France Plans to Bolster Police Presence, Expecting New Protests NYT - Top Stories By: Ségolène Le Stradic 23 October 2026 at 15:18 Government officials are trying to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s unrest across the country, which injured police officers and damaged stores. © Abdul Saboor/ReutersRiot police officers during civil unrest in Paris on Sunday.
In Wake of Riots, French Authorities Ban Some Protests NYT - Top Stories By: Catherine Porter 22 October 2026 at 13:54 President Emmanuel Macron said the move was necessary “so that calm prevails.” © Simon Wohlfahrt/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesPolice officers in Paris on Tuesday during a partial curfew put in place after last weekend’s demonstrations.
Looted Goods From French Stores Appear on Resale Sites After Riots NYT - Top Stories By: Jenny Gross 22 October 2026 at 05:00 Officials in France are pressing online platforms like eBay and Vinted to remove items that were stolen during public disturbances over the weekend. © Abdul Saboor/ReutersPeople smashing a store on a day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris.
Student Protests Mushroom Across Europe, Exposing Bleak Views of the Future NYT - Top Stories By: Jason Horowitz 21 October 2026 at 22:05 Since high school students began protesting in France in September, they’ve been joined by young demonstrators in at least seven other European countries. © Angelos Tzortzinis/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesProtesters against the high cost of living in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday.