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Violence breaks out across Europe after another day of protests
Police clashed with demonstrators in France, Italy and Spain over rising living costs and cuts to public services.
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Cost of living protests hit Belgium, Italy, Portugal and France
Hundreds of thousands take to the streets for separate demonstrations, putting pressure on governments across the EU.
![Italian demonstrators clash with police at Piazza Duomo in Milan on October 17 2026. [Piero Cruciatti/AFP]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/afp_6ad3d4cee5c2-1792267470.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery
Doctors say they are seeing ‘continued improvement’ after the US-born pope had a lump removed from his lung on Tuesday.
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Rome prosecutors also name 12 senior military, police and prison officials over alleged abuse of detained activists.
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Students in Europe are rising up to call for better education
Violent unrest is gripping several countries across Europe, as student activists demand better education systems.
Published On 16 Oct 2026
Pope Leo resumes work in hospital while recovering from surgery
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