‘France is burning!’: Trump blames immigration for unrest as 1,800 arrested in violent protests

France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused by violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people arrested, a historic town hall torched and widespread looting.
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- Sunday, 18 October 2026, 8:15 pm IST
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