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Chaos Grips French Cities as Political Divide Deepens Amid Violent Protests

President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stern warning to those engaging in unrest across France, declaring that there is no place for violence and promising that vandals and looters will be prosecuted. His comments come after a volatile day of demonstrations that saw roughly 550,000 people take to the streets nationwide, including 110,000 in Paris […]

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