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Zelenskyy Thanks US for Resuming Intelligence Sharing, Warns Siding With Putin Would Be 'Historic Mistake' President Donald Trump's "diesel deal" agreed upon with Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressed gratitude on October 18 for the resumption of military intelligence sharing, which the U.S. SBS Oct 19, 2026 3:56 AM

Trump's Approval Rating Hits Successive Lows Ahead of Midterms; 70% Oppose Economic Policies President Donald Trump's approval ratings have hit new lows, further darkening the Republican Party's prospects for the midterm elections. SBS Oct 19, 2026 3:54 AM

Romanian Fighter Jets Shoot Down Two Drones Over Territorial Waters in Black Sea According to foreign media reports, the Romanian Ministry of Defense stated that the drones shot down today are highly likely to be advanced Russian drones flying at speeds comparable to fighter jets. SBS Oct 19, 2026 1:04 AM

Trump Says "France Is Burning," Blaming Immigrants Full of Hatred for Tearing Country Apart President Donald Trump blamed the acceptance of immigrants on October 18 as the cause of anti-government protests in France that escalated into violent incidents such as arson and looting, arguing that border control is necessary. SBS Oct 19, 2026 12:48 AM

"Like a Warzone": Paris in Chaos as Protests Escalate and Looting Spreads On October 18 , parts of the French capital, Paris, were left in utter chaos following a massive wave of protests the previous day against soaring living costs and other grievances. SBS Oct 19, 2026 12:45 AM

Luxury Stores Looted and City Hall Burned: Student Protests Turn Into Riot and Violence Protests that began with calls to "improve the educational environment" have spiraled out of control, leaving places across France looking like battlefields. SBS Oct 19, 2026 12:06 AM