# France rocked by violent protests, thousands arrested: What you need to know

https://mins.news/en/video/106576

- ABC News, 2026-10-19 15:56 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5r88D5-zUc

> Protests over living costs continue across France as violence escalates and thousands are arrested.

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