From Albania and Spain to Tunisia and France, protests are bringing young people and communities into the streets over education, housing, rising living costs, and political freedoms. In France, demonstrations have spread across multiple cities, with clashes between protesters and police and reports of vandalism and looting. But as the unrest grows, one question remains: are the original demands getting lost in the chaos?

Palestinians held a mass funeral in Gaza City for 75 people whose bodies were recovered from the rubble following the war.

Excavation efforts continue across the Gaza Strip as teams search for the remains of those killed since 2023.

Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defence, said thousands of bodies remain trapped beneath the rubble, while a lack of equipment and heavy machinery has hampered recovery efforts.

U.S. President Donald Trump has attacked Abdul El-Sayed, alleging ties to the Muslim Brotherhood amid the Michigan Senate race.

El-Sayed responded by defending the U.S. Constitution and religious freedom, pushing back against the allegations.

Protests have spread across France, Albania and Tunisia, as demonstrators take to the streets over rising living costs, education reforms and concerns about civil liberties.

In France, nationwide rallies against high prices have seen clashes between protesters and police, with tear gas deployed and fires set in several cities.

In Albania, students and other demonstrators have continued protests demanding education reforms and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, with clashes and vandalism reported in Tirana.

Meanwhile, more than 3,000 people rallied in Tunisia against soaring prices and what they describe as a decline in rights and freedoms

Paris woke to widespread damage on October 18, a day after demonstrations against the high cost of living were overshadowed by violence.

Debris littered the streets, while several businesses were left vandalised or looted.

AIPAC-backed spending reportedly topped $30 million in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, but Abdul El-Sayed still came out on top against Haley Stevens. The result has reignited debate over pro-'Israel' lobbying, money in American elections, and whether support for Palestinian rights can be a winning political position in the US.

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces were seen firing weapons and moving along the Sabir al-Mawadim front, southeast of Taiz.

The Iran-backed Houthis have tightened their siege of the city after capturing large areas of territory in a rapid offensive last month.

Footage shows a fire engulfing the historic city hall in Limoges, central France, on Oct. 17, 2026, amid unrest and protests. The blaze spread to the roof of the municipal building, which dates back to 1883.

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.