Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as over 1,200 arrested after protests
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.

Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

An historic town hall in the southern French city of Limoges was set ablaze during national protests.

Several dead or injured in major fire at Canada military base
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Officials have not given a cause or death toll, citing the "very active and delicate" situation at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright.

A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.

European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026

The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.