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Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: United Kingdom

World / InternationalCrime & Law

The BBC News homepage lists several stories, including riots in France, an apparent attack that critically injured an Australian MP, and legal and cultural news. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has called for partial curfews to protect people and shops following weekend riots and looting. Industry leaders said more than 2,000 businesses were affected.

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