Unrest hits Paris and Lyon after France’s World Cup exit
French interior minister Laurent Nuñez had announced the deployment of 70,000 police and gendarmes across the country.
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Paris under siege: Why a G7 capital paralyses because of a ball game in Boston
Last night's World Cup match prompted Paris to adopt extreme security measures, revealing deeper societal issues and the failure of integration, leaving the capital…
Morocco fans riot in London and Dutch cities after World Cup defeat by France
Four people were arrested and officers in riot gear were sent in to clear the street, which reopened at about 1am.
Amsterdam police chief: Enforcing order during Moroccan game would lead to ‘war’
"We realise that as soon as we intervene in Amsterdam-West, we may find ourselves dealing with disturbances all evening".
Dutch police detain 33 as Morocco World Cup win again sparks unrest
Most of the arrests came in The Hague, where riot officers deployed water cannon to clear crowds in the Schilderswijk district.
Morocco World Cup win sparks fresh unrest in Dutch cities
In The Hague's Schilderswijk district, home to one of the country's largest Moroccan populations, fans waved flags, set off fireworks and danced in the streets.
French goverment moves to make rioters pay after PSG victory chaos
Almost 900 people were arrested as rioters clashed with police, set vehicles on fire, vandalised businesses, and attempted to block major roads.
Riot police clash with protesters in Geneva as G7 leaders gather in France
Near the headquarters of the United Nations, demonstrators threw stones, bottles, pieces of cement and firecrackers at officers.
Belfast protests flare for a second night as asylum seeker is charged over knife attack
Police fired water cannon to disperse the crowds after officers were attacked with bricks and petrol bombs.
A mounting series of attacks is mobilising an anti-immigration movement across Ireland and Britain
A knife attack have again drawn in established political actors in both Ireland and the UK, in a sequence that has repeated itself from Dublin to Southport.
Anti-immigration riots break out in Belfast after street stabbing
A bus and several cars were torched, while a building near the city centre caught fire and its residents had to be evacuated.
French Government defends PSG celebration policing despite death and 890 arrests
Interior minister Laurent Nuñez said the bulk of the festivities had passed off peacefully.
Massive immigrant riots in Paris after Champions League win
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UEFA fines clubs for displays of Joan of Arc and Jesus Christ, deems them ‘not fit for a sports event’
French Ligue 1 club LOSC Lille has been ordered to pay a fine for organising a display featuring the French national hero, Joan of Arc.
Far-left riots shake Italy
Far-left demonstrations in Turin erupted into violent clashes, widespread destruction and attacks on police officers over the weekend.
How New Year works in Europe now: Fires, riots, immigrants
New Year’s Eve is meant to mark renewal. Across much of Europe this year, it instead exposed a reality that political leaders strive to conceal.
Caused by fireworks? Amsterdam historic church destroyed in blaze
Residents of Amsterdam are mourning the loss of the historic neo-Gothic Vondelkerk, which was destroyed by fire on New Year’s Eve.
France to deploy 10,000 security forces in Paris to deter New Year’s Eve riots
French authorities are mobilising a massive police presence in anticipation of violence and rioting during New Year's Eve celebrations in Paris and around the country.
French minister warns of violence as nationwide strike nears
France’s outgoing interior minister Bruno Retailleau has warned that the imminent nationwide strike risks degenerating into violent unrest.
Alleged rape attempt by teens, speaking through Romanian interpreter, fuels riots in Northern Ireland
For the second night in a row, the Northern Irish town of Ballymena faced chaos as masked rioters clashed with police, setting cars and homes on fire, following…
French mayor bans Palestine flag as ‘riot symbol’ after violent football celebration
A ban on the Palestinian flag in the French town of Chalon-sur-Saône has been instigated by the local mayor.
Violence erupts in Italy over police death of Italian-Egyptian teenager
Italy has seen violent unrest break out, largely attributed to immigrant communities over the death of 19-year-old Italian-Egyptian Rami El Gamal during a police…
Riots mar New Year’s Eve celebrations in Belgium
Serious unrest erupted over the New Year festivities in parts of Belgium, with migrant youngsters being blamed for outbreaks of rioting, arson and attacks on security…
Riots in France’s Martinique lead to death, police injuries and a burned-down precinct
Tension has risen in the French Caribbean island of Martinique amid rioting and arson attacks.
Oh, really? Starmer says online free speech causes riots
Last week, as much of the world now knows, three young girls were murdered and eight others were seriously injured in a knife attack at a children’s dance class…
Two killed in New Caledonia rioting after right to vote is broadened
At least two people have been killed in rioting on the French Pacific Island of New Caledonia.
Rival Eritrean groups set The Hague aflame as riots erupt
Major rioting broke out in The Hague as rival groups of fighting Eritreans destroyed parts of the city.
Brussels firemen targeted by fireworks-hurling thugs on New Year’s Eve
Brussel's firemen are expressing outrage after being targeted by thugs hurling fireworks during New Year's Eve celebrations.
Social media giants ‘got EU censorship threats’ amid Ireland riots
Major social media firms were ordered to censor their platforms by the European Commission during the recent riots in the Irish capital Dublin, reports have claimed.
Dubliners fear police cannot defend them from criminals, Irish councillor says
Communities in Dublin have little confidence that Ireland's police can protect them from criminals, a councillor in the country has claimed.