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France announces partial curfews after weekend of violence

It comes after cost-of-living protests descended into widespread violence and looting across France on Saturday. Clashes with police also continued on Sunday in some parts of the country.

Euronews · Oct 19

Protesters block entrances to Paris’s Louvre museum

Demonstrators blocked the entrances to the Louvre in Paris on Monday, as tensions remained high following a weekend of protests, clashes and looting in France.

Euronews · Oct 19

Albania accused of rushing through Trump-linked resort in formerly protected landscape

Dutch MEP says government is trying to avoid EU environmental rules as protests over luxury development turn violent

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

Emergency meeting held over PSG vs Barcelona clash amid violent protests in France

PSG are due to face Barcelona in the Champions League at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night

The Independent UK · Oct 19

South Central 97: Why were journalists being detained and beaten by Delhi Police?

Were the police only trying to stop the protests, or also to stop journalists from creating a public record of what happened on the streets?

Newslaundry · Oct 19

Meta Finally Explains No Kings Suspension as AI Tool Triggers Bot Alarm During Protests

Meta says a Claude AI tool triggered the mistaken suspension of the No Kings Instagram account, but who was behind the activity remains a mystery.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

Watch: Calm couple, unfazed jogger defy chaos on streets of France

France is currently facing significant protests driven by rising living costs and deteriorating public services. While some residents appear unfazed by the chaos, many cities have witnessed violent rioting and looting. The government has implemented tighter security measures after over 2,400 individuals were arrested during recent unrest. Prime Minister Sébastien…

The Times of India · Oct 19

France's PM Lecornu Calls for Partial Curfews and Blames 'Ultra-Left' for Violence After Mass Arrests

France plans targeted curfews after weekend demonstrations escalated into riots, with at least 2,400 arrests, nearly 1,000 injured officers and severe damage to public buildings.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

French PM Lecornu says ready to declare state of emergency 'if needed'

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday warned that he was prepared to declare a state of emergency as authorities struggled to contain ongoing violence after looting affected thousands of businesses over the weekend. The unrest linked to a student protest movement comes months before France’s presidential election, raising concerns…

France 24 · Oct 19

'Our Land, Our Albania': Supreme Court Burns as Anger Over Jared Kushner-Linked Resort Fuels Revolt

Demonstrators set fire to Albania's Supreme Court during escalating protests in Tirana, which began over a controversial coastal resort and have broadened into opposition to Edi Rama's government.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19