Protesters clashed with police in major French cities after rallies descended into violence and looting

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementWorldProtestsPolice fired tear gas at protesters in central Paris during a series of confrontations as the authorities sought to arrest suspects and disperse large crowds.Updated October 19, 2026 — 7:57am,first published 7:51amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon3:37How much water you should be drinking each dayVideo icon1:36Herrington's tough day at the officeVideo icon1:06Gomez scores stunner from halfwayVideo icon1:38Who is the real David StewartAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe