Marine Le Pen warns of 'threat to democracy' and blasts 'exhausted Macronist power'
The far-right candidate for the 2027 presidential election speaks out the day after a day of riots that left France reeling, just as looting resumed in Paris.
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Magyar links French riots to migration, says ‘shocking scenes’ justify hard line
Hungary’s Péter Magyar said riots in France justified his tough migration stance, echoed by Poland’s Donald Tusk. Left-wing critics accused him of exploiting the unrest, despite most protesters being French nationals.
Southern Valencia coast on alert as storm Adam may dump 300 mm of rain in 12 hours
The peak of this new DANA will come between Sunday and Monday, bringing heavy rain to Ibiza and Formentera and also to Alicante, Murcia and Almeria.
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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.
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 duties.
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 officials said 126 drones had been intercepted in the surrounding
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 feature in discussions, while more than 200 American business executives accompany the
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.
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, with several demonstrators injured.
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.
Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting
About 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.
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 people dead and 12 others reportedly injured.
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.
Lyon wakes up to scenes of destruction after violent protests
Lyon is clearing up after a day of unrest, looting and vandalism during nationwide protests over the cost of living.
Off the Record: Trump blames Zelenskyy to cover up his own mess in a dramatic week for Ukraine
In her weekly newsletter, Euronews’ Europe editor Maria Tadeo debriefs the zeitgeist from Brussels. This week, she argues that Trump is scapegoating Zelenskyy for political reasons ahead of the US midterm elections.
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.
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France reels after cost-of-living protests see widespread violence
The French government has said around 1,200 arrests were made across France in relation to Saturday's events and that 150 police officers and gendarmes were injured over the course of the day.
Lisbon named Europe's best city and cruise destination for 2026
Lisbon has reclaimed its shine on Europe's tourism map, earning two titles at the World Travel Awards Europe 2026, presented on Saturday in Montenegro's Bay of Kotor.
Possible drone explosion in northern Lithuania near Latvian border
The incident is the latest in a growing series of drone incursions and incidents along NATO's eastern flank, many of which are believed to be spillover from Russia's war in Ukraine.
Canada reports 'fatalities and injuries' following incident at military base
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a "serious incident creating a major fire" had occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.
Spire collapses at historic Limoges town hall amid violent protests across France
Major protests taking place across France on Saturday turned violent in a number of parts of the country as demonstrators clashed with police. Authorities said around 550,000 people took part in the protests nationwide.
Look, no hands: Euronews rode driverless in Europe's first robotaxi in Zagreb
The US firm’s robotaxi service is up and running in Zagreb in partnership with local company Verne and Chinese AI firm Pony.ai, a partnership that plans to expand across Europe. Euronews got to see how it works firsthand in Croatia.
Leisure out of reach for one in eight people in the EU: Where is the problem biggest?
From sport to cinema trips, regular leisure activities are out of reach for around 46 million people in the EU. Income helps explain the gap between countries, but it does not tell the whole story.
‘Every sunny surface’ is being put to work. Europeans transforming their homes with solar driveways
“Every sunny surface we put to work brings Europe closer to an energy system that is cheaper, more secure and owned by the people it serves.”
Tee off in Europe’s most underrated golf holiday destinations
If you’re looking to book a European golfing holiday away from the traditional hotspots, then pack your clubs and head to underrated destinations like Varna on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, Gimsøya in Norway or Costa Navarino in Greece.
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Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests
An historic town hall in the southern French city of Limoges was set ablaze during national protests.
How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France
Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.
Historic Limoges town hall engulfed in flames amid protests in France
Limoges town hall, a 143-year-old building in central France, was set on fire amid unrest following nationwide protests over the cost of living.
Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania
There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.
Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as over 1,000 arrested after protests
Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.
'No room for violence,' says Macron after rioters and looters hijack peaceful demonstrations across France
Macron pledged to capture all those who incited chaos and hold them to account for the crimes they’ve committed. Prime Minister Lecornu meanwhile stressed that limited public funds cannot endlessly go towards funding the damage the vandals cause.
Romanian F-16s shoot down two drones over Black Sea, authorities say
According to a Defence Ministry press release, two F-16s carrying out air policing missions were involved in the operation to intercept the drones. It later said the targets were "jet-powered attack drones from the Geran family."
Albanian police fire rubber bullets and arrest hundreds as anti-government protests enter fifth day
Violent clashes were reported in the capital, Tirana, where protesters threw stones at police, who responded with tear gas, according to Euronews Albania, as nationwide demonstrations entered their fifth consecutive day.
Protesters clash with police in Belgium as demonstrations turn violent across Europe
Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin said on Saturday that the situation was "no longer simply a protest," calling it "pure and simple violence."