Paris streets left with burnt cars and broken glass after protests turn violent

Nationwide protests in France turned into riots and looting, leaving streets in Paris strewn with burnt-out cars and shattered glass. Around 1,800 people were arrested in connection with the unrest. The outbreaks of violence and vandalism marked a sharp escalation from the demonstrations that preceded them. The source report does not detail the specific trigger for the protests or the full extent of the damage.