# French shops wrecked after weekend riots across the country

https://mins.news/en/video/106055

- France 24 English, 2026-10-19 09:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjgQtynH-zA

> Protests throughout France triggered widespread looting and violence, with shopfronts destroyed and merchandise worth thousands of euros stolen. On Sunday, Macron convened senior government officials for an emergency meeting and warned that looters would have to cover the damage.

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