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France protests escalate with riots, looting and 2,400 arrests – The Latest

The Guardian World · 19 October 2026 at 17:05

France protests escalate with riots, looting and 2,400 arrests – The Latest

Last weekend there were mass protests across France, with more than half a million people estimated to have been involved.

The unrest included rioting, looting and violent clashes with outnumbered police in cities including Paris, Marseille and Limoges.

The interior minister conceded that police ‘lost control’ in some cities, while President Emmanuel Macron demanded a full security review.

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France protests escalate with riots, looting and 2,400 arrests – The Latest

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