Nationwide riots and looting in France regarding cost of living

Summary

French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a televised address to the nation following widespread violent protests, riots, and looting across France. The unrest was reportedly driven by concerns over the rising cost of living.

• widespread, violent nationwide protests over the cost of living brisbanetimes.com.au
• riots and looting brisbanetimes.com.au

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Sources (1)

1. Macron to address nation after riots, looting as Trump says ‘France is burning’brisbanetimes.com.au · 18 Oct, 18:13 UTC(opens in new tab)

Timeline

1. 18 Oct, 18:30 UTCFirst detected in GDELT event stream
2. 18 Oct, 18:30 UTCSources analyzed and verification label set
3. 18 Oct, 18:30 UTCLast updated

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