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France Faces Severe Unrest Following Protests Over High Prices and Public Services

  • President Emmanuel Macron urged for calm after France faced one of its worst days of unrest in years.
  • Thousands of people were arrested and shops were looted or damaged during the protests.
  • The unrest was driven by concerns over high prices and declining public services.
  • The protests occurred in various locations across France, notably in Paris and Limoges.
  • The government is now assessing the cost and response to the unrest.
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