France Investigates Attempted Murder After Police Attacks During Protests

BBC • 02 nov. 00h15

French prosecutors are investigating an attempted murder after petrol bombs were thrown at police during protests, resulting in injuries to officers and widespread unrest.

CBC • 31 oct. 23h19

Demonstrations led by young people took place across France and other European countries, focusing on issues such as living costs and education.

New York Post • 31 oct. 22h43

Mass protests erupted in Paris and other European cities, with at least 70,000 participants in Paris alone. The demonstrations escalated into violence, resulting in injuries to police and multiple arrests.

The Guardian • 31 oct. 21h29

After largely peaceful demonstrations against the cost of living, police in Paris, Marseille and other French cities used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse masked rioters, resulting in hundreds of arrests.

The Jerusalem Post • 31 oct. 20h31

Riot police used tear gas in Lyon and Toulouse and charged demonstrators in Paris as France's third weekend of anti-government protests continued, with authorities warning of possible unrest on Halloween.

Al Jazeera • 31 oct. 18h32

Police used tear gas as protests entered a third weekend, with authorities estimating 320,000 participants nationwide and youth groups claiming up to half a million.

The New York Times • 31 oct. 13h27

France's interior minister announced a deployment of 70,000 police officers for Halloween protests, warning of high risk to public order as student and activist demonstrations continue across the country.