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The front page of Mediapart features several prominent stories, with a strong focus on French domestic issues. Top stories include an interview with Jean-Luc Mélenchon about social movements, an investigation into injuries sustained during protests on October 17th, and a report on a shooting…
Jean-Luc Mélenchon discusses the social mobilizations in France, calling it a "founding moment" and stating that the government will lose if it does not politically address the demands.
An investigation reveals that dozens of peaceful protesters were seriously injured by police on October 17th, with one individual's femoral artery severed by a grenade in Paris.
A man fired multiple shots in the street, killing one person and injuring at least four, including a 12-year-old girl, prompting President Macron to visit the scene and condemn the act.
Following Mediapart's revelations about Jordan Bardella's antisemitic writings, RN party leaders are perpetuating a falsehood, with some internally believing Bardella is on thin ice.
A video feature on Nicolas Werth's connection to Russia.
Mediapart spoke with three young men involved in disturbances on October 17th, who expressed a sense of revenge against social inequalities and police violence.
Local elected officials in various French cities are organizing to ensure upcoming demonstrations proceed smoothly, fearing further missteps with "deflagrating" consequences.
The prefecture of the Rhône has banned gatherings and demonstrations in a large area of Lyon on October 24th, raising concerns about potential chaos.
Cartoonist Thibaut Soulcié offers his satirical take on the past week's events, covering topics like Mélenchon, protest rights, and Saudi oil.
