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“There were also further protests in France on Saturday night, in the third consecutive weekend of demonstrations.”

“In France, protests have descended into rioting and looting.”

“In Serbia, student-led activism helped unseat the country's long-time leader at the ballot box, while protests in France have descended into rioting and looting.”

“French student protesters have blocked the entrances to dozens of high schools nationwide, reigniting protests on a smaller scale as pupils returned from a two-week break.”

“While France previously suspended the use of stun grenades for student rallies, Mr Nuñez confirmed that all intermediate crowd-control weapons remain authorised if officers face targeted assaults.”

“Blocus has, in recent days, been accused of using social media to exploit student protests, and using legitimate demonstrations as a cover for violence and looting.”

“The protests drew a broad church, including medical students in Rome who told La Repubblica they were marching after years on temporary contracts and salaries worth just €1,300-1,500 per month (£1,080-1,250), while paying €900 in rent.”

“The White House’s official account on X on Wednesday shared footage of the ongoing protests in France, contrasted with romantic imagery of an orderly Paris in the early 20th century.”

“In full: Louvre shuts down over fears of violence in Paris The Louvre is closed on Saturday, along with several other major Paris museums, because of concerns about potential violence during planned protests, France's culture ministry says.”

“Here we look at the factors behind the protests sweeping the continent and the latest developments: France As many as 70,000 police and gendarmes will be mobilised throughout France to keep order on Saturday, with unions and political parties calling for…”

“Log in France is bracing for more protests this weekend after a week of turmoil and upheaval across the country following riots and looting last weekend.”

“France has been hit by some of the worst urban tumult in years since protests broke out last month over student frustrations with classroom conditions and teacher shortages.”

“Several Italian cities also saw student protests last week, though on a smaller scale than in France and focused on a broader set of domestic grievances.”

“Several Italian cities also saw student protests last week, though on a smaller scale than in France and focused on a broader set of domestic grievances.”

“Several Italian cities have also seen student protests, though on a smaller scale than in France and focused on broader complaints.”

“While there was no immediate information on who was involved, it is not uncommon in France for street protests to attract so-called "casseurs", a fringe of rioters who seek to confront police and destroy property.”

“At times those protests triggered violence – with thousands of shops in France alone being damaged or looted in recent weeks – and police firing stun grenades and water cannons.”

“Log in France is bracing for further significant nationwide disruption in the coming days as trade unions prepare to escalate street demonstrations into a coordinated general strike.”

“While protests in France have claimed most international attention, Milan is among the many other European cities where protests are also scheduled Saturday, from Portugal to Albania.”

“The turmoil over the weekend, representing some of the worst unrest France has suffered in years, followed weeks of largely peaceful student demonstrations over school conditions and living costs.”

“The massive explosion of anger and unrest in France has spread like wildfire across Europe – and Britain has no special reason to think it will not be next, says Sean O’Grady Louvre remains closed after students blockade Paris museum The Louvre in Paris…”

“Showing now | News 02:20 Video report: Could we see France’s chaotic protests spread to the UK?”

“Log in For nearly two years, Serbian university students have driven mass anti-corruption protests.”

“Log in Albanian’s Prime Minister has said the protests in his country are a threat not to his government but to Albania's progress toward joining the European Union.”