France will deploy 70,000 police officers for Halloween weekend protests after the interior minister warned of a high risk of violence amid anger over the cost of living and police conduct.

France protests: Govt to deploy 70,000 police officers ahead of weekend protests 

France has witnessed another day of mass protests, with clashes between demonstrators and police leading to nearly 1,000 arrests. The unrest has intensified tensions as protesters take to the streets, while authorities face the challenge of maintaining law and order. Watch this report for the latest developments, the reasons behind the demonstrations, and the French government's response.


France protests: Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests 

South Africa is facing renewed tensions over migration as anti-migrant protests and unrest raise concerns about the safety of foreign nationals. Reports of violence and intimidation have prompted some migrants to leave affected areas, amid growing debate over jobs, public services, crime and immigration.

Crowd of around 50 people carried out attack on foreign national

In different parts of the world, people are taking to the streets, as fury spills over and demands are raised in Greece, France, Indonesia, Albania, Italy and other parts. 

Anger against rise in cost-of-living spills onto the streets

Uprisings, rage across the world threaten governments

Donald Trump is blaming immigration for the France unrest. He claims Paris is 'going to be a Muslim city very soon'. Meanwhile, unrest is spreading across different parts of Europe.

Muslims, leftists in control of Paris? Trump raises Muslim threat as youth fury spreads 

Fires burn in Paris as violent protests, looting and attacks on businesses shake France. CCTV footage shows a phone shop being attacked in Nice, while a Paris grocery-store worker questions why rioters targeted his business. In a striking contrast, a couple is seen enjoying a drink on the edge of the unrest. The demonstrations have been fuelled by anger over the cost of living and deteriorating public services, but violence has intensified the political crisis. Students have blocked access to the Louvre, while far-right leader Marine Le Pen accuses President Emmanuel Macron’s government of losing authority. Watch the latest on the France protests in this video.

France erupts: Town hall burns, rioters close in on Macron’s power centre

Three people were killed and three others injured after suspected militants ambushed firewood collectors along the Imphal East–Kangpokpi border in Manipur. Three people remained missing after the attack, officials said. The killings sparked protests in Imphal, where locals placed two victims’ bodies outside Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh’s residence. 

Imphal: Protests over killing of firewood collectors 

France was rocked by violent protests as a historic town hall in Limoges caught fire and part of its roof collapsed. Shops were looted and police fired tear gas as demonstrations over rising living costs and deteriorating public services spread across the country. President Emmanuel Macron vowed legal action against those responsible for attacks on public buildings and businesses

France protests: 1,200 arrested amid violent clashes, looting in France

The BJP Mahila Morcha staged a protest in Delhi as the INDIA bloc prepared for its march towards the Supreme Court. The demonstrations come amid the ongoing political row over the CJP protests and the demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Political activity in the national capital remains in focus as both sides hold protests.

Delhi Protest: BJP Mahila Morcha stages protest amid INDIA Bloc's Supreme Court march

Even as French PM Sebastien Lecornu promised to act on the demand of students, the protests continued to rage across France. At least 6,600 students have been arrested so far. Now, the unrest has crossed France's borders.


French students light European bonfire, protests erupt in Belgium, Italy & Greece

Rahul Gandhi and opposition MPs have gathered at Rajghat following a lunch meeting, as the opposition steps up its protest over Election Commission chief Gyanesh Kumar and the ongoing political row. 

S.I.R Row: Opposition alleges vote theft & manipulation of electoral roles 

The INDIA bloc’s confrontation with the Election Commission intensified in Delhi as Opposition leaders regrouped for a third consecutive day of protests. Rahul Gandhi said around 300 MPs from both Houses wanted to stage a peaceful demonstration but had been stopped from doing so for two days.

Opposition ups the ante against govt, CEC Gyanesh Kumar 

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi joined protesters outside the Election Commission of India (ECI) and moved towards its office amid slogans demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Oppn protest march demanding paper ballots & CEC exit; Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi continue sit-in

Around 200 Delhi University students took to the streets over concerns about women’s safety in the Capital after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped in a South Delhi park. Protesters said the incident revived memories of the 2012 Delhi gangrape and raised fresh questions over women’s safety in the city.

DU students raise concerns over women's safety 

In Bolivia, farmers and supporters of former president Evo Morales are back on the streets, protesting a government decision that has nearly doubled the price of diesel for large-volume buyers.

The government says the hike is needed to stop fuel smuggling and deal with severe shortages. But for farmers, the higher diesel price means higher costs to plant, harvest and move food,

And that could eventually mean higher prices for consumers.


Diesel price hike is an increase of nearly 88 percent

Right-wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was detained by Delhi Police in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, over the alleged assault of Sanjay Kumar, the father of student activist Nishu Azad, during a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. His detention came after a podcast clip went viral in which he appeared to boast about the attack.

