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French police are being given military support as protests across France escalate, according to reports. The move points to growing pressure on law enforcement as unrest intensifies, with soldiers expected to back up officers on the ground. Commentators are debating what the deployment means for public order and the government's handling of the crisis.

The UN's top human rights official is urging governments and armed groups to do more to protect civilians caught up in armed conflicts. The appeal highlights growing concern over civilian casualties and suffering in ongoing wars, and calls on parties to conflicts to comply with international humanitarian law and safeguard non-combatants.

The Idaho Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of a legal challenge to the state's public defense office. The ruling ends the challenge to how Idaho organizes and funds its public defense system, an issue that has drawn sustained attention because of concerns over whether indigent defendants receive adequate legal representation across the state.

Latino Republicans in Maryland are voicing concern over immigration policy as the midterm elections approach. According to Maryland Matters, the issue is weighing on a community often seen as a key Republican outreach target, raising questions about whether hardline positions could cost the party support among Latino voters in the state.

Luke Lindberg, the new head of the UN World Food Programme, said reducing conflict is the single most effective way to tackle global hunger. Speaking on Wednesday, he noted that conflict drives the majority of food crises worldwide, putting ending wars above other measures such as aid deliveries. The remarks underline how fighting in regions from Sudan to the Middle East continues to push millions into acute food insecurity, drawing attention to the links between peace and food supply.

The New Hampshire Supreme Court has upheld the state's revocation of Andy Sanborn's casino license. Sanborn, a former state senator, lost his license to operate the Concord Casino after state regulators moved to revoke it. The ruling closes a chapter in a case that has drawn attention in New Hampshire, where the disputed license had been under legal challenge.

A court has struck down a West Virginia law that barred disclosure of public officials' personal information. The ruling means restrictions on publishing details such as officials' home addresses can no longer be enforced, a decision likely to reignite debate over government transparency versus the safety and privacy of people in public office.

The Council of Europe hosted a meeting with Mykola Gnatovskyy, judge at the European Court of Human Rights, focused on how the Court's case law is applied. The discussion covered the practical implementation of the Court's judgments and standards across member states. Further details of the meeting, including its participants and outcomes, have not been widely reported so far.

UN human rights chief Volker Türk called for stronger protection of civilians in conflicts, arguing that youth-led protests against corruption and inequality in Serbia, Bangladesh, Nepal and Madagascar show a growing worldwide demand for human rights. The remarks tie conflict-zone protections to the wave of young people challenging governments over governance and fairness.

The deportation centre at Frankfurt Airport is set to double in size, moving to a new location in May 2027. Frankfurt already carries out more daily deportations than any other German airport. Critics say the expansion signals a further scaling-up of Germany's deportation policy, while authorities point to the need for more capacity.

New polling from Arizona shows voters souring on mass deportation while support for a path to citizenship remains strong, including among Republican voters. The findings suggest a gap between hardline immigration enforcement policies and what even conservative voters in a border state actually back, prompting discussion about what this means for immigration politics ahead of upcoming elections.

In New Mexico, immigrant advocacy groups are working with police on a proposal to streamline the visa process for undocumented immigrants who are victims of crime. The joint effort would simplify how victims can obtain legal status, an area where cooperation between law enforcement and advocates is often rare. Details of the proposal, including its timeline and scope, have not yet been made public.

A Democrat running for office in a Republican-leaning Kentucky congressional district is publicly criticizing a Biden-era immigration policy, calling it 'terrible'. The candidate's decision to buck the party line reflects a common strategy for Democrats competing in conservative districts, where distancing from national party positions on border and immigration issues can be electorally necessary.

The American Immigration Council has filed a lawsuit against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging the agency is obstructing access to public records. The case argues ICE is failing to comply with transparency obligations, and the group is seeking answers about the agency's handling of records requests. Immigration advocates say the suit highlights broader concerns about government accountability.

UN News is highlighting the dangers faced by women journalists reporting from conflict zones, in a piece titled 'Protecting the storytellers: Women journalists on the frontline of conflict'. The feature draws attention to the specific threats, harassment and violence women reporters encounter while documenting wars, and calls for stronger protection measures so they can continue their essential work safely.

The new head of the World Food Programme says ending armed conflict is the single most important step to reduce world hunger. Speaking through UN News, the agency's chief argued that war drives food insecurity by destroying agriculture, displacing people and blocking aid, and that peace is a precondition for tackling the global hunger crisis.

The New Orleans Pelicans and Denver Nuggets are trending across sports searches as fans follow their NBA matchup on Wednesday, October 28. Betting outlets are highlighting the game in moneyline parlay picks, and interest is showing up across multiple countries, including Italy, Spain and Mexico, as bettors and fans track the result.

Republicans in a Texas county have filed a lawsuit seeking to block certification of election results unless every ballot is counted by hand. The case, reported by Democracy Docket, adds to ongoing legal fights over how votes are tallied and certified in the state.

The Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans, with Jamal Murray scoring a team-high 23 points in the NBA matchup. The result is drawing attention from basketball fans in the United States and Mexico, where both the game and Murray's performance are among the most searched and discussed sports topics of the moment.

Some Georgia Republicans are publicly trying to distance themselves from national politics as Election Day approaches. With Georgia remaining a closely contested battleground, down-ballot Republican candidates are emphasizing local issues and their own records rather than aligning with their party's national messaging, reflecting concern that national controversies could hurt them with voters in the state.

Japan is urging the European Union to adjust its preferential policies for electric vehicles, but the call is meeting significant resistance. The dispute touches on how EU incentives and trade rules treat Japanese automakers in the rapidly growing EV market. Details of the specific policy changes Japan seeks, and the EU's formal response, remain limited.

The European Parliament has published an explainer on the European Union's climate neutrality targets and policies, setting out the bloc's goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and the legislation underpinning it, including emissions reduction targets for 2030 and related policy tools. The material is intended to help the public understand how the EU plans to meet its commitments under the European Green Deal.

Republican Russ Fulcher is running for a fifth term representing northern Idaho in the U.S. House of Representatives. He faces challengers from the Democratic Party as well as independent candidates in the race for the congressional district. The election will determine whether the incumbent continues his tenure representing the region in Washington.

Amazon's threat intelligence team, using its MadPot honeypot system, says it detected exploitation attempts involving a technique dubbed PHP2Shell on October 17, before details were publicly disclosed. The company has published a security blog outlining the observation and what it indicates about attacker activity in the wild.

In California's 40th congressional district, two Republicans are competing against each other, leaving Democratic voters with limited choices in the race. Attention is turning to how Democratic voters will approach a contest between two GOP candidates, whether they sit it out, cross over, or back the less conservative option.

A number of Texas Republicans are publicly backing Democrat James Talarico instead of their own party's candidate, according to Spectrum News. The defections highlight unusual crossover support in the state's political landscape, with some conservatives drawn to Talarico's message despite partisan divides. Observers say the bipartisan backing could signal shifting loyalties among Texas voters and complicate expectations for the race.