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voanews.com | 4 min. ago NEW

Iranian Security Forces Continue Crackdown on Protestors; 38 detained in Qazvin

Iran's intelligence forces are continuing their crackdown on people who took part in the late December 2025 to January 2026 anti-regime protests.

theguardian.com | 5 min. ago NEW

Melting Ron DeSantis statue unveiled to call out his inaction on climate crisis

Florida governor has consistently opposed any legislation to curb planet-heating emissions, calling it a ‘radical climate agenda’A life-sized statue of Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor, was unveiled and promptly began melting in front of an audience in Tallahassee in a symbolic protest at his rejection of action on the climate crisis.The silvery statue, revealed to an audience of onlookers last week, melted away to show a skull under DeSantis’s face.

The structure was cast from solid gallium, a metal that melts at 85.6F (29.8C), which is below summertime high temperatures frequently reached in Tallahassee, Florida’s capital. Continue reading...

cbsnews.com | 37 min. ago NEW

What to know about Europe protests after violence, looting

What began as a student-led protest over cuts to education spiraled into widespread arson, looting and what the French president called "unrestrained violence" over the weekend. Thousands were arrested and curfews went into effect on Monday. Aidan Stretch reports on what's fueling the violence and what's next.

smh.com.au | 1 hrs. 25 min. ago

Students blockade Louvre as France rolls out local curfews

As protesters shut down the entrance to the world’s most-visited art museum, French officials are preparing to get tougher on would-be rioters with curfews and other measures.

smh.com.au | 1 hrs. 25 min. ago

French protesters block Louvre in Paris

Protesters have blocked the famous Louvre museum in Paris as French authorities introduce limited curfews.

euronews.com | 1 hrs. 56 min. ago

Albanian PM Rama accuses anti-government protesters of crossing 'red line' amid violent demonstrations

The European Commission released a statement condemning the violence in Albania on Sunday, saying it had "no place in a democratic society" and that the response "must remain within the law and proportionate."

nytimes.com | 2 hrs. 28 min. ago

The French Teen Maimed During School Unrest by Tear Gas Grenade

The police’s treatment of the student last month sheds light on how a wave of school unrest evolved into national protests that spilled into widespread riots on Saturday.

voanews.com | 3 hrs. 43 min. ago

China-Philippines War of Words Raises South China Sea Tensions

The Philippines has summoned China’s ambassador to protest remarks suggesting Beijing could easily defeat Manila in a conflict, escalating a diplomatic dispute amid tensions over the South China Sea.

csmonitor.com | 4 hrs. 25 min. ago

Indians reach for an identity beyond caste and creed

The surging “cockroach” youth protest movement is prompting citizens in the world’s most populous nation to unite behind democratic rights, especially civic equality.

livemint.com | 4 hrs. 47 min. ago

Italy protests: Indian nationals in Italy advised to exercise caution, avoid crowded areas

The advisory comes as shops in central Milan closed early on Monday, fearing another wave of unrest after two days of protests in which demonstrators clashed with police, looted stores and vandalised property.

euronews.com | 5 hrs. 47 min. ago

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.

koreatimes.co.kr | 6 hrs. 21 min. ago

Milan luxury shops close for fear of further unrest, gov't prepares new crackdown

MILAN — Shops in central Milan closed early and boarded up their windows on Monday, fearing a new wave of unrest after two days of protests that saw demonstrators clash with police, loot stores and vandalise property. Most stores in Milan's Via Montenapoleone luxury shopping district, home to brands including Chanel, Tiffany and Dior, had removed merchandise from their windows as a precaution, while police patrolled the street and a handful of tourists looked on.

Several hundred hooded protesters, many believed to be minors, set bins ablaze and looted shops in the city centre over the weekend after an initially peaceful demonstration on Saturday over poor public services and rising costs. Among the stores ransacked were sports retailers Decathlon and Arc'teryx and mobile phone operator Vodafone, television footage showed.

