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'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest
Tens of thousands of security personnel were deployed and roads barricaded ahead of the demonstration.
October 10, 2026French policing under scrutiny as student protest injuries mount - Reuters
French policing under scrutiny as student protest injuries mount Reuters
October 10, 2026India detains protesters, locks down Delhi ahead of rally against election chief - Reuters
India detains protesters, locks down Delhi ahead of rally against election chief Reuters
October 10, 2026Watch: 'I am Jane Doe' protests across US call for end to sexual violence
Protests against sexual violence took place across more than 40 US states on 8 October.
October 9, 2026Cars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa
South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.
October 9, 2026Thousands of Spaniards march to mark death of octogenarian at heart of housing protests - Reuters
Thousands of Spaniards march to mark death of octogenarian at heart of housing protests Reuters
October 8, 2026Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis
Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.
October 8, 2026South African anti-migrant protests turn violent, government blames disinformation - Reuters
South African anti-migrant protests turn violent, government blames disinformation Reuters
October 8, 2026'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK
Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.
October 8, 2026France's school protests: What lies behind the anger
Students' blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France's habit of settling policy on the street.
October 8, 2026Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.
October 8, 2026Spanish woman whose eviction ignited housing protests dies at 87 - Reuters
Spanish woman whose eviction ignited housing protests dies at 87 Reuters
October 7, 2026France suspends use of stun grenades to police student protests - Reuters
France suspends use of stun grenades to police student protests Reuters
October 7, 2026France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.
October 7, 2026Watch: Riot police clash with school protesters and use tear gas in France
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France amid a wave of protests by high-school pupils.
October 6, 2026Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France
Crowds of mainly teenagers called for more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.
October 6, 2026AfD candidate elected speaker of German regional parliament for first time
Although Tobias Rausch's role is largely symbolic, opponents have described the result as a watershed moment.
October 6, 2026Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and police
The prefect of Pas-de-Calais says the teenager's life is "not in danger" after the "very serious" incident on Monday.
October 5, 2026Spanish PM Sánchez calls early election after housing protests
Sánchez says Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after recent defeats on measures aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis.
October 5, 2026Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.
October 5, 2026