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17 October 2026
France: Protesters clash with police in nationwide protests, amid rising social polarization
Unrest broke out in parts of France as students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists took to the streets to protest high prices and inequality. Police arrested hundreds amid chaotic scenes in French cities.
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