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Hundreds of thousands march across France in protests over schools and policing
Almost 1,000 arrested as police charge crowd in Paris and teargas used to stop protesters reaching other city centres
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Almost 1,000 arrests across France as protesters clashed with police
Some 70,000 law enforcement officers were mobilised ahead of Saturday's planned protests after authorities bolstered security following last weekend's riots. #EuropeNews
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Protesters clash with police in Paris as demonstrations turn hostile across France
Belgian police used pepper spray and tear gas during confrontations in Brussels with anti-government protesters on Saturday
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Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Officials have so far managed to avoid a repeat of last weekend's rioting and looting as hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Cops didn't share letter' and Burnham 'open' to EU free movement
The latest on claims agianst the father of the Duchess of Sussex and comments from the PM on EU free movement feature on Sunday's front pages.
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Protesters clash with police in Paris as demonstrations turn hostile across France
Belgian police used pepper spray and tear gas during confrontations in Brussels with anti-government protesters on Saturday
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Hundreds of thousands march across France in protests over schools and policing
Government estimates at least 400,000 people took part, but trade unions say the number is double that
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Live - 135 arrested as new round of protests gets underway in France
Authorities are also keeping a close watch over the hard-right National Rally party's congress in Orléans this weekend, which has drawn both supporters and counterprotesters. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 135 people had been arrested across France as of 1 pm on Saturday. #EuropeNews
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What sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they are spreading across Europe
Here’s everything you need to know about the nationwide movement
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Video. Watch: French police deploy armoured vehicles in Paris and Marseille
Video. French police deployed Centaure armoured vehicles in Paris and Marseille on Saturday as authorities stepped up security during protests over the rising cost of living.
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Fresh protests set to sweep France as late restrictions fuel tensions
As France readies itself for another day of nationwide protests, the government's efforts to prevent renewed violence have prompted criticism from some. #EuropeNews
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Protests begin across France, with shops, businesses and tourist sites closed – Europe live
France will deploy 70,000 police officers around the country. Protests are also expected in Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Albania and Ireland
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France protests latest: Tourist sites closed as 70,000 police brace for riots
Student representatives say they are 'not satisfied' after meeting Macron and urge pupils to continue mobilising
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France prepares for day of protest a week after nationwide riots
More than 70,000 police officers are to be deployed over fears protesters will defy restrictions on demonstrations.
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France to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday to prevent civil unrest
Security forces to include elite units usually used for counter-terrorism after worst street violence in years
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France bolsters security as businesses brace for renewed protests
A massive security operation has been deployed across France for major protests on Saturday. Businesses across the country remain tense following violence which overshadowed peaceful demonstrations last weekend. #EuropeNews
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France protests latest: 70,000 police to be deployed as Macron meets students
French president Emmanuel Macron is expected to meet with high school unions on Friday
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France to deploy 70,000 officers as it braces for weekend of protests – Europe live
Interior minister Laurent Nuñez defended blanket bans on demonstrations in some parts of France
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Fears of further violence as France braces for more protests this weekend
Hundreds of thousands turned out to protest last weekend leading to unprecedented clashes. This weekend, businesses are boarding up shop windows in fears that new demonstrations will descend into violence, Maira Butt reports
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Macron bans ‘illegitimate‘ protests in France as he tries to get a grip on unrest
French president will decide on concrete ‘next steps’ regarding demonstrations called for Saturday and after, as part of tough security response to recent rioting
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French weekend protests to be limited to union demos only, says Macron
Some cities including Lyon and Nice have banned all protests, and the French president said only authorised demos would be allowed.
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What sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they are spreading across Europe
Here’s everything you need to know about the nationwide movement
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Macron calls defence council ahead of weekend protests
Macron met intelligence chiefs on Thursday morning ahead of renewed protests, while the Prime Minister is due to meet political parties and mayors in the afternoon. Protest bans and curfews remain in force. #EuropeNews
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Riots in France: tourism sector fears drop in foreign visitors
Images of the riots in France, broadcast worldwide, are already slowing hotel bookings, and tourism professionals fear ongoing violence will further deter foreign visitors.
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Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting French riots for political gain
The comment is an apparent swipe at Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, who both face elections in coming weeks.
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Disappointed after meeting, French unions call for 5 November action
Trade unions, unanimously disappointed after their meeting with the government, are calling for a large mobilisation on 5 November. The CGT's general secretary is urging workers to "generalise the strike". #EuropeNews
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Macron accuses Trump and other foreign leaders of ‘stupid comments’ about France unrest
Leaders criticised for spreading misleading information as France prepares for further protests this weekend
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Floods in southern France cause havoc, kill at least one
In Haute-Corse, a person went missing in Ghisonaccia on Tuesday evening; another was found dead in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts in the Bouches-du-Rhône. #EuropeNews
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France protests live: French government to deploy military for protests this weekend
Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and rising cost-of-living pressures
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France is divided over who to blame for weekend riots
In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.
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Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
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Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to 'apocalyptic' disorder
France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.
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Man arrested after historic town hall in France burned down during riots
France’s prime minister vowed on Monday that the government would learn lessons from last weekend
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Curfews bring calm to Paris as France cracks down on weekend rioters
Paris has returned to calm after a weekend of intense rioting across France
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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
