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French police clash with protesters following largely peaceful demos

Organisers said more than 800,000 took part in demonstrations across the country, with 250,000 in Paris alone. Authorities said 410,000 demonstrated nationwide. The protests were over the high cost of living and lack of funding for education.

24 October 2026

Europe News

France on edge as fresh nationwide protests begin

As France readies itself for another day of nationwide protests, the government's efforts to prevent renewed violence have prompted criticism from some.

24 October 2026

Europe News

Macron calls deadly Paris-area shooting a 'racist terrorist attack'

One of the wounded, who is of North African origin, is reportedly in 'critical condition.'

23 October 2026

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France: Artists and collectors gather at Art Basel Paris despite unrest

Art Basel Paris brings international galleries and contemporary artists to the Grand Palais. But following violent protests in the capital, organisers have stepped up security around the prestigious art fair.

22 October 2026

Europe Today

Russian intereference "quite certain", says French politician

French poltician Patrick Molinoz, vice-president of the French Mayoral Association claims that recent violence in France was "planned", citing a "certain" Russian intereference.

20 October 2026

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Police patrol Paris streets under overnight curfew

Paris police imposed an overnight curfew on Monday around Place de la Republique and Les Halles after France’s worst rioting in years. Streets were calm.

20 October 2026

USA

Trump says Paris will soon be 'a Muslim city' under Macron's immigration policies

US President Donald Trump says he warned French President Emmanuel Macron that he was making "a big mistake" by allowing immigrants into France

20 October 2026

Europe News

France galvanised by shopkeepers who fought back against rioters

Social media videos of French shopkeepers and locals taking matters into their own hands and fighting back against rioters have seen an outpouring of public support and solidarity.

19 October 2026

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Protesters block entrances to Paris’s Louvre museum

Demonstrators blocked the entrances to the Louvre in Paris on Monday, as tensions remained high following a weekend of protests, clashes and looting in France.

19 October 2026

Europe News

'We won't let this continue': French PM orders local curfews after weekend unrest

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has ordered localised, partial curfews in some urban areas following a weekend of rioting and looting across France.

19 October 2026

Focus

Chinese cars drive curiosity at Paris Mondial de l'Auto

Half a million visitors flocked to Paris for the Mondial de l'Auto, with the presence of new Chinese brands drawing large crowds of curious European car fans.

19 October 2026

Europe News

France launches 'massive' law enforcement operation, PM says

Lecornu said nearly 200 investigators would analyse footage from the weekend to identify suspects in the Paris region alone after businesses were destroyed and looted after protests turned violent on Saturday.

19 October 2026

Europe News

'I've never seen such destruction': Parisians react to destruction after weekend protests

Parisians survey shattered shopfronts, burnt-out cars and damaged bus stops after clashes and looting during nationwide protests over rising living costs and poor school conditions.

19 October 2026

Europe News

Paris flares up again as Macron admits intelligence failures

Nearly 2,400 people were arrested and almost 1,000 officers injured in a single day of nationwide unrest over the cost of living, leaving Paris shopkeepers sweeping up and bracing for more.

19 October 2026

Europe News

Tensions remain high in Paris after violent protests across France

Small gatherings and isolated fires were reported at several locations in Paris on Sunday, a day after violent protests in other French cities.

18 October 2026

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France: Paris, Lyon and Marseille count the cost after violent protests

Streets littered with broken glass, burnt bicycles and debris greeted residents in France on Sunday 18 October, following demonstrations that left extensive damage across Paris, Lyon and Marseille.

18 October 2026