France erupts in worst unrest in years as police clash with protesters
Police and protesters clashed across France on Thursday in some of the country's worst unrest in years, with fires and looting erupting at rallies nationwide. The violence marks a significant escalation in recent demonstrations. Authorities deployed riot control measures as social tensions reached critical levels in multiple cities.
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 18 Oct 2026, 01:38 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 01:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
Trending
- Coroner suspends Marilyn Wallman inquest after new witness emerges in 1972 case
- Exclusive Brethren leaders admit meeting Trump and far-right agitators in inquiry
- Eighteen-year-old P-plater faces 17 charges after crashing into Newcastle Knights fans
- CFMEU delegate charged with drug trafficking after weapons trade at union HQ
- Albanese reverses tax office credit card ban, undermining treasurer Chalmers
- UAE resumes Yemen payments as Gulf allies unite against Houthi advances