Macron calls for riots to calm, Labour's migration woes, and the best halloween dog costume

Today: Emmanuel Macron pledges a crackdown after nearly half a million protesters cause apocalyptic violence in France, Labour faces criticism as 200,000 people are granted indefinite leave to remain despite a promised migration crackdown, Katie Zacharia is fired as White House press secretary after a photo with Donald Trump sparks a security scare, Tommy Fury is asked to leave a Halloween event near Chorley after staff complaints, and Manhattan's Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade crowns Snickers the Shih Tzu as its winner. Your briefing for Monday 19 October, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.

(00:00) Today's headlines

(00:29) Macron vows crackdown after riots

(01:32) Labour migration bill under fire

(02:19) Katie Zacharia fired after photo fail

(03:34) Tommy Fury Halloween event incident

(04:39) Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

Macron pledges crackdown following 'apocalyptic' violence as Donald Trump blames 'immigrants with hatred in their hearts' for French riots amid fears country is 'ungovernable'

French President Emmanuel Macron has promised a major crackdown after describing recent riots as apocalyptic, with nearly 500,000 protesters on French streets, widespread looting, and public buildings set on fire. In a televised address, Macron called for unity and swift justice for those responsible.

The true cost of Labour's migration dithering: At least 200,000 are given the right to remain since crackdown promise, official figures show

At least 200,000 people have been granted indefinite leave to remain in Britain since Labour promised a migration crackdown last year. Official figures show about 5,000 people each week, after living in the UK for five years on visas, now have permanent residency with full access to benefits, NHS care, and social housing.

Fired Katie Zacharia in new crisis after farewell photo fail with Trump revealed sensitive information she was forced to remove

Katie Zacharia was dismissed as White House press secretary after only five days when it emerged she had not passed the bar exam despite claiming to be an attorney. Her farewell photo with Donald Trump at the Oval Office desk included a blurred map, sparking questions about a possible security breach.

Tommy Fury 'is asked to leave Halloween event after intimidating staff on boozy night' - as tearful fiancée Molly-Mae Hague hints at saga amid friction over his alcohol issues

Tommy Fury was reportedly asked to leave a Halloween event near Chorley after staff said he intimidated them during a night out. Witnesses claimed Fury, who has a history of alcohol issues, was seen staggering, confronting scare actors, and smelling of sickness before management intervened.

Happy Howl-o-ween! Dogs don their best fancy dress for spooky street party

Manhattan hosted the 36th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, transforming the streets into a canine carnival with dogs and owners in elaborate costumes. Outfits ranged from Batman to dinosaurs, with Snickers, a black and white Shih Tzu dressed as basketball star Jalen Brunson, winning the top prize in a pumpkin-like basketball costume.

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