Widespread riots and looting across France following protests
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Emmanuel Macron, Sébastien Lecornu, French protesters
France
October 17, 2026
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Over half a million people protested against living costs and public service quality. Protests turned violent with 1,500 shops looted and 1,000 police officers injured. President Macron called for calm and national unity in a televised address. Government faces criticism for being ill-prepared for the violence.
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