Stores such as clothing brands Levi's and Under Armour, as well as Decathlon, covered their shop windows with cardboard and wooden panels. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who faces a national election next year, condemned the violence and chaired a meeting with

nytimes.com | 6 hrs. 33 min. ago

[$] Why Are There Protests in France?

France imposed scattered curfews on Monday after weekend protests over living costs and poor school conditions devolved into riots.

businessinsider.com | 6 hrs. 38 min. ago

4 figures that help explain the affordability crisis behind France's protests

France's cost-of-living protests turned violent over the weekend. Four statistics reveal the financial pressures facing French households.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 7 hrs. 10 min. ago

2 years of protests, one crucial election: Serbia's students challenge Vucic's 14-year rule

Serbia is gearing up for early parliamentary elections on October 25, which might alter the political scene significantly. Sparked by a catastrophic railway disaster in 2024, a student-led anti-corruption protest movement has gained momentum. Amid rising tensions, fears of government surveillance and the intimidation of political critics abound.

With uncertainty surrounding the election outcome, both the ruling party and student activists brace for a closely contested battle.

smh.com.au | 7 hrs. 37 min. ago

Murdoch staff given backing to join student anti-merger rally

The protest on the front steps of Parliament House is being organised by the student guilds of the UWA, Curtin and Murdoch universities to voice opposition to the proposal to merge all three institutions.

cbsnews.com | 7 hrs. 48 min. ago

France vows to crack down after protests spiral out of control

French leaders call for local curfews and say an "ultra-left movement" was behind widespread violence and vandalism amid anti-government protests.

news.sky.com | 7 hrs. 55 min. ago

Why France protests are spreading across Europe

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ft.com | 9 hrs. 5 min. ago

[$] Violent protests multiply across Europe

Looting and clashes with police take place in Milan, Brussels, Liège and Tirana

thehindu.com | 9 hrs. 35 min. ago

Delhi protest: CJP leaders’ judicial custody extended by two days

Along with other CJP workers, they displayed the national flag at the site and shouted slogans against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar before being detained and placed under preventive arrest

theguardian.com | 9 hrs. 38 min. ago

The Canary news website announces closure after ‘vicious campaign against us’

Leftwing outlet said it had faced ‘multiple attacks’ and ‘malicious lies’ which made its situation unsustainableBusiness live – latest updatesThe leftwing news site the Canary has announced that it is closing indefinitely. Earlier this year the media outlet was blocked from accessing funds and has faced allegations of internal turmoil.The outlet, founded in 2015 at the height of support for the then Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, said in a social media post it would be closing “for the foreseeable future”.

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theguardian.com | 9 hrs. 41 min. ago

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 violentMEPs have accused Albania of deploying “sneaky” practices to fast-track a proposed Trump-linked luxury resort in the country amid protests that have turned increasingly violent.As the prime minister, Edi Rama, pledged to “listen to the voices of young people” taking to the streets, there was mounting criticism of his failure to address demonstrators who had long opposed the controversial project peacefully.

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npr.org | 9 hrs. 43 min. ago

2026 midterms could be the most expensive on record. And, Macron condemns protests

More than $15 billion has been raised in this year's midterm elections. And, France's president is condemning the violent protests erupting across the country.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 9 hrs. 56 min. ago

Exactly 1 year after infamous $102m heist, Louvre Museum in Paris shut amid unrest

The Louvre Museum in Paris has closed its doors temporarily, responding to significant student protests over educational and public service issues. The demonstrations, which have escalated into a wider national movement, also target the rising living costs and decreasing quality in public services. This closure comes on the heels of a major security incident involving a robbery.

