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29 October 2026

Russian drone strike on Dnipro rail platform leaves 14 dead

A Russian drone struck a crowded platform at Dnipro railway station in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, 29 Oct, killing at least 14 people, according to Ukrainian authorities. Thirteen to fourteen others were wounded, several seriously, including a child. Ukraine's air force said it intercepted three drones in the daytime attack, but a fourth evaded defences and hit the station. The platform held a commuter train and a passenger train bound for Zaporizhzhia. The strike came while a fragile ceasefire in the occupied city of Oleshky was in its third day.

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French protests over education and living costs turn violent

Nationwide protests in France have brought clashes, looting and arson in several cities. French Interior Ministry figures put participation at about 410,000, while the CGT union estimated about 800,000. Police reported 1,314 arrests and 53 injured officers, and 70,000 officers were deployed. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu then met student groups on Monday, and the government announced €4 billion in loans for school renovations and new university admissions rules. Student leaders say they will keep protesting because not all demands were met.

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27 October 2026

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Egyptian parliament backs military aid for Saudi Arabia with two‑thirds majority

Egypt’s House of Representatives approved a measure allowing President Abdel Fattah al‑Sisi to provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia if requested, with at least two‑thirds of members supporting the vote. The approval follows secret parliamentary sessions and a postponed vote, and it permits coordination with Riyadh to protect Saudi territory, sovereignty and holy sites. President al‑Sisi said any Egyptian role would be limited to defending Saudi borders and would not involve attacks on Yemen. The Social Democratic Party abstained, while the Houthi‑run parliament warned the move threatens Egypt’s security.

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