Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as over 1,000 arrested after protests
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.

How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.

More NHS staff sacked over attacks victims' records
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says a new system will be brought in to protect records.

Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.

European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.