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Portugal housing protests continue after police clear camps
Demonstrators vow to continue their campaign to call for affordable housing in Portugal after police cleared tent camps and arrested at least 55 people.
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PSG fans divided over protests in France as Barcelona game goes ahead
Champions League football game takes place amid backdrop of unrest over education issues and the cost of living.
World
Satirical AI video of Paris protests mirrors real-life tourist experiences
An AI-generated video by Dutch filmmaker Wytse Koetse portrays tourists sightseeing amid protests in Paris.
World
‘Tinubu Must Go’: Nigeria's northern protests test the limits of political dissent
The arrest of several men wearing anti-government T-shirts and the disruption of a political meeting have renewed debate over free expression and protest rights in Nigeria.
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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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Immigration protests 'could get worse', says Badenoch
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch warned of immigration protests getting worse as France deals with riots across the country.
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France protests: Govt to impose new curfews where 'situation requires it'
Following weekend protests and riots across the country, curfews have been imposed by the government in some parts of Paris and several cities in France. In Paris, the night passed without any disturbance as FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that local authorities can decide to extend curfews if necessary.
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French protests: Is it game over for Macron’s centrists before elections?
The protests have further polarised the French and turned the youth into a key, angry, voting bloc.
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France protests are ‘outburst of resentment’ against Macron
French student union spokesperson Alice Cohen-Morzadec says the protests reflect growing anger over Macron's policies.
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What’s making Europe so angry? The frustration behind the protests
Protests broke out in France and several European countries as people railed against living costs, poor schooling conditions, and a housing crisis.
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Louvre Closed, Travel Warnings Mount: What France’s Protests Mean for Tourists
Governments are updating their travel guidance as protests spread across Europe. The question for travel is whether unrest will continue beyond region's shoulder season.
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France protests: Who are the people arrested during the unrest?
At least 2,400 people were arrested in France during protests over the weekend, some simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, others on suspicion of theft and looting. In an official address, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that “those who looted will have to pay for the damage”. But who exactly are these rioters?
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Albania’s protests explained
Protesters in Albania say demonstrations will intensify as Prime Minister Edi Rama rejects calls to resign.
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France protests draw global attention: Trump, Vance blame immigration for unrest
US President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules. Trump's post comes after similar comments made by Vice President JD Vance on Saturday. Vance, who is seen as a potential presidential candidate in the 2028 election, also drew a connection to upcoming midterm races for congressional seats on November 3, where Republicans are not expected to perform well. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from the United States.
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Protests continue sixth day in a row in Albania's capital
Albania's capital saw protests Sunday for a sixth day in a row as Prime Minister Edi Rama ruled out resigning, the main demand of the protesters. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday, with thousands of protesters calling for Rama to step down as they rally against poor university conditions, high tuition fees and corruption.
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French shops demolished after weekend riots across the country
Protests across France have sparked widespread looting and violence, leaving shopfronts demolished and thousands of euros’ worth of stock stolen. On Sunday, President Macron held an emergency meeting with senior government officials, warning that "those who looted will have to pay for the damage".
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France protests live: PM wants some cities to impose ‘curfews’ after unrest
PM Sebastien Lecornu says he has asked regional authorities to impose 'partial' and 'localised' curfews in some cities.
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Macron says 'nothing justifies' violence in protests during address to nation
French President Emmanuel Macron said that "nothing justifies" violence during an address to the nation on Sunday, a day after demonstrations drew hundreds of thousands of people to the streets to protest the rising cost of living and poor school conditions. Police arrested more than 2,300 people over the weekend after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops.
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France protests: "There's a constant back and forth over who's actually responsible"
The government has blamed the violence on hard-left and ultra-left groups, as well as criminals it says instigated the looting. We discuss this with international affairs commentator Matthew-Mary Caruchet and our reporter Antonia Kerrigan.