Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.

Watch: Parisians wake up to protest damage and looted shops
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against conditions in schools and the cost of living.

Polanski says he will not overturn Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

The Green Party leader said, while he wanted to amend it, the motion would stand until 2028.

Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026

Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.

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.