https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/huge-riots-in-france-prompt-shock-and-blame-gameContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/huge-riots-in-france-prompt-shock-and-blame-gamehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/huge-riots-in-france-prompt-shock-and-blame-game#u143237Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:51:24 +0000France faces some of the largest riots seen in years, marked by violent clashes, widespread looting, and severe property destruction. Paris police report 855 arrests, while broader national police tallies reach 2,000 detentions as unrest sweeps the country. The intense violence resulted in a fire-ravaged town hall in Limoges that authorities compare to the destruction of Notre Dame. President Emmanuel Macron prepares to address the nation directly as political leaders trade blame over the breakdown in public order and the escalating crisis.Why it mattersThe severe civil unrest plunges the Fren