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Fires and clashes rock France amid massive nationwide protests

Protesters clashed with police in Paris and other French cities on Saturday as hundreds of thousands took to the streets to protest higher living costs and the declining conditions in schools and other public services. Several town halls were broken into – and in at least one instance set on fire – and many shops were vandalised and ransacked. One protester had his hand torn off by a crowd-control...

Looting, fires and clashes rock France amid massive nationwide protests

Protesters clashed with police in Paris and other French cities on Saturday as hundreds of thousands took to the streets to protest higher living costs and the declining conditions in schools and other public services. Several town halls were broken into – and in at least one instance set on fire – and many shops were vandalised. One protester had his hand torn off by a crowd-control grenade used ...

Looting, blazes and clashes in France amid nationwide protests

Police and protesters clashed violently in Paris and other French cities Saturday on the sidelines of nationwide marches against soaring inflation, with one demonstrator's hand blown off, multiple blazes set and looters breaking into dozens of stores to strip them bare.

🔴 Live: Tens of thousands join protests across France, clashes reported in several cities

Hardline Israeli rabbi ruling on stolen Palestinian olives prompts uproar

A controversial ruling by a hardline Israeli rabbi has been condemned by Palestinians.

France tackles new wave of nationwide protests

France is tackling nationwide protests, as students, unions, and activists rally against high prices and inequality.

Bank of England governor walks out of IMF summit in protest against Russia

Andrew Bailey among finance leaders to leave session in Bangkok when Russian finance minister addressed groupThe Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has taken part in a walkout of finance leaders who left an International Monetary Fund meeting in protest against Russian involvement.Bailey joined counterparts from France, Germany and a number of Scandinavian and Baltic countries who left the s...

Nursery owner in China jailed for life after hundreds of children poisoned

She and five staff members were found to have used the inedible paint in meals to make them look more appealing.

US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels

Two vessels have been struck with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week.

US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels

Two vessels have been struck with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week.

Killers of U.S., Australian surf trio sentenced to 158 years

Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Carter Rhoad were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Baja California when they were killed during an attempted robbery.

Women protest in New Delhi against police brutality

Women protest in New Delhi against police brutality

Hungarian PM Péter Magyar says Zelenskyy unlikely to visit Budapest later this month

Zelenskyy's deputy chief of staff told Euronews earlier this week that the Ukrainian leader had been invited to Budapest on 23 October, to join events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.

US Congressman claims H-1B visa holders from India, China replacing Americans

CDC to send ‘disease detective’ to help tackle Pennsylvania measles outbreak

State has confirmed six measles-related deaths and county at center of outbreak lacks its own health departmentThe county at the center of Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is at a clear disadvantage because, local officials say, it lacks its own health department and it will now get special assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).As of Wednesday, Pennsylvania had confir...

From little acorns … to his 1,000th article for the Guardian country diary

As Mark Cocker approaches a landmark for the world’s oldest column in an English-language newspaper, he is still inspired by powerful encounters with natureIn the autumn of 1987, Mark Cocker sat in a field near Norwich and watched a jay burying acorns for the long winter ahead. He described the scene in his first country diary for the Guardian. Thirty-nine years on, some of those jay-planted acorn...

Coming up roses? How Trump planted a new seed for Chinese gift diplomacy

Donald Trump was apparently captivated by the “beautiful” roses in the garden of the Communist Party’s leadership compound when he visited Beijing in May. It was a relaxed moment between the US and Chinese leaders – otherwise locked in disputes ranging from trade to technology and Taiwan – that led to a new opportunity for gift diplomacy between the rival powers. Strolling around the former imperi...

UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains

United Arab Emirates will reportedly resume payments to Yemeni forces as gains by Iran-backed Houthi fighters alarm Gulf state rulersYemen civil war: what sparked latest escalation and who is involved?The United Arab Emirates has agreed to re-enter the Yemen conflict by resuming payments to some government forces fighting Iran-aligned Houthis in the south, according to sources in Yemen. In return,...

France faces day of cost-of-living protests

French authorities detained dozens on Saturday at the start of nationwide protests against the cost of living, in what is likely to be a key indicator of the social climate heading toward elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron. France 24's Antonia Kerrigan tells us more.

Russia targets energy grid: Russia launches 320 missiles and drones; Zelenskyy warns of winter blackout

Texas landlord kept couple’s $2,600 deposit and sued; tenants won damages as appeal mostly failed

In a recent Texas court case, a landlord's attempt to retain a couple's security deposit, along with demands for extra payments post-move-out, was contested. The tenants triumphed, though the court adjusted some damage estimates. Texas statutes mandate landlords to avoid withholding deposits for usual wear and tear and to furnish detailed deductions. The ruling underlines the necessity for landlor...

Reese Witherspoon moves to buy back Hello Sunshine after 2021’s $900 million deal

Reese Witherspoon's recent collaboration with Mediawan to reacquire Hello Sunshine from Candle Media marks a pivotal moment in the entertainment sector. This transaction underscores rising transformations in valuation methods, as Hello Sunshine had previously commanded a valuation surpassing $900 million. With an ambition to enhance its narrative quality and global presence, Witherspoon is dedicat...

Tear Gas At France Protests: Police clash with crowds over rising costs; authorities fear unrest

Nationwide protests erupted in France against soaring living costs and a decline in social welfare. Major cities like Paris and Marseille witnessed intense confrontations between law enforcement and demonstrators as tensions flared. With thousands taking to the streets, authorities are wary of possible chaos. Originating in northern suburbs where public service grievances peaked, both governmental...

AI used for first time to analyse lawmakers’ 5-year plan, policy address debate

Hong Kong’s legislature has for the first time used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse lawmakers’ remarks during a three-day debate on the city’s first five-year plan and the latest annual policy address, with talent and the Northern Metropolis emerging as the most-discussed topics. Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king said on Saturday that an overview of the six-session debate h...

Russian strikes kill civilians, injure dozens across Ukraine

At least eight people have been killed and nearly 60 injured in the latest wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine.