
France's Third Weekend of Protests Turns Violent, Triggering Murder Investigation
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France's third consecutive weekend of protests against rising living costs turned violent Oct. 31, 2026, resulting in 779 arrests and 159 police officers injured. A Molotov cocktail attack on police at Porte de Charenton triggered a murder investigation, and further protests are planned for the coming week.
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