2 men rearrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at a US-run air base
LONDON: British police said Tuesday they have rearrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service over a suspected plot at a US-run air base in England last month. Counter Terrorism Policing said the men, a 24-year-old British national and a 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national»»»
Hundreds put on immediate trial for ransacking city centres across France
Since the 17th of October over 2,000 people have been placed in police custody in France. Nearly 70% are adults. The trials which have gotten underway help shed light on their profiles, what they did, what's the proof and what penalty they're likely to face. FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza reports.»»»
Albania PM blames ‘hybrid war’ for week of unrest
TIRANA: Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Tuesday blamed a “hybrid war” for fueling unrest in his country, after a week of violent anti-government demonstrations in the capital Tirana. Demonstrators have repeatedly clashed with police since last Tuesday as months of protests escalated, driven by »»»
French PM vows ‘massive’ police deployment for new demonstrations
PARIS: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday vowed a “massive” police presence at fresh protests called for the coming weekend, as he faced criticism over the handling of recent street violence. The eurozone’s second-largest economy was rocked on Saturday by some of its worst rioting i»»»
French PM blames 'ultra-left' groups for weekend riots, promises 'massive' security deployment
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Tuesday during a session of the National Assembly that authorities would mobilise a "massive" security presence next weekend after organisers announced plans for new protests. Lecornu also accused ultra-left groups of fomenting an "insurrection" leading »»»
New Paris curfew ordered in parts of city from 2100 GMT Tuesday
Paris police ordered a new curfew for parts of the city for Tuesday overnight, after one the previous night that authorities said resulted in calm being restored following weekend riots and looting. The fresh curfew runs from 2100 GMT Tuesday to 0400 GMT Wednesday and applies to the Republique publ»»»
How French police are harnessing social media to identify looters
French police are turning to social media to identify and arrest suspects linked to last weekend’s looting and unrest. Investigators are scrutinising videos posted online alongside footage from thousands of security cameras to track suspects and gather evidence. The crackdown comes as the gove»»»
Israel’s Ben-Gvir poised for election gains as young voters turn to far right
TEL AVIV: He celebrated his 50th birthday with a cake decorated with a noose. He says he plans to surround jailed Palestinians with crocodiles. In videos, he berates foreign activists captured at sea trying to bring aid to Gaza, forced to kneel at his feet with their faces pressed to the ground. To»»»
United Kingdom:UK Deploys Typhoon Jets to Saudi Arabia Amid ...
By Staff, Agencies The UK government announced Tuesday that it would deploy Typhoon fighter jets and additional military personnel to Saudi Arabia, expanding its military support for Riyadh amid renewed hostilities with Yemen. The British Ministry of Defence said the deployment would provide “addit»»»
Poland appoints coordinator for digital services to implement DSA
Poland’s UKE says it is preparing to serve as the country’s Digital Services Coordinator under the EU’s Digital Services Act. The first implementing law has been signed, but a second bill awaiting the president’s decision would authorize rapid administrative blocking of a defined list of serious il»»»
General Saree Reports More Saudi Attacks on Yemen - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe General Saree Reports More Saudi Attacks on Yemen 20-10-2026 21:22 PM Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree in an ima»»»
‘I don't recognise the country I grew up in anymore’: Some Israelis tempted by exile
From our special correspondent in Tel Aviv – Since 2023, Israel has experienced an unprecedented brain drain. With the October 27 legislative elections approaching, many graduates are considering leaving the country if the right-wing and far-right coalition led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu »»»
One was preparing for her wedding: Three sisters die beneath collapsed home
Three sisters aged 13, 15, and 19 died when a two-storey house collapsed in Assiut, Egypt Dubai: Three sisters were killed when their family's two-storey house collapsed in southern Egypt on Tuesday, October 20, just weeks before one of them was due to get married. Their parents were rescued from b»»»
Israeli rights lawyer says prison abuse complaints ‘almost never’ lead to criminal investigations
LONDON: Shooting detainees inside closed cells when they pose no apparent threat to guards raises “serious legal concerns” about unlawful force, an Israeli human rights lawyer said after two rights groups documented accounts of Palestinian prisoners wounded at close range. Some of the injuries requ»»»
Council of Albanian Ambassadors Calls on State Police to Exercise Restraint Amid Violent Protests
The Council of Albanian Ambassadors (CAA) has reacted over the recent developments in Albania. In a public reaction, this Council says that is following with close attention and concern and expresses its full support for students and for their constitutional right, and that of all citizens, to prot»»»
UK rearrests 2 men over suspected Iran plot at RAF Fairford
The men were earlier arrested but bailed pending more investigation London: British police said Tuesday they have rearrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service over the suspected plot at a U.S.-run air base in England last month. Counter Terrorism Policing said the men, a»»»
