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Macron addresses nation after 1,800 arrested in French riots

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Summary

French President Emmanuel Macron gave a televised address calling for calm after riots and looting caused widespread damage across France. Police arrested at least 1,800 people after masked groups clashed with officers, set fires and attacked public buildings during nationwide protests over rising living costs and poor school conditions that drew hundreds of thousands of demonstrators.

Center

French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting mar protestsChristian Science Monitor · Oct 18, 8:54 AM
Macron condemns "shocking" scenes of violence across FranceReuters · Oct 18, 2:45 PM
Macron calls for calm in France and warns rioting must not escalateBBC News · Oct 18, 3:14 PM

Right-leaning

Macron to address nation after riots and looting lead to 1,800 arrests across FranceWashington Times · Oct 18, 10:55 AM