Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:39am on 19 Oct 2026,Monday International
French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez’s resignation following widespread riots and looting across France, as protests over rising living costs and poor public services continue to fuel unrest across Europe. At least 2,400 people were arrested in France after violent clashes damaged businesses and public buildings. Macron has ordered a review of security failures and called for new policing measures. Protests have also spread to Italy, Portugal and Belgium, with demonstrators demanding affordable housing, higher wages and better public services. In Albania, protesters are targeting alleged corruption and unemployment, adding to pressure on European governments. (PC: India Today)
