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Fed up with the political establishment and rising cost of living, demonstrators hoped to make their message heard after violence overshadowed protests last weekend.

More anti-government protests took place in France this weekend. Leigh Kiniry has the details.

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

Parents could face financial penalties if their children participate in vandalism or looting during demonstrations.

The 12th edition of Rome’s MIA Market came to a close on Friday with market head Gaia Tridente heralding “a stronger, renewed edition of MIA, with a more ambitious and expanded program,” that saw a high-powered cohort of European and global industry guests — including Banijay Entertainment CEO Marco Bassetti, Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh, Bad […]

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<p>Protests and fringe violence expose sharp divide between marginalised and immigrant youth and those with greater prospects</p><p>Martina Miccichè was filming riot police kicking and beating a teenager with batons as they dragged him along Piazza del Duomo, the central Milan square hosting its cathedral, when she was struck by a flying object, causing a de

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his home burgled on Wednesday while he was in Italy for his club's Champions League game against Como.

The prime minister has vowed to break blockades, but has also offered relief to farmers and fishermen over sky-high diesel costs.

More than 70,000 people entered Ceuta irregularly from Morocco, triggering border security concerns in the EU bloc.

The country’s audiovisual sector saw its first inwards investment drop since 2018, the 8th annual APA report revealed at the MIA Market in Rome.

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Highway blockades lead to major disruptions in country’s south

The government has unveiled a new offence of 'violent participation in public demonstrations', among other measures.

A Texas man who was accused of killing his pregnant wife two years ago fled to Italy. Officials there have agreed to send him back to the U.S. to face charges on the condition that he faces a lesser charge, not capital murder. Skyler Henry reports.

<p>Government planning tougher security measures as France also says military forces will be deployed</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/18/europe-protests-france-spain-portugal-2026-explainer">Why are people protesting across Europe?</a></p></li></ul><p>Italy’s government is sending 500 soldiers to Milan and vowed a “firm resp