In pictures: More than 500,000 took to the streets as France protests erupted into violence

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Published 19 Oct 2026, 7:10 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Over 500,000 people took part in protests in France over the weekend, which became marred by violence, amid demonstrations against rising living costs.

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