Thousands arrested in French riots
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- France's president has pledged to punish rioters over violent protests across the nation.S1S2
- How much damage has the unrest in France caused to a protest movement rooted in genuine grievances but hijacked by rioters, violence and vandalism? Is it a gift to Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader and presidential frontrunner? Or is it a spectre of trouble...S3
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Thousands arrested in French riots
France's president has pledged to punish rioters over violent protests across the nation.
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French Riots: A Gift for Le Pen?
How much damage has the unrest in France caused to a protest movement rooted in genuine grievances but hijacked by rioters, violence and vandalism? Is it a gift to Marine Le Pen, t…
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Published Oct 18, 2026
What to know
- France's president has pledged to punish rioters over violent protests across the nation.S1S2
- How much damage has the unrest in France caused to a protest movement rooted in genuine grievances but hijacked by rioters, violence and vandalism? Is it a gift to Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader and presidential frontrunner? Or is it a spectre of trouble...S3
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