Afghanistan, Oct. 20 -- A video showing a couple calmly enjoying drinks at an outdoor cafe near a fire during protests in Paris has attracted widespread attention online, highlighting the striking contrast between everyday life and unrest in the French capital.
The footage, reported by french media, shows the pair sitting at a cafe table near the Arc de Triomphe while flames from a burning bin are visible nearby. The couple appear to continue their conversation despite the fire in the background.
The video circulated as France faced a weekend of violent demonstrations, with reports of fires, looting and clashes between protesters and police in several cities.
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