Demonstrations

Fresh protests expected in France as Macron seeks to avoid repeat of mass civil unrest

The mobilization, called by trade unions including the left-wing CGT and backed by student groups, comes after demonstrations over living costs, public services, and education.

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People take part in a demonstration organised by labour unions as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement joined by French high school and university students against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 31, 2026.
A fire burns, as Police officers in riot gear stand guard, during civil unrest, the day after a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026.

France braces for renewed nationwide protests as Macron's government vows tough response

The unrest has handed a political boost to far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who leads the polls ahead of April's presidential election, while potential centrist successors to Macron remain divided.

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Riots in Paris.

Riots spill into French soccer: Protests and clashes

Riots reached elite clubs: Marseille and Lille shops were looted, PSG fans protested, and the FA asked to keep politics off the pitch. Enrique: "I'm not afraid." Digne's partner sparked debate.

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A supporter of India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) poses while holding the Indian national flag at a protest site, a day after thousands of protesters marched toward parliament demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in India, July 21, 2026.

India's 'cockroach' movement founder arrested after detention ahead of protest, media reports say

Dipke called Friday's protest in support of two CJP leaders detained and sent to jail this week for five days for demonstrating at a protest site in violation of a ban.

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Thousands join pro-Palestinian protest in London to demand Gaza ceasefire

London police have faced criticism in recent days for not being tougher over slogans shouted by some protesters during another pro-Palestinian march in the capital last week.

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Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in London, Britain, October 28, 2023