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Fireworks and tear gas as protesters and riot police clash in Paris

BBC World · November 03, 2026

Police deployed tear gas and water cannons in Paris on Saturday as clashes erupted between riot officers and protesters during demonstrations that turned violent after nightfall. Approximately 400,000 people participated in protests across France, with nearly 1,000 arrests made and around 70,000 officers deployed for a second consecutive weekend. The initially peaceful demonstrations saw some participants throw objects and fireworks at police, with authorities showing no signs of easing security measures.

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