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Targeted curfews helped keep the peace overnight in France, PM says

Some 2,400 people were arrested during the weekend, and police investigators are poring over online videos and images to track down looters.

FILE PHOTO: A woman rides a bicycle past a burning barricade near the Tuileries Garden with the Eiffel tower in the background, amid clashes during a day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement,
A protester waving a French national flag walks past a fire during clashes prior to the start of a demonstration to protest against the "high cost of living", in Marseille, southern France, on October 17, 2026.

'France is burning': Trump blames immigration as violent riots engulf French cities

Masked protesters react through tear gas amid clashes with the French riot police during a demonstration , France, October 17, 2026.

Tear gas, clashes between protesters and police hit French cities in cost-of-living demonstrations

French riot gendarmes attempt to move protesters standing behind a barricade to block the Boulevard Saint-Germain amid clashes during a protest outside Sciences Po university in Paris as part of nationwide student protests demanding better school conditions, France, October 7, 2026.

Injuries from 'less lethal' weapons at student protests in Paris put French policing under scrutiny


Trump says French protests the result of 'nothing less than out-of-control mass migration'

Trump claimed that the protests were not about schools, and instead were "about Islam wanting to take over a once great country!"

French CRS riot police stand in position near garbage bins and object set on fire amid clashes with protesters during a demonstration by high school and university students, supported by teachers' union and school parents.

Police fire tear gas as French high school protests escalate nationwide over school conditions

The protests began in September in the deprived suburbs of Paris, before spreading nationwide, presenting a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron's cash-strapped government.

A masked student attempts to kick a tear gas canister, amid clashes with French riot police during a protest by French high school and university students near Lycee Paul Eluard high-school.

High school students in Paris' deprived suburbs spark national protest movement

Tens of thousands of students have joined protests across France over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, poor school conditions, and planned budget cuts.

Students carry out a blocking protest at the Lycee Lamartine secondary school during a day of nationwide public sector strikes and demonstrations, in Paris, on September 29, 2026.

Teacher doused in petrol as students set fire to schools in protests raging across France

The demonstrations and blockades, which began last week, have become a political flashpoint at a sensitive moment for the government, which announced a series of deeply unpopular spending cuts.

A masked students attempts to kick a tear gas canister, amid clashes with French riot police during a protest by French high school and university students near Lycee Paul Eluard high-school to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources and better learning conditions.

France arrests six suspects over alleged synagogue terror plot near Paris

France’s anti-terror prosecutor said the suspects were arrested after a suspicious vehicle was found near a Sarcelles synagogue, prompting an evacuation.

 Illustrative: A police officer waits outside the courtroom at the courthouse in Paris, March 31, 2025.

French police raid X offices as prosecutors summon Elon Musk for questioning

A widening French investigation into X saw police raid the company’s offices and prosecutors summon Elon Musk and senior staff for questioning.

An illustration of Elon Musk and the Grok logo.

Shots fired at Paris train station, police evacuate the scene as investigations continue

The French police carried out an operation in the Montparnasse train station in the centre of Paris and ordered its evacuation, a Reuters witness saw.

 Illustrative: A police officer waits outside the courtroom at the courthouse in Paris, March 31, 2025.

More Louvre heist suspects arrested, jewels remain missing - report

Police have made more arrests in the $102 million Louvre heist, with five new suspects detained. The precious jewels, including items from the French Crown Jewels, remain missing.

 French police officers stand guard in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France on November 14, 2015. Photo by Laurence Geai/Flash90

French resort manager arrested for antisemitism after denying entry to 150 Israeli kids

The children, aged 8 to 16, had fully booked the place and had to take three buses to another location, after the site manager was arrested.

 French police officers stand guard in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France on November 14, 2015. Photo by Laurence Geai/Flash90

Three terrorist attacks, including against Israelis, foiled during Paris 2024, says prosecutor

"Thanks to this, no terrorist acts were committed on French soil during the Olympic period, and I can confirm that three attacks were foiled as well," he added.

 A member of the gendarmerie stands guard after a police officer was injured in an attack next to the Champs-Elysees avenue, in Paris, France July 18, 2024.