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- [BREAKING: Antifa arsonist arrested for torching Limoges City Hall](https://humanevents.com/news/breaking-antifa-arsonist-arrested-for-torching-limoges-city-hall.md) — 2026-10-20 — Those who attacked the building brought mortars, a 200-kilogram battering ram, and waved Palestinian flags.
- [Macron's interior minister offers resignation after saying authorities 'lost control' of cities](https://humanevents.com/news/macron-s-interior-minister-offers-resignation-after-saying-authorities-lost-control-of-cities.md) — 2026-10-20 — "We unquestionably failed," said Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin.
- [95% of arrests in French riots are men, 70% are adults: Justice Minister](https://humanevents.com/news/95-of-arrests-in-french-riots-are-men-70-are-adults-justice-minister.md) — 2026-10-20 — At least one of those who were arrested was a far-left Antifa militant known to police who is a suspect in the arson of the Limoges City Hall.
- [POSOBIEC: 'Destabilization of the West is the point' of the violence in France](https://humanevents.com/opinion/posobiec-destabilization-of-the-west-is-the-point-of-the-violence-in-france.md) — 2026-10-19 — “The unhumans are activated, and they're burning down civilization."
- [REVEALED: 54 communist, socialist and Muslim organizations are backing French riots](https://humanevents.com/news/revealed-54-communist-socialist-and-muslim-organizations-are-backing-french-riots.md) — 2026-10-19 — Communist and socialist groups are organizing a coordinated strike across Europe on November 20.
- [Putin suggests summit with Trump, Xi to negotiate Ukraine deal: report](https://humanevents.com/news/putin-suggests-summit-with-trump-xi-to-negotiate-ukraine-deal-report.md) — 2026-10-19 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was not invited.
- [LIBBY EMMONS: What the France?](https://humanevents.com/opinion/libby-emmons-what-the-france.md) — 2026-10-19 — These are riots about redefining the heirs to France and torching the remnants of Western Civilization.
- [Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election: ‘Bibi Netanyahu will never let you down!'](https://humanevents.com/news/trump-endorses-netanyahu-ahead-of-israeli-election-bibi-netanyahu-will-never-let-you-down.md) — 2026-10-19 — “Maybe I can work with someone else, and maybe I won’t. Why take a chance?!”
- [Macron dances with wife Brigitte at Celine Dion concert while France burns](https://humanevents.com/news/macron-dances-with-wife-brigitte-at-celine-dion-concert-while-france-burns.md) — 2026-10-18 — The French president urged "calm and respect" on Friday while attending a meeting in Belgium.
- [French woman owner begs rioters not to destroy her shop—they push her aside, ransack it, burn Jewish stores and leave Muslim ones alone](https://humanevents.com/news/french-woman-owner-begs-rioters-not-to-destroy-her-shop-they-push-her-aside-ransack-it-burn-jewish-stores-and-leave-muslim-ones-alone.md) — 2026-10-18 — Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said 150 police officers were injured in the riots.
- [Pope Leo released from hospital following successful lung cancer surgery](https://humanevents.com/news/pope-leo-released-from-hospital-following-successful-lung-cancer-surgery.md) — 2026-10-18 — Leo was discharged from Agostino Gemelli University Hospital just four days after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung.
- [Teenage Norwegian hitman sentenced to 20 years for UK assassination plot tied to Iran-linked gang](https://humanevents.com/news/teenage-norwegian-hitman-sentenced-to-20-years-for-uk-assassination-plot-tied-to-iran-linked-gang.md) — 2026-10-17 — The UK sanctioned the group last year “due to their involvement in violence against Jewish and Israeli targets in Europe on behalf of the Iranian regime.”
- [Leftist rioters torch, destroy 143-year-old town hall in France as 400 agitators arrested](https://humanevents.com/news/leftist-rioters-torch-destroy-143-year-old-town-hall-in-france-as-400-agitators-arrested.md) — 2026-10-17 — "The roof has collapsed onto lower floors, except the west wing, and two-thirds of the exterior has already disappeared."
- [Trump signs executive order to waive Russian sanctions before they take effect](https://humanevents.com/news/trump-signs-executive-order-to-waive-russian-sanctions-before-they-take-effect.md) — 2026-10-17 — Trump’s decision follows an announcement made earlier this month that the US would import diesel from Russia in an effort to lower energy costs.
