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World

France steps up security as PM meets unions following riots and mass arrests

Reported by Mid-day 21 Oct 2026, 12:06 pm IST 1 min read

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French PM Sebastien Lecornu has vowed a massive police deployment ahead of fresh protests following violent unrest over rising living costs. Authorities have imposed curfews, arrested suspects and launched investigations, while lawmakers examine possible intelligence and policing failures

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Section: World
Topics: Crime & safety
First reported by: Mid-day
Reporter: mid-day
Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 12:06 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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