Footage shows clashes between protesters and police in Paris, as demonstrations against rising living costs, high fuel prices and deteriorating public services escalated into violence.

The protests also followed weeks of student demonstrations over teacher shortages and poor school conditions, with demonstrators voicing broader anger over inequality and government spending. Police used tear gas against groups of protesters as fires and looting were reported in the French capital.

More than 3,000 people have taken to the streets of Tunis to protest soaring living costs and what critics describe as a rollback of democratic freedoms under President Qais Saied. Since consolidating power in 2021, Saied has faced growing criticism from opposition groups and rights organisations over restrictions on political opposition and civil liberties. With economic frustration mounting, protesters are demanding answers.

More than 3,000 people took to the streets of Tunis to protest soaring living costs and what they describe as a rollback of rights and freedoms.

The demonstration was organised following calls from several groups, including trade unions and opposition parties.

Rights organisations have criticised what they describe as an erosion of freedoms since President Kais Saied’s 2021 power grab.

UGTT trade union chief Slaheddine Selmi said political and civic life had been “laid to waste.”

Police and protesters clashed in Paris and other French cities as smoke from fires and tear gas filled the streets during nationwide demonstrations.

Protesters voiced anger over rising prices and employment prospects ahead of France’s presidential elections.

“Everyone hates the police!” Protesters in Paris chanted as law enforcement officers fired tear gas to disperse crowds demonstrating against the rising cost of living. The unrest follows weeks of student protests over school conditions, with rights groups raising concerns about the police response and the use of force.

Footage released by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis shows what the group says are attacks on Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces in Al-Yatmah, in the northern Al-Jawf governorate.

Clashes between the two sides have continued to escalate since the collapse of a UN-brokered truce in July.

Five days. One briefing. Around 14 minutes at the podium. Katie Zacharia’s short stint as White House press secretary has come to an end, following scrutiny over her first briefing and her legal credentials. Trump even suggested she reconsider the job. Apparently, the White House comes with a five day free trial.

Branch of the Lyon tourist office was vandalized and set on fire during nationwide demonstrations against rising prices in France.

The protests are adding pressure on President Emmanuel Macron’s government amid weeks of student demonstrations, some of which have turned violent.

Police responses have also faced public criticism over allegations of disproportionate force.

A 19 year old Norwegian has been sentenced to 20 years in detention for conspiring to commit murder after travelling to Britain in March 2025. Johannes Kongsnes Natland was allegedly recruited by Sweden’s Foxtrot criminal network and promised €25,000 to shoot an unidentified target.

Several hundred demonstrators marched in Tirana for a fifth consecutive day of unrest, gathering outside the Ministry of Education and demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation.

Some protesters threw stones at police and set fire to rubbish bins, using them as barricades to block law enforcement.

Rama has pledged to listen to the protesters’ criticism.