Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as over 1,000 arrested after protests
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:52:17 GMT
Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.
How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:33:17 GMT
Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.
More NHS staff sacked over attacks victims' records
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:34:39 GMT
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says a new system will be brought in to protect records.
Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:53:00 GMT
There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.
European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:38:57 GMT
The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.
Swinney's emotional explanation for his commitment to independence
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:11:42 GMT
BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell reflects on John Swinney's SNP conference speech.
Chelsea's Martinez taken to hospital for 'precautionary tests'
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:02:31 GMT
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital as Chelsea's 2-0 win at Everton on Saturday meant they secured their first clean sheet in nine months.
Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:27:01 GMT
Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.
Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vapes
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:49:16 GMT
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:11:29 GMT
The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don't want to see.
