Almost 1,000 arrests in protests across France
Police use tear gas and water cannons in cities across France as hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets.
Police use tear gas and water cannons in cities across France as hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets.

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos A woman has been killed, while two others sustained injuries while harvesting groundnuts on a farm at Gwom-Ajang, Foron District, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Ezekiel Peter Bini, Chairman, Coalition of Indigenous Youth Nationalities, Plateau State; Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, President, Berom Youth Moulder-Association; Amb.

Europe correspondent Nick Beake reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.
Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis say they have launched attacks at airports and oil facilities, as clashes between Saudi Arabia and the militant group intensify.
Tarrawingee has a pub, a footy club and a CFA, and about 400 people. It also has a resident some people have grown to fear.

This violates corporate ethics, says founder of Belagavi-based company who has filed the complaint
Collector P.S. Leela Alex handed over ₹4 lakh ex-gratia from Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund to family members of the deceased workers

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has condemned the reported killing of residents in Binnari, Karim Lamido Local Government Area, following an attack by armed men on Friday. As part of the broader peacebuilding efforts, the governor recently approved ₦1 billion for the Taraba State Bureau for Peace and Conflict Management to address the aftermath of previous crises and support initiatives aimed at restoring peace in Karim Lamido.
An FIR was registered at the Chandrakona police station based on a complainant which accused 13 persons connected with the Bajrang Dal of attacking Christian families and pressured them to return to Hinduism
Reviews security preparedness and policing measures; pushes for stronger intelligence gathering and close monitoring of emerging security challenges

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 – Police have launched a manhunt for the owner of a multi-storey building that collapsed in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area, as well as the contractor responsible for the construction, amid investigations into the incident. The collapse triggered a multi-agency emergency response involving the National Police Service, Kenya Defence Forces, Kenya Red Cross and Nairobi City County emergency teams.

A 21-year-old suspect is being held in pre-trial detention for allegedly trying to join the "Islamic State" terror group.
Delegation alleges conspiracy to disrupt elections and seeks probe into attacks on police and alleged mobilisation of anti-social elements

It became about bulldozers vs. books, and people showed up for the books, says senior CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty.


Despite sustaining serious head injuries, Sriram continued walking for some distance before suddenly feeling unwell and collapsing.

‘Protective umbrella of maternity benefits is intended to shield motherhood from the rigours of employment; it is not intended to immunise an employee from the discipline that employment necessarily demands’

The police spokesperson in the state, Victor Mshelizah, confirmed the killings, saying security personnel had been deployed to the affected community.

Ukrainians held alongside the American say they witnessed beatings and sexual humiliation by Russian guards during his detention.
Reviewing security arrangements, Nandyal SP directs officials and staff to maintain constant oversight to ensure strict adherence to the election code of conduct
Delegation alleges conspiracy to disrupt elections and seeks probe into attacks on police and alleged mobilisation of anti-social elements