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- A man died after entering an Amur tiger enclosure at a Yorkshire zoo.
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A man died after climbing into the Amur tiger enclosure at a zoo in Yorkshire.
A man died after climbing into the Amur tiger enclosure at a zoo in Yorkshire.
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Mass protests against rising prices took place in France: clashes, riots and injuries
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, about 550,000 people (according to the Interior Ministry) took to the streets of French cities against inflation; the CGT union put the number of participants at 800,000. The demonstrations were accompanied by clashes with police, arson and looting, with around 400 arrests. One protester in Saint-Étienne had his hand torn off by a police grenade. Macron and Prime Minister Lecornu condemned the violence.
Lebanon to take part in trilateral talks with Israel with US backing on October 20
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced that trilateral meetings with Israel, mediated by the United States, will take place on October 20 in Tampa, Florida. A military delegation will present Beirut's demands for an end to the Israeli escalation. Aoun also confirmed the intention to extend the UNIFIL mandate, while French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot pledged support for Lebanon.
Trump attacks Ilhan Omar: raid on congresswoman's home three weeks before the election
Donald Trump has repeatedly publicly insulted Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar, calling her 'garbage.' On October 12, 2026, federal authorities conducted a raid on her home in a case concerning possible false statements in immigration documents. Critics call the raid political intimidation and election interference; Omar denies all accusations.