What We Saw at Fast-Track Trials of Riot Suspects in France NYT - Top Stories By: Catherine Porter and Giulia Imbert 21 October 2026 at 17:47 At the Tribunal de Paris, judges have supervised a carousel of expedited and often chaotic hearings for those detained during recent unrest. © Lou Benoist/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesPolice officers confronting protesters in Paris this month.
France Riots Expose the Rage Aimed at Dior, Hermès and Other Luxury Brands NYT - Top Stories By: Vanessa Friedman 21 October 2026 at 16:55 The looting of stores belonging to brands like Dior, Celine and Hermès has exposed a crack in the glossy facade. © Thibaud Moritz/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesA vandalized Hermès storefront in Marseille, France, on Saturday.
Art Basel Paris Preview Draws Interest Despite Protests NYT - Top Stories By: Scott Reyburn 20 October 2026 at 23:15 The Avant-Première preview of the Art Basel Paris fair attracted major collectors despite an escalation of anti-government protests, riots and looting across French cities. © Camille McOuat for The New York TimesThe Grand Palais in Paris, site of the Art Basel Paris preview.