AnewZ Morning Brief - 18 October, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for October 18th, covering the latest developments you need to know....
Left-wing parties and activists rallied in Paris this weekend, uniting against the far right amid growing political tensions in France.
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the heart of Paris this weekend as left-wing parties and civic groups staged a large-scale rally in opposition to the rising influence of far-right politics in France. The protest was sparked by recent political developments, including the court ruling barring Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally (RN), from running in the 2027 presidential election due to a conviction for embezzlement.
Chanting slogans in defense of democracy, social justice, and human rights, protesters filled the streets near Place de la République, calling attention to what they describe as an urgent need to counter xenophobia, nationalism, and political extremism. The rally featured speeches from union leaders, climate activists, and politicians from the French left, all emphasizing unity against far-right ideologies.
Prime Minister François Bayrou addressed the situation with caution, urging all sides to demonstrate "calm, mutual respect, and a spirit of responsibility" to avoid confrontation.
The event marks a significant moment in France’s ongoing political debate, as public concern grows over the polarization of society and the challenges posed to democratic values. With national elections approaching, the rally signals a renewed determination among progressive forces to shape the country’s future direction.
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Video from the USGS (United States Geological Survey) showed on Friday (19 September) the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupting and spewing lava.
At least 69 people have died and almost 150 injured following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cebu City in the central Visayas region of the Philippines, officials said, making it one of the country’s deadliest disasters this year.
Authorities in California have identified the dismembered body discovered in a Tesla registered to singer D4vd as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who had been missing from Lake Elsinore since April 2024.
A tsunami threat was issued in Chile after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on Friday. The epicenter was located 135 miles south of Puerto Williams on the north coast of Navarino Island.
The war in Ukraine has reached a strategic impasse, and it seems that the conflict will not be solved by military means. This creates a path toward one of two alternatives: either a “frozen” phase that can last indefinitely or a quest for a durable political regulation.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for October 18th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy came to the White House on Friday looking for weapons to keep fighting his country's war with Russia, but met an American president who appears more intent on brokering a peace deal than upgrading Ukraine's arsenal.
Beijing has called on the Philippines to give up "unrealistic illusions" in the South China Sea, after Manila reaffirmed that Scarborough Shoal and the Kalayaan Island Group are integral parts of the Philippine archipelago.
Saudi Arabia has cemented its position as a major player in the global gaming industry with the $55 billion acquisition of Sims and Battlefield-maker Electronic Arts, marking its biggest step yet toward Vision 2030’s digital diversification goals.
The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution renewing Haiti’s sanctions regime for another year. The measures include targeted asset freezes, travel bans, and an arms embargo.
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