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Albanian police clash with protesters for eighth day as calls grow for PM’s resignation
Albanian police have clashed with anti-government protesters for an eighth consecutive day in the capital, Tirana, as demonstrators call for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, according to the Associated Press. Similar to unrest sweeping across Europe, Albania’s protests have been fueled b…
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UN rights chief condemns violent Europe riots
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Tuesday condemned riots that have erupted across Europe over rising living costs, urging police to respond lawfully and calling for accountability for protesters who commit acts of violence and vandalism. “I deplore the actions of those exploiting protests to co…
Italy deploys 500 troops, toughens penalties after looting rocks Milan
Italy on Tuesday announced a series of tougher security measures following reports of looting and vandalism that rocked Milan and other cities over the weekend. The measures include deploying 500 additional military personnel in Milan, requiring offenders or their parents to pay for damaged propert…
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Trump vows to treat potential US rioters ‘very, very rough’ amid French unrest
President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to treat potential rioters in the U.S. “very rough,” pointing to the unrest that has gripped France in recent days. Trump made the remarks during a speech in Greenville, North Carolina, ahead of the midterm elections, after a heckler interrupted him as he cam…
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US Embassy warns Americans to avoid violent protests as unrest grips France
The U.S. Embassy in France is warning Americans to steer clear of violent protests as unrest sparked curfews and raised concerns about travel disruptions across the country. The riots — fueled by a range of grievances, including rising living costs and mass migration — have been reported across Fra…
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French PM accuses far-left groups of plotting ‘insurrectionary’ plans
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Tuesday accused far-left groups of organizing “insurrectionary” plans linked to the riots that erupted over the weekend. During a raucous parliamentary session, Lecornu blasted “the planning, in certain locations, of an insurrectionary plan led by far-left…
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Trump addresses concerns socialist agenda could bring France-style unrest to US
President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed concerns that a socialist agenda could spark unrest in the U.S. similar to riots in France, arguing that the two countries are fundamentally different. Trump cited economic growth and his administration’s immigration crackdown as two key differences that…
Trump addresses whether he would endorse Marine Le Pen
President Donald Trump on Tuesday addressed whether he would endorse Marine Le Pen ahead of next year’s French presidential election, revealing that he does not know the conservative politician. “I don't know her. I haven't met her,” Trump said. Despite his unfamiliarity with Le Pen, Trump suggeste…
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Trump reiterates possible pull back from European nations
President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated the possibility of pulling back from European allies, questioning their support for U.S. foreign policy efforts and criticizing their handling of domestic unrest. Trump said that while the administration was doing well in its efforts involving Iran, he h…
Trump says immigration and open borders to blame for European unrest
[Video ID] President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that Europe must get its act together amid mounting unrest in France, saying the continent could face a bleak future if countries fail to address the situation. “They have to straighten out their act. Otherwise there won't be a Europe left. There'll…
Marine Le Pen casts French unrest as ‘crisis of trust’ ahead of presidential race
[Tweet URL] Marine Le Pen is positioning herself as a leading law-and-order candidate ahead of next spring’s presidential election, seizing on mounting unrest in France to criticize President Emmanuel Macron. Le Pen, a conservative politician and member of France’s National Assembly, released a vid…
French official says 'I deeply regret what happened' following massive weekend protests
France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said Tuesday that "I deeply regret what happened" and "I accept my share of responsibility" following massive protests that swept across the country over the weekend, Reuters reported. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu added there were shortcomings in the gov…
Paris curfew 'continues today and for as long as it proves necessary,' police say
Police in France said Tuesday that "public peace was restored" in Paris following a curfew put in place by authorities, but it will remain in effect until further notice. "The measure continues today and for as long as it proves necessary," the Préfecture de Police wrote on X. Paris Police Chief Pa…
France could face even worse destruction with second weekend of planned riots, State Dept warns
