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Albania's capital Tirana has seen months of protests from an anti-government "Flamingo" movement, but what started on Tuesday this week was on a different scale.

Staff Writer October 16, 2026

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Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack

The BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents.

Staff Writer October 16, 2026

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US senators call for investigation into Ukraine’s Starlink restrictions

Ukraine says temporary speed limits to the Starlink internet network disrupted its battlefield missions.

Staff Writer October 16, 2026

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