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25 Oct 2026
27m

French protesters return to the streets

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Global News Podcast

Mass protests over the cost of living in France led to nearly 1,000 arrests as police clashed with demonstrators in multiple cities. Meanwhile, anti-government unrest in Albania continues, with protesters demanding a transitional government to oversee electoral reform. In the occupied West Bank, Israeli military operations in Hebron have displaced thousands following a deadly checkpoint attack, while Brazil prepares for a high-stakes presidential runoff between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. Elsewhere, the historic Eagle's Nest in Germany suffered severe fire damage, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino dismissed calls for his resignation amid ongoing governance controversies. In the United States, shifting political allegiances among Latino voters in Texas highlight broader disillusionment with current immigration enforcement, while London’s Oxford Street prepares to implement a permanent traffic-free policy to enhance the retail experience.

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