France
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France arrests man believed to have links to Limoges town hall fire
The destruction of the building has become a symbol of the violent rioting that erupted on the margins of a day of protests that were called in response to anger about the rising cost of living and conditions in schools. #EuropeNews
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Zelenskyy arrives in Oslo ahead of meeting with Trump envoy Witkoff
The latest diplomatic push comes amid a deepening rift between Kyiv and Washington, as the US presses Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure while Kyiv faces delays in Patriot missile deliveries and reported restrictions on intelligence-sharing and satellite communications. #EuropeNews
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Researchers uncover truth of British Empire’s trade routes
Researchers used AI to help extract data from the vast number of voyages noted in the handwritten port books
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Pressure mounts on Macron as France reels from unrest
Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn, holding the newsletter pen once again today. In this edition: what the unrest in France means for its embattled president, and the latest from Ukraine amid signs of intensified diplomacy. #EuropeToday
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Video. 'Everything is destroyed,' Paris pharmacy owner says after protests
Video. France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had "helped keep the night calm".
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Trump continues midterm campaign blitz in North Carolina – US politics live
President to stump for Michael Whatley, who is facing an uphill battle against Democrat Roy Cooper for the Senate, as elections are just two weeks away
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Social media platforms have racked up $26 billion in privacy penalties since 2020
Social media giants have paid over $26 billion in privacy fines since 2020, with Meta responsible for 91% of the global total.
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York area vineyards take on apprentices as industry grows with skills shortages
North Yorkshire’s growing wine industry is creating new career opportunities through hands-on training leading to apprentices being taken on.
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'Online trolling resembles a distorted form of medieval village gossip'
York's medieval traditions offer surprising lessons about protest, online trolling, community divisions and belonging today, writes Fiona McCulloch
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Trump attacks ‘migrants and communists’ as he tries to exploit France unrest
President at Kansas rally tries to turn protests into cautionary tale for US as Republicans face midterm losses
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In ruby-red Kansas, Trump contemplates the possibility of a Democratic win in the state
The president came out in support of Senator Roger Marshall, who is facing an unexpectedly strong challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton
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Curfews contribute to calm night in France after riots, says PM Lecornu
Sébastien Lecornu said new curfews for Tuesday night would be decided where necessary.
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Video. Trump says Paris will soon be 'a Muslim city' under Macron's immigration policies
Video. US President Donald Trump says he warned French President Emmanuel Macron that he was making "a big mistake" by allowing immigrants into France
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Milan luxury shops close as Italy prepares to deploy troops in the city after days of protests
Demonstrations over poor public services and rising costs spiralled over the weekend, with shops looted and property vandalised
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Tuesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham beat Britain’s headphone dodgers?
In today’s newsletter: The prime minister’s campaign against noisy passengers has struck a chord with commuters. Whether anyone hears him remains to be seen.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Migrant groups seek safeguards against AfD-led government in Saxony-Anhalt, skilled labour shortage threatens Germany’s investment drive, why it might be unusually quiet in German supermarkets today and more news on Tuesday, October 20th.
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France protests live: New curfews to be decided after Italy deploys troops to Milan
Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and rising cost-of-living pressures
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Ukraine war live: Trump and Putin could attend China peace summit without Zelensky
The US president thinks somebody else needs to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine
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French cities ‘calm overnight’ after targeted curfews, prime minister says – Europe live
Sébastien Lecornu suggests more curfews could be introduced to quell unrest after weekend protests
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Video. Police patrol Paris streets under overnight curfew
Video. Paris police imposed an overnight curfew on Monday around Place de la Republique and Les Halles after France’s worst rioting in years. Streets were calm.
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West Yorkshire should copy France to build mass transit network, report finds
Mayor Tracy Brabin has staked her reputation on bringing trams back to the streets of Leeds and Bradford as part of a £2.5bn project.
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‘Leave red poppy alone’: York veteran hits out at Remembrance Day ‘politicisation’
A York veteran says in today's letters that he is "deeply frustrated" that the red poppy is being used to promote political and social causes.
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Bonfire of the exploding e-bikes as toxic smoke spreads across France
Lime says it lost about 6% of its Paris fleet
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Oil prices top $110 as traders weigh Middle East supply risks
The price of Brent crude remained at a five-month high as uncertainty over when energy supplies will return to normal amid the war with Iran keeps oil inflated.
