Did the whole world agree to lose it at the same time??? France and Italy are burning, Albania is on day 6+ of clashes, and the list of countries joining in keeps getting longer.

Employees and customers feel forced to lock themselves inside shops out of fear of criminal attack.

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— Orbital (@OrbitalLabsX) October 19, 2026

Albania riots — what a scene! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/FY6Tmu0sFB

— Ash 🇦🇺 (@TheInspectorAsh) October 19, 2026

French unrest starts rattling financial markets
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/french-markets-tumble-riots-add-political-crisis-2026-10-19/
French stocks fell, government bond yields rose, and investors grew more concerned about the government’s ability to pass a budget while dealing with violent unrest. The 10-year French government bond yield reached 4.9%, near its highest level since 2002.

Italy detains hundreds after a second day of violent protests
https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/10/19/italian-police-detain-hundreds-as-stores-looted-in-weekend-unrest-in-milan
Police detained 271 young people in Milan amid looting, vandalism and clashes over rising living costs and poor public services. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called an emergency government meeting to address the unrest.

Albania’s sixth day of clashes leaves hundreds injured
https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/albanias-pm-refuses-to-quit-with-protests-against-university-conditions-in-sixth-day
Protesters in Tirana continued demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation over corruption, university conditions and living standards. Authorities reported 272 injuries since the clashes began, including 169 police officers, while Rama refused to step down.

Housing protests and teacher strikes deepen Spain’s unrest
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/10/19/from-france-to-albania-social-unrest-is-setting-europes-streets-ablaze
Housing costs have driven tent encampments and demonstrations in Madrid and other Spanish cities, while teachers have launched strikes over pay and working conditions. The government’s proposed housing measures failed to pass parliament, adding to political pressure.