The eyes of the two children symbolizing knowledge at the foot of the statue of Fraternity have been blacked out at Republique Square in Paris, on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Residents awoke to scenes of widespread damage with shopfronts shattered, burnt out cars, charred bikes, and piles of glass and debris on the pavements of the French capital a day after riots erupted during protests against rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services, including schools. PAR20261018105 MAYAxVIDON-WHITE
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Recording Date: Oct 18, 2026
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The eyes of the two children symbolizing knowledge at the foot of the statue of Fraternity have been blacked out at Republique Square in Paris, on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Residents awoke to scenes of widespread damage with shopfronts shattered, burnt out cars, charred bikes, and piles of glass and debris on the pavements of the French capital a day after riots erupted during protests against rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services, including schools. PAR20261018105 MAYAxVIDON-WHITE
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