Europe · 24 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 · 4 headlines · BBC News, France 24
Arrests and clashes at French mass protests
French authorities arrested 1,314 people in connection with a weekend of mass protests that turned into clashes with police in multiple cities. The total climbed over several days from an initial tally of almost 1,000 as the unrest continued. Details on the protesters' demands, the policing tactics used, or any injuries have not been disclosed.
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26 October 2026
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- More than 1,300 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France BBC News
- At least 1,300 people arrested in mass weekend protests across France France 24
24 October 2026
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