France protests: Burnt-out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting

Author: James Waterhouse and Gabriela PomeroyPublished on: October 18, 2026Country: France
World / InternationalCrime & Law
France protests: Burnt-out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting

France awoke on Sunday to widespread damage after protests over rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services. About 550,000 people took to the streets on Saturday, mostly peacefully, while police arrested around 1,800 people and groups set fire to vehicles and buildings and looted shops in Paris, Marseille, Lille and elsewhere. In Paris, luxury-store windows were smashed and a restaurant was gutted by fire; protesters forced their way into Marseille city hall, while a McDonald’s burned and an Apple Store was looted in Lille. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said 150 police officers were injured.

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