Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted. ...
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Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across FranceCurfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France
It comes after the country’s interior minister admits that police “lost control” in some cities. ...
Burnham vows end to ‘rip-off parking charges’ under new rulesBurnham vows end to ‘rip-off parking charges’ under new rules
Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists who are penalised for parking on private land. ...
Woman says she ‘closed eyes and tried not to be there’ during alleged Russell Brand rapeWoman says she ‘closed eyes and tried not to be there’ during alleged Russell Brand rape
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault. ...
Australian MP critically injured after being hit by car in apparent attackAustralian MP critically injured after being hit by car in apparent attack
The independent politician is in hospital after what the prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack. ...
Are the French riots a warning of an intense election to come?Are the French riots a warning of an intense election to come?
Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country. ...
Alberta heads to polls to decide whether to hold vote on separation from CanadaAlberta heads to polls to decide whether to hold vote on separation from Canada
Polling suggests most Albertans favour remaining part of the country, although the debate alone has proven divisive. ...
Katya Adler: France’s government under pressure after weekend of widespread violenceKatya Adler: France’s government under pressure after weekend of widespread violence
Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Katya Adler writes. ...
Kenya pastor accused of ordering parents to starve their children to death faces verdictKenya pastor accused of ordering parents to starve their children to death faces verdict
Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie faces 191 murder charges – all but one of them children. ...
Funding shortages force World Food Programme to cut aid to GazaFunding shortages force World Food Programme to cut aid to Gaza
The number of people helped by the UN agency in the Palestinian territory will drop by about a third – from 1.6 million to 1.1 million. ...