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France reports more than 1,800 arrests after riots, looting and arson during cost-of-living protests

Published October 18, 2026 6:26 am • Updated October 18, 2026 6:26 am •
France reports more than 1,800 arrests after riots, looting and arson during cost-of-living protests
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Rioters torched public buildings and looted shops across France, destroying Limoges' historic town hall. The violence erupted during nationwide cost-of-living protests.

Rioters torched public buildings and looted shops across France, destroying Limoges' historic town hall. The violence erupted during nationwide cost-of-living protests.

Source: Deutsche Welle — Original report ↗

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Original source: Deutsche Welle ↗