BBC News: Violent clashes and looting in France after protests

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: France

World / InternationalCrime & Law

BBC News: Violent clashes and looting in France after protests

Disorder broke out in cities across France during a day of cost-of-living protests attended by more than 500,000 people. Buildings were set ablaze and looted, and more than 1,000 people were arrested. The BBC also reports clashes between anti-government protesters and police in Albania.

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