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The Rivers State Ministry of Education is investigating reports that 16 female students were subjected to forced virginity testing in Khana LGA. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-probes-forced-virginity-tests-on-16-schoolgirls/

Teams at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi tested RS-25 engine No. 10001 on Oct. 21, 2026. The hot fire test lasted for almost eight-and-a-half minutes (500 seconds), the same amount of time RS-25 engines fire during launch of NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, with a 111% power level. For each […]

France will deploy 70,000 police nationwide for new protests this weekend after recent urban violence, the government announced on Friday. Read More: https://punchng.com/france-to-deploy-70000-police-ahead-of-new-protests/

Er ist überall, auf Plakaten, in Chats, gerufen auf der Strasse. Auf Deutsch heisst der Protestruf der jungen Franzosen «Im Namen Gottes, es ist die Finsternis». Ein semantischer Unsinn. Was nur hat die Polizei damit zu tun und was die Meme-Kultur?

Paris St-Germain's Ligue 1 match against Lyon at the Parc des Princes is pushed back 24 hours as the French capital prepares for another weekend of protests.

Government officials are trying to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s unrest across the country, which injured police officers and damaged stores.

A first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States under a new import agreement has set sail, the Kremlin said Friday, two weeks after President Donald Trump said he struck a deal with President Vladimir Putin despite Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Paris Saint-Germain's game has been postponed following a request by police amid a wave of violent protests in France.

President Trump will rally on Friday in a Republican state where Democrats have their eye on several House races.

Ole Miss, Tennessee and LSU face road challenges, while Miami and BYU try to avoid the upset bug.

Gatherings banned and curfews extended as cities lock down in an effort to avert further unrest.

PARIS (AP) — Some 70,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed across France on Saturday while the Louvre and several other major Paris museums will be closed as authorities seek to prevent renewed violence during planned protests.

Callum Turner and Jack Lowden "appear to be in the mix" of actors doing screen tests for the role.

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to host for the first time, representatives of high school pupils, whose protests over conditions at their schools sparked a nationwide movement. 

President to meet for first time with student representatives on Friday before further protests.

Police detained protesters during march to ECI HQ; Samyukt Kisan Morcha and ‘People Against SIR’ platform are protesting nationwide; various trade unions and civil society organisations have pledged support to the farmers’ march

The search for the next James Bond is reportedly entering its final stages, with Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O'Connor among the actors expected to undergo screen tests for the role.

Protesters in several countries in Europe and Asia are voicing anger over the cost of living, public services and their prospects. France has had the largest demonstrations, with more than 500,000 people marching at the weekend and outbreaks of looting and rioting. There is no single, unifying motivation for the broader international protests, but underlying

The company plans to begin testing Pony.ai's robotaxis in Kazakhstan's capital in the first half of 2027.

The protesters' gloom reflects a Continent that is struggling to find a way forward, with Europe's populations aging and debt rising.

A 27-year-old Indian developer has created a satirical video game inspired by the Cockroach Party-led protests.

Footage of tourists wheeling suitcases through the middle of the Paris riots have gone viral

Officials in France are still reeling from the clashes, widespread looting and vandalism of public buildings that broke out on Oct. 17.

The Federal Government has mandated drug tests for 30,000 shortlisted paramilitary recruits before they can receive their appointment letters. Read More: https://punchng.com/30000-paramilitary-recruits-to-undergo-drug-tests/

Singaporeans in Paris last weekend recounted scenes of damaged storefronts, tear gas and transport disruptions, even as daily life carried on largely as normal away from protest areas.

Officers encourage people to look after one another, remain vigilant, and contact police if they have any concerns.

A non-profit group has protested in Abeokuta, urging Governor Dapo Abiodun to reject the Ogun State Safe Termination of Pregnancy Law passed by the assembl Read More: https://punchng.com/group-protests-ogun-abortion-bill-urges-abiodun-to-reject-it/

The NFL will host its first game in Paris on Sunday between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers despite widespread protests across France.