Accused bragged on a podcast about cracking a protester's skull 

A protest against undocumented migrants in South Africa’s Durban turned violent, with one foreign national arrested and five Congolese nationals reportedly injured. Around 100 protesters joined what they called a “clean-up campaign” targeting an encampment of several hundred foreign nationals outside a government office.

South Africa: 100 protesters join 'clean-up campaign' targeting foreigners 

Thousands of protesters gathered outside Indonesia’s Parliament in Jakarta, demanding tougher anti-corruption laws and the passage of the long-delayed Asset Forfeiture Bill. The demonstrations reflect growing public pressure on lawmakers to strengthen Indonesia’s fight against corruption and recover assets linked to criminal activity.

Indonesia protests: portesters accuse government of weakening democracy 

Bihar witnessed dramatic scenes as thousands of students took to the streets over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations and government hiring processes. Protesters demanding greater transparency, exam reforms and action against paper leaks broke through police barricades in Patna, prompting authorities to deploy water cannons and detain several demonstrators. Aspirants have raised concerns over recruitment delays, examination irregularities and alleged question-paper leaks, turning the issue into one of the biggest youth protests in the state this year. 


Bihar protests: Student protest erupts in Bihar after Jantar Mantar and Jharkhand

Delhi Police, along with the Rapid Action Force (RAF), detained protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar during a large demonstration against caste-based reservation. A significant number of people gathered at the protest site, with demonstrators raising concerns related to UGC and SC-ST reservation policies. Protesters said they were holding a peaceful demonstration before police and RAF personnel moved in and began detaining people.


 Delhi reservation protest: protest against caste-based reservation system in Delhi 

Protests over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) have intensified across Manipur, prompting the state government to temporarily shut schools, colleges and universities. Educational institutions will remain closed until Sunday as authorities cite concerns over the law-and-order situation. The move comes amid heightened tensions surrounding the NRC exercise, with officials closely monitoring developments across the state.


Manipur NRC protests intensify, schools and colleges shut amid tensions 

Indonesia's Gen Z-led student protests are challenging what demonstrators see as growing political power centralisation. Students have taken to the streets to voice concerns over government policies, democratic institutions and the concentration of political authority.

Indonesian students challenge power centralisation

Tibetans in exile are mounting a global protest against China's newly enforced "Ethnic Unity and Progress Law," which they say is designed to erase Tibetan identity and force cultural assimilation. Organized by the Tibetan Youth Congress, a 49-day chain hunger strike is underway in Dharamshala, with parallel marches and hunger strikes held in Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and cities worldwide.


Tibetans in exile on hunger strike, oppose China's ethnic unity law

Amid ongoing and violent civil unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), fresh international diplomatic strain has emerged following reports that a British national, 38-year-old Waqas Arif from Nottingham, has been arbitrarily detained in Mirpur prison for over two months.


PoK protest: Another UK citizen held in Mirpur prison amid PoJK protest

Thousands of schoolchildren across India took to the streets demanding better schools, improved education infrastructure, and the appointment of more teachers. The demonstrations, led largely by Gen Alpha students, highlight growing concerns over teacher shortages, inadequate classrooms, and the quality of public education. Protesters urged authorities to invest more in schools and ensure equal access to quality education for every child. The movement has sparked nationwide debate on the future of India's education system.


Gen Alpha protests, demanding better education, rock UP & Rajasthan

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C., to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States as he met President Donald Trump at the White House. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and criticized Israel's military operations, while the two leaders discussed regional security, Iran, and broader Middle East developments. Watch the latest updates, key moments from the protests, and highlights from the Trump-Netanyahu meeting.


Protesters call Netanyahu a 'war criminal' during Washington visit

Thousands of protesters have gathered in Manila to voice escalating anger against the Philippine government as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his annual State of the Nation Address (SONA).Public anger has intensified due to widespread political friction, foreign policy choices, and severe corruption allegations.


Protests in Philippines as President Marcos delivers State of the Nation Address

Student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak have spread across India, with demonstrations reported in Patna, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jaipur, Goa, Kerala and other cities. Protesters have demanded accountability, education reforms, and raised concerns over police action against students in Delhi.

 NEET Protest: Students take to streets across India

Actors including Alia Bhatt, Salman Khan, R. Madhavan and Kamal Haasan have voiced support for students protesting over the alleged NEET paper leak, calling for accountability and reforms in India's education system following police action against demonstrators.

Bollywood voices back students over NEET paper leak

Veteran social activist Anna Hazare has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address student concerns through dialogue instead of police action. Hazare also backed demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, saying accountability at the highest levels is essential following repeated allegations of irregularities in the NEET examination.


NEET Protest: Anna Hazare backs students, writes to PM

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