Fresh clashes erupt in Paris after protests leave one dead

Summary

France 24 reports fresh clashes in Paris on Sunday, a day after protests over high prices left one demonstrator dead, thousands arrested, and shops looted or damaged across France. Its correspondent Antonia Kerrigan returned to Place de la République to examine the aftermath of Saturday’s violent clashes between police and protesters. This follows reports that Saturday’s protests over rising living costs and declining public services turned violent, with The Guardian reporting more than 1,800 arrests.

Timeline

1. France 24

   18 Oct 2026, 11:51 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that its correspondent Antonia Kerrigan returned to Place de la République to look at the aftermath of yesterday’s Paris demonstrations, where violent clashes erupted between police and protesters.

2. France 24

   18 Oct 2026, 16:53 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports fresh clashes in Paris on Sunday, a day after unrest over high prices that it says left one demonstrator dead, thousands arrested, and shops looted or damaged across France.