# Violent protests in major European cities turn deadly

https://mins.news/en/video/105549

- Global News, 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skc4UGY94Fk

> Violent street protests in several major European cities have become deadly. In Paris, riot police confronted demonstrators in one of France’s most violent protest movements in recent history. More than 2,000 people have been arrested and hundreds of officers injured. The unrest began over rising living costs and poor education standards. Research scientist Paola Formenti says the protests are legitimate.

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