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Sunday, October 18, 2026 11:09 AM ET

BBC News - World

LIVE - Several dead in major fire after incident at Canadian military base - Canadian media report that a gas line was hit during a live-fire training exercise; the defence department says there's no indication of "terrorist activity".

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Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies -- The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.

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Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania -- There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.

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Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg -- At least one person was killed in the strikes, which also hit a data centre used by Russia's equivalent of Facebook.

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A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis -- BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.

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European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank -- The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.

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At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India -- Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.

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Teacher fought US school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times' -- The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.

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Nursery owner in China jailed for life after hundreds of children poisoned -- She and five staff members were found to have used the inedible paint in meals to make them look more appealing.

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Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist -- The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft.

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Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery -- The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.

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Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat -- Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.

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The uncertain future of Canada's 30 rescued belugas -- An international rescue operation for the last 30 captive whales in Canada made headlines. Then five of them died.

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Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch -- The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don't want to see.

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A thousand slogans echoed here - but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site -- Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century site almost synonymous with demonstrations in Delhi, has been denotified as a protest site.

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Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal -- For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.

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Pope Leo XIV thanks wellwishers in first event after cancer surgery -- The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.

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Parisians wake up to protest damage and looted shops -- Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against conditions in schools and the cost of living.

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How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France -- Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.

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Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise? -- Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.

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Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car? -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.

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Several dead or injured in major fire at Canada military base -- Officials have not given a cause or death toll, citing the "very active and delicate" situation at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright.

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Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting -- Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.

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Man dies after being assaulted -- A man found with serious injuries near Blackhorse Avenue was later pronounced dead in hospital.

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Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as more than 1,200 arrested after protests -- Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.

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Every scrap of paper checked: Police hunting for synthetic drugs in Chicago jail -- BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as America battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.

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