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France reels after ‘unprecedented’ violent riots

France reels after ‘unprecedented’ violent riots
Financial Times Sunday 18 October 2026, 11:03 UTC 1 min read
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Government under pressure after struggle to contain attacks on stores and official buildings

Government under pressure after struggle to contain attacks on stores and official buildings
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