MARSEILLE, FRANCE - 2026/10/26: A Palestinian flag waves in the middle of a crowd in Marseille to pay tribute to the victims of the racist attack that took place in Trappes (France). Demonstrators gathered for a silent march in central Marseille to protest anti-immigrant hate and honor victims of a deadly racist attack in Trappes three days prior. Marchers called for national unity and solidarity following the October 23 drive-by shooting in the Yvelines region, where 39-year-old suspect Kevin T. opened fire on passersby, killing one person and injuring several others, including a 12-year-old girl. (Photo by Denis Thaust/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

From education to housing protests, Palestine’s flag spreads across Europe | Protests News

The Palestinian flag and traditional keffiyeh scarf have been regular appearances at recent demonstrations across Europe over housing, education and the cost of living. Palestinian symbols were also displayed in Northern Ireland, where a decades-old standoff risked reigniting historic grievances. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Kenny Pierre Agboton, from the Free University…

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Homeland Security Investigations officers leave a home after arresting a suspect accused of illegally registering to vote during a federal operation in Commerce, California, on October 19, 2026

‘Atmosphere of fear’: Trump moves to curtail voting rights ahead of the midterms

Trump has a history of challenging unfavorable election results, notably falsely blaming his 2020 defeat by former president Joe Biden on widespread voting fraud.  “The Trump administration has tried to insert the federal government into almost every aspect of the election process” in the lead-up to the 2026 vote, said Jonathan Diaz, director for voting advocacy…

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The mermaid sculpture on Jeff Bezos' superyacht, Koru.

The special features on Jeff Bezos’ $800m superyacht Koru and its Kiwi connection

Built in the Netherlands by yacht-building firm Oceanco, the boat is reportedly worth US$500 million ($800m). However, the Herald understands Avondale-based boat manufacturer Southern Spars had worked on a high-tech mast solution worth tens of millions of dollars for Bezos in 2019. A spokesperson back then confirmed the team had worked on a “significant project”;…

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