# Police charge as buildings burn in French cities amid protests by people of all ages

https://mins.news/en/video/104509

- DW News, 2026-10-17 16:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpyXtXcB9nA

> Protests have spread across cities in France. Students who have blockaded schools for weeks over education conditions are being joined by the Yellow Vest movement, which is again voicing concern about rising living costs. Buildings and cars have been set on fire in several cities as police charged and fired tear gas.

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