# France reels from its worst rioting in years

https://mins.news/en/item/106109

- CNN, 2026-10-19 11:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/19/europe/france-protests-violence-wwk-intl-hnk?Date=20261019&Profile=CNN

> France is grappling with its worst rioting in years after nationwide protests over education and the cost of living escalated into deadly violence across the country. The unrest has triggered a domestic blame game and could spread to neighboring European countries.

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