European Politics
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Macron vows to punish those who tried to 'bring down the Republic' after riots
After a weekend of riots and looting in French cities, Macron vowed to hold accountable those who sought to 'bring down the Republic.' The u
Paris on edge after fresh clashes over cost-of-living crisis
Paris saw fresh unrest on Sunday as fires and looting broke out near Place de la République. The clashes follow days of nationwide protests
Spain tightens naval patrols near Ceuta and Melilla after Moroccan incursions
Spain has altered its naval patrol rules near Ceuta and Melilla, moving from passive monitoring to active interception of Moroccan vessels.
Magyar ties French riots to migration, defends hardline stance
Hungarian PM Péter Magyar says French riots validate his tough migration stance. Critics accuse him of exploiting unrest for political gain.
France tallies damage after protests hit Paris, Lyon, and Marseille
Protests over living costs turned violent in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, leaving streets littered with broken glass and burnt bicycles. City
Rubio lands in Samarkand to deepen US ties with Central Asia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Samarkand for C5+1 ministerial talks with Central Asian foreign ministers. The agenda covers trade,
Massive drone strike ignites fires across St Petersburg
A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Sunday caused fires at industrial and logistics facilities in St Petersburg. Russian authorities cla
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg and Leningrad region in major attack
Ukrainian drones hit an oil terminal and a VK data centre in the Leningrad region, killing one and injuring 15. Russian officials say 144 dr
Paris cleans up after cost-of-living protests turn violent
Paris woke to widespread damage on Sunday after Saturday's cost-of-living protests turned violent. Shops including Nike, Sephora, and Burger
Trump's Ukraine blame game masks deeper US policy failures
Trump's attacks on Zelenskyy are a political distraction from US policy failures on Iran and fuel prices. The strategy risks undermining Ukr
France's cost-of-living protests erupt into arson and looting across cities
More than 500,000 people demonstrated across France on Saturday, with violent clashes in Paris, Lyon, and Limoges. Interior Minister reports
Midday Europe Bulletin: October 18, 2026 – Key Updates
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the top stories shaping Europe this midday. Economic pressures, diplomatic moves, and cultural highlights