The march for wage increases and other demands was organized by left-wing opponents of Macron and lit the fuse on what promises to be an uncomfortable week for his centrist government.
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‘Halloween Ends’ wins box office but renews streaming debate
Touted as the final showdown between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers, the slasher pic earned $41.3 million in ticket sales from 3,901 theaters in North America.
3 people killed, 1 wounded in Pittsburgh shooting
Authorities in western Pennsylvania say two women and a man were killed and a fourth person was wounded during incident.
Family mourns miner’s death in Turkey, demanding punishment
Friday’s explosion at the state-owned Turkish Hard Coal Enterprise’s mine in the town of Amasra killed 41 miners and injured 11.
Small businesses brace for cautious holiday shoppers
This year, small businesses are bracing for a more muted season, as some Americans spend more cautiously.
Iranian officials say Tehran prison blaze killed 4 inmates
The prison houses political prisoners and anti-government activists.
UK leader Liz Truss goes from triumph to trouble in 6 weeks
British Prime Minister Liz Truss has only been in office for six weeks
Ukraine: Rockets strike mayor’s office in separatist Donetsk
The attacks on both sides came as Russia has lost ground in the nearly seven weeks since Ukraine’s armed forces opened their southern counteroffensive.
Biden’s late push across West aims to deliver votes for Democrats
Throughout the four-day swing through Oregon, California and Colorado, he contends with a troubling new inflation report and rising gas prices.
Accused of flirting, juror dismissed from Whitmer plot trial
The judge says he’s never seen such behavior in nearly 35 years of practicing law.