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Shopkeepers react to looting and destruction across France

French shopkeepers are struggling to come to terms with the destruction left by a night of rioting and looting, with some fearing for the future of their businesses and employees.

19/10/2026

Europe

Macron increasingly isolated amid unrest across France

Saturday’s violent protests and looting across France have deepened Macron’s political isolation, raising questions over his authority.

19/10/2026

Europe

France galvanised by shopkeepers who fought back against rioters

Social media videos of French shopkeepers and locals taking matters into their own hands and fighting back against rioters have seen an outpouring of public support and solidarity.

19/10/2026

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Protesters block entrances to Paris’s Louvre museum

Demonstrators blocked the entrances to the Louvre in Paris on Monday, as tensions remained high following a weekend of protests, clashes and looting in France.

19/10/2026

Focus

Chinese cars drive curiosity at Paris Mondial de l'Auto

Half a million visitors flocked to Paris for the Mondial de l'Auto, with the presence of new Chinese brands drawing large crowds of curious European car fans.

19/10/2026

Europe

France launches 'massive' law enforcement operation, PM says

Lecornu said nearly 200 investigators would analyse footage from the weekend to identify suspects in the Paris region alone after businesses were destroyed and looted after protests turned violent on Saturday.

19/10/2026

Europe

‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’: What does the student slogan mean?

A Snapchat message, which students believe came from an undercover police officer, has become the rallying cry of a youth movement that has now spread to Belgium and Italy.

19/10/2026

Europe

'We tore it up': French looters brag online as police 'lost control'

More than 2,000 shops were hit and the damage is put at hundreds of millions of euros, leaving the government to answer for its failure to see the violence coming.

19/10/2026

Europe

Protesters block Louvre museum in Paris in support of demonstrations

Protests initially began last month with students protesting over conditions in lycées across the country but have escalated to cover a broader range of concerns such as the cost of living.

19/10/2026

Europe

'I've never seen such destruction': Parisians react to destruction after weekend protests

Parisians survey shattered shopfronts, burnt-out cars and damaged bus stops after clashes and looting during nationwide protests over rising living costs and poor school conditions.

19/10/2026

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Drone footage reveals scale of damage to Limoges town hall after protests

A fire gutted Limoges’ 19th-century city hall during protests over living costs in France, with mass arrests, injuries and Macron vowing tougher security.

19/10/2026

Europe

Tensions remain high in Paris after violent protests across France

Small gatherings and isolated fires were reported at several locations in Paris on Sunday, a day after violent protests in other French cities.

18/10/2026

Europe

Shopkeepers defend their livelihood from masked looters during the French riots

Shopkeepers in several French cities tried to defend their businesses from looters during Saturday’s unrest, with confrontations leaving stores damaged and owners distressed.

18/10/2026

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France: Paris, Lyon and Marseille count the cost after violent protests

Streets littered with broken glass, burnt bicycles and debris greeted residents in France on Sunday 18 October, following demonstrations that left extensive damage across Paris, Lyon and Marseille.

18/10/2026

Europe

Businesses pick up the pieces after protests in France bring looting

On Sunday morning, broken glass and litter filled the streets as Parisians emerged from their apartment blocks after a day of chaos across France.

18/10/2026

Europe

Burnt bicycles, smashed windows and looted shops: Trail of destruction across Paris

Burnt bicycles, smashed shopfronts and debris-filled streets mark the aftermath of Saturday’s protests in Paris, as cleanup crews begin clearing the damage.

18/10/2026

Europe

Lyon wakes up to scenes of destruction after violent protests

Lyon is clearing up after a day of unrest, looting and vandalism during nationwide protests over the cost of living.

18/10/2026

Europe

France's violent Saturday protests in 10 pictures

Addressing the protests in a post on social media on Saturday evening, French President Emmanuel Macron said there was "no place for violence" in France.

18/10/2026

Europe

Spire collapses at historic town hall amid violent protests in France

Major protests taking place across France on Saturday turned violent in a number of parts of the country as demonstrators clashed with police. Authorities said around 550,000 people took part in the protests nationwide.

18/10/2026

Europe

Historic Limoges town hall engulfed in flames amid protests in France

Limoges town hall, a 143-year-old building in central France, was set on fire amid unrest following nationwide protests over the cost of living.

17/10/2026

Europe

Macron vows to hold rioters to account after day of major protests

Macron pledged to capture all those who incited chaos and hold them to account for the crimes they’ve committed. Prime Minister Lecornu meanwhile stressed that limited public funds cannot endlessly go towards funding the damage the vandals cause.

17/10/2026

Europe

Euronews crew say they were encircled and robbed covering protests

Euronews correspondents in Paris covering the protests reported being targeted by masked individuals on Saturday’s major nationwide demonstrations following calls on social media to target media outlets and professionals to prevent coverage.

17/10/2026

Europe

'We are here to help,' says trade unions on joining student protests

Two separate major protests – one led by trade unions, the other by students – were initially slated to take place in Paris on Saturday. Eyewitnesses say the protests have converged into one massive demonstration demanding government remedies to the ongoing crises.

17/10/2026

Europe

No Ukraine aid and EU budget cuts: What does Le Pen mean for the EU?

Le Pen is campaigning on a platform that would reshape France’s relationship with the EU ahead of the 2027 presidential election, potentially setting Paris on a collision course with Brussels with far-reaching implications.

17/10/2026

Europe

Dozens arrested as protesters clash with security forces in Paris

The French government stepped up security measures ahead of Saturday’s nationwide protests over the cost-of-living crisis, with student groups also expected to join demonstrations amid fears of potential clashes.

17/10/2026

Design

Paris Motor Show 2026: Classic cars get an electric makeover

Some of Europe's best-known cars are making a comeback at the Paris Motor Show, reinvented for the electric age.

16/10/2026