English Newsletters Events Podcasts Videos Africanews Search

Demonstrator holds sign reading, “Marianne, never Marine,” during a protest on the sidelines of the far-right Rassemblement National congress in Orléans, France, 24 Oct 2026.

Video. Tensions mount as thousands rally against Marine Le Pen’s rally

Updated: 24/10/2026 - 15:44 GMT+2

The mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, joined left-wing politicians and trade union leaders in Orléans as Marine Le Pen's party gathered ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Read full article

Top stories

Now playing Next

Tensions mount as thousands rally against Marine Le Pen’s rally

Now playing Next

Watch: Fire engulfs Hitler’s former Eagle’s Nest retreat in Germany

Now playing Next

Latest news bulletin | October 24th, 2026 – Midday

Now playing Next

Live. Tensions rise in Albania as protesters gather outside PM's office

Now playing Next

Watch: French police deploy armoured vehicles in Paris and Marseille

Now playing Next

UN chief race enters decisive phase as new contender arrives

Now playing Next

Madrid joins weekend of protests across Europe as thousands rally for better pensions

Now playing Next

Soldiers patrol Milan streets as shops board up ahead of protests

Now playing Next

135 arrested as new round of protests gets underway in France

Now playing Next

Footage shows smoke plumes after deadly strike on Russian factory

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

More from Europe News

Europe News

French police fire tear gas to disperse protest in Lyon

Europe News

Ukraine restores 'stable' connection to Musk's Starlink, Kyiv says

Europe News

France on edge as fresh nationwide protests begin amid last-minute restrictions

Europe News

Video shows extensive damage inside France's historic Limoges Town Hall

Latest video

Europe News

France bolsters security as businesses fear renewed unrest during Saturday protests

United Arab Emirates

UN chief race enters decisive phase as new contender arrives

Art

Studio DRIFT makes the invisible force of wind visible in stunning new London installation

EU News

EU vies to expand role in Ukraine-Russia peace talks to influence US thinking

No Comment

Kenya: huge piles of rubble after high-rise building collapses

Focus

CICA members look to turn regional dialogue into action

EU News

Melania Trump secures ceasefire in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, White House says

No Comment

Storm Austen batters France and UK with winds of up to 160 km/h

ADVERTISEMENT

Culture Series

A rhythmic gymnast’s journey from childhood dream to national pride

Made in Europe

E9X: The battery-powered plane with 90 passengers on board and a range of 1,000 kilometres

No Comment

France: shops barricaded in Lyon and Orléans for possible unrest

World News

Trapped miner in coal mine in Turkey confirmed dead, bringing death toll to three

Uzbekistan

From education to cancer care: Global summit calls for better support for children

Europe News

Macron denounces deadly shooting near Paris as 'racist terrorist attack'

No Comment

Gaza: Moment Israeli airstrike hits building in Nuseirat caught on camera

EU News

Starlink restrictions not lifted in Ukraine despite Trump's claims, defence officials say

See all articles on nocomment

See all articles on europe-today

See all articles on the-ring

See all articles on the-cube

See all articles on europe-in-motion

See all articles on 12-minutes-with

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT