The Strasbourg Apple Store was damaged during the riots that swept parts of France. Video footage from the city shows a group of rioters breaking the store’s windows in broad daylight. Some participants are seen kicking glass, while others stand nearby filming the events on their smartphones. A number of those present reportedly entered and exited the store, seemingly to loot belongings, although the store contained few appliances and nearby stalls displayed similar merchandise. At the time, the store appeared to be closed amid the unrest in Strasbourg.
The protests in France erupted after the police involved in a fatal incident with a 17-year-old in the late evening of June 27. Initially sparking in the suburb of Nanterre, the demonstrations spread to residents in Lille and Toulouse who joined in. What began as demonstrations quickly escalated into clashes with law enforcement, and on the night of July 10 to 11, authorities detained a total of 157 individuals across the country. Local accounts describe a tense atmosphere as crowds gathered in multiple cities, with police deploying crowd-control measures in several hotspots. The riots drew extensive attention from national and regional observers as the debris, disruptions, and confrontations intensified over several days.
A notable development relates to a rare iPhone shown at auction, listed for 8.8 million rubles. This detail has attracted attention among collectors and market watchers who monitor high-value electronics and limited-release models in auction settings. The sudden surge in interest for such a device occurred even as the broader situation in France remained precarious, with authorities urging calm and businesses reassessing security measures in the wake of the unrest. Market analysts note that shifts in demand for premium electronics can reflect broader consumer sentiment during periods of social tension, while others emphasize that auction prices may be influenced by speculative bidding and the unique rarity of certain items.