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Seven arrested after Kolkata Puja crush kills 19 people

Police arrested seven people after a crowd crush at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal killed 19 and injured dozens. Organisers and security personnel are among those held. Authorities are examining crowd controls and CCTV footage, while the state announced compensation and temporarily restricted entry to other busy Puja venues.

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Ukraine strikes oil and technology sites around St Petersburg

Ukrainian drones hit oil, logistics and data facilities around St Petersburg, with Russian authorities reporting one death and 15 injuries across the city and surrounding region. Fires broke out at energy sites and warehouses. Ozon reported damage, while VK said its services remained available despite a strike on a data centre.

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Europe demands action after settlers attack diplomats in West Bank

The EU condemned an Israeli settler attack on European diplomats near Taybeh in the occupied West Bank. A French mayor said he was beaten while accompanying Palestinian olive farmers. France and Belgium demanded prosecutions; Israeli police opened an investigation. The incident followed an assault on an American photojournalist.

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Egypt backs Saudi defence as parliament weighs military mandate

Egypt's National Defence Council pledged support for Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks on Riyadh's airport and oil facilities. President Sisi sought authority to provide defensive assistance if requested. Parliamentary discussions were due to continue on Monday. The council called for diplomacy and did not specify a troop deployment.

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France counts mass arrests after cost-of-living protests turn violent

French authorities reported more than 1,800 arrests after protests over living costs and school conditions brought clashes, arson and looting. Hundreds of police and emergency personnel were injured. Damage spread across several cities, including serious damage to Limoges' historic town hall, while arrest and injury figures remained provisional.

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Sri Lanka suffers nationwide blackout; cause remains under examination

Sri Lanka’s national electricity grid shut down on Saturday, causing an island-wide blackout. Early reports said the interruption had lasted more than two hours while engineers worked to restore supplies. Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka said electricity

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Yemen says five killed in Houthi attack on Aden palace

Yemen's internationally recognised government says five people were killed and 16 injured in a missile and drone attack on the presidential palace complex in Aden on 15 October.

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Pakistan school roof collapse kills at least 35 people

At least 34 children and a teacher died when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, according to hospital and rescue officials. Dozens were injured. Police arrested the school’s owner and began investigating the building. The death toll rose during the day as rescuers and hospitals updated their figures.