Top stories in South Korea on October 18, 2026

1. French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting mar protests (40 outlets, 4 countries)
2. Blaze at St Petersburg oil sites as Kyiv launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia (20 outlets, 5 countries)
3. Faithful gather to welcome Pope Leo back for Sunday blessing after cancer surgery (13 outlets, 5 countries)