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In pictures: French landmarks damaged and destroyed by violent protesters

World | 2026-10-19 at 15:21 UTC | Source: www.bbc.co.uk
In pictures: French landmarks damaged and destroyed by violent protesters
France is used to protests but the violence and damage seen across the country is shocking many people.
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