Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates? They're really good looking
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Protests in France: How Lecornu’s Austerity Measures Fueled Anger in the Streets: According to the Ministry of the Interior, 550,000 people took to the streets ...
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PHOTOS: No Kings protesters across US urge early voting ahead of midterms: "No Kings" rallies were held across the U.S. on Saturday, with organizers urging ...
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A wooden crucifix fell from a wall and crushed a priest against the pulpit during a livestreamed Mass in the Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil. Rev ... Show more
The Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine, who was attacked by Jewish settlers, spoke to the Associated Press Saturday at Beilinson Hospital ... Show more
Italy’s second-largest city has experienced a second day of youth riots after protests over rising living costs and poor public services turned violent ... Show more
Key FactsPolice: Two Killed After Pickup Drives Through Youth Game
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
- On Saturday, October 17, Cole Adrian, six, and Nicholas Schafer, 35, both from McPherson, died at the scene.
- Eleven people were taken to hospitals, including five children aged 5–9, five adults aged 28–68, and a 61-year-old with nontraumatic complications.
- Police said no charges had been filed by Sunday afternoon; the driver was released pending toxicology and mechanical examinations.
- Investigators interviewed more than 30 witnesses; the city canceled all events at the sports complex until further notice.
We know what happened, but now we're working very hard to find out why it happened, and we're not there yet,— Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan told reporters.
EWN Oct 19
Macron denounces 'unbridled' violence as France hit by new clashes (afp int): Nearly 2,400 people were arrested Saturday in unrest that represented some of the ...
ewn.co.za/2026/10/19/macron-denounces-unbridled-violence-as-france-hit-by-new-clashes-afp-int
Pope Leo appeared in public to lead a prayer in the Vatican City, a day after leaving hospital where he had surgery for lung cancer.
The pontiff, 71 ... Show more
Prince Albert man among those who died in CFB Wainwright fire: A Prince Albert man is among those who died following a fire and explosion at Canadian Forces Base ...
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At least 7 dead, dozens injured in explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright: Sources: At least seven people are dead and dozens more left injured from an explosion ...
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Key FactsSources report at least seven dead in Wainwright
2 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: globalnews.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: globalnews.ca
- The Canadian Armed Forces said the emergency occurred around 4 p.m. MT on Saturday, October 17.
- A preliminary investigation suggests training ammunition sparked a fast-moving grass fire that caused the explosion.
- Several Alberta hospitals declared Code Orange for expected mass casualties; ambulances from across Alberta were diverted.
- Gusts up to 100 km/h fueled the fire; the Municipal District of Wainwright said it was being held around midnight.
A trail of destruction winds through France: Outbreak of violence following anti-inflation protests
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Key FactsFour Soldiers Die in Fire at CFB Wainwright
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: globalnews.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: globalnews.ca
- The House observed a moment of silence, followed by condolences from party leaders for those killed and injured.
- The fatalities included Sgt. Morgan Wong and privates Shaun Farrell, Aidan Goulding and Hayden Lykkemark.
- A powerful wind drove a grass fire, previously not considered a threat, across the base fence toward the soldiers.
- About 350 3PPCLI soldiers were taking part in exercises; Charlie Company was the affected unit.
These were sons, brothers, partners, friends, young men with bright futures who chose to serve our country and who died in that cause. We will honour them always.— Prime Minister Mark Carney, in the House of Commons, during remarks on the CFB Wainwright fire victims
The Globe and Mail Oct 18
A massive fire killed and injured multiple people at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in eastern Alberta late Saturday afternoon.
Around midnight ... Show more
The Globe and Mail Oct 19
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre praised the bravery of Canadian Armed Forces members who tried to save fellow soldiers when fire broke out at CFB ... Show more
Macron urges calm as France counts the cost of worst unrest in years: PARIS/LIMOGES (Reuters) -- President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm on Sunday ...
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Key FactsAir Force member dies after Alamodome rappelling incident
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
- The airman was one of three service members rappelling from the Alamodome ceiling, a drop of approximately 170 feet.
- Firefighters responded around 7 p.m. local time; the injured airman was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
- The airman was later pronounced dead at the hospital, according to Nellis Air Force Base.
- The deceased was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
"Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the soldier who was affected, his family and his military colleagues," the UTSA spokesperson said. "We recognize that members of our campus community may be emotionally affected by this incident and are activating wellbeing services to support our faculty, staff and students."— UTSA spokesperson said in a statement to ESPN
It's the festival in Leinfelden-Echterdingen: the cabbage festival. For some residents, there are only two seasons - | cabbage festival or no cabbage ... Show more
PHOTOS: Thousands turned out for the 2026 Bridge Day festival on Saturday, as more than 200 BASE jumpers from around the world leapt off the New River Gorge ... Show more
Bridge Day 2026: Hundreds of jumpers brave blustery wind, cold temps to take the leap
Bridge Day 2026: Hundreds of jumpers brave blustery wind, cold temps to take the leap
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in front of the Santa Cruz County Courthouse on Saturday for a No Kings rally, joining a nationwide day of protests ... Show more
A 77-year-old woman from Vilshofen insults two neighbor’s children (ages 10 and 8) and strikes them with a slipper
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Bocholt Fair 2026: Several injured on Friday and Saturday: Dangerous assaults, disputes, and people in distress: The police had to intervene a total of 54 times ...
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Connor Storrie attends the 6th Academy Museum Gala on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
See more here: Academy Museum Gala 2026 Red Carpet: Taylor Swift, Curry Barker, Jaafar Jackson & More
"Spitted on, bitten, peed on" - | Paramedic (41) at the Bocholt fair 2026: 54 deployments from Friday to Saturday, shifts of more than 16 hours: Silke Weber ...
