Violent protests in France as police battle demonstrators, in photos
A car burns at Republique square during a protest against rising living costs, joining students' grievances, in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
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By THIBAULT CAMUS, LAURENT CIPRIANI and EMMA DA SILVA
Cars were set on fire and shops were looted in Paris as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent protesters. They joined nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs and in support of high school students’ grievances.