No updates on the reopening date have been released yet.

foxnews.com | 10 hrs. ago

Top tourist destination in the world shuts down amid violent protests

Protesters in Paris barricaded the Louvre's iconic glass pyramid and entrances, forcing the world's most visited museum to shut down amid turmoil across the city.

abcnews.com | 10 hrs. 5 min. ago

Serbian rector's phone was infected with spyware during student protests, group says

A digital rights group says spyware from an Israeli company targeted the phone of the head dean of Belgrade University

euronews.com | 10 hrs. 30 min. ago

Tents fill Lisbon square as protesters highlight Portugal’s housing crisis

Protesters camped overnight in central Lisbon over the weekend to denounce Portugal’s housing crisis, as soaring rents leave many struggling to afford accommodation.

thehindu.com | 10 hrs. 56 min. ago

Albania protests: European Commission condemns violence, protests enter 7th day

Hundreds of protesters gathered again at noon in front of the Education Ministry chanting "Rama, resign" amid a tense standoff with police.

koreatimes.co.kr | 11 hrs. 43 min. ago

Gyeonggi Province faces sustainability test as spending cuts meet resistance

Gyeonggi Province’s fiscal emergency is exposing a growing dilemma for local governments nationwide: how to meet rising spending obligations with volatile revenues when attempts to cut funding face strong resistance. Gyeonggi Gov. Choo Mi-ae’s warning about the finances of Korea’s most populous province, followed by the restoration of child care funding after intense protests, has highlighted both the need for reform and the political obstacles to carrying it out.

Experts differ on how much weight to give funding reform and spending cuts, but agree that municipal governments must assess whether they can sustain their commitments over the long term. The numbers illustrate the strain. According to the province, its budget this year reached 42.21 trillion won ($32 billion) after a supplementary budget.

Welfare expenditure increased from about 7.01 trillion won in 2018 to 18.86 trillion won in 2026, while provincial matching contributions for centrally funded programs nearly doubled from about 1.4 trillion won to 2.7 trillion won. The province’s consolidated fiscal balance has remain

bbc.co.uk | 11 hrs. 54 min. ago

Katya Adler: France's government under pressure after weekend of widespread violence

Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Katya Adler writes.

thehindu.com | 12 hrs. 48 min. ago

Bombay HC to hear actor Imran Khan’s plea against ‘Leave India’ order on October 26

Actor Imran Khan has approached the Bombay High Court challenging a Mumbai Police notice directing him to leave India by October 28. The U.S. citizen was briefly detained near a protest in Mumbai on October 10 but maintains that he neither participated in the demonstration nor had any links to its organisers.

Khan has also received a notice questioning his OCI status. The High Court will hear his plea on October 26.

euronews.com | 12 hrs. 58 min. ago

‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’: What does the French student protest slogan mean?

A Snapchat message, which students believe came from an undercover police officer, has become the rallying cry of a youth movement that has now spread to Belgium and Italy.

dw.com | 13 hrs. 43 min. ago

Emmanuel Macron slams 'failures' over protest unrest in France but refuses his interior minister's resignation

France's president has refused the resignation of his interior minister, who says police "lost control" during nationwide protests that turned violent over the weekend.

euronews.com | 14 hrs. 16 min. ago

Protesters block access to Louvre museum in Paris in support of demonstrations

Protests initially began last month with students protesting over conditions in lycées across the country but have escalated to cover a broader range of concerns such as the cost of living.

abcnews.com | 14 hrs. 27 min. ago

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

npr.org | 15 hrs. 22 min. ago

Morning news brief

Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes as relations between U.S. and Ukraine deteriorate, the midterms are on track to be the most expensive on record, French president denounces violent protests.

euronews.com | 15 hrs. 29 min. ago

Albanian police clash with protesters in Tirana as unrest enters sixth day

Albanian police used water cannon and tear gas in Tirana as anti-government protests over university conditions and corruption turned violent.

euronews.com | 15 hrs. 29 min. ago

How much does inflation cost you? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Across Europe, people are protesting rising housing, food, and energy costs, demanding government action. But how is rising inflation hitting Europeans' daily lives? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

euronews.com | 15 hrs. 30 min. ago

'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.

dailymail.com | 16 hrs. 2 min. ago

Trump blames mass migration for French riots... as Macron vows looters and agitators will pay for seeking 'to bring down the Republic'

French politicians raged against far-Left agitators for 'whipping the kids into a frenzy' as protests led to widespread destruction.