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Macron condemns violence after riots lead to looting and mass arrests

Al Jazeera Sunday 18 October 2026, 21:10 UTC 1 min read
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Macron condemns violence after riots lead to looting and mass arrests NewsFeed Macron condemns violence after riots lead to looting and mass arrests French President Emmanuel Macron says protesters who attacked government buildings need to pay for their crimes. His address comes after hundreds were arrested across France during violent protests against the rising cost of living and poor school conditions. Published On 18 Oct 2026

Macron condemns violence after riots lead to looting and mass arrests NewsFeed Macron condemns violence after riots lead to looting and mass arrests French President Emmanuel Macron says protesters who attacked government buildings need to pay for their crimes. His address comes after hundreds were arrested across France during violent protests against the rising cost of living and poor school conditions. Published On 18 Oct 2026
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