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The Chinese outlet Sohu believes that the mass unrest in France reflects accumulated social contradictions, not just the actions of hooligans. The journalists point to the alienation of part of the youth and doubt the effectiveness of forceful measures. A review of the publication was presented by RIA FederPress.
Javlon TursunovA Mirage 2000D fighter jet crashed on the evening of October 20, 2026, near Nancy while returning from a training flight. Two servicemen were on board: remains of one have been found, the fate of the second is unknown. The causes of the accident are being determined, and an investigation is underway.
Javlon TursunovThe French government announced a maximum level of vigilance ahead of nationwide demonstrations on October 24. Emmanuel Macron said that protests not organized by unions would be banned 'where possible,' the prefectures of Lyon and Toulon imposed bans, and the number of security forces will increase by 20% compared with October 17.
Javlon TursunovRussia's Supreme Court granted the appeal of Alexei Yermakov, rejecting his ex-wife Veronika Tishkova's request to return their daughter to France. Previously, three courts had ruled the child's removal unlawful.
Javlon TursunovRussian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that the French authorities themselves cultivated a propensity for destruction in society, and that the roots of the mass unrest should be sought in the country's attitude toward the Great French Revolution. According to RTL, Macron, Lecornu and Nunez did not expect such a rapid escalation of the situation.
Sevara AzamovaRussian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Sputnik radio that the mass riots in France have gone beyond protest actions and indicate a deep societal crisis. According to Life.ru, the number of detainees has reached 2,513, a curfew has been imposed in several cities, and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has not ruled out a state of emergency.
Javlon TursunovAfter the mass riots of October 17, French authorities are imposing bans and restrictions on new actions. Macron said the priority is a 'return to calm' and accused the far left of 'sedition'. Lyon banned all protests on Saturday, Paris restricted the march route, and Art Basel Paris closed early. 2,700 people were detained, 217 remanded in custody.
Sevara AzamovaAustrian-French Resistance member Mélanie Berger-Volle has died at the age of 105, regional authorities reported. She fled Austria after its annexation by Nazi Germany, was arrested in 1942, escaped from prison in 1943, and after the war worked to preserve the memory of the Resistance.
Javlon TursunovThe prefecture of the Somme department stated that police in Amiens were guarding all retail outlets in the city, not only the pastry shop of the family of the First Lady of France. It was previously reported that 36 police officers were dispatched to the shop of a relative of Brigitte Macron during protests that have swept the country since late September.
Javlon TursunovIn France, amid mass protests in which more than half a million people took part on Saturday, criticism of the police has intensified. Videos of alleged violence are circulating, and several teenagers have suffered serious injuries. Experts call the French police one of the most heavily armed in Europe, while Amnesty International describes the authorities' response as disproportionate.
Sevara AzamovaAfter mass protests on October 17 against the cost of living and the state of education escalated into riots, Emmanuel Macron announced that in the coming days, especially on Saturday, demonstrations not organized by trade unions would be banned. Unions will be able to agree on routes with prefects. About 2,700 people detained, 217 sentenced. A number of cities have imposed a full ban or curfews.
Javlon TursunovKahramonjon Olimov, through the French law firm FEDIDA ASSOCIES, stated that on June 24, 2025 he was kidnapped in Paris, held for two days and forced to pay a ransom. He rejected kidnapping charges in Uzbekistan and said the Interpol red notice had been removed from the organization's website. There is no independent confirmation of a number of his claims.
Javlon TursunovStorm Adam caused widespread flooding in southern France, where at least four people died, and in eastern Spain, where at least three people were killed. Emergency shelters have been set up in flooded areas of Bouches-du-Rhône, and transport links have been disrupted. A new storm, Osten, is approaching, with an orange warning issued for five western departments of France.
Javlon TursunovAfter Saturday's riots involving more than half a million participants across France, authorities are introducing heightened security measures: the number of police on the streets will rise by 20% compared with last weekend. Luxury stores in Paris are boarding up windows, and retailers are assessing the damage — Carrefour has warned of a possible hit to profit of up to €200 million.
Sevara AzamovaA video spread on social media showing several police vans outside the Jean Trogneux chocolate shop in Amiens, owned by the family of France's First Lady. The footage was filmed on the evening of October 17 amid a wave of protests and riots. Politician Nicolas Dupont-Aignan accused the authorities of a selective approach to the security of business owners.
Javlon TursunovAmid the scandal surrounding Télesphore Orléane and debates over AI among Goncourt Prize finalists, France has launched the Prix Pascal de Littérature IA, openly encouraging the use of AI in writing books. Participants must submit a manuscript and a technical dossier describing the algorithmic assistance. The 2026 winner will be announced in mid-December; there is no cash prize — help with publication is promised instead.
Javlon TursunovFrench authorities reported the first documented case of human infection with the Shamonda virus (SHAV), previously considered non-transmissible to humans. A patient with severe immunodeficiency, treated in Lyon, died in early October; infection is presumed to have occurred through a biting midge bite in eastern France. WHO and ECDC are investigating and assess the risk to the population as low.
Sevara AzamovaFollowing talks between Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and French President Emmanuel Macron in Doha, the sides called for full implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza, withdrawal of Israeli forces, an end to settlement policy in the West Bank, and a two-state solution. Iran, Lebanon and Syria were also discussed.
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