More than 700 arrested on the fifth night of riots in France, unrest spreads to Belgium, Switzerland

French riot police in Paris
French riot police in Paris. Photo: jackmac / Pixabay.

Fifth night of riots in France’s major cities: at least 719 arrested and 45 police officers injured. The riots and looting in France and Belgium spread to Switzerland. Stores were looted in the city of Lausanne and rioters clashed with the riot police.

Belgium sets day of mourning as death toll from catastrophic floods in Europe rises to 153

Floods in Bad Schandau in Switzerland, near the border with Germany
Floods in Bad Schandau in Switzerland, near the border with Germany. Photo: Andreas Metallerreni / Pixabay.

The death toll from devastating floods in Europe has grown to 153 as of Saturday morning. Belgium will observe a day of mourning for the [Read More…]