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President Emmanuel Macron said France will ban what he called illegitimate demonstrations in the coming days after weekend rioting at cost-of-living protests. Authorities halted marches in several cities, while the Elysée said a defence council would decide further steps on Friday.
Macron Moves to Ban 'Illegitimate' Protests as France Confronts Unrest ↗French authorities have banned or restricted demonstrations in several cities after weekend rioting, as President Macron says only protests by recognised groups will be allowed.
French authorities confirm first known human Shamonda virus infection in an immunocompromised Lyon patient who died in early October, saying no general public risk.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and France's Emmanuel Macron met in Abu Dhabi to discuss economic, energy and AI cooperation and Middle East security.
