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PoliticsEurope's far right distances itself from Trump, blaming Iran war for Republican midterm defeat
Far-right leaders in France, Germany, Italy and Britain have begun to put distance between themselves and Donald Trump after the Democrats' midterm sweep, blaming the war with Iran and the cost of living for the Republican defeat.
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NewsFrance opens attempted-murder probe after petrol bomb sets officer ablaze during Paris protest
French prosecutors have opened an attempted-murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at security forces during protests in Paris on Saturday, engulfing one officer in flames and injuring members of his unit.
Photo: Police facing protesters at dusk during protests in Paris
News320,000 march across France in third weekend of cost-of-living protests as clashes erupt at end of Paris rally
Around 320,000 people demonstrated across France on Saturday in a third weekend of youth-led protests over the cost of living and public services, with police firing tear gas after clashes broke out at the end of the Paris march.
Photo: A demonstration in Paris
NewsFrance deploys 70,000 police for Halloween protests as government vows firm response to fresh unrest
France will deploy a 70,000-strong police presence for nationwide protests on Saturday, with Interior Minister Laurent Nunez warning of a very high risk of unrest two weeks after riots caught security forces off guard.