By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Circles close to Donald Trump and the Kremlin interpret the French demonstrations of 17 October as the result of immigration and the decline of Western civilisation. Other observers see them instead as a sign of the weakening of Macronism, Le Monde reports.
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Donald Trump urged France to close its borders, saying immigration was contributing to unrest in the country. The US president made the appeal on his Truth Social network on Sunday, as part of his repeated calls for tougher migration policies, the Daily Post reports.
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French protests on 17 October 2026, marked by demands over purchasing power and education, drew 550,000 people according to the Interior Ministry and 800,000 according to organisers. Looting, fires and damage affected several cities, including Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Paris and Limoges, Defimedia reports.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised European leaders as genuine leaders at a summit in Brussels. The stance comes as tensions with Donald Trump persist over the war and strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, reports Egypt Independent.
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Donald Trump blames immigration for violence in France and urges Emmanuel Macron to close the borders. His comments came after protests caused extensive damage and led to 1,800 arrests, according to Punch, while US Vice-President JD Vance made similar remarks.
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La Liga: Mourinho urges Yan Diomandé to improve his finishing at Real MadridJosé Mourinho, Real Madrid manager, believes Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé must improve his finishing to fulfil his potential. After Sunday’s win over Seville, he praised his movement but urged the 19-year-old to manage his final actions better, according to Punch, citing Fabrizio Romano.The week in Africa
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