PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 17: Looted furniture is thrown onto a fire during demonstrations, as the the Gilets Jaunes join students for a weekend of action on October 17, 2026 in Paris, France. The involvement of the Gilets Jaunes (Yellow Vests) with the ongoing French school blockades expands the scope of these demonstrations by linking localised student grievances to broader economic policies. Student unions originally initiated the movement to protest underfunding, deteriorating infrastructure, and acute teacher shortages across French high schools and universities. By joining the protests, the Gilets Jaunes introduce their established platform against austerity cuts, rising living costs, and surging fuel prices into the youth-led action. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
الاحتجاجات التي شهدتها العاصمة الفرنسية باريس في 17 أكتوبر/تشرين الأول تخللتها أعمال عنف وفوضى وإشعال للنيران (غيتي)