19 October 2026 | Albania Protests, Trump Blames Zelenskyy & Canada Base Fire

<p>In today&#39;s news, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama refuses to resign as student-led protests and violent clashes with police enter a sixth day. Meanwhile, Trump defends waiving new Russia sanctions and accuses Zelenskyy of prolonging the war, as Putin reportedly proposes a summit with Trump and Xi that excludes Kyiv. Additionally, a wind-driven grass fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright kills four soldiers training for deployment to Latvia.</p><p><br></p><p>Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with &quot;The Intel Briefing,&quot; a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distills the day&#39;s most significant events across Europe and the world into each episode&#39;s clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead with &quot;The Intel Briefing.&quot;</p><p><br></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hmintelligence.org" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://hmintelligence.freshlearn.com" target="_blank">Training</a> | <a href="https://hmintelligence.shop" target="_blank">Shop</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hm_intelligence/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hmintelligence/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p></p>