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  "id": 15477406,
  "title": "Macron vows to prosecute rioters, announces Gulf visit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/macron-vows-to-prosecute-rioters-announces-gulf-visit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T19:11:42.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/5fxwv0gc3"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to prosecute rioters and announced a tour of Gulf states to address energy concerns. In a press conference, Macron condemned the recent unrest in France, emphasizing that there is no justification for the riots and violence taking place. He stressed the need to distinguish between legitimate grievances and violent acts, promising legal action against those involved in acts of vandalism. Macron also called for a roundtable dialogue to address the country’s challenges, aiming to hear the demands raised by protesters. The unrest began last September with student movements at several high schools, who were protesting teacher shortages and declining educational services. The demonstrations later expanded to include broader social and economic demands, such as rising living costs, fuel prices, and reduced purchasing power. Protests escalated on Saturday, October 17, with clashes between protesters and police, as well as acts of vandalism and looting. The Interior Ministry reported around 550,000 participants, while the General Confederation of Labour estimated about 800,000 demonstrators. Macron's Gulf tour aims to secure energy imports and contain rising fuel prices amid pressures on global energy markets.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}