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Trappes racist attack: tributes to victims in several cities
Hundreds of people gathered on Monday evening in Lyon, Marseille and Paris, in tribute to the victims of the racist attack in Trappes (Yvelines) on Friday.
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NATO: the five European military powers ready to assume "increased responsibility"
Meeting in Paris, the Defence Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom affirmed on Monday that Europe should take more responsibility for its own security, while judging the United States as "necessary" to the Alliance.
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Three police officers tried for manslaughter almost seven years after Cédric Chouviat's death
The trial of three policemen accused of manslaughter after the death of Cédric Chouviat opens this Monday at the Paris Correctional Court. This 42-year-old deliverer died in January 2020, two days after an arrest during which he had suffered a choke key and a ventral plating. He had repeated nine times that he was suffocating. Reporting France 2.
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Key European defence ministers meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine support
Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK to discuss increasing military assistance to Ukraine.
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Paris welcomes first NFL game with a party a day after protests
The Stade de France near Paris made history Sunday when it hosted the first regular-season NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints in a festive atmosphere a day after police clashed with demonstrators across France. While security issues dominated the headlines in the leadup to the game, the mood at the stadium was joyous with half-time shows including a rap performance.
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France: Football fans take over Paris as NFL comes to country for the first time
Paris's iconic Stade de France made history on Sunday, October 25, by hosting the first #NFL regular season game to ever be held in France. For this unprecedented match between the Saints and the Steelers fans flocked from New Orleans and Pittsburgh, as well as from France and other European countries. France 24's Taise Parente and Stéphanie Trouillard report.
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Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation
He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.
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France: 110.000 protesters in Paris
Hundreds of demonstrations took place across France on Saturday over the rising cost of living, with security forces deployed in large numbers to prevent a repeat of the violence seen last weekend. While the marches themselves “passed off well” in several cities, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said members of “ultra-left” groups threw projectiles and fireworks at police in an attempt to provoke clashes. French Communist Party spokesperson Fatima Khallouk shares more details.
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Far-right leader Le Pen says visible policing keeps protests smooth
Meanwhile, France’s far-right National Rally is holding the second day of its party congress in Orléans, south of Paris. Marine Le Pen is expected to officially launch her presidential campaign in a speech later this afternoon, while Jordan Bardella is being re-elected as party leader. On Saturday, a large counter-demonstration against the far right was held in the city. Our reporter Antonia Kerrigan has been following the latest developments.
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Suspect in racist Paris shooting transferred to psychiatric unit, had drugs in his system
A shooter suspected of killing one person and wounding five others on Friday in the town of Trappes, near Paris, has had his police custody suspended for a 48-hour psychiatric observation, anti-terror prosecutors said Sunday. The 39-year-old man is believed to have had racist motivations behind the gun attack as most of the victims had foreign origins.
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Hundreds of thousands march in France to protest against government
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday protesting the rising cost of living and a lack of government resources for essential services like schools. While demonstrations in Paris started peacefully they ended with a heavy security response, with almost 1,000 arrested across the country. France 24 International Affairs Editor Oliver Farry shares further details.
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France’s far right gathers as Le Pen prepares her presidential campaign
Meanwhile, France’s far-right National Rally is holding the second day of its party congress in Orléans, south of Paris. Marine Le Pen is expected to officially launch her presidential campaign in a speech later this afternoon, while Jordan Bardella is being re-elected as party leader. On Saturday, a large counter-demonstration against the far right was held in the city. For more on what’s happening there, let’s cross to our reporter, Antonia Kerrigan.
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Government says protests across France 'went well' despite nearly 1,000 arrests
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday protesting the rising cost of living and a lack of government resources for essential services like schools. While demonstrations in Paris started peacefully they ended with a heavy security response, with almost 1,000 arrested across the country.
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Fireworks and tear gas as protesters and riot police clash in Paris
The BBC's Europe correspondent reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.
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Thousands join Paris protests as authorities clamp down on disorder
Thousands of protesters are on the streets of Paris for a second weekend.
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France: Watching the Post-Riot Protests
After the French protests turned into riots last weekend, the curfews, and then the alleged racist mass shooting yesterday on the outskirts of Paris, there has been much anxiety, planning and preparation ahead of today's protests.
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France: Clashes erupt as protests sweep across cities
🇫🇷 The Ministry of the Interior estimates at least 410,000 people rallied across France for Saturday’s protests against the high cost of living, including 110,000 in Paris. Meanwhile, reported nearly 800,000 demonstrators and 250,000 in the capital. The situation in Paris remained largely "calm" during the day, while clashes broke out in other cities following attempts to enter unauthorised areas.
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France: Clashes break out as protests go nationwide
Police and elite security forces were out in force in French cities as tens of thousands participated in protests on Saturday. The situation turned tense toward the end of protests in several cities, including Paris.
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France: Protests continue while police fire tear gas at demonstrators
A total of 410,000 people took part in demonstrations across France on Saturday – including 110,000 in Paris – as part of a day of rallies focussed on purchasing power and the defence of public services, the Interior Ministry told AFP. The turnout was slightly lower than last week, which saw 550,000 people take to the streets. Meanwhile, according to the union responsible for organising the authorised events, 800,000 people participated in the demonstrations nationwide on Saturday, with 250,000 in the capital. Clashes broke out in several cities, including Paris, Lyon, Rennes, Nantes, Bordeaux
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Paris: 70.000 police officers deployed nationwide
A coalition of the “Yellow Vests” movement, trade unions and students will march across France on Saturday with demands over studying conditions and purchasing power. Some 70,000 police are expected to be deployed as authorities fear looting and vandalism similar to last Saturday's unrest. Jennie Shin speaks to France 24's reporter Elitsa Gadeva.