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POLITICSOct 19Macron accused of being ‘out of touch’ for flying to Kuwait as France gripped by violence and lootingHundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and the rising cost of livingThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 19Protests in France: the background of an identity crisisWhen mobilization grows faster than the institutional capacity to process it, the consequence is not a deeper democracy, but a more unstable society.Clarín
POLITICSOct 19France leaders vow to restore order after weekend of violent riots across the countrycbsnews.com · United States
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 19France prime minister calls for curfews to curb rioting and lootingjournal-advocate.com · United States
POLITICSOct 19France protests draw global attention: Trump, Vance blame immigration for unrestUS President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules. Trump's post comes after similar comments made by Vice President JD Vance on Saturday. Vance, who is seen as a potential presidential candidate in the 2028 election, also drew a connection to upcoming midterm races for congressional seats on November 3, where Republicans are not expected to perform well. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from the United States.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 19France vows to crack down after protests spiral out of controlCBS News
POLITICSOct 19Cocktail of rioters, far-left, and criminals: how could it go so wrong in France?NOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 19France 'has to assist' Gulf states, diplomat says as Macron makes three-day visitFrench President Emmanuel Macron is making a three-day visit to the Gulf states focused on fuel supplies and strategic ties. The French leader will first visit Kuwait before heading to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar. The Elysée Palace said Macron would seek commitments for additional deliveries of diesel and petrol that could increase supplies available to France.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 19Lecornu shows himself in favor of declaring a state of emergency in France "if necessary" and gives carte blanche to impose curfewsEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 19Louvre Blocked As France Grapples With UnrestChannels TV
POLITICSOct 19France Officials Acknowledge ‘Failure’ Around RiotsThe interior minister acknowledged that the police were underprepared for the scale of the riots. But Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended their efforts and pledged to restore order.NYT World
POLITICSOct 19France counts the cost of worst unrest in yearsFrance is assessing the financial and social impact of its most significant period of civil unrest in several years. This indicates a major recent societal disruption with lasting consequences.omanobserver.om · Oman
POLITICSOct 19France’s Marseille bans daytime gatherings after unrestThe southern French city of Marseille has banned all "gatherings and demonstrations" from noon to 8:00 pm (1000-1800 GMT) on Monday, police said, following violence and looting at the weekend during cost-of-living protests. The post France’s Marseille bans daytime gatherings after unrest appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 19Violence in France is a consequence of the last decade's political reconfigurationThe violence on the fringes of protests across France on Saturday is the result of the evolution of the political system during Emmanuel Macron's presidency, marked by the rise of radical parties that promote a conflict-driven vision of society and a confrontational approach.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 19Massive clean-up operation sweeps across France after protestsA massive clean-up operation was under way across France on Monday, from Lille in the north to Marseille in the south and from Strasbourg in the east to Bordeaux in the southwest, following nationwide demonstrations last weekend. The protests over high prices and declining public services were followed by widespread looting and damage to shops, with thousands arrested. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago reports from central Paris.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 19'Shame', 'anger', 'chaos': Papers react to polarising riots in FranceFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 19France riots: Presidential hopeful Attal pitches social media blackoutThe former PM said measures must be “temporary” and “limited to the area where the riots are taking place.”Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 19“The greatness of France only asks to be reborn”: after the October 17 violence, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele proposes applying his security methodPour endiguer le flot de violences en France, Nayib Bukele a suggéré de mettre en place le même virage sécuritaire qu’il a lui-même mené dans son pays depuis son arrivée au pouvoir en 2019.Le Figaro International
POLITICSOct 19France’s Far Right Seizes the Moment as Rioting Stuns the CountryThe National Rally, already ahead in the polls, presented itself as the party best placed to restore law and order.NYT World
POLITICSOct 19Global communist propoganda network fueling France riots , footprints traced to India as well : Reportvenezuelastar.com · Venezuela
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 19Police ‘Lost Control’ During Nationwide Protests In France, Says Interior MinisterChannels TV
POLITICSOct 19France protests live: Macron admits ‘failures’ after days of violent unrestMacron acknowledges 'failures in anticipation and intelligence', rules out interior minister's resignation over riots.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 19France’s interior minister admits police lost control during violent protestsFrance’s interior minister Laurent Nunez has acknowledged that security forces lost control in some major cities during violent protests over the state of education and the cost of living on Saturday, recognising that police had failed to anticipate the scale of the unrest.RFI [en]
POLITICSOct 19France : Macron rejects interior minister Nunez resignation after nationwide riotsFrench President Macron rejected the resignation of his interior minister, Nunez, following nationwide riots. This indicates a political decision regarding leadership amidst significant civil unrest in France.thenews.com.pk · Pakistan