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Thousands have protested across Turkiye against the arrests of journalists and restrictions on independent media.

Tens of thousands of people have gathered in a final pre-election protest against Israel's prime minister and his government.

Tens of thousands of supporters flooded the streets as the rivals wrapped up a bitter campaign.

Hundreds of thousands of people marched across France on Saturday over school funding and soaring living costs, challenging President Emmanuel Macron’s government in a largely peaceful demonstration before clashes broke out. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from Paris.

The pivotal run-off will determine whether Brazilians stick with their left-wing leader or shift towards the right.

Italy is in the midst of a wave of protests by students, truck drivers and farmers over budget cuts and cost-of-living issues.

The demonstration in Milan remained peaceful, but there were brief clashes with police in both Rome and Turin.

Opposition figures join Tel Aviv protesters demanding an independent October 7 inquiry.

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

More than 300 protesters and police were injured in the Albanian capital Tirana's fiercest clashes in days.

<p>Almost 1,000 arrested as police charge crowd in Paris and teargas used to stop protesters reaching other city centres</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</

The Italian government sent hundreds of soldiers to the country's fashion and financial hub ahead of anticipated unrest.

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The demonstrations drew large crowds but were less violent than those last weekend.

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of France as a vastly reinforced security presence appeared to have averted a repeat of last weekend's unrest, despite isolated clashes in several cities.

French police have made more than 135 arrests so far, the interior minister said

<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

Government puts 70,000 police officers on the streets to boost security after last weekend’s riots

The deadline to enrol to vote is midnight on Sunday, October 25.

An amber weather warning has been issued for much of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England, as Storm Boelo approaches.

Thousands of President Bola Tinubu’s supporters held a solidarity march in Kaduna ahead of the APC’s 2027 presidential campaign flag-off rally. Read More: https://punchng.com/thousands-flood-kaduna-ahead-of-apc-campaign-rally/

A charity is giving ex-battery hens a second chance at life by finding new homes for thousands of birds that would otherwise be culled.

Thousands of APC supporters on Friday joined a solidarity walk in Kaduna ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s presidential campaign rally on Saturday. Read More: https://punchng.com/thousands-flood-kaduna-streets-ahead-of-apc-presidential-campaign-rally/

Japan's highest peak is often overlooked as being an active volcano. But with the risk of eruption ever-present, disaster preparedness is key.

Adjustments to backpacker visas could make staying on less attractive

Indian pilgrims have been caught up in flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks. The government says it is working to arrange their return. DW has the latest.

Indian pilgrims have been caught up in flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks. The government says it is working to arrange their return. DW has the latest.

After two years of student-led protests, Serbia will soon vote in what observers describe as a referendum-like snap election pitting strongman Aleksandar Vucic against the student movement.

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Demonstrators gathered on the sixth anniversary of a near-total abortion ban imposed by Poland's highest court.

Thousands rallied across Poland to demand abortion rights six years after a landmark court ruling tightened restrictions. The country has one of the strictest abortion rules in all of Europe.

The student movement aims to end Vucic's 14 years of rule at Sunday's vote, as he holds a rival rally across town.

I fell short of my goal and blew my budget. But here’s how joggers like me are keeping the economy running.

A plan that would allow 20-storey unit blocks in an inner-west suburb has enraged residents. Housing advocates welcome the proposal for more mid-rise apartments.

Microsoft points the blame for ConnectWise's breach at a China-aligned hacker, which relied on AI agents to rapidly hack into thousands of its customers.

When Christopher Nolan gathered his team of artisans for his adaptation of Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey” he first told production designer Ruth De Jong of his plans. But the process was shrouded in secrecy because working with Nolan is an in-person process. De Jong explained, “There are no scripts emailed, sent or discussed on […]

A chemical storage facility in Toledo, Ohio, leaked chemicals over a wide residential area on Wednesday. Everyone within a one-mile radius was told to evacuate, and those within three miles were under orders to shut their windows and stay inside, pets included. Ash-har Quraishi has more information.

Teachers joined nationwide student protests amid growing youth-led demonstrations in Europe.

Around 8,000 children embark on their educational journey at Thiruvullakkavu temple in Thrissur on Vijayadashami; nearly 50 acharyas lead the Vidyarambham ceremony

<p>Students, teachers and civil servants have shown up in Athens, with demonstrations also in Thessaloniki and other cities</p><p>Meanwhile, <strong>back to Witkoff’s meeting with Putin in St Petersburg, the US president, Donald Trump, has just welcomed the release of Stephen Hubbard, a US citizen held by Moscow on allegations of fighting as a mercenary for

Negotiations with some polytechs has dragged on for 10 months, Tertiary Education Union's national secretary says.

Videographer Rhys Morgan captured footage of the worlds second largest whale lunge feeding on his drone.

The US state department has declined to comment on the number of visas that may be revoked.