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

Posted Saturday, October 17, 2026 11:24 pm

Via The Times of Israel

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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Israel & the Region, France, French police, Emmanuel Macron, Sebastien Lecornu, protests, rioting, cost of living, police violence, Italy, Albania, Portugal, Belgium

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