- [EVITA DUFFY and JACK POSBIEC: ‘Not all immigrants are equal’](https://humanevents.com/news/evita-duffy-and-jack-posbiec-not-all-immigrants-are-equal.md) — 2026-10-17 — "Elon Musk comes in, and you look at this, and it's one of those things where the future is back, baby."
- [British patriot Timothy Miller shows up to court in burqa after arrest for Portsmouth protests](https://humanevents.com/news/british-patriot-timothy-miller-shows-up-to-court-in-burqa-after-arrest-for-portsmouth-protests.md) — 2026-10-16 — Miller told the judge he was permitted to wear the burqa in court because he had an "exemption" for Islamic religious observance.
- [Mother of Henry Nowak's killer set for early release from prison after aiding her son in covering up his crime](https://humanevents.com/news/mother-of-henry-nowaks-killer-set-for-early-release-from-prison-after-aiding-her-son-in-covering-up-his-crime.md) — 2026-10-16 — Even as Nowak told officers he had been stabbed, an officer said "I don't think you have, mate."
- [London Deputy Mayor seeks to ban ALL Harry Potter displays to avoid upsetting trans people](https://humanevents.com/news/london-deputy-mayor-seeks-to-ban-all-harry-potter-displays-to-avoid-upsetting-trans-people.md) — 2026-10-15 — "What I would say is that what I don't think is helpful is where there is a display, a prominent display, that we know that is affecting trans Londoners."
- [EXCLUSIVE: Katie Zacharia reveals how she became White House press secretary, details legal background](https://humanevents.com/news/exclusive-katie-zacharia-reveals-how-she-became-white-house-press-secretary-details-legal-background.md) — 2026-10-15 — "They said absolutely, absolutely across the board. You can call yourself a lawyer."
- [Former Trump ambassador faces trial, unable to leave South Korea after making comments against president while on US soil](https://humanevents.com/news/former-trump-ambassador-faces-trial-unable-to-leave-south-korea-anow-fter-making-comments-against-president-while-on-us-soil.md) — 2026-10-15 — Morse Tan is facing a trial and possible jail time in the country over comments made on US soil allegedly defaming South Korea’s president.
- [BREAKING: Trump says execution of Maj Nidal Hasan will NOT be livestreamed](https://humanevents.com/news/breaking-trump-says-execution-of-maj-nidal-hasan-will-not-be-livestreamed.md) — 2026-10-15 — "That said, the execution may be viewed in person by the immediate families of the victims, if they so choose."
- [POSOBIEC: Indiana Dem Jaime West 'committed one of the most egregious sins in all of leftism: she told the truth'](https://humanevents.com/opinion/posobiec-indiana-dem-jaime-west-committed-one-of-the-most-egregious-sins-in-all-of-leftism-she-told-the-truth.md) — 2026-10-15 — "Yeah, we know you have guns too, because today's Charlie Kirk's birthday, and Charlie isn't here to celebrate that with his family."
- [French author goes viral with post warning Americans not to vote Democrat—or else America will end up like debt-ridden, riot-torn France](https://humanevents.com/news/french-author-goes-viral-with-post-warning-americans-not-to-vote-democrat-or-else-america-will-end-up-like-debt-ridden-riot-torn-france.md) — 2026-10-14 — "Before you vote, ask yourself one question: is the program you’re voting for making America more like America, or more like France? Trust me. You don’t want to be France."
- [Trump announces plans for oil, gas, and mineral exploration in Greenland](https://humanevents.com/news/trump-announces-plans-for-oil-gas-and-mineral-exploration-in-greenland.md) — 2026-10-14 — "Massive Oil, Gas, and Mineral Exploration is getting ready to begin in our new and beautiful Greenland!"
- [DAVID RICHARDSON: FEMA's real job isn't disaster response it's cutting checks and bloating government](https://humanevents.com/opinion/david-richardson-femas-real-job-isnt-disaster-response-its-cutting-checks-and-bloating-government.md) — 2026-10-14 — I ran the place, a job I never sought, and I'll tell you plainly: the cavalry isn't coming. Saving you—regardless of what FEMA employees claim—was never FEMA's job.
- [REP SCHUETTE and POSOBIEC: Dems 'dusting off Barack Obama' to campaign for El-Sayed as he struggles to win black Michiganders](https://humanevents.com/news/rep-schuette-and-posobiec-dems-dusting-off-barack-obama-to-campaign-for-el-sayed-as-he-struggles-to-win-black-michiganders.md) — 2026-10-13 — “It’s a serious issue for the El-Sayed campaign,” he added.
