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New nationwide protests rock France as buildings looted, burned

CBS·October 18, 2026 at 2:41 AM+3

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A new wave of nationwide protests is hitting France as grievances expand beyond student concerns to encompass inequality and affordability.

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Scuffles and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

Scuffles and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

Unrest Mars Day of Protest in France, as Student Movement Turns National

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Unrest Mars Day of Protest in France, as Student Movement Turns National

Protests across France spiral into riots and looting

Financial Times·10h ago

Protests across France spiral into riots and looting

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