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Whole streets in Paris ‘devastated’ by protests, says mayor, as France demonstrations continue – Europe live

Guardian World18 October 2026, 08:18 UTCFrance

France’s worst protests in years saw buildings set ablaze across the country and record numbers of people arrestedIn case you are still catching up with the news from yesterday, my colleagues Kim Willsher and William Christou have this report.More than 1,200 people were arrested in France on Saturday after protesters supporting high school students clashed with police, with some demonstrations later spiralling out of control as buildings were set ablaze and shops looted. Continue reading...

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