New mass protests in France as police thwart banned rally
The protests mark the fourth weekend in a row of demonstrations, which have erupted as the country tilts towards presidential elections in five months' time in which the far right sees its best chance yet to win power.Protestors stand in front of a fire in Faubourg du Temple street as clashes erupted at Place de la Republique following an unauthorised demonstration, central Paris, on October 18, 2026 a day after nationwide protests against the "high cost of living".Thousands of people protested across France on Saturday in a new show of anger against the government with Paris police moving to prevent an unauthorised gathering near the president's Elysee Palace office and residence.The protests mark the fourth weekend in a row of demonstrations, which have erupted as the country tilts towa…
