Tag: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots

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The Avant-Première preview of the Art Basel Paris fair attracted major collectors despite an escalation of anti-government protests, riots and looting across French cities.

Student Protesters in France Have a Strange New Slogan. What Does It Mean?

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“Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres” has appeared on signs at recent demonstrations. It doesn’t make much sense (it means, “In the name of God, it’s the darkness”) but is seen as shorthand for a generational divide.

France to Extend Curfews After a Night of Calm, Prime Minister Says

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The restrictions are part of a state effort to reassert control after the country’s largest riots in years, as those arrested in the unrest face expedited trials.

France Protests Show Europe’s Shift Away From Centrist Politics

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Europe’s centrist parties are losing ground among young people and workers, who are increasingly tempted by populist promises of radical change.

Mahmoud Khalil Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt Deportation

Oct 19, 2026

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Mr. Khalil had recently graduated from Columbia when he was arrested by ICE agents and became the face of the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

France Imposes Curfews in Parts of Paris and Other Cities After Nationwide Rioting

Oct 19, 2026

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The interior minister acknowledged that the police were underprepared for the scale of the riots. But Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended their efforts and pledged to restore order.

France in Shock After Protests Turn Into Riots, Damaging Buildings and Shops

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After anti-government protests devolved into chaos, leaders from across the political spectrum blamed one another for the unrest, even as it largely subsided on Sunday.

The French City of Limoges Wasn’t Known for Unrest. Then Rioters Set Fire to Its City Hall.

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As unrest surged across France this weekend, the most surprising attack came in the quiet city of Limoges, where rioters set fire to the city hall.

How a Dominican Man Became an ICE Target Before the NYC Shooting

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Oscar Belgal arrived in the city from the Dominican Republic in 2022. Chaos appeared to follow, ending in a fateful encounter with immigration agents.

Why Are There Protests in France?

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