Breaking news. – Macron vows to hold those who sought to “bring down the Republic” accountable after riots

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to hold accountable those who “sought to bring down the Republic” after protests descended into looting and rioting across major cities on Saturday, deepening the country’s political crisis. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In a televised address on Sunday, Macron said “nothing justified” the scenes of unrest across France, where a historic town […]

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Looting and buildings ablaze: France’s violent Saturday protests in 10 pictures

Published on 18/10/2026 – 12:02 GMT+2 Cost-of-living protests descended into violence across parts of France on Saturday as demonstrators clashed with police officers and set buildings and vehicles alight. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT More than half a million people are thought to have joined the demonstrations, including 110,000 in the French capital, Paris. Violence also broke out […]

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Portugal sees protests over cost of living and housing crisis as demonstrations sweep Europe

Published on 17/10/2026 – 15:43 GMT+2 Several housing rights movements are joining trade unions affiliated with the CGTP union federation in demonstrations across Portugal on Saturday, as a series of cost-of-living protests sweeps Europe. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The union confederation has called for protests under the slogan: “Higher wages, better pensions, and public services. Against the […]

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