Another Toll of the Violent Unrest in France: The Political Center

30 October 2026 at 17:00

Support for Édouard Philippe, the leading candidate from the centrist bloc, has eroded, while his far-right and far-left rivals benefit.

Édouard Philippe, the leading centrist candidate in France’s presidential race, has struggled in the polls since widespread protests broke out across the country last month.

The Result of Dissatisfaction Is Endless Political Deadlock

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By: David Wallace-Wells

30 October 2026 at 16:17

From France to Brazil, voters are railing against the status quo, even as the politics of disenchantment make lasting change nearly impossible.

Cost of living protests to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Halloween

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By: Deborah Cole in Berlin and Jon Henley in Paris

31 October 2026 at 12:13

Activists call for people to make their anger known over poor public services including education and housing

Street protests sweeping Europe are expected to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Saturday, with police mobilised to stop potential looting and rioting on the fringes of what organisers hope will be peaceful rallies.

Weeks of, at times violent, student demonstrations have rocked Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania and France, where activists on Halloween have again called for people to make their anger over the cost of living and deficient public services felt across the country.

Cost of living protests to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Halloween

The Guardian

By: Deborah Cole in Berlin and Jon Henley in Paris

31 October 2026 at 12:13

Activists call for people to make their anger known over poor public services including education and housing

Street protests sweeping Europe are expected to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Saturday, with police mobilised to stop potential looting and rioting on the fringes of what organisers hope will be peaceful rallies.

Weeks of, at times violent, student demonstrations have rocked Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania and France, where activists on Halloween have again called for people to make their anger over the cost of living and deficient public services felt across the country.

People of 27 nationalities may be among those killed or injured in Spain train crash, Sánchez says – Europe live

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By: Martin Belam (now) and Jakub Krupa (earlier)

30 October 2026 at 16:48

Some 69 people have been confirmed dead but the toll may rise further, with at least 70 people reported missing

Peunte begins by paying tribute to all affected by the incident.

He says that “at present, evidence points to a failure within Adif’s command and control centre,” but adds that investigators are still looking “to clarify what exactly happened.” He says he still has confidence in the system.

People of 27 nationalities may be among those killed or injured in Spain train crash, Sánchez says – as it happened

World news | The Guardian

By: Jakub Krupa (now and earlier) and Martin Belam (earlier)

30 October 2026 at 18:48

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Peunte begins by paying tribute to all affected by the incident.

He says that “at present, evidence points to a failure within Adif’s command and control centre,” but adds that investigators are still looking “to clarify what exactly happened.” He says he still has confidence in the system.

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