Macron addresses nation after riots, looting as Trump says ‘France is burning’
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- French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a televised address to the nation following widespread, violent nationwide protests over the cost of living.S1S2
- Police have arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent clashes and looting during nationwide protestsS3
- Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands protesting rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.S4
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Macron addresses nation after riots, looting as Trump says ‘France is burning’
French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a televised address to the nation following widespread, violent nationwide protests over the cost of living.
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Macron to address nation after riots and looting lead to 1,800 arrests across France
Police have arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent clashes and looting during nationwide protests
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Macron to address nation after riots and looting lead to 1,800 arrests across France
Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands pro…
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Published Oct 18, 2026
What to know
- French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a televised address to the nation following widespread, violent nationwide protests over the cost of living.S1S2
- Police have arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent clashes and looting during nationwide protestsS3
- Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands protesting rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.S4
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