Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The country's interior minister admits that police "lost control" in some cities following a weekend of riots.

Watch: Clean up begins after French riots but police remain
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted.

Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Serhii Beskrestnov says there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks. The White House said there had been no changes to intelligence sharing.

Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.

Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists who are penalised for parking on private land.