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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanThousands protest at ‘No Kings’ rally near White House
Crowds packed the US capital on Saturday, part of nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests against President Donald Trump.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:
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‘We intend to defend our democracy,’ says ‘No Kings’ protest organizer
Millions turned out across the country Saturday for a coordinated day of protest against Trump and his administration’s policies. A similar event in June brought out more than 5 million demonstrators, but organizers say the mobilization was even bigger this time. Ali Rogin speaks with Robert Weissman, co-president of the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen, for more on the protests.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Israel says Rafah crossing will remain closed until hostage bodies are returned
In our news wrap Saturday, Hamas blamed its slow progress in returning hostage remains on lack of machinery to dig through rubble in Gaza, Trump says two survivors detained after a U.S. strike on a vessel in the Caribbean will be returned to their home countries, former Rep. Santos is out of prison after Trump commuted his sentence, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are headed back to the World Series.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Dodo and iPrimus hack hits more than 1,600 internet and mobile customers
More than 1,600 Dodo and iPrimus home internet and mobile customers were impacted by a hack of the telco's email and mobile services, the company confirms.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Trump says US will repatriate survivors of ‘submarine’ attack
US leader says suspected drug traffickers to be sent to their home countries of Ecuador and Colombia.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Does dispute over return of Israeli captives’ remains threaten Gaza truce?
Hamas says it needs heavy machinery to retrieve bodies from under the rubble.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Massive leak exposes how China’s ‘Great Firewall’ is being exported to other countries
For years, China’s government has used what’s known as the “Great Firewall” to censor the internet inside its country and block access to select foreign websites. Now, a document leak shows that a little-known Chinese company is exporting these tools to other countries, including Myanmar, Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia. Ali Rogin speaks with WIRED senior writer Zeyi Yang to learn more.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Former CDC director offers an insider’s ‘Formula for Better Health’ in new book
Dr. Tom Frieden has spent his career as a disease detective, New York City’s health commissioner during a tuberculosis outbreak and CDC director during the Ebola crisis. In his new book, “The Formula for Better Health,” he shares lessons about how to close the gap between awareness of health challenges and the actions needed to solve them. Ali Rogin speaks with Frieden for more.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:‘Those final few hours were brutal’: British duo end epic journey in Australia after rowing across Pacific Ocean
Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne have set a new record with their five-and-a-half-month crossing from Lima to CairnsOne more day. One more day up and down the pitiless slide. One more day of blistered hands gripping unforgiving oars.But after more than 8,000 nautical miles (15,000km) at sea – an epic five-and-a-half-month journey across the Pacific that included close encounters with whales, failing beacons and chocolate...
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Red Cross receives bodies of two Israeli captives from Gaza
Red Cross receives bodies of two Israeli captives from Gaza The Israeli army says the International Committee of the Red Cross has taken custody of two coffins containing the bodies of Israeli captives in Gaza and is now transporting them to Israeli forces for the handover.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:‘No Kings’ protesters flood NYC on day of anti-Trump rallies across US
Thousands converged on New York’s Times Square Saturday for a ‘No Kings’ protest against President Donald Trump.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Sunday shows preview: Shutdown stretches into third week; Trump turns focus to Russia-Ukraine war
Congressional Democrats and Republicans have not come to an agreement to reopen the federal government, stretching the shutdown into its third week. As it carried on into another week, it became one of the three longest shutdowns in U.S. history on Friday. Should it continue through the end of October, more federal employees, including military...
