Macron expresses anger and shame as French protests lead to at least 2,400 arrests

Summary

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed 'anger' and 'shame' over the French protests, which have led to at least 2,400 arrests, according to The Globe and Mail's report. He vowed to hold accountable those who 'sought to bring down the Republic.' This summary is drawn from the article's headline and summary only; the full text was not available for this draft.

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1. The Globe and Mail

   18 Oct 2026, 13:43 UTCSource ↗

   The Globe and Mail reports that Macron expressed 'anger' and 'shame' as French protests have seen at least 2,400 arrests, and vowed to hold accountable those who 'sought to bring down the Republic.'