Two men re-arrested for suspected spying for Iran in air base scare: UK police
LONDON: UK police said Tuesday they have re-arrested two men suspected of spying for Iran, amid an investigation into a security scare at a British air base used by the United States. Counter-terrorism police said a 24-year-old British citizen and a 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national, both from L»»»
Model, influencer Shraddha Dubey arrested over Lucknow businessman boyfriend's death
Police tracked her to Nagpur after she 'fled' to Nepal and denied murder charges online Dubai: She allegedly fled across borders, changed locations to evade police and posted videos on social media insisting she was innocent. But after days on the run and a Rs 50,000 reward on her head, influencer »»»
Vucic: I will never give up on fight for even better Serbia
BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in Serbia, said on Tuesday that, if he lost the elections, he would admit defeat on Sunday evening and immediately go into a fight against his political opponents. "»»»
Paris riots: curfew ordered in parts of city
Paris, France: The police in Paris ordered a new curfew for select parts of the French capital for Tuesday, extending security measures after authorities said a previous night curfew restored calm following weekend riots and looting. The fresh curfew runs from 2100 GMT Tuesday to 0400 GMT Wednesday»»»
UN rights chief condemns Europe protests violence
GENEVA: UN rights chief Volker Turk on Tuesday condemned all acts of violence in the protests gripping France and other European countries, urging those involved to ratchet down the tensions. “The mass protests across Albania, Belgium, France, Italy and Portugal are raising human rights concerns,” »»»
Electric scooters should not endanger pedestrians, Abu Dhabi Police warn
Police seized 9,237 scooters in 10 months while stepping up safety advice and enforcement Abu Dhabi: Confiscating electric scooters is not the goal of Abu Dhabi Police's enforcement campaign, a senior officer has said, stressing that the priority is to prevent injuries and protect pedestrians and o»»»
Two men pushed around and spat on train ticket inspector in Hungary
Two men verbally abused, pushed around and spat at a ticket inspector on a train in eastern Hungary. The Debrecen District Court handed down the rulings on 20 October 2026 after both men admitted their guilt and waived their right to a trial. They were convicted of violence against a person perform»»»
Curfews bring calm to Paris as France cracks down on weekend rioters
PARIS: Paris returned to calm on Tuesday after its first quiet night since a weekend marred by France’s most destructive rioting in years, as authorities imposed curfews in several cities in an effort to prevent another round of rioting and looting. At least 2,400 people were arrested after rioters»»»
Italy’s Meloni to boost police arrest powers in response to weekend riots
ROME: Italy will approve new security measures on Tuesday targeting minors, politicians said, after days of unrest that have seen demonstrators clash with police, loot shops and vandalize property. Under the crackdown, law enforcers will be allowed to detain people under the age of 18 at police sta»»»
Fahmy condemns Israeli attacks on Lebanon, pledges Arab League support
LONDON: Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy condemned Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon during a visit on Tuesday. He called for Arab and international support to strengthen Lebanese institutions and help displaced residents return home. Fahmy visited the Benoit Barakat Barracks in Tyre wit»»»
French Gov't to Deploy Military Personnel During Protests on Saturday - Interior Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The French authorities will deploy military personnel to support police during large-scale protests planned for Saturday, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Tuesday. "We will deploy troops from the Sentinelle operation, naturally, to replace internal security forces, primari»»»
Indonesian anger builds over wildfires, toxic haze
JAKARTA: Indonesians protested in several cities on Tuesday, raging against wildfires and a toxic haze that has made thousands unwell for weeks on end in a crisis that has engulfed Southeast Asia. Demonstrations were called by students to display dissatisfaction with the government of President Pra»»»
Shabwa deputy governor: Houthis supplied terrorist groups with drone technology
Fahd Al-Khulaifi, first deputy governor of Yemen’s Shabwa province, warned that the Houthi group has supplied some terrorist organizations with drone technology as part of what he described as ongoing cooperation between the two sides. His remarks came after a Houthi missile attack on Monday target»»»
Deputy prime minister meets with South Sudan defence minister
DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs of the Republic of South Sudan HE Major General Ayor Akuoch Anok, and the accompanying delegation, during his visit to the Stat»»»
Anger at rising fuel prices bolsters Europe's far right as unrest sweeps France
Rising fuel costs are piling pressure on households, businesses and governments across Europe, fuelling cost-of-living protests and bolstering the far right ahead of elections next year in countries including France, Italy and Poland. Some far-right parties are calling for a return to Russian energ»»»
The Debate - Out of control? France stunned by October 17 rioting
France didn't just erupt on Saturday – it exploded. Police were doubly overwhelmed by the turnout of the October 17 cost-of-living demonstrations, which saw two and-a-half times the crowds they expected. Officers were also overwhelmed by determined flashmobs: some radical militants hellbent on»»»
Press Review - France imposes curfews after weekend violence, but is it too much or too little?
