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What are Italy’s new measures against violent protests?
The government has unveiled a new offence of ‘violent participation in public demonstrations’, among other measures.
Published On 21 Oct 2026
‘I am still traumatised’: French police accused of brutalising minors
Published On 21 Oct 2026
Italy approves sweeping security measures in response to protests
Published On 21 Oct 2026
Portugal cost-of-living protesters pour back into camps cleared by police
Published On 21 Oct 2026
UN experts call on India to stop using ‘excessive force’ against protesters
Published On 21 Oct 2026
PSG fans divided over protests in France as Barcelona game goes ahead
Published On 20 Oct 2026
Photos: Qatar holds biennial Milipol homeland security exhibition
Published On 20 Oct 2026
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France PM promises more curfews as authorities seek to regain control
Published On 20 Oct 2026
‘Deliberate’ car ramming of Australian MP an isolated incident, police say
Published On 20 Oct 2026

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Man claims arm broken in violent ICE arrest

Video shows a man screaming in pain as ICE agents pin him down during an arrest in Long Beach, California.

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Museum protesters in Colombia accuse gov’t of erasing history

Police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters outside Colombia’s National Museum in Bogota.

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‘It broke my heart’: Limoges residents reel after town hall fire

Residents in Limoges, France, are expressing shock and anger after protests saw their 140-year-old town hall set ablaze.

Macron vows rioters will ‘pay for their crimes’ after demonstrations

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Nearly 2,400 arrested; 1,000 police wounded in France turmoil
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‘No surprises’ in Macron’s address to the nation

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Paris residents tell Al Jazeera they’re dismayed by protest damage

Paris residents tell Al Jazeera they’re dismayed by the level of damage caused when Saturday’s protests turned violent.

AI tool helps stranded protesters find their way home in the Indian capital

A lifeline that connects people detained and dropped off at distant locations with volunteers who ensure a safe return.

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Al Jazeera reports from Paris as protests turn violent

In Paris, thousands are protesting teacher shortages, poor school facilities and cuts to public services.

Tear gas and unrest as hundreds of thousands protest for reforms in France

More than 500,000 gather in Paris and other cities for protests uniting students, teachers, unions and ‘yellow vests’.

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France tackles new wave of nationwide protests

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

UK PM adviser’s wife expresses ‘support’ for Palestine Action

Police reviewing social media post by writer Sarah Helm, wife of Burnham’s National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell.

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