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France is known for mass protests throughout history, but demonstrations today were especially large and violent. Cars and buildings set ablaze, tear gas and water canon turned on protesters, at least 400 people arrested. The French Interior Ministry says half a million people took part in the nationwide demonstrations. The country's largest trade union, however, says there were many more. We'll have the latest from Paris.

Also: In California, firefighters are battling a wildfire just south of Los Angeles. The fast moving blaze in Orange County has burned several homes, forced evacuations from many others, and left tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power.

And: In the Democratic Republic of Congo, health officials are still struggling to bring a massive ebola outbreak under control. Thousands are still infected, and thousands more have died. Many of those are children. You'll hear how the outbreak is affecting Congo's most vulnerable.

Plus: Donald Trump pauses some sanctions on Russia, Final campaign weekend on Alberta's referendum, The growing demand for local lamb in Newfoundland and Labrador, and more.

A former student at the Royal Military College of Canada says a webcam was hidden in her dorm room by another student in 2018, and that the chain of command failed her.

Also: Conspiracy theorists are tricking the Canada Revenue Agency into paying out bogus multi-million-dollar refunds.

And: Two police officers have been suspended in Montreal in separate allegations of misconduct. They reportedly subjected vulnerable people to degrading and humiliating behaviour.

Plus: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith joins Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigning ahead the Alberta referendum, two back-to-back elections in B.C. sow confusion and concern about democracy, West Bank violence, and “yellow vests” and unions join French students in their protests against education shortfalls.

A new kind of spyware that can be planted on your device – without a single click from you.

Also: Canadian research is raising red flags about ultra-processed foods. The study suggests eating too much of it could increase your chances of having a stroke or developing dementia.

And: The new White House spokesperson has repeatedly described herself as a lawyer. But it appears she never passed the bar in any jurisdiction.

Plus: More than 30 children dead in school collapse in Pakistan, teenager dies in occupied West Bank, NATO countries race to counter Russian drones, and more.

Three Canadian Armed Forces reservists are among seven people charged in connection with a plot to kidnap and rob a victim of crypto currency in Toronto.

Also: Ukrainian officials say Starlink restrictions weaken the country’s ability to protect itself against Russian attacks.

And: Affordability emerges as the leading election issue of the U.S. midterms and that is bad news for Republicans.

Plus: Canada courts India’s trade, last push for votes in Alberta's referendum, flags as a tool of intimidation in the occupied West Bank, and Canadian companies showcase their anti-drone technologies for military use.

Experts say rollercoasters are extremely safe, despite the fatal incident at a Six Flags park in Georgia.

Also: The Vatican reveals Pope Leo has lung cancer, after he has surgery to remove a growth.

And: A 30-year-old cold case murder trial in P.E.I. has fallen apart. The crown says Charlottetown police lost key evidence.

Plus: Advance polls are open for Alberta's referendum on whether to vote on sovereignty for the province, the man convicted of killing rapper Tupac Shakur is sentenced, and a new way of seeing your favourite musician — via hologram.