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US V-P Vance blames immigration, problems of ‘assimilation’ for violence in France

Major protests gripped France on Oct 17, where the police clashed with demonstrators as nationwide marches against soaring inflation devolved into street violence, widespread looting and fires.
Major protests gripped France on Oct 17, where the police clashed with demonstrators as nationwide marches against soaring inflation devolved into street violence, widespread looting and fires.

Catholics in US Army must not be part of firing squad for Fort Hood shooter: Archbishop

Nidal Hasan killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in a 2009 shooting spree.
Nidal Hasan killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in a 2009 shooting spree.

India slams Vance for ‘offensive’ remarks on foreign workers

Vance used a term associated with a colonial-era system in which workers were forced into labour overseas.
Vance used a term associated with a colonial-era system in which workers were forced into labour overseas.

Republican opposition widens to live-streamed execution; Trump still weighing the matter

US Vice-President JD Vance has said that if the execution is shown publicly, he will not be watching it.
US Vice-President JD Vance has said that if the execution is shown publicly, he will not be watching it.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 9, 2026

US Vice-President J.D. Vance answering questions at an Oct 8 White House press conference.
US Vice-President J.D. Vance answering questions at an Oct 8 White House press conference.

US freezes Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys green-card applications over alleged fraud

US Vice-President J.D. Vance answering questions at an Oct 8 White House press conference.  He said Microsoft had laid off 6,000 American workers in 2025 while benefiting from 6,300 H-1B temporary worker visas and nearly 3,000 green cards.
US Vice-President J.D. Vance answering questions at an Oct 8 White House press conference.  He said Microsoft had laid off 6,000 American workers in 2025 while benefiting from 6,300 H-1B temporary worker visas and nearly 3,000 green cards.

Trump rallies for Paxton in third Texas trip in a month as Republicans defend stronghold

US President Donald Trump waves while boarding Air Force One, as he travels to Texas and Oklahoma, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, October 1, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
US President Donald Trump waves while boarding Air Force One, as he travels to Texas and Oklahoma, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, October 1, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Transcript of US Vice President Vance interview in Alaska

US Vice President JD Vance is interviewed by Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage before a campaign rally at Fairbanks International Airport in Fairbanks, Alaska, US, October 5, 2026.     Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS
US Vice President JD Vance is interviewed by Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage before a campaign rally at Fairbanks International Airport in Fairbanks, Alaska, US, October 5, 2026.     Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS

In interview, US Vice-President Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end war

said any agreement would require Iran to reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity, rather than offer assurances of future nuclear drawdowns.
said any agreement would require Iran to reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity, rather than offer assurances of future nuclear drawdowns.

Trump says US moved bombers from British base after ‘threats’

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters outside the White House before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn in Washington, on Oct 5.
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters outside the White House before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn in Washington, on Oct 5.

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