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18 Oct 2026
27m

President Macron vows to punish French rioters

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Global News Podcast

France is experiencing intense civil unrest as violent protests over economic grievances and political instability spread across the country, leading to widespread destruction and government promises of prosecution. Meanwhile, in the occupied West Bank, settler attacks on international diplomats and journalists have intensified, drawing sharp criticism and putting further pressure on the Israeli government during a precarious election period. Geopolitically, the United States' decision to waive sanctions on Russian oil has strained its alliance with Ukraine, providing Moscow with a strategic opening to exploit Western divisions and continue its military campaign. Beyond these crises, the program marks the 60th anniversary of the Black Panther Party, reflecting on its community-focused initiatives and revolutionary legacy, and details the recovery of a rare, flawless pink diamond stolen a century ago, now returning to public display at the Château de Chantilly.

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