Masked settlers attack European diplomats in occupied West Bank 17. October 2026 (19:02) Belgian foreign minister urges further EU sanctions and links attack to Israel’s ‘illegal settlement policy’Masked settlers attacked a group of European diplomats during a visit to the occupied West Bank on Saturday, Belgium’s foreign minister said, on a second day of high-profile assaults on Palestinians and others during the sensitive olive harvest.At least four people have been killed and more than 100 injured since the harvest began earlier this month, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Activists say Israeli authorities do little to stop attacks that involve weapons ranging from slingshots to guns. An attack on Friday seriously injured a Washington Post photographer and others. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Revealed: French police used UK-funded 4x4 vehicles to charge student protesters 17. October 2026 (18:00) French government launches investigation into why cars funded by UK to prevent asylum seekers crossing Channel were used in school protestsFrench police have used 4x4 vehicles paid for by British taxpayers to charge at student protesters during the school protests that have swept the country.The French government has confirmed that an investigation has been launched into why the cars, funded by the UK government specifically to prevent asylum seekers crossing the Channel, were used during a protest involving school students in Dunkirk. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Five Free Movies to Stream Now 17. October 2026 (17:56) As we approach Halloween, this month’s selections center if not all on pure horror, then on the ethos of dread telling you things are not right.(New York Times)
Federal agents went 'dumpster diving' through Ilhan Omar's trash for DNA as sources reveal 'stunning' indictments will go far beyond expectations
Boy, 14, is rushed to hospital after being stabbed at Manchester city centre car park
Olympic gold-winning Reform mayor Luke Campbell 'showed naked pictures of himself to shocked female member of staff'