News briefs for Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Live: Hundreds of protests expected in France amid high tensions and heavy police presence
A coalition of the “Yellow Vests” movement, labor unions and students will march across France on Saturday with demands centered around studying conditions and purchasing power.
Energy security and resiliency in an uncertain world
Energy security and resiliency in an uncertain world newspress_en Sat, 10/24/2026 - 05:59 Business & Economy Türkiye's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, writes for Al…
US citizenship approvals plunge 72%; with staggering 13-month average wait time
US citizenship approvals fell 72% in the first eight months of 2026, while the backlog grew beyond 800,000 and average waits neared 13 months.
Sun, sand and snorkelling: A week in the Maldives on two stunning resort islands
On the turquoise blue waters and sandy shores of the Maldives, Fakhriya M. Suleiman explored two resort islands. Here’s her week’s itinerary filled with snorkelling, dining experiences and a bit of…
Macnas parade Fiáin to celebrate west of Ireland roots
Final preparations are under way in Galway city for the annual Macnas Halloween parade this weekend.
2 crested ibises released into wild in central Japan found dead
KANAZAWA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Two crested ibises designated as Japanese natural treasures were found dead after being released on the Noto Peninsula in c
- Two crested ibises released on Noto Peninsula died.
- Birds likely killed by wild animals, cause unclear.
- Crested ibises reintroduced to Japan in May.