Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent

Violent riots have erupted across major German cities, including Frankfurt, Berlin, Hamburg, and Cologne, following protests over the cost of living. The unrest, which escalated during Halloween, resulted in widespread chaos as rioters looted shops and smashed windows. Demonstrators targeted police with Molotov cocktails and ignited street fires. These events are part of a broader wave of violent protests regarding living costs that have gripped several major European cities over the weekend.