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French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to punish those responsible for looting and attacks on public buildings after nationwide demonstrations over cost of living and school conditions led to at least 1,800 arrests.
Barack Obama accused the Trump administration of using federal power to pressure Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar over her criticism of President Donald Trump. He called the probe into her immigration history a breach of democratic norms and warned of broader implications for political dissent.
Former US President Donald Trump said immigration was responsible for the recent riots in France and urged French authorities to tighten migration rules. His comments followed large‑scale demonstrations that saw a historic town hall set ablaze and 1,800 arrests.
Nigeria’s foreign ministry announced on Saturday that the federal government will intensify security and economic ties with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to combat terrorism, poverty and food insecurity in West Africa. The pledge was made during the inaugural ECOWAS‑AES ministerial dialogue in Dakar.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi asked Israel to stop expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank and to restore unrestricted entry to Gaza. The appeal was made during a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Azerbaijan, with China offering to help revive dialogue for a political solution.
A sudden downpour sparked a crush outside a Durga Puja pavilion in Kolkata, West Bengal, leaving at least 17 dead and around 25 injured, officials reported.
Nigerian travelers can visit the Maldives, Lebanon, Timor‑Leste and Cambodia without applying for a visa in advance, thanks to visa‑on‑arrival or e‑visa schemes. Eligibility requirements vary, so visitors should verify details before booking.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that a supertanker carrying over two million barrels of crude caught fire after striking a mine in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred on Saturday amid Tehran's control of the waterway, which it has blocked since late February.
The former music producer convicted of prostitution‑related offenses has been moved from Fort Dix, New Jersey, to the lower‑capacity Allenwood Low facility in Pennsylvania. Officials declined to comment on the reasons for the transfer.
On 13 October 2026, President Xi Jinping outlined a four‑point framework for China‑Africa mining cooperation while meeting Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko in Beijing. The Chinese ambassador to Nigeria highlighted how the proposal supports African resource sovereignty, mutual benefit, high‑quality development and a fair market environment.
A UN report says the Taliban’s morality police arrested at least 443 people between July and September for alleged breaches of hair‑cutting rules and women’s face‑covering requirements, with children among those detained.
During a campaign rally in Bullhead City, Arizona, former US President Donald Trump again suggested that Canada might end up as the United States' 51st state, blaming trade tariffs and perceived unfair treatment. Canadian leaders have dismissed the idea, reaffirming the country's sovereignty.
Russian authorities have released previously unseen footage of the March 22, 2024 terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall near Moscow. The assault, claimed by ISIS‑K, left 149 dead and hundreds injured, and a court later sentenced 19 suspects, including 15 to life imprisonment.
Tokyo has lodged a formal protest with Moscow over the arrest of Hokkaido Shimbun reporter Yuki Imai, accusing Russia of detaining him on spying allegations. Japan’s foreign ministry demanded an explanation and humane treatment, while Russia maintains the journalist breached its espionage law.
Saudi Arabia's highest court has cancelled the death sentence imposed on 27‑year‑old Sri Lankan migrant Anojan Sivarasa for a Facebook remark deemed blasphemous, following diplomatic pressure from Sri Lanka.
A 28‑year‑old Nigerian resident of Toronto, Adebayo Maoli, was arrested by the Toronto Police Service on charges of sexual assault and indecent acts after allegedly exposing himself to three victims on TTC trains in September and October.
Paramedic Christopher Carroll was sentenced to 25 years in prison on 13 October after admitting he deliberately polluted his coworkers' meals with his own bodily fluids and recorded the incidents. The plea deal dropped most of the original 20 charges.
The United States Supreme Court will hear a challenge by the Trump administration to reinstate a decision that barred a Nigerian asylum seeker, Izuchukwu Ozurumba, after he was deemed to have provided material support by cooking for a separatist group.
The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has urged South African authorities to launch a full investigation into the death of Odueze Chimezie Odueze, who allegedly died after being tortured by police in Cape Town. The consulate warned the incident reflects a worrying pattern of extrajudicial killings targeting Nigerians.
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said she has not yet decided whether to run for president in 2028, urging Democrats to concentrate on winning the upcoming midterm elections. Her husband Doug Emhoff reportedly opposes another White House campaign.