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France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
BBC NewsWednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to France and World.
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The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.
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This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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BBC News published: France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
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Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to France and World.
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