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Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense reported that a 'hostile projectile' fell in the southwestern city of Najran, injuring six people. Three houses and three cars were damaged. Responsibility for the attack has not been established; the Anadolu agency links the incident to the ongoing conflict in Yemen, from which the Houthis have previously attacked the kingdom's territory with missiles and drones.
The Spanish meteorological agency Aemet has declared a red level of danger on the southern coast of Valencia and the north of Alicante due to the isolated depression DANA 'Adam'. Torrential rains of up to 60–90 mm per hour and 200–300 mm in 12 hours are expected, with warnings also in effect for Murcia, Almería, and the Balearic Islands.
Uzbekistan Airports is implementing an automatic atmospheric air monitoring system near the country's airports. A station has already been installed in Fergana, and in Samarkand the installation and adjustment of similar equipment has been completed. The stations measure concentrations of pollutants, including nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, ozone, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, as well as PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter, and automatically transmit data to the unified geoinformation database of the environmental monitoring system.
Mass protests against the rising cost of living on 18 October (reported as a Saturday) escalated into riots in several cities: looting, arson and vandalism. The Interior Ministry reported more than 2,000 arrests and over 600 injured security personnel; the ministry estimated 550,000 participants, while the CGT union put the figure at nearly 800,000. In Limoges the historic town hall burned down, a demonstrator died in Paris, and a teenager in Saint-Étienne lost a hand to a police grenade. Macron addressed the nation; Lecornu is holding crisis talks.
In the opening round of the Champions Cup, French side Pau convincingly beat English side Leicester 41:17, claiming a bonus-point win thanks to five tries. English clubs continue to struggle in the tournament's opening round: after Gloucester's draw with Bordeaux-Bègles, the Sale, Saracens, Bath and Bristol sides suffered defeats on Saturday. The opening weekend was marred by the death of 31-year-old South African lock Hylon Andrews.
RJ Scaringe is turning Rivian into a technology supplier: in-house AI models, autonomous driving with Uber, a custom chip with Arm and TSMC, a $5.8 billion JV with VW, and robotics. Also: deals of the week, Waymo's expansion into Canada, Tesla Roadster's stunt, and a Porsche Macan EV review.
At around 15:00 BST on Saturday, a 14-year-old boy was stabbed on the 9th floor of the car park of the Arndale shopping centre in Manchester. Greater Manchester Police said the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The centre was closed for several hours, no arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.
According to Kun.uz, Donald Trump, after Kyiv refused to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries, took a sharply anti-Ukrainian stance: the US stopped sharing intelligence, softened Graham's sanctions bill, and agreed to purchase 'diesel fuel' from Russia. The speed of Starlink terminals used by the Ukrainian armed forces was reduced; Putin commented for the first time on strikes against WB warehouses and Yandex data centers, promising a response.
Donald Trump announced his 'full and unconditional' support for Benjamin Netanyahu nine days before Israel's parliamentary elections, breaking months of silence. He tied the endorsement to the joint fight against Iran and warned that if another candidate wins, the US is 'not inclined' to take on that job itself. Netanyahu thanked Trump; his main rival Gadi Eisenkot said the leader is chosen by the Israeli people. Polls show neither bloc winning a majority of 61 seats.
After Saturday's nationwide demonstrations against the rising cost of living, which escalated into riots and looting, cleanup and restoration of damaged buildings and shops began in France's three largest cities.
In Tashkent, a representative of the Brasserie Park restaurant insulted and threatened a 17-year-old courier who rode a scooter through the summer terrace on the sidewalk near TSUM. A video of the incident caused a wide public reaction. According to the Tashkent City Police Department, a protocol was drawn up against the employee under the petty hooliganism article, and on October 18 the Mirabad District Court sentenced him to 5 days of administrative arrest. The city administration (khokimiyat) identified violations in the use of the territory and dismantled the terrace in the Blue Domes park.
Polish player Magdalena Fręch came back from 2-6 and a break down, defeating Britain's Sonay Kartal 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the Wuhan Open final. It is the first tour-level title of her career — she became only the fourth player to win a debut title at a WTA 1000 tournament. On Monday she will debut in the top 20, rising to a career-high No. 11.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on October 17 that sanctions against Russia were not lifted — only the diesel embargo measure was suspended, and the administration was given a 60-day period to assess the situation. He rejected Zelensky's accusations of intelligence failures and refuted the claim of support for Moscow, criticizing Europe for purchases of Russian energy.
During the visit of the Director of the Migration Agency of Uzbekistan Muhsinkhoja Abdurakhmonov to Croatia, negotiations were held with the Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK), the Employers' Association (HUP), and local employers. A scheme was discussed under which Croatian employers submit their staffing needs to the agency, while candidates undergo training and selection in Uzbekistan. The first practical steps are planned in construction, welding, and transport.
According to an NBC News poll, 71% of Americans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction — the highest figure of Trump's second term. The president's approval has dropped to 34%, while 51% strongly disapprove of his performance. Among registered voters, 55% prefer Democrats in Congress versus 45% for Republicans — one week before the midterm elections on November 3.
A Purdue University and Archaeological Legacy Institute expedition has resumed work on the uninhabited atoll of Nikumaroro (Kiribati) after a three-day delay caused by a storm. The team is investigating the 'Taraia object' in the lagoon, which may be wreckage of the Lockheed Electra that vanished in 1937 along with Amelia Earhart.
The President of Uzbekistan visited the reconstructed complex at the mausoleum of Abu Mansur Moturudi in Chokardiza: a mosque, a scientific center, a library and a museum were built. Last year, the thinker's 1155th anniversary was widely celebrated in the country.
US Vice President JD Vance, at a CBS News town hall, admitted there were 'many mistakes and many fundamental failures' in the conduct of the war with Iran, responding to the widow of a killed sergeant. According to Anadolu, at least 21 American service members have died in the war, which began in late February. Vance said the placement of troops was a mistake, tactics have been adjusted, and the US is seeking firm commitments from Iran not to rebuild its nuclear program.
