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Tens of thousands march in Lisbon over housing and living costs
Egypt's president also asked parliament for approval to help defend Saudi Arabia; elsewhere, French looters hit shops during protests, including an Apple Store in Lille.
On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on BBN TonightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Reuters: “Tens of thousands march in Lisbon over housing and living costs”.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8:20 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Lisbon, tens of thousands marched over housing and living costs, while in France looters raided shops during protests, including an Apple Store in Lille, according to its mayor.
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