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‘An orchestra being gassed should be an alarm signal’: the musical activists targeted in Paris

23 October 2026 at 12:54

New World Orchestra’s musicians are shocked at French police targeting peaceful gathering with teargas

As riot police encircled Place de la République last week, lobbing teargas canisters to disperse demonstrators, the conductor Étienne Jarrier and his orchestra played on. They kept playing even after everyone else had disappeared and teargas was being fired into the central Paris square.

It was only when Jarrier noticed his musicians were being directly targeted that he ordered them to stop. “There were teargas canisters landing in the double bass and music stand cases, and starting fires the musicians had to stamp out,” he told the Guardian.

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© Photograph: Sipa US/Alamy Stock Photo/Alamy Live News.

Puppy love: Finnish 24-hour newborn pup livestream is TV smash hit

Show features live chat sessions with breeders, a podcast and updates on dogs’ progress from birth to weigh-ins

A 24-hour Finnish TV show dedicated entirely to the live progress of a dog and her six newborn puppies is drawing millions of viewers.

As well as a 24-hour webcam, Pentulive (Puppy Live) includes live evening chat sessions with the dogs’ breeder, a podcast and an instant notification service that updates followers on the puppies’ progress – from their birth to weigh-ins and first nail trims – for eight weeks.

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© Photograph: Julia Kiiskinen/Yle - The Finnish Broadcasting Company/AP

© Photograph: Julia Kiiskinen/Yle - The Finnish Broadcasting Company/AP

Oil hits five-month high amid fears US will renew strikes on Iran

23 October 2026 at 12:35

Brent crude rises to $114.72 a barrel after Tehran threatens retaliatory attacks on Gulf oil and tech facilities

Oil has hit its highest level in more than five months as fears of fresh escalation in the Middle East conflict grip the energy markets.

Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, rose by 1% on Friday morning to $114.72 a barrel – its highest level since May.

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Duchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ over child sexual abuse image claims against father

23 October 2026 at 12:28

Meghan also reveals she was made aware of ‘disturbing allegations’ against him in 2018 by Met police

The Duchess of Sussex has said she is “deeply distressed” over accusations involving child sexual abuse images against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, and revealed she was made aware of “disturbing allegations” against him in 2018 by the Metropolitan police.

Meghan issued a statement after the Sun newspaper published claims that her half-brother Thomas Markle Jr alleged he had found a stash of images belonging to their father at his former home in the Philippines.

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The mega-Maga contender in deep-red Florida who doesn’t want to talk about Trump

Byron Donalds removed mentions of the president from his website and has barely uttered his name – will his ploy prove successful in a tight governor’s race?

It took Byron Donalds, addressing a wildly supportive crowd at a rally in Florida’s bluest county, some time to list those he blamed for any “affordability” issues they might be experiencing.

Joe Biden, and the radical policies of the Democrats, were at fault, the Republican nominee for Florida governor insisted in his stump speech at Broward county’s Green Glades West ranch, even though neither has wielded power in Washington for almost two years.

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Exclusive: Leaked trove reveals extent of far-right AfD’s efforts to court Trump and Maga allies

23 October 2026 at 12:07

Documents show German party’s scramble to request support after president’s 2016 election win and co-leader’s pursuit of Steve Bannon

A data leak from Germany’s far-right German Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has revealed the extent of efforts by the party to court Donald Trump and other leading figures in the Maga movement, stretching back more than a decade.

The trove reveals the pains the AfD took in wooing the president, whom they saw from the beginning as a potential ally, with senior party officials agonising over the wording of an obsequious congratulatory telegram when he was elected in 2016, which included the wish that his “hopes as a person be fulfilled”.

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Exclusive: Leaked trove reveals extent of far-right AfD’s efforts to court Trump and Maga allies

23 October 2026 at 12:07

Documents show German party’s scramble to request support after president’s 2016 election win and co-leader’s pursuit of Steve Bannon

A data leak from Germany’s far-right German Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has revealed the extent of efforts by the party to court Donald Trump and other leading figures in the Maga movement, stretching back more than a decade.

The trove reveals the pains the AfD took in wooing the president, whom they saw from the beginning as a potential ally, with senior party officials agonising over the wording of an obsequious congratulatory telegram when he was elected in 2016, which included the wish that his “hopes as a person be fulfilled”.

