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France in Shock After Protests Devolve Into Riots

France in Shock After Protests Devolve Into Riots
NYT World Sunday 18 October 2026, 08:44 UTC By Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic 1 min read
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A street in Marseille, France, on Sunday littered with debris a day after nationwide protests.

A street in Marseille, France, on Sunday littered with debris a day after nationwide protests. [Image text:] ASIC-FI 25) OAR
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