Russia’s ’Paris Hilton’ launches 2018 presidential bid

Subscribe to France 24 now: FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 IN THE WORLD PAPERS - Thursday, October 19: We take a look at reactions to Xi Jinping’s speech at the Communist Party’s congress. Also, Donald Trump is embroiled in a scandal after making the pregnant widow of a slain soldier cry. Meanwhile, Russia’s “Paris Hilton“ makes official her candidacy for next year’s election, but how close is she to Vladimir Putin? Finally, insect populations in Germany are dying at an alarming rate.