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• International · 2026-10-18

  Major protests over cost of living in France turn violent with widespread looting

  Hundreds of thousands of French people demonstrated on 17 October against rising living costs, with organisers reporting 550,000 to 800,000 participants nationwide including 110,000 in Paris. The peaceful marches were marred by significant looting and vandalism in multiple cities, prompting the arrest of approximately 400 people. Senior government figures condemned the violence and pledged that those responsible would face prosecution.

• International · 2026-10-18

  French nationwide protests against cost of living spark widespread riots

  On 17 October, between 550,000 and 800,000 people protested across France against rising costs, with demonstrations in major cities including Paris, Lille, Marseille and Limoges. Some protesters engaged in rioting, looting shops and vandalising public buildings, leading to around 400 arrests and strong condemnation from President Macron and Prime Minister Lecornu.