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Social media promotion of raw milk 'misleading and dangerous'
A public health expert says social media content creators are undermining years of scientific research by promoting raw milk.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Tasmania's integrity body finishes 2019 probe but report still secret
Seven years after allegations were made against a practitioner who was allegedly misusing public resources, Tasmania's Integrity Commission has finalised its investigation into the matter. However, the report has not been released to the public.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Israel receives two bodies that Hamas says are Gaza hostages
There is outrage in Israel that the armed group has not returned all deceased hostages from Gaza.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Controversial or cool? The engineer causing a storm with his playgrounds
This designer's "risky playgrounds" are often divisive. His latest is four storeys underground in a former World War II oil tank.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:ACT Labor's 'forever government' brand is growing tired
It's been a year since Canberrans re-elected an ACT Labor government for a seventh consecutive term — but as budget pressures bite, analysts say Labor's stocks are suffering from brand fatigue.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Moroccan Youth Back Demonstrate Again After A Break Of More Than A Week
The Moroccan youth movement ‘GENZ212’ resumed its street protests this Saturday, demanding improvements in education and health, after a pause of more than a week following the speech of King Mohamed VI. RELATED: Morocco Youth Protests Enter Fifth Day Amid Deadly Clashes The protests were called by young people of the so-called Generation Z in […]
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Flood mapping is different between Queensland local councils, here's why
Ben Parkinson is proud of the five acres he calls home in south-east Queensland, but what is missing is the ability to develop his land.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:By-election battle brewing in north Queensland
The looming by-election in Hinchinbrook will not have a significant impact on the makeup of Queensland parliament, but it will give insight into the state of play of politics a year after the LNP swept to power.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Couple shuns 'restoration' to let historic home's past live on
Classical musicians Richard and Suzy Miller count their circa-1832 home as one of their greatest creative achievements as they prepare to leave it for someone else to love.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Worries grow about Black, Hispanic voter turnout for Sherrill in New Jersey governor's race
TRENTON — New Jersey Democrats and prominent state leaders have expressed concern that Black and Hispanic voters — historically forming the backbone of the party — may not turn out for Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) in her quest to succeed term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy (D). Some have chalked up the apathy as lingering from last...
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:New report finds high levels of lead in some protein powders. A pharmacologist explains the data
A new study by Consumer Reports claims that some protein products contain dangerously high levels of lead, as well as other heavy metals such as cadmium and arsenic. Here's what to know about the study and what it found.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Hamas says it will not take direct administrative role in Gaza
Hamas says it will not take direct administrative role in Gaza Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem says the group has no intention of directly taking up an administrative role in governing Gaza. In a statement from Gaza, Qassem said Hamas has instead agreed to establish a “community support committee” to temporarily manage affairs. “We call for the rapid formation of the Community Support Committee until the formation of...
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Hamas returns bodies as fragile Gaza ceasefire holds
Handover takes place as enclave’s civil defence accuses Israel of killing nine people
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Quick hits: Send-offs, spinners and more Marnus magic in the Shield
Marnus Labuschagne's magical early season form continues with the bat, Scott Boland and a pair of spinners offer a reminder of their skill, while Sam Konstas turns on the flair at round two of the Sheffield Shield.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Assange wants man who spied on him in Ecuador embassy jailed for 20 years
His lawyers suggested the jail term for David Morales, accused of discovery and disclosure of secrets, bribery, money laundering and illegal possession of weapons.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:US to repatriate survivors of strike on 'drug-carrying submarine', Trump says
The latest attack is at least the sixth US strike on ships in waters off Venezuela in recent weeks.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:How cheap, widespread power from the sun could overshadow solar farms
Australia's renewable energy push has resulted in a surge in household solar power. But what does that mean for private solar farms?
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Decrees National Jubilee Day for the Canonization of Venezuelan Saints
The Constitutional President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, announced the declaration of a National Day of Jubilation to celebrate the historic canonization of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández and Mother Carmen Rendiles. RELATED: Venezuela celebrates the canonization of José Gregorio Hernández and Carmen Rendiles The president signed the decree establishing Sunday, October 19th […]
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Vance, Hegseth speak at Marines’ 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton
Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Camp Pendleton in North San Diego County to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary Saturday, where troops put on a show of amphibious vehicles and Marines demonstrating a beach assault.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Hamas says Israel's closure of Rafah will delay handing over of captive remains
Hamas says Israel's closure of Rafah will delay handing over of captive remains Hamas said on Saturday that Rafah's continued closure by Israel in defiance of the ceasefire agreement will delay handing over of the captives remains. Earlier on Saturday the Israeli prime minister’s office says Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered that the Rafah crossing remain closed “until further notice”. A statement from his office says any...
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:'No Kings' anti-Trump protests underway across US
Millions attended the latest "No Kings" protests, which come as Trump has moved to deploy the National Guard in major cities. The US president is also targeting his political enemies. DW has the latest.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:'No Kings' protests gather across the US against Trump's leadership
Organisers say the rallies reflect frustration over the Trump administration's prosecutions of the president's perceived enemies, immigration raids and the sending of troops into US cities.
Published on: October 18, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe’s governing party moves to extend Mnangagwa presidency to 2030
Mnangagwa allies push for a term extension to 2030 as ZANU-PF factions split and opposition promises a legal fight.
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