Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

It comes after the country's interior minister admits that police "lost control" in some cities.

Watch: Clean up begins after French riots but police remain
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted.

Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Serhii Beskrestnov says there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks. The White House said there had been no changes to intelligence sharing.

Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists who are penalised for parking on private land.

Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.