Riots and looting follow nationwide cost-of-living protests in France
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Protesters, municipal workers, shopkeepers
Lyon, Paris, Marseille, France
October 17, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 210/18/2026, 9:41:14 PM
Nationwide protests against the rising cost of living in France escalated into riots and looting. Significant damage reported in Lyon, Paris, and Marseille, including vandalized shops and shattered storefronts. Clean-up efforts are underway involving municipal workers, shopkeepers, and volunteers.
- Earlier version 110/18/2026, 8:11:06 PM
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