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Mbappé Apologizes for Mao Zedong Comments

Kylian Mbappé apologized after calling Mao Zedong a dictator, prompting Chinese sponsors to drop him and state TV to suspend La Liga broadcasts.

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WHAT'S CONFIRMED

▸Mbappé apologized for remarks referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator. — DW, PBS NewsHour World
▸Chinese sponsors dropped Mbappé following the Mao comments. — DW, Forbes
▸Chinese state television suspended La Liga broadcasts following the controversy. — DW, Forbes

NOT REPORTED ELSEWHERE

▸Chinese state media warned Mbappé his apology would be judged against his future actions. — CNBC Politics
▸Mbappé lost three Chinese sponsors after the incident. — Forbes

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10/26/26

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Serbian Election Vucic Concedes Defeat

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat to student-led opposition in October 25 parliamentary elections.

Vucic had led with virtually absolute power for 14 years before conceding.

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First Report Saturday: Serbia held snap parliamentary elections on October 25 with President Vucic, who resigned to seek premiership, facing student-led opposition.

Monday: Vucic concedes defeat to student-led opposition

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10/26/26

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Ebola Cases Reported in East Africa

Uganda reported no active Ebola cases while health officials investigate cross-border connections in Kenya and Nigeria infections.

Health officials are investigating whether Ebola patients from Kenya and Nigeria crossed paths at Uganda's main airport.

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First Report Oct 21: Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in the capital, a woman who arrived from Uganda.

Monday: Officials investigate cross-border Ebola connections

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10/24/26

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France Deploys Police Ahead of Weekend Protests

France deployed 70,000 police officers ahead of renewed nationwide weekend protests.

Authorities aimed to prevent looting, violence, and vandalism during the protests.

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First Report Thursday: France plans military deployment and police operations ahead of another weekend of expected unrest.

Saturday: France deploys 70,000 police ahead of protests

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10/24/26

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Serbia Holds Snap Elections Amid Student Challenge

Serbia held snap parliamentary elections on October 25 with President Vucic, who resigned to seek premiership, facing student-led opposition.

Vucic faced a political party founded by student protesters challenging his 14-year hold on power.