French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting mar protests

NPR·October 17, 2026 at 3:57 PM+11

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Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands of people.

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