France: Paris, Lyon and Marseille count the cost after violent protests
Streets littered with broken glass, burnt bicycles and debris greeted residents in France on Sunday 18 October, following demonstrations that left extensive damage across Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Read more…
Pope Leo XIV after his hospital stay: “I feel closer to those who suffer illness”
Discharged on Saturday after surgery for a malignant tumour in his right lung, Pope Leo led the Angelus from the Apostolic Palace and thanked doctors, saying he will gradually resume…
Cost-of-living protests: 50 detained in Milan, clashes in Turin and Bologna
Dozens of people were detained in Milan after clashes with the police during protests sparked by a march against the economic crisis. Tension was also reported in Turin and Bologna,…
Check your wallet: some 2-euro coins are worth far more
They may say two euros, but collectors sometimes pay many times that amount: rare editions and striking minting errors can turn small change into sought-after treasures. Read More
Russia: Huge flames and smoke rise over St Petersburg after drone strikes
Huge plumes of black smoke billowed over St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, on Sunday, 18 October, as a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at industrial and logistics facilities. Russian…
Rubio arrives in Samarkand as Washington seeks closer ties with Central Asia
The US secretary of state will meet the foreign ministers of five Central Asian countries on Monday under the C5+1 format. Trade, investment, critical minerals and security are expected to…
Businesses and shopkeepers pick up the pieces after protests in France spiral into looting
On Sunday morning, broken glass and litter filled the streets as Parisians emerged from their apartment blocks after a day of chaos across France. Read More
Ukrainian forces strike St Petersburg and Leningrad region
It comes as Zelenskyy said Russian forces had targeted Ukraine’s energy sector in strikes on four regions on Saturday night. He said attacks on residential buildings had also left two…
Burnt bicycles, smashed windows and looted shops: Trail of destruction across Paris
Burnt bicycles, smashed shopfronts and debris-filled streets mark the aftermath of Saturday’s protests in Paris, as cleanup crews begin clearing the damage. Read more at Read More
Looting and buildings ablaze: France’s violent Saturday protests in 10 pictures
Addressing the protests in a post on social media on Saturday evening, French President Emmanuel Macron said there was “no place for violence” in France. Read More