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'Like we had a war': Over 1,800 arrested as France counts cost of violent protests

Told by 6 newspapers in 5 countries, between 11:00 and 15:00 on 18 October 2026.

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The headline in each newspaper

In short

Headlines say French authorities are counting the cost of violent protests, with about 1,800 people arrested.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Hindu attributes the arrest figure to the Interior Minister.8 ABC News mentions clashes and looting during the protests, while Dawn and The Times of Israel cite a comparison to war.9 10 11

AIMade at 09:10, only from the headlines. Each number links to the source headline. How it is made

The headlines, side by side

Each headline is the original, as the newspaper published it, in the order it arrived. The selection follows the public grouping rule, with no AI.

Highlighted words are used only by that newspaper, among the headlines in the same language. They show what each one chose to stress.

Bangkok Post · Thailand · 11:50France counts cost of violent protests, 1,800 arrestedRead at the newspaper ↗
The Hindu · India · 12:30France protests: More than 1,800 arrested, Interior Minister saysRead at the newspaper ↗
Punch · Nigeria · 13:25France counts cost of violent protests as 1,800 arrestedRead at the newspaper ↗
Dawn · Pakistan · 15:55'Like we had a war': Over 1,800 arrested as France counts cost of violent protestsRead at the newspaper ↗
Channels TV · Nigeria · 15:30‘Like We Had A War’: France Counts Cost Of Violent ProtestsRead at the newspaper ↗
The Times of Israel · Israel · 15:50‘Like we had a war’: France reels at cost of violent protestsRead at the newspaper ↗

Words in common

violent
cost
counts
800