A rudderless government looks unable to respond

As police try to suppress anti-corruption protests by young Albanians, Prime Minister Edi Rama is claiming that "antifa" is behind the unrest. Few are buying that explanation.

Shop owners in France are strengthening their shop windows and buying non-lethal weapons to protect their businesses from looting during protests this weekend.

Albanian lawmakers have scuffled in parliament, throwing objects at one another and ripping microphones from desks.

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to ban unauthorized protests after France was rocked by violence and looting. As anger over public services and the cost of living grows, authorities are bracing for more protests.

The crowning of the next James Bond is upon us. Final screen tests for Amazon MGM Studios’ new 007 are set to happen in the next week, sources tell Variety, beginning as early as Friday. Though who exactly will test is up in the air, Callum Turner and Jack Lowden appear to be in the […]

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Shortlisted candidates for Nigeria’s paramilitary services must undergo a mandatory drug test with the NDLEA before receiving appointment letters. Read More: https://punchng.com/paramilitary-recruitment-shortlisted-candidates-face-mandatory-drug-tests/

Combined yellow-vest and student protest to go ahead in Paris on Saturday as Italy calls in soldiers to patrol Milan streets

<p>French president also says he will decide on concrete ‘next steps’ for the next nationwide demonstrations</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/22/fallout-fast-tracking-french-rioting-cases">Angry lawyers and bewildered defendants: the fallout from fast-tracking French rioting cases</a></p></li></ul><p></p><p>Emmanuel Macron ha

Sharjah is testing an AI-powered system that uses thermal cameras and drones to verify whether a fire has triggered an alarm before emergency crews are sent to the scene. The aim of the Aman system, developed by facility management company Saned in collaboration with Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, is to reduce unnecessary call-outs and speed up responses t

The marathon to fit into the tux is nearing its end.

EXCLUSIVE: The process to find out the next James Bond has been long and thorough, but all signs are pointing to the search hitting the homestretch as Amazon MGM Studios is setting its final auditions over the next week. Sources tell Deadline that screen tests for the Bond role could begin as early as Friday […]

Thursday's planned demonstrations are outlawed in parts of Paris, Lyon, Lille and Grenoble.

Some cities including Lyon and Nice have banned all protests, and the French president said only authorised demos would be allowed.

President Emmanuel Macron said the move was necessary “so that calm prevails.”

French president says labour unions can hold marches on Saturday but not other activists, in an effort to prevent more looting and rioting

Demonstrations have been banned outright in Lyon ahead of a planned day of protests at the weekend.

Inaugurating projects worth ₹8,941 crore aimed at cleaning the Yamuna in Delhi, Mr. Shah asserted that the BJP would seek a mandate from people in 2029 after rejuvenating the river

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that “illegitimate” protests would be banned in the coming days and blamed “seditious” ultra-left groups and vandals for last weekend’s riots and looting.

Businesses across France were boarding up on Thursday and bracing for more protests as the government promised new security measures to protect them and avoid a repeat of last week's destruction. President Emmanuel Macron, returning from a tour of the Gulf, said he would ban public protests unless they were organised by unions that respected alternative rout

France is facing a mounting economic crisis that pushed its 10-year government bond yield to a new 24-year high on Thursday.

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<p>Fox News and others have toed president’s line – seemingly hoping unrest abroad will make people vote Republican</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a> sought to capitalize on the scenes of unrest in France, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/trump-france-protests">telling a crowd</a> in Kans

The INDIA bloc leaders were to brainstorm on charting out the roadmap of protests, review the preparations for the November 1 rally and discuss ways to corner the government over the 'vote chori' issue

A noticeable shift in mood was apparent during French President Emmanuel Macron's three-day tour of five Gulf states, from his sombre demeanour on arrival in the UAE to an upbeat, combative tone in Doha. Walking past the Emirati national guard at Abu Dhabi airport on Monday with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed, Mr Macron looked stern, his brow furrowed and his

Inside Politics: From triple lock to public sector strikes, the mood is ill-tempered

INCHEON, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- The suspect behind last week's stabbing spree in In...