London Mayor Sadiq Khan attends the opening ceremony for a section of one of Britain's most famous shopping streets, Oxford Street, as it goes permanently traffic-free for the first time in central London on October 26, 2026.

London’s Oxford Street goes traffic-free

Mayor Sadiq Khan says transformation to help reverse years of decline in shopping district

371 detained, 110 of them teens as Italy locks down

Violent demonstrations in Italy prompt arrests and tougher anti-riot measures

A barricade of cardboards and trash is set on fire as demonstrators clash with Police during an anti-government protest organized by the Italia in Piazza movement, at Piazza Duomo in Milan, on October 17, 2026.

France's PM, key ministers to meet student leaders

Government Faces Mounting Pressure Over High School Reforms and Living Costs

France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (C) reacts at a police station during a visit to Limoges in the context of security and reconstruction efforts after a group of individuals forced entry into the town hall building during last weekend's protest action against the "high cost of living" in Limoges on October 23, 2026.

Serbia's veteran ruler felled by student-led movement

Student-led protests end Aleksandar Vucic's 14-year political dominance in Serbia

Supporters of the Students List stage a protest in front of Serbia's Election Commission headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Marko Drobnjakovic)

UK slavery heirs back Caribbean reparations calls

Descendants of prominent British families support efforts to address slavery’s legacy

The issue is likely to be raised during a Caribbean tour by King Charles III which begins Tuesday when he travels to the Bahamas, then Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda where he will address the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.

France protests turn violent, nearly 1,000 arrested

Riot police use tear gas and batons as demonstrations over the cost of living turn violent

French Police in riot gear operate during a demonstration in favor of purchasing power, the protection of public services, and fiscal and social justice, in Paris on October 24, 2026 as part of a nationwide call for mobilisation bringing together former members of the Yellow Vest movement, labour unions, high school and university students.

UK clocks change this weekend: When and why

Daylight shifts as UK returns to Greenwich Mean Time on October 25

In this file photo taken on August 14, 2017 One of the four faces of the Great Clock of the Elizabeth Tower, commonly referred to as Big Ben, is pictured at the Houses of Parliament at midday in central London.

Prince William reveals he once wanted to be a DJ

Prince of Wales opens up about his career aspirations on the BBC’s Graham Norton show

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales

Tanker with Russian diesel heads to New York

Agreement is seen as attempt by Trump to lower US fuel prices ahead of mid-term elections

A tanker left Russia’s Baltic port of Primorsk overnight, after loading nearly 300,000 barrels of diesel at the oil terminal there. It was due to reach New York around November 7. Picture for illustrative purposes.

Gunman kills one, wounds four in town outside Paris

12-year-old among victims in random shooting near Paris

Police officers intervene on a site of a petrol station where a man opened fire from his car, killing one person and injuring four others according to police sources, in Trappes, Paris' suburb on October 23, 2026.

France unrest: UAE citizens urged to avoid gatherings

France braces for unrest as UAE issues caution for Emirati nationals

France braces for unrest as UAE warns citizens to stay vigilant

Meghan distressed over abuse claims against father

Meghan blocks father from children amid troubling allegations

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