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Sunday 18 October 2026 · 17:15 BST · 15m · 5 stories · 15 annotated moments · 12 of 15 min on news stories (79%)
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France's president Emmanuel Macron was due to address the nation after violent protests and looting across the country. About half a million people took part in largely peaceful protests over the rising cost of living, while a minority, mainly young men, targeted government buildings and shops. A historic town hall was among civic buildings set on fire, and police had made 1,800 arrests. The city's mayor said those responsible had no respect for civil society.
A police officer was shot in Nottingham city centre in the early hours; he was wounded in the foot and was recovering in hospital. Two suspects fled and had not been arrested, and a firearm was recovered at the scene. Reports said a number of people were killed and injured after an explosion and fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, with at least seven deaths reported at one of Canada's busiest military facilities. Russia said Ukraine carried out a drone attack on St Petersburg, killing one person and starting a fire at an oil terminal, with flights disrupted.
Pope Leo addressed thousands in St Peter's Square and thanked those who prayed for him, the day after leaving hospital following lung cancer surgery. He said he would gradually resume his activities, and his doctors said there was no clinical reason he could not make a planned trip to South America next month. Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, told the BBC there would be no immediate attempt to overturn a party conference motion passed two weeks ago describing Zionism as racism, which had been criticised by some Jewish groups and some inside the party. He said he wanted to amend it at the first opportunity so Israelis and Palestinians could decide their future themselves.
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Hassan Ahmed, the owner
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Pope Leo, Pope
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Father Richard, leads the English College here
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Zach Polanski, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales
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- 5:38 Story begins Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
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Claim Pope Leo thanks crowds at first Sunday prayers after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo led his first Sunday prayers and Angelus blessing at St Peter's Square after surgery, thanked people who had prayed for him, and said he would gradually continue his commitments while recovering; BBC News had earlier reported he was expected to make the appearance.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 7:29-7:42
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Claim Pope Leo thanks crowds at first Sunday prayers after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo led his first Sunday prayers and Angelus blessing at St Peter's Square after surgery, thanked people who had prayed for him, and said he would gradually continue his commitments while recovering; BBC News had earlier reported he was expected to make the appearance.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 7:29-7:47
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Claim Pope Leo thanks crowds at first Sunday prayers after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo led his first Sunday prayers and Angelus blessing at St Peter's Square after surgery, thanked people who had prayed for him, and said he would gradually continue his commitments while recovering; BBC News had earlier reported he was expected to make the appearance.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 7:29-7:47
- 7:42
Claim Pope Leo thanks crowds at first Sunday prayers after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo led his first Sunday prayers and Angelus blessing at St Peter's Square after surgery, thanked people who had prayed for him, and said he would gradually continue his commitments while recovering; BBC News had earlier reported he was expected to make the appearance.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 7:42-7:47
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Claim Pope Leo thanks crowds at first Sunday prayers after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo led his first Sunday prayers and Angelus blessing at St Peter's Square after surgery, thanked people who had prayed for him, and said he would gradually continue his commitments while recovering; BBC News had earlier reported he was expected to make the appearance.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 7:42-7:47
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Claim Pope Leo thanks crowds at first Sunday prayers after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo led his first Sunday prayers and Angelus blessing at St Peter's Square after surgery, thanked people who had prayed for him, and said he would gradually continue his commitments while recovering; BBC News had earlier reported he was expected to make the appearance.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 8:19-8:32
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Claim Pope Leo thanks crowds at first Sunday prayers after lung cancer surgery
Doctors were pleased with Pope Leo's progress and saw no clinical reason why a planned South America trip could not go ahead; reports differed on timing, with the coming weeks or next month mentioned.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 9:38-9:48
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Claim Pope Leo thanks crowds at first Sunday prayers after lung cancer surgery
Doctors were pleased with Pope Leo's progress and saw no clinical reason why a planned South America trip could not go ahead; reports differed on timing, with the coming weeks or next month mentioned.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 9:38-9:48
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Claim Pope Leo thanks crowds at first Sunday prayers after lung cancer surgery
Tests were still checking whether the cancer had spread, while the prognosis and further treatment remained unknown.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 9:51-9:56
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Claim Brighton thrash Palace 5-0 as Arsenal reclaim second and Celtic hit seven
Brighton defeated Crystal Palace 5-0 and moved to second in the Premier League.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 13:12-13:27
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Claim Brighton thrash Palace 5-0 as Arsenal reclaim second and Celtic hit seven
Brighton defeated Crystal Palace 5-0 and moved to second in the Premier League.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 13:12-13:27
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Claim Brighton thrash Palace 5-0 as Arsenal reclaim second and Celtic hit seven
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds United at Elland Road.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 13:27-13:32
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Claim Brighton thrash Palace 5-0 as Arsenal reclaim second and Celtic hit seven
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds United at Elland Road.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 14:10-14:23
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Claim Brighton thrash Palace 5-0 as Arsenal reclaim second and Celtic hit seven
Celtic defeated Hearts 7-1 at Celtic Park and moved four points clear at the top.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 14:58-15:10
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Claim Brighton thrash Palace 5-0 as Arsenal reclaim second and Celtic hit seven
Celtic defeated Hearts 7-1 at Celtic Park and moved four points clear at the top.
BBC One, BBC News, 18 October 2026, 14:58-15:17
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