'Like we had a war': France counts cost of violent protests

A world news story from the U.S., reported by France 24.

World News · the U.S. · October 18, 2026

From France 24

France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused by violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people arrested, a historic town hall torched and widespread looting.

Reported by France 24, October 18, 2026. Read the full story at France 24 →

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