France: Damage following violent protests in Paris

Oct 18, 2026

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Clearing up debris in Paris following riots PARIS 18-10-2026. The day after in Paris, where the cleanup has begun. Chaos has gripped the city, marked by arson, looting, and riots. Protests are set for October 17, with high school students, university students, farmers, Yellow Vests, and some labor unions calling for a demonstration against the high cost of living, rising fuel prices, and poor conditions within the education system.. NICO GARSTMAN CONTENT CURATION PARIS FRANCE Copyright: xNICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx NICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx
Clearing up debris in Paris following riots PARIS 18-10-2026. The day after in Paris, where the cleanup has begun. Chaos has gripped the city, marked by arson, looting, and riots. Protests are set for October 17, with high school students, university students, farmers, Yellow Vests, and some labor unions calling for a demonstration against the high cost of living, rising fuel prices, and poor conditions within the education system.. NICO GARSTMAN CONTENT CURATION PARIS FRANCE Copyright: xNICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx NICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx
Clearing up debris in Paris following riots PARIS 18-10-2026. The day after in Paris, where the cleanup has begun. Chaos has gripped the city, marked by arson, looting, and riots. Protests are set for October 17, with high school students, university students, farmers, Yellow Vests, and some labor unions calling for a demonstration against the high cost of living, rising fuel prices, and poor conditions within the education system.. NICO GARSTMAN CONTENT CURATION PARIS FRANCE Copyright: xNICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx NICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx
Clearing up debris in Paris following riots PARIS 18-10-2026. The day after in Paris, where the cleanup has begun. Chaos has gripped the city, marked by arson, looting, and riots. Protests are set for October 17, with high school students, university students, farmers, Yellow Vests, and some labor unions calling for a demonstration against the high cost of living, rising fuel prices, and poor conditions within the education system.. NICO GARSTMAN CONTENT CURATION PARIS FRANCE Copyright: xNICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx NICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx
Clearing up debris in Paris following riots PARIS 18-10-2026. The day after in Paris, where the cleanup has begun. Chaos has gripped the city, marked by arson, looting, and riots. Protests are set for October 17, with high school students, university students, farmers, Yellow Vests, and some labor unions calling for a demonstration against the high cost of living, rising fuel prices, and poor conditions within the education system.. NICO GARSTMAN CONTENT CURATION PARIS FRANCE Copyright: xNICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx NICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx
Clearing up debris in Paris following riots PARIS 18-10-2026. The day after in Paris, where the cleanup has begun. Chaos has gripped the city, marked by arson, looting, and riots. Protests are set for October 17, with high school students, university students, farmers, Yellow Vests, and some labor unions calling for a demonstration against the high cost of living, rising fuel prices, and poor conditions within the education system.. NICO GARSTMAN CONTENT CURATION PARIS FRANCE Copyright: xNICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx NICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx
Clearing up debris in Paris following riots PARIS 18-10-2026. The day after in Paris, where the cleanup has begun. Chaos has gripped the city, marked by arson, looting, and riots. Protests are set for October 17, with high school students, university students, farmers, Yellow Vests, and some labor unions calling for a demonstration against the high cost of living, rising fuel prices, and poor conditions within the education system.. NICO GARSTMAN CONTENT CURATION PARIS FRANCE Copyright: xNICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx NICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx
Clearing up debris in Paris following riots PARIS 18-10-2026. The day after in Paris, where the cleanup has begun. Chaos has gripped the city, marked by arson, looting, and riots. Protests are set for October 17, with high school students, university students, farmers, Yellow Vests, and some labor unions calling for a demonstration against the high cost of living, rising fuel prices, and poor conditions within the education system.. NICO GARSTMAN CONTENT CURATION PARIS FRANCE Copyright: xNICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx NICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx
Clearing up debris in Paris following riots PARIS 18-10-2026. The day after in Paris, where the cleanup has begun. Chaos has gripped the city, marked by arson, looting, and riots. Protests are set for October 17, with high school students, university students, farmers, Yellow Vests, and some labor unions calling for a demonstration against the high cost of living, rising fuel prices, and poor conditions within the education system.. NICO GARSTMAN CONTENT CURATION PARIS FRANCE Copyright: xNICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx NICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx
Clearing up debris in Paris following riots PARIS 18-10-2026. The day after in Paris, where the cleanup has begun. Chaos has gripped the city, marked by arson, looting, and riots. Protests are set for October 17, with high school students, university students, farmers, Yellow Vests, and some labor unions calling for a demonstration against the high cost of living, rising fuel prices, and poor conditions within the education system.. NICO GARSTMAN CONTENT CURATION PARIS FRANCE Copyright: xNICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx NICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx
