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French protests turn violent

Published 1 week ago
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The French President, Emmanuel Macron, prepares to address the nation after protests against the rising cost of living and deteriorating public services descended into rioting and looting. Around 1,800 people were arrested yesterday and more than 500 police officers and firefighters were injured. Also: Zack Polanski rules out any immediate attempt to overturn the Green party's policy of describing Zionism as a form of racism. And the Pope makes his first public appearance since he was discharged from hospital, after undergoing lung cancer surgery.

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