France in Turmoil: Unrest and Riots Continue to Grip the Nation

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Source: The Times of Israel
France in Turmoil: Unrest and Riots Continue to Grip the Nation
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French authorities have made hundreds of arrests on the fifth night of unrest following the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old. A total of 486 people have been arrested across France, with Lyon, Grenoble, and Marseille experiencing intense rioting. The protests have highlighted racial tensions in France and put pressure on the police, with President Emmanuel Macron postponing a state visit to Germany. The French national football team has called for an end to the clashes, and measures such as curfews and transport restrictions have been implemented to limit the violence. The unrest has also impacted cultural events and raised concerns for upcoming international events in France.

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