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France's Macron vows to hold accountable those who 'sought to bring down the Republic'

Published October 17, 2026 11:57 am • Updated October 18, 2026 2:54 pm •
France's Macron vows to hold accountable those who 'sought to bring down the Republic'
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Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands of people.

Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands of people.

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