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David Crowe | The Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) •
October 23, 2026 • 12:35 AM
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David Crowe is Europe correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

David Crowe | The Sydney Morning Herald

There is despair in France over how to stop a violent upheaval turning into a social collapse. The breakdown in order is so widespread, that it is impossible to turn away with a Gallic shrug.

French soldiers will reinforce police on the streets of Paris as the government continues its crackdown on would-be rioters, amid reports of more protests on the way and new polls showing the far-right edging ahead.

The French protests can easily look like one vast throng. Reporting from Paris, David Crowe finds there are at least two and possibly three movements at work.

There’s still some sympathy with the protesters’ original demands, but it’s hard to escape the sense that these riots reflect a modern France facing troubled times, reports David Crowe from Paris.

French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a televised address to the nation following widespread, violent nationwide protests over the cost of living and education.

All the signs suggest Donald Trump or his administration made a technical decision that led to increased civilian casualties in Ukraine.

Police fired tear gas and water cannons to push back people wearing hoods and throwing fireworks at officers in Paris.

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Ukrainian forces cancelled missions after a severe disruption to the crucial Starlink satellite network, sparking claims Kyiv is “losing” American support.

The actor and comedian – who denies all the charges against him – was obsessed with sexual conquest and told friends of his aim to sleep with 5000 women over his lifetime, the court was told.

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This is the ultra-left, and it comes in all colours: A night with the Paris protesters

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