Day: October 19, 2026

The BBC has reported that France’s riots are “mostly peaceful.”

“In Paris and beyond, half a million people had filled cities across France to protest over the future of their country,” BBC correspondent James Waterhouse said.

“They were mostly peaceful, but as we saw in the capital, in the wings were those who wanted to take advantage of the disorder.”

As he said this, footage aired showing masked protesters burning cars and fighting with police officers.

🔴 BREAKING: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Israel will not hesitate to strike its enemies at a moment’s notice, eight days before a tight election and following his warnings to Iran.

🔴 BREAKING: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Israel will not hesitate to strike its enemies at a moment’s notice, eight days before a tight election and following his warnings to Iran.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot, in Riyadh.
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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot, in Riyadh.
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