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Fresh protests expected in France as Macron seeks to avoid repeat of mass civil unrest

The mobilization, called by trade unions including the left-wing CGT and backed by student groups, comes after demonstrations over living costs, public services, and education.

People take part in a demonstration organised by labour unions as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement joined by French high school and university students against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 31, 2026.
A fire burns, as Police officers in riot gear stand guard, during civil unrest, the day after a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026.

France braces for renewed nationwide protests as Macron's government vows tough response

Riots in Paris.

Riots spill into French soccer: Protests and clashes

A supporter of India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) poses while holding the Indian national flag at a protest site, a day after thousands of protesters marched toward parliament demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in India, July 21, 2026.

India's 'cockroach' movement founder arrested after detention ahead of protest, media reports say


Syrian police impose curfew in Homs after unrest

State media said the curfew was being imposed for one night, from 6pm local time until 8am on Thursday morning.

A rebel led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham stands in the back of a vehicle in al-Rashideen, Aleppo province, Syria November 29, 2024.

'Seize the opportunity': Families of hostages rally across Israel to call for hostage deal

Thousands of protesters gathered across Israel, including in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Karkur Junction.

 Demonstrators call for the return of the Gaza hostages in a hostage deal, December 14, 2024.

How Germany’s left amplifies terror propaganda against the west

Samidoun, Masar Badil, and other organizations do not always reveal their true goals, but one truth remains: they do not stand for peace.


Pro-Israel veteran arrested in Massachusetts after shooting pro-Palestine assailant

The man wearing the pin stood across the street from ten pro-Israel protesters calling them "sick" and saying they were "defending genocide."

 Screenshot of video showing pro-Palestine individual tackling pro-Israel veteran, shots are fired.

'Bring Them Home': Israelis call for hostage deal at protests around the country

The momentum from this has yet to die down, and following a week of protests, hostage families and organizations have pushed for the public to continue to take to the streets to call for a deal.

Israelis demonstrate to demand the government accept to complete the hostage deal on September 7, 2024.

Hostage Square Chicago delivers artistic and urgent message

Staged in an empty lot for a single day just one mile down the street from the DNC, the artistic display spotlighted the eight American hostages captured or killed by Hamas on October 7.

 Andrea Weinstein standing beside a large milk carton bearing pictures of her sister and brother-in-law, Judith Weinstein and Gadi Haggai.  They were out for an early morning walk near their home at Kibbutz Nir Oz when they were ambushed by terrorists on motorcycles, Weinstein said.

The responsibility of new Police Commissioner Daniel Levi: Protect the public first - editorial

Time will tell what he will do and which direction he will choose to take the police in, but there is no doubt that this is one of the most critical public security bodies this country has.

Newly appointed Police Commissioner Daniel Levi at a ceremony of new appointments and ranks of the Israeli police, at the Ministry of National Security in Jerusalem, on July 4, 2023.

WATCH: haredim protest draft at northern recruitment base, 12 arrested

The IDF reported that Border Police successfully kept the protesters away from the base's fences, though the police had to disperse a large number of demonstrators using tear gas.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police forces outside the IDF Michve Alon base in northern Israel, August 14, 2024

IDF prosecution extends arrest of suspected soldiers

Elements on the right and far-right have demanded the death penalty for those interred at Sde Teiman, and have opposed judicial oversight of the conditions at the site.

DEMONSTRATORS PROTEST against the detention of IDF reserve soldiers suspected of sexually abusing an imprisoned Hamas terrorist, at Sde Teiman military detention center  north of Beersheba, last week. International law isn’t popular among certain circles in Israeli society, says the writer.

Excessive force: Five police officers indicted for throwing stun grenades at protesters

Five police officers indicted for excessive force during March 2023 protest, accused of improperly using stun grenades, sparking political debate.

 Police officer Meir Suissa (R) holds a protester in a headlock.