Where's Macron? French leader blasted for attending concert as riots escalated

Fox News·October 18, 2026 at 4:10 PM+10

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Violent protests across France led to nearly 1,800 arrests as President Emmanuel Macron faced questions over his response and prepared to address the nation.

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