France unrest: Everything you need to know
In today’s newsletter: Violent riots and looting have dominated the headlines, but the unrest gripping the country and beyond reflects deeper public anger over everyday issues Good morning. I bet your weekend was better than Emmanuel Macron’s. On Friday, the evening before mass protests that were…
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