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Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: United Kingdom

World / InternationalCrime & Law

The BBC News homepage lists several current stories, including nearly 1,000 arrests after another day of mass protests across France. Hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations, while officials have so far avoided a repeat of the previous weekend’s rioting and looting. The page also features reports of clashes in Paris, weather warnings in the UK and other international news.

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