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On October 18, 2026, bass-baritone Gabriel Sanchez-Ortega was removed from his performing role by Calgary Opera for raising the P*lestinian flag onstage during the opening night performance of Tosca on October 16, 2026, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Sanchez-Ortega, who portrayed Angelotti, an escaped political prisoner, has stated publicly that he stands by his actions. He has further alleged that the opera company faced financial pressure in response to the incident.

On October 19, 2026, activists from the October 7 Movement protested Turkish-Israeli citizen Klodya Medina Halfon at Istinye Park Shopping Mall in Istanbul. The protesters reportedly accused Halfon of arranging cosmetic surgeries and trips to Turkey for Israeli soldiers and transporting beauty products to Israel. Demonstrators chanted slogans including “Down with Zionism” during the protest. Reports also stated that her two sons serve in the Israeli military and that security personnel escorted her away following the demonstration. Truth. Morality. Justice. Our independent journalism is fueled by people like you. Join us at patreon.com/tmjnewsnetwork

Cont’d: Between 550,000 and 800,000 people reportedly took to the streets across France, with protesters expressing frustration over inflation, fuel prices, declining purchasing power and deteriorating public services. Major incidents were reported in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and other cities. In Limoges, the city hall was set ablaze, while businesses and public buildings were vandalised or looted. Clashes also occurred near key government sites in the capital. President Macron condemned the violence and vowed that those responsible for attacks and looting would face prosecution. Government officials blamed extremist groups and criminals for the unrest, while the demonstrations have intensified pressure on the administration ahead of the election. The protests reflect mounting public anger over economic hardship and public services, although many participants reportedly demonstrated peacefully. Arrest and injury figures may change as authorities continue their investigations.

Protestors in France clashed with French police on October 17 and 18 in multiple areas in France including Paris, Lyon, Limoges, and Grenoble. Footage shows rioters setting police vehicles on fire. French authorities arrested around 1,200 people on Saturday, October 17, after nationwide protests over rising living costs and declining public services escalated into clashes, fires and looting. Officials reported that approximately 150 police officers and gendarmes were injured. The demonstrations came six months before France’s 2027 presidential election to replace President Emmanuel Macron.

Victoria’s Secret is selling a $50 million fantasy while Americans struggle to pay their bills, but the real controversy runs much deeper than luxury. Watch now: https://youtu.be/VNyJWyu5yfY

Victoria’s Secret is selling a $50 million fantasy while Americans struggle to pay their bills, but the real controversy runs much deeper than luxury. Watch now: https://youtu.be/VNyJWyu5yfY

‼️OUT NOW: Larry Johnson, a former CIA analyst, joins TMJ News to discuss why he thinks the conflict between Yemen's Ansar Allah and Saudi Arabia will spell the end of the House of Saud and the UAE. 🔗 Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/ZLRbKcna85A

Top Mauritanian cleric with scholarly ties to Morocco, Muhammad al Hasan al Diddu, compares Shias to Hitler for opposing Israel, a shocking and deeply inflammatory claim that distorts the reality of resistance and solidarity with Palestine. From Yemen’s million-man demonstrations to Iran’s decades-long rallies for Palestine, public support for Palestine cannot simply be dismissed as government propaganda. The comparison also raises questions about the role of religious figures in defending political normalization with Israel while portraying resistance as “sedition.” Watch now: https://youtu.be/dDJM3mN1qPw?is=J-S_3mPDXWoH-Grh

Top Mauritanian cleric with scholarly ties to Morocco, Muhammad al Hasan al Diddu, compares Shias to Hitler for opposing Israel, a shocking and deeply inflammatory claim that distorts the reality of resistance and solidarity with Palestine. From Yemen’s million-man demonstrations to Iran’s decades-long rallies for Palestine, public support for Palestine cannot simply be dismissed as government propaganda. The comparison also raises questions about the role of religious figures in defending political normalization with Israel while portraying resistance as “sedition.” https://youtu.be/dDJM3mN1qPw?is=J-S_3mPDXWoH-Grh

After Trump endorsed Netanyahu’s reelection bid, the Israeli prime minister turned to American voters with a promise to lower gas prices, but only under Trump. What does that say about the role a foreign leader is playing in America’s midterm elections? Watch now: https://youtu.be/UKo0FeJBP2w?is=-UJgCmn_PqJNxrxp

On October 17, 2026, during a campaign town hall in Caro, Michigan, U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed was asked by an attendee named Tommy whether he would disavow the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed pushed back against what he described as repeated questioning about alleged ties to the organization.

