Looting Left Damage and Fear on Paradise Street in Marseille

NYT World Saturday 24 October 2026, 09:04 UTC By Ben Hubbard 1 min read

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Damaged stores after rioting this month on Paradise Street in Marseille, France.

Damaged stores after rioting this month on Paradise Street in Marseille, France. [Image text:] ntimissiml 15

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