Paris Youth Clash With Police for Second Day After Protest March

In Paris, France, youth clashed with police on Sunday, October 18, following a protest march that triggered riots, with attacks on shops and arson reported. Hundreds of young people confronted officers for hours in a city square, causing chaos. Some youths attacked stores, throwing merchandise into the street, and set fire to bicycles on nearby roads. Similar unrest has spread to cities like Lyon and Marseille, raising tensions across France. Authorities have made 2,397 arrests or detentions so far in connection with the ongoing violence. The riots stem from broader social grievances among young people.