On October 16, 2026, Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was brutally attacked by approximately 50 masked Israeli settlers while covering the Palestinian olive harvest in Abu Falah, occupied West Bank. Despite wearing a helmet and a vest marked “PRESS,” Levine was repeatedly kicked, leaving her with four fractured vertebrae, a broken rib, and severe injuries. The attackers also stole her cameras and phone. She underwent surgery following the assault.

THEY WERE MORE THAN VICTIMS. THEY WERE SOMEONE’S WHOLE WORLD. 168+ lives. Countless memories. Stories the world needs to hear. American journalist Zainab sits down with the mothers and loved ones of the Minab school victims in a rare, deeply moving interview recorded in Karbala, Iraq, during Arbaeen. She asks one question: “What is one special thing you remember about the victim that you’d like to share with the world?” Their answers reveal the children behind the headlines—their personalities, their dreams, and the love their families will carry forever. These were not just numbers. They were daughters, sons, students, and someone’s entire world. 🎥 WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW NOW: https://youtu.be/oiZAOY0qDkY

THEY WERE MORE THAN VICTIMS. THEY WERE SOMEONE’S WHOLE WORLD. 168+ lives. Countless memories. Stories the world needs to hear. American journalist Zainab sits down with the mothers and loved ones of the Minab school victims in a rare, deeply moving interview recorded in Karbala, Iraq, during Arbaeen. She asks one question: “What is one special thing you remember about the victim that you’d like to share with the world?” Their answers reveal the children behind the headlines—their personalities, their dreams, and the love their families will carry forever. These were not just numbers. They were daughters, sons, students, and someone’s entire world. 🎥 WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW NOW: https://youtu.be/oiZAOY0qDkY

THEY WERE MORE THAN VICTIMS. THEY WERE SOMEONE’S WHOLE WORLD. 168+ lives. Countless memories. Stories the world needs to hear. American journalist Zainab sits down with the mothers and loved ones of the Minab school victims in a rare, deeply moving interview recorded in Karbala, Iraq, during Arbaeen. She asks one question: “What is one special thing you remember about the victim that you’d like to share with the world?” Their answers reveal the children behind the headlines—their personalities, their dreams, and the love their families will carry forever. These were not just numbers. They were daughters, sons, students, and someone’s entire world. 🎥 WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW NOW: https://youtu.be/oiZAOY0qDkY

They were more than victims. They were someone’s whole world. 168+ lives. Countless memories. Stories the world needs to hear. American journalist Zainab sits down with the mothers and loved ones of the Minab school victims in a rare, deeply moving interview recorded in Karbala, Iraq, during Arbaeen. She asks one question: “What is one special thing you remember about the victim that you’d like to share with the world?” Their answers reveal the children behind the headlines- their personalities, their dreams, and the love their families will carry forever. These were not just numbers. They were daughters, sons, students, and someone’s entire world. 🎥 WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW NOW: https://youtu.be/ovmaQk8NTKs

They were more than victims. They were someone’s whole world. 168+ lives. Countless memories. Stories the world needs to hear. American journalist Zainab sits down with the mothers and loved ones of the Minab school victims in a rare, deeply moving interview recorded in Karbala, Iraq, during Arbaeen. She asks one question: “What is one special thing you remember about the victim that you’d like to share with the world?” Their answers reveal the children behind the headlines- their personalities, their dreams, and the love their families will carry forever. These were not just numbers. They were daughters, sons, students, and someone’s entire world. 🎥 WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW NOW: https://youtu.be/ovmaQk8NTKs

On October 17, 2026, a Julani-appointed Syrian cleric refused to pray publicly for the people of Ga-za amid Israel’s ongoing geno-cide. He attempted to justify the lack of public expressions of solidarity by claiming that Assad had made praying for Ga-za compulsory, instead encouraging people to pray privately.

In Azerbaijan, teacher Terane Kazımova has reportedly left her position after 21 years of teaching due to her headscarf. In an emotional farewell, Kazımova was seen in tears as she said goodbye to her students. Azerbaijan’s restrictions on the hijab in schools date back to 2010. In October 2026, revised regulations banning attire deemed inconsistent with the country’s secular principles further reinforced these restrictions.

On October 16, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed potential Israeli assistance to Saudi Arabia against Yemen’s Ansarallah movement, declaring, “Israel has been very helpful to Saudi Arabia.” Israel has reportedly offered direct military involvement, though the extent of its existing support remains unclear. Trump also said Saudi-Israeli normalization under the U.S.-backed Abraham Accords was “back on the table,” adding it was “maybe more than ever.”