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The Korea Times Oct 18
In western Seoul’s Hongdae, rainbow flags waved with pride.
Around 300 members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community gathered Saturday to celebrate drag queens ... Show more
Surprise concert in Stuttgart: On Saturday evening, Mercedes celebrated its 140th anniversary with a spectacular event. Following the world premiere of the ... Show more
As runners hit the streets, so too did protestors as part of a “No Kings” march through Baltimore on Saturday.
Attendees marched in opposition to the Trump ... Show more
Tainan inaugurates underground railway
Hundreds of people gathered inside the old Tainan Railway Station on Friday evening to commemorate the final service of ... Show more
The fourth round of No Kings protests drew large crowds to two locations in Colorado Springs on Saturday. Throughout Acacia Park ... Show more
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Carney says 4 service members killed and dozens injured in fire at Alberta military base
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Key FactsCarney reports four deaths after Alberta base fire
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- Carney said the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright killed four service members, while dozens of others suffered serious injuries.
- The Canadian military found no signs of terrorism, as investigators continued examining how the fire started.
- Several Alberta hospitals declared Code Orange, and only extremely limited ambulance resources remained available around Edmonton.
- Around 11 p.m., Wainwright’s municipal district reported that the blaze was no longer spreading; no evacuation was ordered.
This number of patients would overwhelm the city of Edmonton.— Dr. Warren Thirsk, an emergency department physician at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, told CBC News.
Protesters broke into Marseille’s town hall on Saturday during nationwide demonstrations over rising prices in France, clashing with police as tensions ... Show more
The Star-Ledger Oct 16
‘No Kings’ rallies are back in N.J. Saturday with new message. Here’s where.: Dozens of events are planned statewide, with organizers urging people to vote early ...
nj.com/news/2026/10/no-kings-rallies-are-back-in-nj-saturday-with-new-message-heres-where.html
Key Facts“No Kings” Reports Temporary Instagram Suspension by Meta
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- Organizers said the main account was suspended for about 90 minutes Saturday as nearly 3,000 events occurred nationwide.
- Although the page later became public, organizers said backend access remained blocked for roughly four hours, preventing posts and network communication.
- Meta spokesperson Andy Stone attributed the restriction to an erroneous automated response to unusually frequent account activity and apologized.
- Events across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., promoted nonpartisan early voting before the November 3 midterms.
we join together to say No Kings. Not now, not ever. With an election less than three weeks away, we reaffirm the vision of our founders that we do not need to be ruled by a despot. VOTE EARLY and make sure your voice is heard.— Senator Adam Schiff, California Democrat, wrote on X.
‘No Kings’ protestors united in their Naperville message: ‘Vote’: Nearly 200 people packed downtown Washington Street in Naperville with a clear message: Vote in ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/10/17/no-kings-protest-naperville-washington-trump/
The announcement was made Saturday.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ pulls star after ‘inappropriate’ joke pennlive.com
Pope Leo XIV was released from the hospital on Saturday after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
Unlike previous No Kings protests, which focused on the Trump administration’s policies, criticizing the U.S.- led war in Iran and the detainments ... Show more
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said on Saturday that his presidential term will end in 2030, reaffirming that Egypt’s Constitution will not be touched.BREAKING: El-Sisi says presidential term will end in 2030, matter ‘completely settled’ - Defence - Egypt
The fourth No Kings rally in Colorado Springs kicked off Saturday at noon.
Though primarily focused on protesting President Donald Trump and his policies ... Show more
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Pope Leo returns to the Vatican 4 days after lung cancer surgery: Pope Leo left Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung ...
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One female student was killed, and 25 others suffered injuries at MVSR College in Nadargul, RR district, during a Dandiya event on Saturday night ... Show more
No Kings protesters gather on Woodward Avenue near the Rust Belt on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Clashes and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students: Cars were set on fire and shops were looted in Paris on Saturday as police used ...
ctvnews.ca/world/article/clashes-and-fires-break-out-as-protesters-rally-across-france-joining-students/
Will the flydubai pilot who saved the day on flight 1073 never fly again or will his love for aviation persevere?
Watch the full conversation on our website ... Show more
A protestor was removed during President Trump's speech in Northern Kentucky on Saturday.
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No Kings rallies across U.S. urge voters to cast ballots early ahead of midterms: Rallies organized by the No Kings network opposed to President Donald Trump ...
ctvnews.ca/world/article/no-kings-rallies-across-us-urge-voters-to-cast-ballots-early-ahead-of-midterms/
Newly Fired Katie Zacharia Makes Surprise Appearance One Day After Getting Canned By Trump
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West Bank settlers attack Palestinians, Western diplomats, Belgium says: Masked settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank attacked Palestinians ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/west-bank-settlers-attack-palestinians-western-diplomats-belgium-says-2026-10-17/
planetrugby Oct 18
Key FactsHyron Andrews dies after fall at team hotel
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
- According to a source close to the investigation, emergency services found Andrews in a shower cubicle in cardiac arrest around 10:15 a.m.
- An investigation into the cause of death has been opened, with no findings reported so far.
- Andrews made 45 appearances for Sale Sharks and three for the Lions this season.
- The Lions confirmed they would play La Rochelle to honour Andrews.
There are no words to adequately convey our shock and the depth of sympathy we feel for his wife Maighlin, and for his extended family, friends, team-mates and loved ones during this time of immense sorrow.— Mark Alexander, SA Rugby president, in a statement on the SA Rugby website
No Kings gathering are planned across Northeast Ohio, including several in Cleveland and others from Lorain to Youngstown ... Show more
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Pope Leo smiled and exchanged a few words with well-wishers as he left a Rome hospital and returned to the Vatican on Saturday ... Show more
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