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Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit

Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit
BBC News Tuesday 07 July 2026, 08:43 UTC 1 min read
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As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.

As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.
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