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- Pope Leo XIV leads Angelus prayer after discharge from hospital
- Protesters clash with police amid escalating unrest in Tirana, Albania
- Canadians respond to explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright
- Israeli settlers attack European diplomats during Palestinian olive harvest
- Police pursue wild boar running through Zaragoza during festival celebrations
- Zelenskyy reports Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector and homes
- NATO Reinforces Eastern Flank Amid Escalating Tensions with Russia
- Major fire erupts at Canadian military base following deadly explosion
Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day.
According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices.
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Pope Leo XIV leads Angelus prayer after discharge from hospital
October 18, 2026
5:00 pm
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, following his discharge from hospital after lung surgery for a pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The Pontiff expressed gratitude to supporters and doctors, indicating he will gradually resume activities, including a planned trip to Latin America in November.
Protesters clash with police amid escalating unrest in Tirana, Albania
October 18, 2026
4:00 pm
Protests in Tirana, Albania, escalated into clashes with riot police as thousands demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, citing poor university conditions and corruption. The confrontations began earlier this week amid ongoing discontent linked to a controversial resort project associated with Donald Trump’s family.
Canadians respond to explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright
October 18, 2026
3:00 pm
Efforts to contain the fire continue, with ongoing work on the scene. The incident has resulted in at least seven fatalities and dozens of injuries, prompting an outpouring of condolences from various sources.
Israeli settlers attack European diplomats during Palestinian olive harvest
October 18, 2026
2:47 pm
Israeli settlers attacked a European diplomatic convoy in the West Bank, beating a visiting French mayor during the olive harvest.
Police pursue wild boar running through Zaragoza during festival celebrations
October 18, 2026
2:16 pm
A wild boar caused chaos in Zaragoza as police chased it through the city, eventually leading to its euthanisation after it entered a nightclub during a festival.
Zelenskyy reports Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector and homes
October 18, 2026
1:00 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces targeted Ukraine’s energy sector over the weekend, striking four regions. The assaults on residential buildings resulted in two fatalities and left 12 individuals injured, highlighting ongoing violence in the conflict.
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