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The Patrouille de France leaves a heart of red smoke floating over the French capital during a spectacular Olympics opening ceremony along the Seine, despite the heavy rain. IMAGES
Violence breaks out in the Paris suburb of Nanterre, where several thousand people were marching in tribute to 17-year-old Nahel who was killed by a police officer during a traffic stop on Tuesday. Scuffles broke out, with fireworks being fired, to which the police responded with tear gas. Several fires were lit in the vicinity of the prefecture and cars were set alight. IMAGES
Violence erupts at a protest for higher wages in Paris, which was sparked by fuel shortages and workers striking at refineries across France. Protesters also oppose the requisitioning of striking workers in refineries. The windows of a motorbike dealership are smashed during the protest on Boulevard Montparnasse. IMAGES
Images show smoke billowing from a spectacular fire that broke out late Sunday morning in a warehouse at the Rungis market near Paris without causing any casualties, according to initial information provided by the fire brigade contacted by AFP. IMAGES
Firefighters tackle a blaze in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. Nine people are reportedly injured, though not seriously, according to the fire brigade. IMAGES