[Video ID] FIRST ON FOX: The State Department warns that antifascist groups are planning to participate in a "potentially more confrontational protest" this weekend as the far-right National Rally holds its political convention just days after widespread riots overwhelmed police and exposed major s…
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Macron jets out of riot-torn France for Gulf trip as political pressure mounts
French President Emmanuel Macron pressed ahead with a trip to the Arabian Gulf as violent riots rocked France, fueling fresh criticism of his leadership as his government struggled to contain the unrest. What began weeks earlier as purportedly student-led demonstrations over classroom conditions es…
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Anti-Sharia crusader warns France 'civil war' could be imported to US
EXCLUSIVE: The top House Republican overseeing Europe policy is blaming the riots roiling French cities on mass migration, and warning the U.S. could soon follow suit. Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, told Fox News Digital that he was not surprised by the violent demonstrations across France — and moreove…
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France to deploy military forces to assist police for Saturday demonstrations
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said Tuesday that France will deploy some military forces to help out police during protests that are set for this upcoming Saturday, according to Reuters. The move will be made "mostly to free police and gendarmes in their mission to maintain order," Nunez re…
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149 people jailed across France following riots, official says
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said Tuesday that 149 people have been put into jails following riots across the country over the weekend. According to the Justice Ministry, of the roughly 2,500 people arrested since Saturday, more than 800 have been sent before prosecutors, most of whom we…
Some synagogues canceled prayers as French Jews faced warnings amid violent protests
For some French Jews, Saturday's unrest brought an unsettling warning: conceal outward signs of Jewish identity and avoid gathering outside synagogues. One community member told Fox News Digital that some congregations had even canceled afternoon prayers on the Sabbath as demonstrations across Fran…
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Marseille is imposing a curfew 'starting this evening and for the days to come'
[Video ID] Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan announced Tuesday that a curfew will be in effect starting tonight following "episodes of violence" over the weekend. "I have taken note of the Prefect's decision to impose a curfew in Marseille, starting this evening and for the days to come," Payan wrote on…
France is 'just the first to fall' as movements try to 'push their leftist agenda,' Waltz says
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told "Fox & Friends" on Tuesday that Europe has to "make a right turn" or else more cities will face protests like the ones happening in France. "You're seeing a culmination of all of these movements that see an opportunity now to sow chaos, to sow d…
Global 'Chaos Inc' grows to 101 groups with plans for new rounds of demonstrations
[Video ID] Two days after an estimated 500,000 demonstrators poured into streets across France and clashes left parts of Paris and other cities burning, French activists are calling supporters back into the streets Saturday, Oct. 24, for a new protest billed as "Acte II," with 212 "mobilizations" c…
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French government suggests more curfews are coming to quell protests
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday that curfews that were imposed in parts of Paris and other cities following days of unrest have helped keep the peace overnight. "Targeted curfews have contributed to the calm of this night. I thank the police officers and gendarmes who ensured t…
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Concerns growing in Britain that violent French protests could spread: report
There are concerns in the United Kingdom that the violent protests that have rocked France could spread over the English Channel, according to a report from GB News. The website reported that posters are circulating on social media calling for demonstrations to take place in London this upcoming we…
Trump points to France riots in fiery midterm warning: ‘It’s never happening here’
[Video ID] President Donald Trump pointed to the ongoing riots in France during his Wichita, Kansas, rally Monday, warning supporters that the destruction should serve as a wake-up call ahead of the midterm elections. “If you want to see what is at stake in this election, just look at what’s happen…
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Macron under fire for leaving France as riots rage in streets
[Video ID] Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s response to ongoing riots Monday, saying a leader should stay home “when your country’s on fire.” Appearing on “Special Report,” Hume drew a sharp distinction between the unrest and the school protes…
'Far-left activist' arrested after French city hall set ablaze in riots
Police in France have arrested a 40-year-old suspect after rioters broke into and set fire to a historic 19th-century city hall in the city of Limoges over the weekend, causing its roof to collapse, reports said. A police source told the Le Figaro newspaper that the individual taken into custody is…
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