Macron calls for calm in France and warns rioting must not escalate
BBC NewsSunday, October 18, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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French President Emmanuel Macron made a national television address after rioting caused widespread damage.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. French President Emmanuel Macron made a national television address after rioting caused widespread damage. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Macron and France.
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French President Emmanuel Macron made a national television address after rioting caused widespread damage.
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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: Macron calls for calm in France and warns rioting must not escalate
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Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Macron and France.
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