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Thousands of protesters are on the streets of Paris for a second weekend.

Authorities had deployed 70,000 security forces across the country for the new marches, which were called, again, to protest the cost of living.

<p>Government estimates at least 400,000 people took part, but trade unions say the number is double that</p><p>Hundreds of thousands marched in cities across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests to support <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/10/school-protesters-sevran-paris-suburb-france">schoolchildren’s demands</a> for more tea

France expects another wave of protests over the weekend. Leigh Kiniry reports.

PARIS — More than 100,000 people marched in Paris on Saturday over school funding and soaring living costs, challenging President Emmanuel Macron’s government in a largely peaceful demonstration before clashes broke out near the march’s end point.

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Authorities say they are determined to prevent another weekend of looting, burned cars and attacks on public buildings.

In Paris, authorities restricted the main march to the city’s southeastern edge, keeping it away from the center.

The NFL closed its "NFL House" in Paris as the city braced for street protests with a heavy police presence and storefronts boarded up.

Several planned marches in major cities in France have been banned by authorities, provoking an uproar by rights groups.

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<p>French police have made 1,000 arrests and Italian officers have raided homes in Milan, with protests also taking place in Spain and Albania</p><p>Jesse, 40, a charity worker from the north of Paris, had turned out for the street march.</p><p>She said: “I’m so angry. I’m here to support schoolchildren’s demands for better conditions. I’m so proud of them a

Police and elite security forces are out in force in French cities as tens of thousands participate in a new round of protests. The situation turned tense Follow DW.

Police and elite security forces are out in force in French cities as tens of thousands participate in a new round of protests. The situation is slowing turning tense in some cities like Paris and Marseille. Follow DW.

Police and elite security forces are out in force in French cities as tens of thousands participate in a new round of protests. The situation is slowing turning tense in some cities like Paris and Marseille. Follow DW.

Police and elite security forces are out in force in French cities as thousands participate in a new round of protests. The protest location was changed last minute in Paris. Follow DW.

Police and elite security forces are out in force in French cities as thousands participate in a new round of protests. The protest location was changed last minute in Paris. Follow DW.

France is deploying some 70,000 police officers as fresh nationwide protests begin. A deadly shooting near Paris has additionally fueled tensions. DW has the latest.

French unrest pushed bond yields to a 24-year high as investors weigh budget, growth and sectors risks ahead of more protests.

<p>France will deploy about 70,000 police nationwide as it braces for new protests on Saturday after some of the worst urban violence in years erupted on the sidelines of demonstrations a week ago.</p> <p>Protests by high school students over learning conditions sparked a movement that has since spread nationwide, fuelled by broader anger over the rising cos

The police presence is being boosted across France as it braces for another weekend of anti-government protests. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry has more.

Younger Limoges residents see the destruction of their town hall as unfortunate collateral damage in a wider movement. For others, the fire was an unacceptable tragedy.

Italian security forces are deploying massively in Rome and Milan for planned protests over budget cuts and cost of living after previous demonstrations tu Read More: https://punchng.com/protests-expected-in-rome-milan-under-heavy-security/

With new protests in France planned for this weekend, the authorities pledged to do everything in their power to prevent looting, violence and vandalism.

France will deploy 70,000 police nationwide for new protests this weekend after recent urban violence, the government announced on Friday. Read More: https://punchng.com/france-to-deploy-70000-police-ahead-of-new-protests/

Er ist überall, auf Plakaten, in Chats, gerufen auf der Strasse. Auf Deutsch heisst der Protestruf der jungen Franzosen «Im Namen Gottes, es ist die Finsternis». Ein semantischer Unsinn. Was nur hat die Polizei damit zu tun und was die Meme-Kultur?

Paris St-Germain's Ligue 1 match against Lyon at the Parc des Princes is pushed back 24 hours as the French capital prepares for another weekend of protests.

Government officials are trying to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s unrest across the country, which injured police officers and damaged stores.

A first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States under a new import agreement has set sail, the Kremlin said Friday, two weeks after President Donald Trump said he struck a deal with President Vladimir Putin despite Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Paris Saint-Germain's game has been postponed following a request by police amid a wave of violent protests in France.

Gatherings banned and curfews extended as cities lock down in an effort to avert further unrest.

PARIS (AP) — Some 70,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed across France on Saturday while the Louvre and several other major Paris museums will be closed as authorities seek to prevent renewed violence during planned protests.

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to host for the first time, representatives of high school pupils, whose protests over conditions at their schools sparked a nationwide movement.&nbsp;

President to meet for first time with student representatives on Friday before further protests.

Police detained protesters during march to ECI HQ; Samyukt Kisan Morcha and ‘People Against SIR’ platform are protesting nationwide; various trade unions and civil society organisations have pledged support to the farmers’ march

Protesters in several countries in Europe and Asia are voicing anger over the cost of living, public services and their prospects. France has had the largest demonstrations, with more than 500,000 people marching at the weekend and outbreaks of looting and rioting. There is no single, unifying motivation for the broader international protests, but underlying

The protesters' gloom reflects a Continent that is struggling to find a way forward, with Europe's populations aging and debt rising.

A 27-year-old Indian developer has created a satirical video game inspired by the Cockroach Party-led protests.

Footage of tourists wheeling suitcases through the middle of the Paris riots have gone viral

Officials in France are still reeling from the clashes, widespread looting and vandalism of public buildings that broke out on Oct. 17.

Singaporeans in Paris last weekend recounted scenes of damaged storefronts, tear gas and transport disruptions, even as daily life carried on largely as normal away from protest areas.

Officers encourage people to look after one another, remain vigilant, and contact police if they have any concerns.

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The NFL will host its first game in Paris on Sunday between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers despite widespread protests across France.

A rudderless government looks unable to respond

As police try to suppress anti-corruption protests by young Albanians, Prime Minister Edi Rama is claiming that "antifa" is behind the unrest. Few are buying that explanation.

Shop owners in France are strengthening their shop windows and buying non-lethal weapons to protect their businesses from looting during protests this weekend.

Albanian lawmakers have scuffled in parliament, throwing objects at one another and ripping microphones from desks.

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to ban unauthorized protests after France was rocked by violence and looting. As anger over public services and the cost of living grows, authorities are bracing for more protests.

Combined yellow-vest and student protest to go ahead in Paris on Saturday as Italy calls in soldiers to patrol Milan streets

<p>French president also says he will decide on concrete ‘next steps’ for the next nationwide demonstrations</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/22/fallout-fast-tracking-french-rioting-cases">Angry lawyers and bewildered defendants: the fallout from fast-tracking French rioting cases</a></p></li></ul><p></p><p>Emmanuel Macron ha

Thursday's planned demonstrations are outlawed in parts of Paris, Lyon, Lille and Grenoble.

Some cities including Lyon and Nice have banned all protests, and the French president said only authorised demos would be allowed.

President Emmanuel Macron said the move was necessary “so that calm prevails.”

French president says labour unions can hold marches on Saturday but not other activists, in an effort to prevent more looting and rioting

Demonstrations have been banned outright in Lyon ahead of a planned day of protests at the weekend.

Inaugurating projects worth ₹8,941 crore aimed at cleaning the Yamuna in Delhi, Mr. Shah asserted that the BJP would seek a mandate from people in 2029 after rejuvenating the river

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that “illegitimate” protests would be banned in the coming days and blamed “seditious” ultra-left groups and vandals for last weekend’s riots and looting.