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BusinessOctober 21, 2026, 17:53

Looters empty Apple stores in France during protests

Looters ransacked Apple stores in Bordeaux and Lille, along with Louis Vuitton and Hermès boutiques, during nationwide protests in France. Around 1,200 people were arrested as turnout ranged from 550,000 to 800,000. Stolen display devices are bricked outside store Wi-Fi and only respond to Find My.

Looters empty Apple stores in France during protests
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