Coffee, sightseeing carry on as riots rage in Paris
CNA · Published on October 19, 2026
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Life appeared to go on for some as riots unfolded in Paris on Saturday (Oct 17) and continued into Sunday. Near the Arc de Triomphe, a couple was seen enjoying drinks on a cafe terrace as flames rose from a burning bin nearby. Elsewhere, people continued sipping coffee near the protests, while passengers aboard a sightseeing boat filmed the unrest. Demonstrations over rising living costs and declining public services have escalated into violence in France, reportedly among the worst the country has seen in decades. #france #protests #17octobre Read more here: https://cna.asia/3VWEjqg Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia