US President Donald Trump: Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for Kansas, Trump confirmed he would meet with the Russian and Chinese leaders to broker peace and halt nuclear proliferation.

Trump open to 'trilateral talks' with Putin, Xi

President said would meet with Russian, Chinese leaders to broker peace

EU unveils strategy to boost Arctic presence

EU outlines Arctic strategy to counter geopolitical tensions and climate challenges

This photograph, taken from the Hotel Arctic, shows the port of Ilulissat trapped in ice, in Greenland, on March 19, 2026.

Trump seizes on France unrest for political gain

France protests fuel Trump's anti-immigration rhetoric ahead of elections

This photograph shows a fire burning and destroying the city hall after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during ongoing protest action against the "high cost of living", in Limoges, central France on October 17, 2026 as part of a nationwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger: former "Yellow Vest", secondary school and university students, climate activists and even farmers.

Four dead as floods devastate eastern Spain

Security forces carried out more than 400 air and land rescues in Spain’s Valencia region

A resident rescued by helicopter is taken to a medical facility in Oliva, eastern Spain, on October 19, 2026 following torrential downpours.

France announces curfews in northern cities for 2 days

Partial curfews will run from 8pm to 6am in four northern French cities, including Lille

Pedestrian walk past the Opera of Lille and Belfry of the Lille Chamber of Commerce, in Lille, northern France.

France’s prime minister calls for localised curfews

Lecornu defends the work of police officers faced with violent groups of people

Protesters wear masks during an anti-government demonstration in central Tirana on October 19, 2026, as protests continued for a seventh consecutive day over university conditions and demands for the resignation of Albania's Prime Minister.

UAE President receives French President in Abu Dhabi

An official reception ceremony was held for Macron upon his arrival at the airport

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives France's President Emmanuel Macron at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi.

Trump lashes out at Zelensky over hits to Russian oil

Trump criticizes Zelensky as Ukraine defies U.S. demands on Russian oil strikes

A Liberia-flagged Aframax oil tanker named the 'Aframax Rio' caught fire in the Black Sea near the Russian resort city of Sochi after a suspected attack by Ukrainian uncrewed sea drones. The incident, which occurred on October 6, 2026, sent massive columns of black smoke and bright orange flames into the sky, visible from the shoreline.

Trump claims 'great progress' in Russia-Ukraine talks

US President claims Russia-Ukraine negotiations advancing, blames Zelensky for delays

US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Macron says nothing justifies 'unbridled' violence

Macron calls for transparency in security response amid criticism of police preparedness

This photograph shows a fire burning and destroying the city hall after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during ongoing protest action against the "high cost of living", in Limoges, central France on October 17, 2026 as part of a nationwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger: former "Yellow Vest", secondary school and university students, climate activists and even farmers.

Nearly 2,400 arrested, 1,000 police wounded in France

Macron vows 'full transparency' over police response to France protests

Police officers stand behind a fire near Place de la Republique following an unauthorised demonstration, central Paris.

Trump urges France to 'close borders and take control'

'Close your Borders and take control, before it is too late!' says US President

US President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules.

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