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World · 19 October 2026

Paris Night of Looting Becomes Unofficial Street Festival of Despair

Tariq Bell, World desk

Parisian unrest that began over school conditions and the cost of living exploded into a weekend of widespread destruction, leaving the capital to wonder about the true price of chaos.

World · 19 October 2026

Paris Turns Into Cloudy Carnival as Tear‑Gas Swarms Over Protest‑Turned‑Looting Spectacle

Tariq Bell, World desk

Police unleashed tear gas in central Paris while trying to arrest suspects and disperse crowds after protests in major French cities erupted into violence and looting.

Business · 19 October 2026

Theranos Doc Hits 2,000 Sold‑Out Shows, Netflix’s Box‑Office Milestone Still a Mystery

Noor Hale, World desk

The documentary “You Can See Everything” about Elizabeth Holmes has sold out over 2,000 screenings despite not being in wide release, and Netflix has noted a related box‑office milestone.

World · 18 October 2026

Paris turns into a demolition derby as 1,800 protesters get a free stay in French jails

Tariq Bell, World desk

Violent protests across France have left Paris streets littered with burnt‑out cars and shattered glass, prompting a wave of 1,800 arrests as the interior minister vows the Republic will not yield.

AI Wire · 18 October 2026

New Beginner Guide to CJ Affiliate Reveals How to Earn Online in 2022

Ada Circuit, World desk

A 2022 blog post offers a step‑by‑step introduction to CJ Affiliate, covering platform basics, earning strategies, top programs, and alternatives for newcomers.

Sports · 18 October 2026

Boland’s Shock Recall Turns Gqeberha’s St George’s Park Into a Wet‑Weather Test

Noor Hale, World desk

Australia have recalled fast‑bowler Boland over Lyon for the second Test in Gqeberha, where a drizzly morning at St George’s Park adds a splash of chaos to the match that kicks off at 10 am local (7 pm AEDT, 9�…

Sports · 18 October 2026

Wallabies Still Stuck in 2022: No Improvement Since Rennie's Exit

Sam Orbit, World desk

Three years after Rugby Australia dismissed Dave Rennie, recent results show the Wallabies have not improved on their 2022 form.

Sports · 18 October 2026

Sydney Marathon’s ‘Local Guarantee’ Leaves Veteran Shin Out – but Next Year the Rules Flip

Sam Orbit, World desk

Sydney Marathon will guarantee a spot for local runners, yet veteran Soonchil Shin, who has completed the race 15 times, missed out on a place in the general ballot. Organisers say the policy will be revised next year.

Business · 18 October 2026

AI Learns to Fingerprint Lobsters, Aiming to Boost Seafood Trust

Noor Hale, World desk

A new machine‑learning system can recognise individual lobsters by the distinctive patterns on their shells, promising stronger consumer confidence and a foothold in new markets.