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France protests escalate into riots and looting

Mass protests across France last weekend drew more than half a million people and escalated into rioting, looting and violent clashes with police in cities including Paris, Marseille and Limoges. The interior minister conceded that police 'lost control' in some areas, and authorities made 2,400 arrests.

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President Macron says the government will announce strong measures to address student grievances, and Prime Minister Lecornu is due to hold a news conference after meeting high-school student unions, while nationwide protests over living costs and public services continue under heavy security.

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President Macron said the government will announce strong measures to address high-school student grievances, and Prime Minister Lecornu is due to hold a news conference after meeting student unions, as nationwide protests continue.

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In this event France: Macron vows 'strong measures' to combat protests Latest coverage Hundreds of thousands march in France to protest against government Earlier coverage French PM vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations Earlier coverage French cities ‘calm overnight’ after targeted curfews, prime minister says – Europe live Earlier coverage French prime minister calls for ‘local and partial’ curfews after riots Earlier coverage France's Macron vows to hold accountable those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' Earlier coverage Photos: Protests across France spiral into looting, blazes and clashes Earlier coverage France tackles new wave of nationwide protests Earlier coverage
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France protests escalate with riots, looting and 2,400 arrests – The Latest

Last weekend there were mass protests across France, with more than half a million people estimated to have been involved. The unrest included rioting, looting and violent clashes with outnumbered police in cities including Paris, Marseille and Limoges. The interior minister conceded that police ‘lost control’ in some cities, while President Emmanuel Macron demanded a full security review. Lucy Hough speaks to the G…

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France protests escalate with riots, looting and 2,400 arrests - The Latest

Last weekend there were mass protests across France, with more than half a million people estimated to have been involved. The unrest included rioting, looting and violent clashes with outnumbered police in cities including Paris, Marseille and Limoges. The interior minister conceded that police ‘lost control’ in some cities, while President Emmanuel Macron demanded a full security review. Lucy Hough speaks to the G…

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