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Smith v Puello - all you need to know
All you need to know about WBC light-welterweight champion Dalton Smith's defence against Alberto Puello in Sheffield on Saturday.
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Canadian military base fire kills at least four, injures dozens
Four Canadian service members were killed and 39 people hospitalised after a fire broke out during military training at a base in Alberta on Saturday, officials said. Premier Danielle Smith said Sunday that at least 19 patients were in critical condition, with some suffering severe burns requiring prolonged intensive treatment.
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Paris police clash with demonstrators and looters as protests continue
Paris police clashed with protesters and looters on Sunday as France reeled from nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living a day earlier that saw nearly 2,400 people arrested. Local authorities said that some 550,000 people took part in protests across France on Saturday, while organisers counted about 800,000.
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Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat French mayor
Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the West Bank and beat up a visiting French mayor on Saturday, witnesses said, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned against a brewing "crisis" in the territory a day after an American photojournalist was injured in a brutal attack.
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'Like we had a war': France left reeling after nationwide violent protests
France on Sunday is dealing with the aftermath of nationwide protests that damaged around 1,500 businesses and caused losses estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. Police arrested an estimated 1,800 people across the country during Saturday's demonstrations over the cost of living and school conditions.
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Paris residents tell Al Jazeera they’re dismayed by protest damage
Paris residents tell Al Jazeera they’re dismayed by the level of damage caused when Saturday’s protests turned violent.
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Riots in Tirana enter a fifth day as Albania's anti-government protests escalate
Clashes broke out near the Albanian prime minister’s office in the capital, Tirana, on Saturday as anti-government riots entered a fifth day.
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Watch: Shops looted and restaurants gutted in Paris riots
Violence broke out across France, with more than half a million people taking to the streets over the weekend.
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France: Who was behind the violence at Saturday's protests?
Violent clashes, fires, vandalism and looting marred demonstrations across France on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of people marched against the rising cost of living and poor conditions in schools. The French Interior Ministry said about 400 people were arrested nationwide. Our partner TV station France 2 examined who was involved in the violence during Saturday's protests.
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France: Who took part in Saturday's protests?
Weeks of student protests over poor conditions in schools and rising anger over the cost of living fuelled calls for a nationwide demonstration on October 17, bringing together youth activists and supporters of the Yellow Vest movement. The main grievance was the cost of living. The protesters demonstrating against it 'didn't get what they wanted', analyses France 24's Shirli Sitbon.
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‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Takes Jab at Shane Gillis: ‘You Stupid F—ing C—’
“SNL U.K.” didn’t hold back from criticizing its American counterpart on Saturday night’s Weekend Update, roasting Shane Gillis’ controversial hosting appearance. After cracking jokes about everything from U.S. President Donald Trump’s recently fired press secretary to ridiculous claims that King Charles might be Muslim, co-host Ania Magliano turned her attention to Gillis. The comedian caused […]
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Live: France’s CRS riot police deployed again in Paris as unrest continues
France’s CRS riot police have been deployed in Paris on Sunday, a day after nationwide demonstrations saw more than 1,800 people arrested. French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation at 8pm this evening. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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India's 'cockroach' movement founder released from police custody
Indian police released Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke from detention on Saturday after the activist was detained ahead of a rally calling for the resignation of India's chief election commissioner. Two other CJP leaders remain in custody after having been arrested while demonstrating at a protest site that police had ruled off-limits.
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‘Standing up for democracy’: Atlanta ‘No Kings’ rally draws Trump critics ahead of midterms
“No Kings, Vote Now” was the theme of a rally in Atlanta, one of many organised across the US on Saturday. While many demonstrators denounced US President Donald Trump’s policies, organisers said the rally was aimed at getting out the vote in the November 3 midterm elections and protecting democracy in America.
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Rubio says Trump to 'analyze' global impact of Russia sanctions during pause
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russia would last 60 days, as the move drew bipartisan criticism and raised fears in Ukraine that Washington could ease further restrictions on Moscow.
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Photos: No Kings rallies in US urge midterm voters to cast ballots early
Thousands gathered at events throughout the country on Saturday, building on two years of No Kings marches.
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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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Looters seize on massive French protests to raid and vandalise shops
Looters on Saturday seized the opportunity to raid and vandalise a host of shops and businesses across France – from bakeries and supermarkets to tech stores – as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets to protest higher living costs and other grievances.
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Tributes to Andrews before Champions Cup matches
Lions and Sale Sharks are among the clubs to pay tribute to Hyron Andrews at their matches on Saturday, following the South African's death aged 31.
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Fires and clashes rock France amid massive nationwide protests
Protesters clashed with police in Paris and other French cities on Saturday as hundreds of thousands took to the streets to protest higher living costs and the declining conditions in schools and other public services. Several town halls were broken into – and in at least one instance set on fire – and many shops were vandalised and ransacked. One protester had his hand torn off by what appeared to be a crowd-control grenade used by police.