Protests

Why the West is on fire

2026-10-28T03:03:31.000Z
The closures came one week after nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living and deteriorating public services descended into some of the worst street violence that France has seen in years.

Mona Lisa off limits as Paris shuts museums over protest fears

2026-10-25T07:57:43.000Z
In Paris, a shopping hub hit by looters and the Place de la République, which saw weekend violence, were under curfew from 11 pm on Oct 19 to 6 am on Oct 20.

France imposes curfews in parts of Paris, other cities after nationwide rioting

2026-10-19T23:45:08.000Z
Police officers in riot gear stand guard a day after demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, Paris, France, Oct 18, 2026.

French violence raises alert as protests flare across Europe

2026-10-19T08:08:38.000Z
A fire destroyed the Limoges city hall after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during protests on Oct 17.

Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years

2026-10-18T05:29:10.000Z
Accusations to be probed include allegations of disproportionate use of police force, including the firing of pellet guns and tear gas at demonstrators.

India’s top court orders inquiry into student protest crackdown

2026-08-20T15:00:00.000Z
Cockroach Janta Party supporters celebrate the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after an exam scandal, Mumbai, India, July 26, 2026.

Why India’s ‘cockroach’ movement is a worry for Modi

2026-08-18T04:39:38.000Z
Demonstrators during an anti-government protest in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 12, 2026.

Jakarta deploys thousands of police as students protest Prabowo

2026-06-12T10:14:13.000Z
More than a thousand students rallied in central Jakarta on Jun 12 to accuse the government of failing to address economic pressures.

Indonesia’s fuel price hike, rupiah rout pile pressure on Prabowo as students protest

2026-06-12T09:03:43.000Z
Protesters in Noida had torched vehicles and pelted stones, with police lobbing tear gas shells to quell the demonstrations.

India’s Uttar Pradesh state raises workers’ wages amid protests over pay

2026-04-14T11:38:18.000Z