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First Thing: Former DHS aide Lewandowski investigated over claims he profited from government role

23 October 2026 at 11:53

Investigation marks a rare move by the DoJ against an ally of the US president. Plus, why the world’s coral reefs are facing a dire future

Good morning. Corey Lewandowski, a former political adviser to Donald Trump and ⁠top aide at the Department ⁠of Homeland Security, ​is under criminal investigation over allegations he profited off his role in the US government. The Department of Justice has not yet issued subpoenas or other legal demands in the criminal investigation, and a lawyer ​for Lewandowski did not immediately respond to ‌a request for comment. The justice department under Trump has investigated several prominent critics of the president, but investigations of people close to Trump have been rare.

Lewandowski served as a top aide to Kristi Noem during her tenure as homeland security secretary. Lewandowski allegedly signed some DHS contracts despite having questionable legal authority ​as a special government ‌employee, according to one ​DHS official. Certain grants ​and contracts, including those involving the Federal Emergency Management Agency, were put on hold at Lewandowski’s direction, according to two other sources.

Where else has Trump suffered a legal setback? Donald Trump has been ordered by a US judge to cooperate with the discovery process mandated for his lawsuit against the BBC and to sit for a deposition by 11 December – or else he could be subject to sanctions, including possible dismissal of the $10bn lawsuit.

What request has Trump claimed he made of Google? Trump has said Google rejected his request to rename the Atlantic Ocean after himself or America. Google has previously acceded to Trump’s demands, with locations labelled “Gulf of America” and “Lake America” for US users at the president’s request.

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Puppy love: Finnish 24-hour newborn pup livestream is TV smash hit

Show features live chat sessions with breeders, a podcast and updates on dogs’ progress from birth to weigh-ins

A 24-hour Finnish TV show dedicated entirely to the live progress of a dog and her six newborn puppies is drawing millions of viewers.

As well as a 24-hour webcam, Pentulive (Puppy Live) includes live evening chat sessions with the dogs’ breeder, a podcast and an instant notification service that updates followers on the puppies’ progress – from their birth to weigh-ins and first nail trims – for eight weeks.

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© Photograph: Julia Kiiskinen/Yle - The Finnish Broadcasting Company/AP

© Photograph: Julia Kiiskinen/Yle - The Finnish Broadcasting Company/AP

Poliziotto trova un uomo morto durante un controllo di routine, si spaccia per lui, si trasferisce nella sua villetta e ci vive per anni indisturbato: arrestato in Florida

23 October 2026 at 10:40

Un agente della polizia di Lauderhill, in Florida, è finito al centro di uno scandalo senza precedenti: Brian Louis Sguros, 35 anni, è stato arrestato questa settimana dalle autorità della contea di Broward con l’accusa di furto d’identità ai danni di un uomo deceduto. Secondo quanto ricostruito dagli investigatori, Sguros avrebbe sottratto l’identità di Dennis West, un uomo che lo stesso agente aveva rinvenuto senza vita nel corso di un normale controllo di routine. Lo riporta BBC News.

L’uomo si sarebbe poi trasferito nell’abitazione del defunto, una villetta a due piani situata nel sud della Florida, provvedendo persino a ristrutturarla. Stando alle autorità, Sguros avrebbe vissuto indisturbato in quella casa per diversi anni prima di essere scoperto. L’agente, attualmente sospeso dal dipartimento di polizia di Lauderhill, non ha rilasciato dichiarazioni in merito alle accuse che gli vengono contestate.

Nel 2022 la polizia era stata chiamata per verificare le condizioni di un residente di 71 anni. Sguros era intervenuto come supporto agli agenti incaricati del controllo. Quando ha trovato West morto per cause naturali, avrebbe “ideato un piano complesso per ottenere il controllo dell’abitazione”, ha dichiarato l’ufficio dello sceriffo della contea di Broward in un comunicato.

Secondo gli investigatori, Sguros avrebbe detto all’ufficio del medico legale di essere un amico di West, ma le autorità non hanno trovato alcun indizio che i due si conoscessero. Dai documenti del tribunale risulta che l’agente compare nelle riprese delle bodycam durante il controllo e che non sembrava avere alcun rapporto pregresso con l’uomo.

Avrebbe inoltre riferito al medico legale che West non aveva parenti in vita, circostanza che le autorità definiscono anch’essa falsa. Sguros fece poi cremare il corpo di West, secondo la CBS.

Stando a un’indagine congiunta dell’ufficio dello sceriffo e dell’ufficio del perito immobiliare della contea di Broward, Sguros ha preso possesso della casa nell’agosto 2022 e vi si trasferito. Le autorità sostengono che nel 2025 abbia presentato all’ufficio del perito immobiliare dei documenti in cui dichiarava che il possesso risaliva ad agosto 2022.

