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French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting mar protests
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PUBLISHEDOct 17, 2026, 3:57 PM
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Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands of people. (Image credit: Emma Da Silva)
Main source: NPR
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