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Trump slams Zelenskyy amid Russia sanctions rift and says ‘somebody else’ should negotiate for Ukraine - live
President facing criticism for his move to waive sanctions for Russia as a new poll by Reuters shows only 31% of Americans approve of his performance in office
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Video. 'We won't let this continue': French PM orders local curfews after weekend unrest
Video. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has ordered localised, partial curfews in some urban areas following a weekend of rioting and looting across France.
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Euronews press review: French newspapers dissect weekend of unrest
French newspapers examine the causes of a weekend of unrest, questioning the police response, violence and examining the role of the ultra-left. #EuropeNews
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France galvanised by shopkeepers who fought back against rioters
Social media videos of French shopkeepers and locals taking matters into their own hands and fighting back against rioters have seen an outpouring of public support and solidarity. #EuropeNews
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France launches 'massive' law enforcement operation, PM says
Lecornu said nearly 200 investigators would analyse footage from the weekend to identify suspects in the Paris region alone after businesses were destroyed and looted after protests turned violent on Saturday. #EuropeNews
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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. #EuropeNews
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Video. Shopkeepers react to looting and destruction across France
Video. French shopkeepers are struggling to come to terms with the destruction left by a night of rioting and looting, with some fearing for the future of their businesses and employees.
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Trump borrows from far right to blame unrest in France on immigration
President ignores school conditions and cost of living and says he warned Macron ‘the whole world was coming in’
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Trump was about to unload on a reporter. Then she uttered 8 words that calmed him
The president is known for going after female reporters like CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, complaining that she doesn’t smile during her White House coverage
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Newspaper headlines: 'The French correction' and 'Labour cuts £2bn from Army'
Violent unrest in France continues and Defence drops funding for frontline military vehicles lead Tuesday's papers.
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'Turn any tank into your next UGV': France's Foreign Legion may get thousands of XXL robot mules built from retired tanks — though the demo inconveniently sits on one of only two AMX-32s ever made
KNDS and S2M's REFURBOT conversion kit resurfaces
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Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France
It comes after the country's interior minister admits that police "lost control" in some cities.
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Clean up begins after French riots but police remain
Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted.
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Tour de France opening ceremony to take place at Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle will host the Tour de France opening ceremony on June 30, 2027, ahead of the race's Grand Départ in Scotland.
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Macron increasingly isolated amid unrest across France
Saturday’s violent protests and looting across France have deepened Macron’s political isolation, raising questions over his authority. #EuropeNews
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Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation
The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together.
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French rioters ransack eSports team premises and are seen looting RAM sticks from PCs — Team Vitality’s ‘V.Hive’ Paris HQ was wrecked during unrest
Reports also highlight eSports trophies being stolen, with gaming chairs being piled up in street fires.
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How Serbia's protesting students became key to the upcoming elections
A final campaign rally in Belgrade on Thursday is expected to draw tens of thousands of students
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Photos of youth around the world protesting for education, housing and political change
From France and Albania to India and Argentina, young people have been protesting in October, demanding better-funded schools and affordable housing, opposing spending cuts and challenging government leaders.
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Macron accused of being ‘out of touch’ for Kuwait trip as France gripped by violence
Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and the rising cost of living
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‘We are the shame of Europe’: France imposes curfews to stop growing riots
Europe erupted with fresh protests over the unaffordable cost of living over the weekend - and organisers are calling for more
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How France’s worst rioting in years erupted and how the government responded
Rioters clashed with police, set cars on fire, stormed public buildings and engulfed a historic city hall in flames in France’s worst civil unrest in years
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Ferocious criticism from all sides underlines Macron’s isolation
French president has compounded impression of arrogance with strategic errors – and consequences could be profound
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France protests escalate with riots, looting and 2,400 arrests – The Latest
Last weekend there were mass protests across France, with more than half a million people estimated to have been involved. France’s interior minister conceded that police ‘lost control’ in some cities, including Paris, Marseille and Limoges. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s Europe correspondent, Jon Henley
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Japan Is Attempting an Audacious Mission to Sample a Martian Moon
JAXA is leading an international mission to reach Mars’ Phobos moon and bring soil back to Earth. If successful, it could unlock new clues about the history of the solar system.
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France protest: Are the riots a warning of an intense election to come?
Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country.
