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Sunday 18 October 2026 · 13:00 BST · 10m · 4 stories · 9 annotated moments · 9 of 10 min on news stories (87%)
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French President Emmanuel Macron was due to address the nation after violence during largely peaceful protests over the rising cost of living in which half a million people took part and a minority targeted government buildings and looted stores; police made 1,800 arrests, and a reporter in Paris described clean-up work and damage to businesses as protests later became volatile, with tear gas and water cannon used. Pope Leo thanked people for praying for him a day after leaving hospital following lung cancer surgery, telling St Peter's Square he would gradually continue his commitments as he recovered; reports said a lobe had been removed, the lump was cancerous, and doctors were pleased with his progress.
Nottinghamshire Police said an officer was shot in Nottingham city centre at about 4.50am while approaching two suspects, a man and a woman; he was treated in hospital for a foot wound, a firearm believed to be a shotgun was recovered, and officials called it a shocking incident. Green Party leader Zack Polanski said he would not immediately try to overturn a party conference motion about Zionism that had been criticised by Jewish groups and others; he said he wanted to amend it later so Israelis and Palestinians could decide their future, while Labour told local councillors not to work with Green politicians unless they disowned the policy and the Equalities and Human Rights Commission was looking into whether it was discriminatory.
Reports said at least seven people died and others were injured after an explosion and fire at the Canadian Forces base in Wainwright, Alberta, one of Canada's busiest military facilities. Russia said Ukrainian drones attacked St Petersburg, killing one person and sparking a fire at an oil terminal, with dozens shot down and flights disrupted. The Health Secretary Yvette Cooper asked NHS England to urgently draw up a plan to stop children receiving care in hospital corridors, after more than a dozen health groups urged action and accident and emergency waiting times rose last month.
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Pope Leo, Pope
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Zach Polanski, leader of the Green Party
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Charged quote Pope Leo thanks well-wishers after discharge from lung cancer surgery
editor, Alim McBaul reports from the Vatican. The Pope leads prayers here every Sunday, but this time for so many it felt particularly special. And when he appeared for the Pope to look so well after the seismic events of the week was barely believable. I wish to thank all those who have prayed for me
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 3:48-3:52
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Charged quote Pope Leo thanks well-wishers after discharge from lung cancer surgery
The Pope leads prayers here every Sunday, but this time for so many it felt particularly special. And when he appeared for the Pope to look so well after the seismic events of the week was barely believable. I wish to thank all those who have prayed for me over these past few days. I have truly felt your support.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 3:52-3:56
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Charged quote Pope Leo thanks well-wishers after discharge from lung cancer surgery
Father Richard, who leads the English College here, and Harry, who's in his first year there training to be a priest. They were both here last Sunday for the Pope's shock announcement. After he was discharged yesterday, his doctors said they were so pleased with the Pope's progress there was no clinical reason why
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 4:48-4:52
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Charged quote Pope Leo thanks well-wishers after discharge from lung cancer surgery
There are still unknowns about the long-term diagnosis and whether the cancer's spread elsewhere, but for now people here are grateful for what they see as a remarkable outcome after a nervy week. Aline Macboule, BBC News, in St Peter's Square. A police officer was shot in Nottingham City Centre in the early
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 5:16-5:18
- 5:22 Story begins Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
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Claim Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
An officer was shot in the foot in central Nottingham before 5am, and police were looking for two suspects.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 5:35-5:43
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Claim Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
Police recovered a firearm and maintained a cordon.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 5:43-5:55
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Claim Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
The Nottinghamshire police commissioner said it was 20 years since a police officer had been shot in Nottingham.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 6:33-6:45
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Claim Zack Polanski refuses to overturn Zionism motion as pressure grows
Polanski said he would have voted against the unamended Zionism motion, supported an amended version, and wanted to amend rather than overturn it.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 7:53-8:01
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Claim Zack Polanski refuses to overturn Zionism motion as pressure grows
Labour told its local councillors not to work with Green politicians unless they disowned the policy.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 8:33-8:41
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