- [Greta Thunberg shows up to protest in France over 'basic rights,' laments her own 'privilege'](https://humanevents.com/news/greta-thunberg-shows-up-to-protest-in-france-to-over-basic-rights-laments-her-own-privilege.md) — 2026-10-13 — "I am an extremely privileged person. I am a white person from Sweden."
- [BREAKING UPDATE: Vatican reveals Pope Leo has lung cancer](https://humanevents.com/news/breaking-pope-leos-surgery-to-remove-lung-nodule-complete-finished-successfully.md) — 2026-10-13 — "The surgery was completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and as planned, and the Holy Father has returned to his room. Further information will follow."
- [KENT HECKENLIVELY: Sirhan Sirhan has agreed to talk to Congress— will lawmakers still be listening after November?](https://humanevents.com/opinion/kent-heckenlively-sirhan-sirhan-has-agreed-to-talk-to-congress-will-lawmakers-still-be-listening-after-november.md) — 2026-10-13 — "Sirhan Sirhan has agreed to come testify before my committee specifically on the RFK assassination," Anna Paulina Luna said.
- [POSOBIEC: 'We’re never going to save Western civilization if conservative leaders can’t stand up for guys like Christopher Columbus'](https://humanevents.com/news/posobiec-were-never-going-to-save-western-civilization-if-conservative-leaders-cant-stand-up-for-guys-like-christopher-columbus.md) — 2026-10-12 — "America did not exist before the first American, Christopher Columbus."
- [Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas cancels upcoming elections, will retain power](https://humanevents.com/news/palestinian-authority-leader-mahmoud-abbas-cancels-upcoming-elections-will-retain-power.md) — 2026-10-12 — Palestinians last elected a president in 2005 and a legislature in 2006
- [Gang of Arab men attack gay couple in Germany after Unity Day celebration](https://humanevents.com/news/gang-of-arab-men-attack-gay-couple-in-germany-after-unity-day-celebration.md) — 2026-10-12 — The state security unit has taken over the investigation since homophobic offences are listed as hate crimes in Germany.
- [Trump announces new 'energy ceasefire' between Russia, Ukraine after calling for Zelenskyy to be replaced](https://humanevents.com/news/trump-announces-new-energy-ceasefire-between-russia-ukraine-after-calling-for-zelenskyy-to-be-replaced.md) — 2026-10-11 — "Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed."
- [UK wildlife refuge won't kill tiger goaded into attacking suicidal man who climbed into caged area](https://humanevents.com/news/uk-wildlife-refuge-wont-kill-tiger-goaded-into-attacking-suicidal-man-who-climbed-into-caged-area.md) — 2026-10-11 — "Many, many people have contacted us about Altai, the tiger. We can reassure everyone that he is safe and well and will not be euthanised as a result of this incident."
- [Sympathy for the devil? New ‘East of Eden’ remake sacrifices moral clarity to the god of modern storytelling](https://humanevents.com/opinion/sympathy-for-the-devil-new-east-of-eden-remake-sacrifices-moral-clarity-to-the-god-of-modern-storytelling.md) — 2026-10-11 — “There was a time when a girl like Cathy would have been said to be possessed by the devil.”
- [Trump demands Ukraine to get 'new president' after Zelensky continues targeting Russian oil refineries](https://humanevents.com/news/trump-demands-ukraine-to-get-new-president-after-zelensky-continues-targeting-russian-oil-refineries.md) — 2026-10-10 — "You’ve lost 30% of your country and you’ve had over a million people killed. … I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president."
- [Majority of groups linked to French riots are far-left groups promoting communism, Islam: report](https://humanevents.com/news/majority-of-groups-linked-to-french-riots-are-far-left-groups-promoting-communism-islam-report.md) — 2026-10-10 — "What we're seeing here is the same Red-Green ecosystem that disrupts infrastructure choke holds in our country such as the Brooklyn Bridge, college campuses and congressional hearings."
- [Over 100 arrested as left-wing rioters clash with police, hurl firecrackers, rocks at cops in Brussels](https://humanevents.com/news/over-100-arrested-as-left-wing-rioters-clash-with-police-hurl-firecrackers-rocks-at-cops-in-brussels.md) — 2026-10-10 — Two Belgian labor unions organized a daylong national strike, while union leaders attempted to distance themselves from the rioting.
