Paris protests flare up with fires and looting amid nationwide cost-of-living unrest
Fires and looting broke out in Paris as nationwide protests over the cost of living persisted.
Crowds gathered in Paris, igniting fires near Place de la République while police secured the area. A clothing store was looted and nearby bicycles were set ablaze. Firefighters worked to put out the flames as tensions remained high across France.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing public anger over living costs and the risk of wider civil disorder in France.
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