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Live: Paris bans protests after violent unrest as Macron takes swipe at Trump

Published October 21, 2026 10:28 pm • Updated October 21, 2026 10:28 pm •
Live: Paris bans protests after violent unrest as Macron takes swipe at Trump
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French police banned protests in parts of Paris on Thursday as authorities braced for further demonstrations following some of the worst street unrest in years. The restrictions came after President Emmanuel Macron appeared to accuse US President Donald Trump of exploiting the violence for political gain ahead of US midterm elections. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. 

French police banned protests in parts of Paris on Thursday as authorities braced for further demonstrations following some of the worst street unrest in years. The restrictions came after President Emmanuel Macron appeared to accuse US President Donald Trump of exploiting the violence for political gain ahead of US midterm elections. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. 

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