Demonstrators face tear gas, flash bangs, coronavirus and surveillance
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France: Police and protesters clash in nationwide protests
Unrest broke out in parts of France as students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists took to the streets to protest high prices and inequality. Police arrested over 1,000 people amid chaotic scenes.
Wearing All Black at Protests Makes You Guilty of Terrorism, Prosecutors Tell Jury
The case is a major test of the Trump administration's push to label "antifa" protesters as terrorists.
French police arrest more than 1,800 people after violent protests erupt across country
Authorities said masked groups on Saturday set fires and attacked public buildings, including city halls, in several cities.
Thousands in US expected to protest against ICE, datacenters and voter suppression this weekend
Demonstrations planned across the US this weekend will focus on three issues likely to define the midterm elections
What Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets Do to the Human Body
So-called “less-lethal” weapons like those that have been used against demonstrators in Los Angeles can cause severe, lasting harm like nerve or brain damage or blindness. They can also kill.
France: Thousands of protesters wrongly punished under draconian laws in pre and post COVID-19 crackdown
Three years after Emmanuel Macron made an election pledge to protect the right to peaceful assembly, peaceful protest faces an unprecedented attack
When protests normalize intolerance: The hidden costs of far-right demonstrations
Large crowds expressing xenophobic views publicly can signal that such beliefs are socially acceptable or mainstream, influencing others to think this behavior is normal
French protests: the post-insurrection 'hangover' in Paris
There were unprecedented scenes of violence and rioting surrounding nationwide protests in France on Saturday, when up to 800,000 demonstrators voiced a variety of grievances, from students denounci…
Silencing the Streets
The 47-page report, “‘Silencing the Streets’: The Right to Protest Under Attack in the UK,” documents that the UK’s Labour government has failed to reverse sweeping anti-protest laws introduced by the previous Conservative government. Instead, Labour has attempted to expand them with the Crime and Policing Bill 2025 and through the unprecedented misuse of terrorism legislation to target and criminalize peaceful protest. The Crime and Policing bill, pending before parliament, is to be debated in the House of Lords in January 2026.
Architecture & Design on Instagram: "Paris witnessed widespread unrest on October 17 as demonstrations over rising living costs and deteriorating public services escalated into clashes, looting and fires. Around 110,000 people gathered in Paris, while nationwide turnout was estimated at 550,000 by authorities and 800,000 by organizers. Students, trade union members and other demonstrators protested over the cost of living, wages, education and government policies. Near Place de la République, masked groups smashed storefronts, looted businesses and set fires. Police used tear gas and water cannon as clashes erupted in central #Paris. Violence was also reported in Lyon, Marseille, Lille and Limoges. In Limoges, a fire severely damaged the historic city hall, causing its roof and clock tower to collapse. Paris police reported 855 arrests by October 18, while nationwide arrest figures continued to rise as authorities updated their totals. The #protests reflected wider frustration over the cost of living and the state of public services. Clashes, looting and fires caused significant disruption and damage to businesses and public buildings. 🎥: anyaraiszadeh #architectanddesign"
23K likes, 1,839 comments - architectanddesign on October 19, 2026: "Paris witnessed widespread unrest on October 17 as demonstrations over rising living costs and deteriorating public services escalated into clashes, looting and fires. Around 110,000 people gathered in Paris, while nationwide turnout was estimated at 550,000 by authorities and 800,000 by organizers. Students, trade union members and other demonstrators protested over the cost of living, wages, education and government policies. Near Place de la République, masked groups smashed storefronts, looted businesses and set fires. Police used tear gas and water cannon as clashes erupted in central #Paris. Violence was also reported in Lyon, Marseille, Lille and Limoges. In Limoges, a fire severely damaged the historic city hall, causing its roof and clock tower to collapse. Paris police reported 855 arrests by October 18, while nationwide arrest figures continued to rise as authorities updated their totals. The #protests reflected wider frustration over the cost of living and the state of public services. Clashes, looting and fires caused significant disruption and damage to businesses and public buildings. 🎥: anyaraiszadeh #architectanddesign".
Going Out to a Protest? Here’s How Not to Get Arrested.
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US protests condemn ICE killing of Renee Good and ‘a regime that is willing to kill its own citizens’
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