26 October 2026

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France reports 1,314 arrests after cost-of-living demonstrations

France’s Interior Ministry says 1,314 people were arrested during Saturday’s cost-of-living protests, with 53 police officers injured. Violence occurred around demonstrations in several cities. The ministry announced investigations on Sunday but did not provide a comprehensive total for injured protesters.

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Riyadh airport partly reopens as Saudi Arabia faces further attacks

Saudi authorities announced a partial reopening of Riyadh’s airport on Sunday while missile and drone attacks continued. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted further projectiles; the Houthis maintained their threats against the airport. Limited resumed operations do not mean all airlines or routes have restarted.

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Trump rules out Sunday Iran strike after earlier warning

Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States would not strike Iran that day, after earlier suggesting an attack could be imminent. He continues to leave both further military action and an agreement open. The latest statement narrows the immediate threat without resolving the wider confrontation.