Secondo i documenti giudiziari, Sguros ha dichiarato di aver preso possesso dell’immobile perché era in condizioni pericolose e voleva evitare che venisse occupato abusivamente. Pagava le utenze intestate al defunto e aveva richiesto un permesso per sostituire porte e finestre esterne, per un costo di circa 7.400 dollari. Secondo l’ufficio dello sceriffo, ha sostenuto di aver aumentato il valore della proprietà, spendendo oltre 214.000 dollari per la casa.

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L'articolo Poliziotto trova un uomo morto durante un controllo di routine, si spaccia per lui, si trasferisce nella sua villetta e ci vive per anni indisturbato: arrestato in Florida proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano.

Briton facing forced separation from baby son after Sweden orders his deportation

Exclusive: Photographer Simon Montgomery told ‘state’s interest in regulated immigration’ outweighs his family concerns

A British photographer is facing deportation from Sweden and forced separation from his 16-month-old son after authorities ruled in favour of the country’s immigration interests.

Simon Montgomery’s application to remain after the birth of his son last year was rejected on several grounds by Sweden’s migration agency, a decision that was then upheld by the migration court.

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© Photograph: Supplied by Simon

Briton facing forced separation from baby son after Sweden orders his deportation

Exclusive: Photographer Simon Montgomery told ‘state’s interest in regulated immigration’ outweighs his family concerns

A British photographer is facing deportation from Sweden and forced separation from his 16-month-old son after authorities ruled in favour of the country’s immigration interests.

Simon Montgomery’s application to remain after the birth of his son last year was rejected on several grounds by Sweden’s migration agency, a decision that was then upheld by the migration court.

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© Photograph: Supplied by Simon

© Photograph: Supplied by Simon

“Quando assumo droghe vado fuori di testa. Mi assale la rabbia e l’unica cosa a cui penso è uccidere, uccidere, uccidere. In quei momenti divento il diavolo”: parla il killer col sorriso del Joker Wade Wilson

23 October 2026 at 10:10

“Il bel diavolo: il killer dal fascino letale” disponibile su Paramount+ si pone una domanda: come può un uomo accusato di due brutali omicidi trasformarsi in un fenomeno virale e conquistare migliaia di fan? La docuserie in tre episodi ricostruisce il caso di Wade Wilson, condannato per gli omicidi di Kristine Melton e Diane Ruiz in Florida. Viene analizzato il sorprendente culto online nato intorno alla sua figura durante il processo.

Attraverso testimonianze, interrogatori, bodycam e materiale d’archivio, la serie ripercorre i crimini e il processo, esplorando allo stesso tempo l’ossessione del pubblico per il suo aspetto, i tatuaggi e la sua immagine da “bad boy” col il sorriso del Joker.

Attraverso filmati d’archivio e testimonianze dirette, la docuserie dà voce anche a Mila Montanez, ex compagna di Wilson, e Allie Williams, sua fidanzata durante la prima parte della detenzione, oltre a familiari delle vittime, investigatori e persone coinvolte nel caso. La docuserie indaga così il lato più oscuro della fascinazione contemporanea per il true crime: quando il criminale diventa una celebrity e le vittime rischiano di scomparire dietro la sua fama.

“Il bel diavolo: il killer dal fascino letale” mostra anche alcune delle dichiarazioni choc del killer: “Quando assumo droghe vado fuori di testa. Mi assale la rabbia e l’unica cosa a cui penso è uccidere, uccidere, uccidere. In quei momenti divento il diavolo”.

L'articolo “Quando assumo droghe vado fuori di testa. Mi assale la rabbia e l’unica cosa a cui penso è uccidere, uccidere, uccidere. In quei momenti divento il diavolo”: parla il killer col sorriso del Joker Wade Wilson proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano.

Boom in weight-loss drugs could lead to fall in beer sales, Heineken warns UK pubs

23 October 2026 at 11:33

World’s second largest brewer says use of drugs such as Wegovy can reduce desire to drink alcohol

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Heineken has warned British bars and pubs that the boom in popularity of weight-loss drugs could lead to a fall in sales of beer and cider.

The world’s second-largest brewer sent a presentation to British hospitality customers earlier this month that said the use of GLP-1 medication – such as Ozempic and Wegovy – could reduce the desire to drink alcohol. This in turn could result in “fullness and fewer serves” of pints in pubs and bars, it added.

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Boom in weight-loss drugs could lead to fall in beer sales, Heineken warns UK pubs

23 October 2026 at 11:33

World’s second largest brewer says use of drugs such as Wegovy can reduce desire to drink alcohol

• Business live – latest updates

Heineken has warned British bars and pubs that the boom in popularity of weight-loss drugs could lead to a fall in sales of beer and cider.

