Dozens Arrested as Protests Over Cost of Living and Inequality Intensify Across France

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Published: 2026-10-17T13:00:00Z
Category: crime-public-safety
Source: Newswav

Widespread demonstrations are taking place across France, including Paris, with police clashing with protesters and making dozens of arrests. The protests, which began last month over education conditions, have expanded to include grievances over rising living costs and inequality. Police have deployed tear gas in Paris, and trash cans have been set alight in Marseille.

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