- [STACY ASENCIO-SUTPHEN: It's time to admit mentally ill killers are GUILTY by reason of insanity, not absolve them with a 'not guilty' verdict](https://humanevents.com/opinion/stacy-asencio-sutphen-its-time-to-admit-mentally-ill-killers-are-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity-not-absolve-them-with-a-not-guilty-verdict.md) — 2026-10-09 — Not guilty by reason of insanity should become guilty by reason of insanity.
- [BREAKING: Marco Rubio announces sanctions against International Criminal Court](https://humanevents.com/news/breaking-marco-rubio-announces-sanctions-against-international-criminal-court.md) — 2026-10-09 — "We don't need that court, and we don't want it."
- [BBC pays white employees less on nearly every pay band than minority colleagues: report](https://humanevents.com/news/bbc-pays-white-employees-less-on-nearly-every-pay-band-than-minority-colleagues-report.md) — 2026-10-09 — There was only one pay band where white workers earned more than their colleagues, and it was in the second-highest pay band below senior leadership.
- [Renewed hopes for Jimmy Lai's release after Trump discusses case with Xi Jinping](https://humanevents.com/news/renewed-hopes-for-jimmy-lais-release-after-trump-discusses-case-with-xi-jinping.md) — 2026-10-09 — “My father is a man who believed in the rights we were promised and defended them when it was perfectly legal to do so. He wishes only now to spend his twilight years serving Our Lord with his…
- [Bank of England removes Churchill, historical figures from banknotes replaces them with animals](https://humanevents.com/news/bank-of-england-removes-churchill-historical-figures-from-banknotes-replaces-them-with-animals.md) — 2026-10-09 — The conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said that the plan is “erasing our history.”
- [LIBBY EMMONS: Marco Rubio's epic speech should bolster courage in the West](https://humanevents.com/opinion/libby-emmons-marco-rubios-epic-speech-should-bolster-courage-in-the-west.md) — 2026-10-09 — He stood before the Parthenon of Athens, one of the city's great ruins, to speak about the Greeks, their legacy, and how Europe and the United States are the continuation of that legacy.
- [King Charles will NOT apologize on Caribbean tour for transatlantic slave trade](https://humanevents.com/news/king-charles-will-not-apologize-on-caribbean-tour-for-transatlantic-slave-trade.md) — 2026-10-08 — "It is important to note here the work His Majesty himself has done over many years both to acknowledge the wrongs of the past and to find creative ways to right inequalities that endure.
- [BREAKING: Trump announces US will not launch new attacks on Iran before midterm elections](https://humanevents.com/news/breaking-trump-announces-us-will-not-launch-new-attacks-on-iran-before-midterm-elections.md) — 2026-10-08 — "We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran."
- [LIBBY EMMONS: Female NYT columnist demands WNBA team drop Sophie Cunningham for supporting female athletes](https://humanevents.com/opinion/libby-emmons-female-nyt-columnist-demands-wnba-team-drop-sophie-cunningham-for-supporting-female-athletes.md) — 2026-10-07 — Candace Buckner claims that Cunningham, in supporting women's rights, has created a "circus."
- [Jack Posobiec joins Pete Hegseth to welcome home USS Lincoln crew for 'historic' work on Middle East deployment](https://humanevents.com/news/jack-posobiec-joins-pete-hegseth-to-welcome-home-uss-lincoln-crew-for-historic-work-on-middle-east-deployment.md) — 2026-10-07 — "10,000 sorties, 23,000 combat flight hours, almost 4,000 combat sorties. 1.5 million pounds of ordnance dropped on the enemy. And let me tell you, and you did it without an aircraft mishap.
- [Congolese migrant who murdered off-duty cop in FIFA World Cup zone sentenced to just 1 year in prison, banned from bars, nightclubs](https://humanevents.com/news/congolese-migrant-who-murdered-off-duty-cop-in-fifa-world-cup-zone-sentenced-to-just-1-year-in-prison-banned-from-bars-nightclubs.md) — 2026-10-07 — “12 months… Yes, you read that right. 12 months for beating a family man to death at a soccer party. A family man who leaves behind his wife and two children.”
- [Coast Guard exchanges gunfire across US-Mexico border after 500 troops deployed to Rio Grande](https://humanevents.com/news/coast-guard-exchanges-gunfire-across-us-mexico-border-after-500-troops-deployed-to-rio-grande.md) — 2026-10-07 — “No injuries to Coast Guard or other personnel were reported, and no damage to Coast Guard assets or equipment was reported."