Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:59pm on 17 Oct 2026,Saturday International
French President Emmanuel Macron has said there is “no place for violence” after protests over falling education standards and the rising cost of living turned violent across France. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said around 550,000 people joined the protests, including 110,000 in Paris. About 400 people were arrested, and 60 police officers were injured. Two officers were taken to hospital unconscious. Protesters damaged public buildings in several cities. A tourism office in Lyon was set on fire, while town halls in Lille, Marseille and Limoges faced damage or arson. Shops were also looted in several cities.