Clearing up debris in Paris following riots PARIS 18-10-2026. The day after in Paris, where the cleanup has begun. Chaos has gripped the city, marked by arson, looting, and riots. Protests are set for October 17, with high school students, university students, farmers, Yellow Vests, and some labor unions calling for a demonstration against the high cost of living, rising fuel prices, and poor conditions within the education system.. NICO GARSTMAN CONTENT CURATION PARIS FRANCE Copyright: xNICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx NICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: Burning bicycles and street debris are seen as streets across Paris show signs of damage following a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilization over rising living costs, fuel prices, and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Ibrahim Ezzat Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxIbrahimxEzzatx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: Firefighters extinguish fires set to bicycles and street debris as streets across Paris show signs of damage following a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilization over rising living costs, fuel prices, and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Ibrahim Ezzat Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxIbrahimxEzzatx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: Firefighters extinguish fires set to bicycles and street debris as streets across Paris show signs of damage following a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilization over rising living costs, fuel prices, and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Ibrahim Ezzat Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxIbrahimxEzzatx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: Firefighters extinguish fires set to bicycles and street debris as streets across Paris show signs of damage following a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilization over rising living costs, fuel prices, and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Ibrahim Ezzat Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxIbrahimxEzzatx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: Firefighters extinguish fires set to bicycles and street debris as streets across Paris show signs of damage following a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilization over rising living costs, fuel prices, and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Ibrahim Ezzat Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxIbrahimxEzzatx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique - Paris The day after the demonstrations, violence and looting occurred near the Place de la Republique in Paris, France on October 18, 2026. Violent clashes between protesters and the French police during the demonstration protesting against the high cost of living. as part of a nationalwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger former Yellow Vests, secondary school and university students, climate activists, even farmers. After weeks of student protests, France faces broader, nationwide demonstrations. Photo by Alain Apaydin ABACAPRESS Paris France Copyright: xApaydinxAlain ABACAx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: Firefighters extinguish fires set to bicycles and street debris as streets across Paris show signs of damage following a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilization over rising living costs, fuel prices, and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Ibrahim Ezzat Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxIbrahimxEzzatx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: People walk by looted shops after a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilisation over rising living costs, fuel prices and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: People inspect the aftermath of destruction after a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilisation over rising living costs, fuel prices and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: A worker tries to remove graffiti on a building after a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilisation over rising living costs, fuel prices and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: A worker tries to remove graffiti on a building after a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilisation over rising living costs, fuel prices and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: A worker tries to remove graffiti on a building after a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilisation over rising living costs, fuel prices and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: People walk by looted shops after a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilisation over rising living costs, fuel prices and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: A view of statue in the street after a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilisation over rising living costs, fuel prices and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: Burnt bikes are seen in the street after a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilisation over rising living costs, fuel prices and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: A view of garbage in the street after a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilisation over rising living costs, fuel prices and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
Aftermath of clashes during nationwide protests in Paris PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18: People clean a restaurant aftermath of destruction after a day of violent clashes between police and protesters amid a nationwide mobilisation over rising living costs, fuel prices and education funding in Paris, France, on October 18, 2026. Hesham Elsherif Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHeshamxElsherifx
The eyes of the two children symbolizing knowledge at the foot of the statue of Fraternity have been blacked out at Republique Square in Paris, on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Residents awoke to scenes of widespread damage with shopfronts shattered, burnt out cars, charred bikes, and piles of glass and debris on the pavements of the French capital a day after riots erupted during protests against rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services, including schools. PAR202610181051 MAYAxVIDON-WHITE
A man takes pictures of a vandalised shop near Republique Square in Paris, on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Residents awoke to scenes of widespread damage with shopfronts shattered, burnt out cars, charred bikes, and piles of glass and debris on the pavements of the French capital a day after riots erupted during protests against rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services, including schools. PAR20261018111 MAYAxVIDON-WHITE
People walk past debris near Republique Square in Paris, on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Residents awoke to scenes of widespread damage with shopfronts shattered, burnt out cars, charred bikes, and piles of glass and debris on the pavements of the French capital a day after riots erupted during protests against rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services, including schools. PAR20261018107 MAYAxVIDON-WHITE

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