France protest: Prime Minister calls for localised curfews in cities to curb rioting, looting
On October 17, 2026, ‘despite scenes of severe violence and extensive property damage, no one was killed, and that is a miracle,’ said the French PM as he…
According to The Hindu, on October 17, 2026, ‘despite scenes of severe violence and extensive property damage, no one was killed, and that is a miracle,’ said the French PM as he defended the work of police officers faced with violent groups of people.
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