Cost-of-living protests in Paris turn into clashes and looting

Summary

Cost-of-living protests in Paris spiraled out of control into some of the worst violence the country has seen for decades, according to The Globe and Mail. Its video report said opinions in the city were divided over the unrest, and its headline described Paris as waking up to a 'war zone' after clashes and looting.

Timeline

1. The Globe and Mail

   18 Oct 2026, 14:23 UTCSource ↗

   The Globe and Mail reports that Paris woke up to a 'war zone' after cost-of-living protests spiraled out of control into clashes and looting, with opinions in the city divided over the violence.