Paris woke Sunday to shattered storefronts, burned cars and a heavy police presence after unrest swept through the city and other parts of France.Violent clashes broke out Saturday during nationwide demonstrations over rising living costs and poor school conditions. Hundreds of thousands marched across the country, while masked groups fought with police, looted businesses and set fires in several cities.Police reported 1,800 arrests nationwide, including 855 in the Paris region.VIOLENCE ERUPTS AT FRANCE PROTESTS AS MACRON WARNS UNREST IS BEING EXPLOITEDThe destruction was not limited to Paris....
Photos show aftermath of riots as masked groups clash with police across France
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Oct 18, 2026 • 1 week ago
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