BIZARRE: 13 | Mind Blowing Facts

The European cities facing more protests from Paris to Milan as cost of living crisis bites

Mass protests over the rising cost of living and worsening standards have thrown Europe into turmoil

The Independent UK · Oct 19

After the ITV exposé, see Reform’s fixation with ‘hate preachers’ as the stinking hypocrisy it really is

Far-right extremism and rhetoric is coming from activists and unvetted councillors, but party leaders who peddle fear and rage can’t escape blame, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

'They Left Ariana Alone': Ariana Grande Posters Appear Untouched as Looters Ransack Paris Businesses During Protests

Ariana Grande fans joked about posters appearing untouched during unrest in Paris, while businesses faced vandalism, looting and significant financial losses after protests escalated.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

Philippines summons Chinese ambassador to protest remarks it says threatened force

The Philippine government has summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest remarks it sees as a threat of force

The Independent UK · Oct 19

France to ban public gatherings amid protests as over 2400 arrests made

FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has warned public gatherings could be banned across France following a weekend of fierce protests nationwide against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

Congress, Left, CJP protests in Delhi for 'regime change', not over CEC, SIR: Keralam BJP chief

BJP Keralam president Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged the protests in Delhi by Congress, CJP and the Left parties have nothing to do with the CEC or SIR and intends to bring about a regime change akin to what happened in Bangladesh. He further claimed that opposition parties were united by their…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Bombay HC draws a line on protests, says right to agitate must be peaceful, seeks state’s reply on detentions

The Bombay High Court emphasized the importance of assessing protestors' credentials before taking police action. It was noted that peaceful demonstrations are a fundamental right, but public inconvenience can also be a concern. The court is addressing petitions regarding the alleged illegal detention of individuals by police during recent protests…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

'I've never seen such destruction': Parisians react to destruction after weekend protests

Parisians survey shattered shopfronts, burnt-out cars and damaged bus stops after clashes and looting during nationwide protests over rising living costs and poor school conditions.

Euronews · Oct 19

Drone footage reveals scale of damage to Limoges town hall after protests

A fire gutted Limoges’ 19th-century city hall during protests over living costs in France, with mass arrests, injuries and Macron vowing tougher security.

Euronews · Oct 19

Louvre blocked as France grapples with unrest

Protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre museum in Paris on Monday, as French authorities scrambled to stem public discontent fuelling mass cost-of-living demonstrations that over the weekend spilled over into some of the worst street violence in recent years.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 19