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Violent riots spread across France, prompting curfews and economic fallout
Violent riots erupted across France over the weekend, with protests turning into looting and arson; the French government responded by imposing curfews and officials pledged to restore order, while European governments issued security warnings to their citizens. Carrefour announced a cut to its financial guidance citing the unrest. Left‑leaning coverage described the riots as a political gift for Marine Le Pen and the far‑right, whereas right‑leaning coverage highlighted statements by Donald Trump and other right‑wing politicians blaming migrants and calling for closed borders.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 2 C 10 R 7
- Left (2): Scroll.in, The New York Times
- Centre (10): CBS News, CNBC, Forbes, France 24, Le Monde, South China Morning Post, The Economist, The Print, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Wall Street Journal
- Right (7): Firstpost, Fox News, Republic World, Swarajya, The Daily Telegraph, The Jerusalem Post, Times Now