French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has ordered localised, partial curfews in some urban areas after rioting and looting across France over the weekend.

Eeuronews2026-10-19 14:22

Putin is seeking a summit on Ukraine with Trump and Xi while refusing talks with Zelenskyy. Washington is easing economic pressure on Moscow while urging Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, prompting concern in Kyiv that the Kremlin could gain concessions without making any of its own.

Eeuronews2026-10-19 14:22

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu accused the “ultra-left movement” on Monday of seeking to orchestrate deep unrest nationwide ahead of next year’s presidential election. FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley looks back at his remarks after violent protests shook the country over the weekend.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-19 14:20

Officials say Australian MP Helen Haines was critically hurt in a car-ramming attack. Mason said civilians detained the 43-year-old male driver before police arrested him and found a knife in his car.

Eeuronews2026-10-19 14:19

Good Morning America offers news to start the day.

AABC News2026-10-19 14:15

A couple dined on a café terrace near the Arc de Triomphe on Saturday as a bin burned nearby, close to a main site of rioting in central Paris. Protests that began over teacher absences and dilapidated school buildings have widened into a movement over living costs and declining education standards.

GGuardian News2026-10-19 14:15

Professional chefs had 20 minutes to coach amateur teammates making a soufflé omelette in France, while wearing boxing gloves and unable to help with their hands.

Eeuronews2026-10-19 14:10

US President Donald Trump blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France on Sunday and urged the country to tighten migration rules. Vice President JD Vance made similar remarks on Saturday and linked the issue to the November 3 congressional midterms.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-19 14:04

The trial of former Massachusetts police officer Matthew Farwell is bringing new details to light about Sandra Birchmore’s death. She was found dead in her apartment in 2021.

CCBS News2026-10-19 14:03

French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day Gulf tour on Monday to secure oil and diesel supplies and bring down prices, following violent weekend protests sparked by soaring living costs. He arrived in Kuwait hours after condemning France’s “unbridled” violence in a Sunday address and was welcomed by Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-19 14:02

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters during a visit to Uzbekistan that Washington had not paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had said it was blocked for a time before being restored.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-19 14:00

With the US midterms only weeks away, data centers are becoming a major political issue for Republicans and Democrats. About 3,000 facilities operate in the country, and the number could double in coming years as voter concern—and sometimes anger—grows. Fraser Jackson reports from West Virginia.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-19 13:59

Warren Buffett’s three children are preparing to take responsibility for one of the world’s largest fortunes. Buffett, worth about $150 billion, has pledged to give away most of his wealth. After his death, Susie, Howard and Peter must unanimously decide how to distribute what remains, though their plans are not settled.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-19 13:57

Israel’s military has won major victories in its wars against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran, but the country’s international standing has fallen sharply. Several governments accuse Israel of genocide, a charge it vehemently rejects, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. Public opinion has also turned against Israel in many parts of the world, amid the large Palestinian civilian death toll and images of widespread destruction.

DDW News2026-10-19 13:57

Recently unsealed court records obtained by The New York Times indicate that O.J. Simpson may have had help disposing of the weapon used in the killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. Simpson was acquitted in 1995 and later found liable in a 1997 civil trial.

CCBS News2026-10-19 13:57

Weeks of student protests in France have escalated into some of the country’s worst unrest in recent years. Demonstrations have also spread to Spain, Albania and Portugal, where young people accuse leaders of failing to meet their needs. Francesco Rizzuto of Liverpool John Moores University weighs in.

TTRT World2026-10-19 13:55

Anthropic says it plans to place 5% of its shares in a new fund for the “public good.” The money could help offset AI’s effects on the job market as the startup prepares for what may become one of the biggest IPOs ever.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-19 13:52

Fox News Digital senior investigations editor Asra Nomani discusses mass protests in France and how far-left activists are capitalizing on the chaos on “Fox & Friends.”

FFox News2026-10-19 13:45

People took to the streets overnight after a weekend marked by looting, burning government buildings and a police crackdown on protesters.

AABC News2026-10-19 13:45

Half a million visitors attended the Mondial de l'Auto in Paris, where the arrival of new Chinese brands attracted crowds of curious European car fans.

Eeuronews2026-10-19 13:41

French authorities are tightening measures to contain unrest after violent weekend protests over rising living costs and worsening public services. Mayors can impose partial curfews. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu pledged to restore public order, saying a state of emergency remains an option, while President Emmanuel Macron criticised security and intelligence failures that allowed the violence to escalate.

CCNA2026-10-19 13:40

Voters in Alberta are casting ballots on 10 questions covering immigration, constitutional changes and whether the province should hold a referendum on separating from Canada.

CCBC News2026-10-19 13:39

Australian MP Helen Haines was taken to hospital with critical injuries after a car hit her near her regional office in Wangaratta, Victoria. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it appeared to be a deliberate act. Police are investigating whether it was intentional, and a 43-year-old man was arrested at the scene by a passer-by.

BBBC News2026-10-19 13:35

France is reeling from its worst rioting in years, after protests over education and the cost of living escalated into deadly violence across the country. Officials are considering curfews as the unrest fuels domestic blame and threatens to spread to neighboring European countries. Over the weekend, police fired tear gas and clashed with masked rioters who set fires and broke into shops and government buildings.

CCNN2026-10-19 13:34