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 20: We look at reactions from the French press after President Emmanuel Macron's government announces a curfew in parts of the country. Is it too much or not enough? We also look at what the foreign press from Britain, Germany and the US are saying about the wee»»»
'Very poor communicators: Macron & his govt fail to address 'genuine concerns of the French people'
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr Joseph Downing, Senior Lecturer International Relations and Politics at Aston University. French unrest raises questions about political accountability, police exhaustion and the increasingly confrontational relationship between citizens and the state. Downing»»»
Driver charged over 'targeted' car attack on Australian lawmaker Helen Haines
Police on Tuesday charged a driver with intentionally causing serious injury to Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines, who is in a critical condition after being struck by a car outside her office in an incident that has shocked the nation. Haines had her leg amputated following the attack, acco»»»
Driver charged with intentionally injuring Australian federal lawmaker
MELBOURNE: Police on Tuesday charged a driver with intentionally causing serious injury to an Australian federal lawmaker who is in critical condition after being struck by a car in an apparent escalation in political violence that has shocked the nation. Helen Haines, a 65-year-old independent pol»»»
Deputy prime minister holds bilateral meetings on the sidelines of World Security Forum activities
DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdul Rahman bin Hassan Al Thani held several bilateral meetings with a number of senior international officials on the sidelines of the 2026 Global Security Forum currently taking place in the Qatari capital,»»»
Judicial warrants issued for two Hezbollah officials in explosives case
A Lebanese judge on Tuesday ordered two Hezbollah officials to appear for questioning over their alleged involvement in a delivery of explosives seized by authorities this month, a judicial official told AFP. Lebanese authorities had been carrying out investigations after arresting two suspected He»»»
Trump warns of France-style unrest in US if Democrats win midterms
US President Donald Trump has claimed that America could face similar chaos to the violent unrest sweeping France if the Democrats win next month’s midterm elections, accusing left-wing politicians of fueling mass migration and instability across the West. France has struggled to contain escalating»»»
Lebanon judge calls in two Hezbollah officials over explosives shipment: judicial official
BEIRUT: A Lebanese judge on Tuesday ordered two Hezbollah officials to appear for questioning over their alleged involvement in a delivery of explosives seized by authorities this month, a judicial official told AFP. Lebanese authorities had been carrying out investigations after arresting two susp»»»
Live: French PM vows 'massive' police operation for new protests on Saturday
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu vows said further curfews would be imposed "where necessary" on Tuesday evening after those on Monday in parts of Paris and other cities "helped keep the peace overnight" following a weekend of unrest and looting. Police confirmed the night had passed without»»»
UK to deploy fighter jets to help protect Saudi from Houthi attacks
Fighter jet deployment will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia London: British fighter planes will be deployed to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against increasing attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels, the UK government announced on Tuesday. The defence ministry said the d»»»
Jewellery criminal network dismantled, 13 arrested
Tunis, Oct. (TAP) – A criminal network involving traders and jewellery workshop owners has been dismantled by the Judicial Police, said the General Directorate of National Security in a statement.A security source told TAP that members of the...»»»
VIDEO: Türkiye destroys 10 tonnes of drugs in major crackdown on transnational smuggling
Istanbul: Turkish police have incinerated nearly 10 tonnes of confiscated narcotics in Istanbul, local authorities said Tuesday, as part of a massive crackdown on transnational drug smuggling networks. The illicit drugs were destroyed at a facility, the Istanbul Police Department said in a statemen»»»
Undersecretary of MOI meets Secretary-General of INTERPOL, Egyptian Assistant Minister of Interior
Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, HE Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi, met on Tuesday with Secretary-General of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), HE Valdecy Urquiza, and Assistant Minister of Interior for the Security Sector, Major General Sher»»»
UAE residents report strange smellsr. What we know so far
Federal authorities are expected to issue a detailed report, provide further information Sharjah: Sharjah Police have reassured residents that the situation remains safe following reports of unusual odours across Sharjah and several other UAE emirates, saying there is no indication of a threat to p»»»
Judicial warrants reportedly issued for Hezbollah officials in explosives case
The Military Court has issued two bench warrants for Hezbollah officials known as “Sajed” and “Zulfiqar” in the explosives shipment case, after the Army Intelligence Directorate successfully identified their full identities, media reports. The decision came following yesterday's security meeting in»»»
Milipol Qatar 2026 opens with the participation of over 270 international and local entities
DOHA: Under the generous patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya ', HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani inaugurated the 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026, the World Exhibition on In»»»
Australian police charge man over ‘targeted’ attack on lawmaker
Haines is fighting for her life in a hospital after being struck near her office Melbourne: Australian police charged a man on Tuesday over what they alleged was a “targeted” attack with a vehicle on independent lawmaker Helen Haines. Haines is fighting for her life in a hospital in Melbourne after»»»
Arab League chief tours south Lebanon, says Israeli attacks unacceptable
Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy on Tuesday toured south Lebanon, accompanied by Lebanon’s Minister of Social Affairs, Haneen Sayed. He visited the Benoit Barakat Barracks in the city of Tyre, where he met with the Commander of the South Litani Sector, Brigadier General Nicolas Tabet, and »»»