18 Oct 2026
BBC News
Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as more than 1,200 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.
18 Oct 2026 5:56am GMT
Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies
The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.
18 Oct 2026 1:10am GMT
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.
18 Oct 2026 12:49am GMT