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After Riots and Protests, French Workers Are Going on Strike
France faces nationwide strikes and protests as police clash with demonstrators in Lyon amid rising living costs.
Civil Unrest
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Civil unrest near Kyiv exposes deeper social tensions but 'outside influence' played a role, Budanov says
Recent civil unrest near Kyiv draws investigation after crowds clash outside a facility holding mobilized troops and AWOL soldiers.
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Gen Z protests in Germany turn violent as tens of thousands take to streets
Tens of thousands of Gen Z protesters have taken to the streets in Germany, with demonstrations escalating into violent riots.
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France launches attempted murder investigation after petrol bomb thrown at police
French authorities launch an attempted murder probe following a petrol bomb attack on police during a third weekend of widespread national protests.
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French protest violence eases while scattered riots hit Germany ahead of school return
French protest violence shows signs of easing amid festive demonstrations, though severe attacks on police have triggered murder investigations.
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France's third weekend of social protests sees lower turnout and early clashes in major cities
France enters a third weekend of social unrest characterized by a decline in participant numbers and early violence in urban centers.
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Clashes broke out in Portugal as police stormed housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto
Violent clashes erupted in Lisbon and Porto as Portuguese police stormed housing protest camps, sparking international travel warnings.
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Looting and clashes erupt as tens of thousands join Gen Z protests across Germany
Tens of thousands join Gen Z protests across Germany as demonstrations turn violent, involving looting and clashes.
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Massive protests sweep Europe over cost of living and strained public services
Violent protests and riots escalate in France and Germany amid rising civil unrest and severe clashes.
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Hundreds of thousands of protesters march across France for third week in a row
Hundreds of thousands of youth-led protesters have marched across France for a third consecutive week amid spreading unrest across Europe.
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Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent
Cost of living protests in Germany have escalated into violence, with Gen Z-led demonstrations resulting in looted shops and storefronts in Frankfurt.
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The French Riots Are a Mirror Into the Country’s Future
Current unrest across France sparks international concern, drawing commentary on governance, public spending, and national futures.
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France: The sickest man of Europe
France faces a wave of violent rioting and student anger amid a permanent state of emergency and government policy pledges.
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French protest groups demand more rallies as Macron faces tough choices
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In pictures: Protests over inequality, rising living costs turn violent across France
French protests over inequality and rising living costs turn violent, with police charging into crowds as officials issue warnings.
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Europe falls under siege as demonstrators battle police, set fires in cities across continent
Widespread demonstrations and violent clashes between police and protestors are erupting across European cities from France to Albania.
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Protests spread from Paris to other capital cities across Europe
Protests that began in Paris spread to other European capital cities, involving arrests, tear gas, and youth leadership.
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Major museums, businesses shutter in France as massive protests expected
France faces widespread closures of major museums and businesses as police deploy in large numbers to manage anticipated massive protests.
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France to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday to prevent civil unrest
France is deploying 70,000 police officers this Saturday to mitigate potential civil unrest amidst major protests challenging President Macron.
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Ruins of Limoges city hall a symbol of France divided by national protests
Widespread protests across France have led to museum closures and heavy police deployments as fears of violence and looting grow.
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The revolution arrives in Albania This is Europe’s autumn of discontent
Widespread anti-government protests in Albania have escalated into violent clashes, with calls for the Prime Minister's resignation and parliamentary chaos.
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Europe Today: French students 'retake Bastille', Trump 'unwilling' to help Ukraine
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15-Year-Old Boy Burns Woman's Face With Makeshift Flamethrower During French Riots: Video
A 15-year-old boy has used a makeshift flamethrower to burn a woman's face during a wave of violent student protests and riots across France.
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What’s behind French student protests that turned violent?
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South Africa's anti-migrant deadline forces fathers to leave families behind
South African cities face widespread shutdowns and police deployments as a critical deadline for migrants triggers nationwide anti-immigration protests.
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Belfast Is Burning, and the Media Won’t Say Why
Violence in Belfast has sparked a polarized media debate regarding the reporting of anti-immigrant unrest and the far right in Ireland.
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Racist riots break out across United Kingdom
Violent unrest and racist riots have erupted across cities in the United Kingdom, sparking international condemnation and debate over political stability.