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Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years; 1,200 arrested, 150 cops injured

Times of Israel18 October 2026, 03:24 UTCFrance

As hundreds of thousands protest cost of living, city hall torched as police use tear gas; teen protester loses hand after picking up stun grenade; PM blames 'ultra-left,' months before presidential election

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