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France clamps down after violent student protests on October 17. The government enacts curfews and starts crisis talks as it condemns unrest and pledges support and dialogue to restore order.

Paris launches inquiry and tightens police actions post-October 17 unrest. Following violent protests, France imposes curfews for minors and initiates a parliamentary inquiry into law enforcement measures and violence.

PSG to face Barcelona in Champions League without defender Nuno Mendes. PSG prepares for a tough match against Barcelona, missing Nuno Mendes and wary of Lamine Yamal’s threat in a key Champions League clash.

French cities under curfew amid youth-led digital protest surge. New curfews target major urban areas as mass protests fueled by digital activism and youth discontent prompt government restrictions.

French Parliament abolishes Code Noir to confront colonial slavery legacy. In a unanimous move, lawmakers symbolically repeal the Code Noir, marking a step toward recognizing historical injustices of colonial slavery.

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