The world’s second-largest brewer sent a presentation to British hospitality customers earlier this month that said the use of GLP-1 medication – such as Ozempic and Wegovy – could reduce the desire to drink alcohol. This in turn could result in “fullness and fewer serves” of pints in pubs and bars, it added.

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Prete muore durante la messa in diretta social: un grande crocifisso di legno appeso alle sue spalle si stacca e lo colpisce alla testa

23 October 2026 at 09:39

Il sacerdote Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari è morto dopo che una pesante croce gli è caduta addosso durante una messa nella chiesa di Nostra Signora del Perpetuo Soccorso, a Guayaquil, in Ecuador. La celebrazione era trasmessa in diretta sui social, quindi l’incidente è stato ripreso in tempo reale.

La tragedia risale alla sera di sabato 17 ottobre. Nel video si vede il sacerdote davanti all’altare, a metà della funzione, mentre un grande crocifisso di legno appeso alle sue spalle si stacca e lo colpisce alla testa. Secondo alcuni media locali, la croce si sarebbe staccata dalla parete mentre un fedele leggeva le preghiere dei fedeli e il religioso sarebbe morto sul colpo. Altre ricostruzioni dicono invece che la croce è caduta dopo l’omelia, quando la celebrazione eucaristica era già proseguita. I fedeli presenti hanno provato a soccorrerlo, mentre la diretta continuava a trasmettere.

Sánchez Molinari aveva 53 anni, era originario di Cuenca e apparteneva alla Congregazione del Santissimo Redentore, i redentoristi. Era parroco della chiesa dove è avvenuto l’incidente. Secondo la stampa ecuadoriana, il giorno prima la diocesi gli aveva fatto gli auguri per l’anniversario di ordinazione sacerdotale.

L'articolo Prete muore durante la messa in diretta social: un grande crocifisso di legno appeso alle sue spalle si stacca e lo colpisce alla testa proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano.

France to deploy 70,000 officers as it braces for weekend of protests – Europe live

23 October 2026 at 12:54

Interior minister Laurent Nuñez defended blanket bans on demonstrations in some parts of France

The French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu has just issued a statement on a shooting in a town west of Paris this morning where one person was killed and four others injured.

Police said a gunman had opened fire in Trappes, in the Yvelines, and neighbouring La Verriere. The gunman was later arrested in nearby Coignieres.

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France to deploy 70,000 officers as it braces for weekend of protests – Europe live

23 October 2026 at 12:21

Interior minister Laurent Nuñez defended blanket bans on demonstrations in some parts of France

The French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu has just issued a statement on a shooting in a town west of Paris this morning where one person was killed and four others injured.

Police said a gunman had opened fire in Trappes, in the Yvelines, and neighbouring La Verriere. The gunman was later arrested in nearby Coignieres.

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© Photograph: Tonny Linke/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

© Photograph: Tonny Linke/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Severe flooding in eastern Spain and UK hit by first named storm of winter

Storm Adam brings torrential rain to Valencia, Alicante and Balearic Islands, as Storm Austen strikes England and Wales

Storm Adam brought torrential rain to eastern Spain earlier this week. In Pego, Alicante, 632mm fell in 36 hours, with 430mm of this falling in just six hours, while the Valencian town of Olivia received 600mm in 24 hours.

The severe flooding led 145 municipalities across Valencia and Alicante to impose a temporary lockdown on about 850,000 people on Monday. At least five people have died, 500 have been rescued and 2,100 evacuated.

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© Photograph: Natxo Frances/EPA

Severe flooding in eastern Spain, while UK hit by first named storm of winter

Storm Adam brings heavy rain to Valencia, Alicante and Balearic Islands, as Storm Austen gusts strike England and Wales

Storm Adam brought torrential rain to eastern Spain earlier this week. In Pego, Alicante, 632mm fell in 36 hours with 430mm of this falling in just six hours, while the Valencian town of Olivia received 600mm in 24 hours. As a result, 145 municipalities, approximately 850,000 people, across Valencia and Alicante were placed in a temporary lockdown on Monday due to the severe flooding.

At least five people have died and 500 have been rescued and 2,100 evacuated. The storm also affected the Balearic Islands, with more than 130 incidents recorded in Ibiza including standing water at the airport, which caused some flights to be diverted or suspended. Although the worst of the storm has passed and conditions improving across Valencia and Alicante, local disruption is expected to continue.

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